Old Spice Once Again Delivers An Epic Advert [VIDEO]
Old Spice is so powerful, it sells itself in other people’s commercials. No, really, true story. If that’s still not enough for you, then how about Terry Crews’ pecs making super cute laser sounds? Video after the jump.
Check Out Marvel’s Awesome Superbowl Avengers Trailer [VIDEO]
Inbetween all the hoo hah around last minute touch downs, Madonna’s cartwheels and Clint Eastwood’s voice overs, Marvel dropped this little gem during the much hyped Superbowl XLVI this past weekend.
Security Flaw Exposes Live Personal Video Feeds On The Web
TRENDnet, a networking solutions company whose slogan reads “Networks People Trust”, recently came under fire when it was revealed that 100s of their supposedly secure internet cameras could be easily accessed thanks to a flaw in the system.
“Adele Won’t Be Remembered Because She’s Fat” – Noel Gallagher / Karl Lagerfeld
Oh Noel. when are you going to learn that you just need to keep your mouth shut? Are you even capable of an intelligent statement? He spoke out to the Daily Mail recently, saying amongst other things, that Adele has a very limited shelf life.
Oscar Pistorius Wins 2012 Laureus World Award [PICS]
Oscar Pistorius has won the 2012 Laureus World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability Award. This after he became the first amputee to win a non-disabled World Championship track medal, as a member of the South African silver medal winning 4 x 400 metres relay team in South Korea. See a list of all the other winners inside.
New Varsity Rugby Magazine Launches
Check out Varsity Play magazine, which hits the Top 13 rugby varsities in the country… If your student years are behind you and feel like you’re missing out on the action, get the free e-mag HERE and read it right now – online. The 68-page magazine is dedicated to varsity rugby, featuring local and international […]
Valentine’s Day Competition – Get A Weekend Away For Free From Groupon
[COMPETITION IS CLOSED] [WELL DONE TO NATALIE MEYER – THE WINNER!] It’s one thing getting massive 70% deals from Groupon, it’s another thing getting things absolutely FREE. And that’s what they’re doing right here. They are giving 2oceansvibers the chance to win a two-night stay at The Victorian 1906 Boutique Hotel in Montagu, with or […]
Die Antwoord’s New Release Is Streaming Online
So! Die Antwoord’s new album, TEN$ION, is coming out tomorrow – the first release on their new, Interscope-free, indie label, ZEF Records. Which is cool. Even cooler is the fact that it’s available for free streaming on Dutch broadcasting channel 3VOOR12, in case you’re somebody who likes free stuff. Listen here.
Pretoria Man Too Large For Burial
Just in time to save our flagging New Years resolutions to get in shape, here is some February oomph courtesy of an unfortunate Pretoria man who was so obese at time of death, that it might not be possible to bury him.
Dutch Kids Pedal Their Own Bus To School
How did you get to school in the morning? Did your mom take you? Did you take the bus? Or did you ride a bike? Being the crazy bicycle fanatics that they are, it comes as no surprise that the Dutch have created the world’s first pedal-powered schoolbus, capable of taking 12 kids to school, solely on their own steam.
TV Presenter Catches Out Corrupt Cops
You may never have heard of TV celebrity and author Zanele Mbokazi. It would mean you’ve never watched SABC1’s Gospel Gold show, for which she used to be presenter, but anything’s possible. However all of that is beside the point. Because Zanele is now even more famous for something else: helping to bust some very naughty SAPS officers on Sunday.
WATCH: Die Antwoord On David Letterman Show [VIDEO]
Ninja and Yolandi Vi$$er performed on David Letterman’s show yesterday, and we managed to get the video for you. Click ‘Continue Reading’ to check it out and tell us what you think. Or rather, tell us what you think Americans will think?
Five Killer Whales Sue SeaWorld
Peta, the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, has launched a lawsuit against SeaWorld in which five killer whales have been named as the plaintiffs. The court case argues that they deserve the same constitutional protection from slavery as humans.
Tuesday Morning Spice
JFK Watched Intern Give Oral Sex To Another Man – “During a noonday swim, with David Powers sitting at the edge of the pool while Kennedy and Mimi splashed around, the president said to her, “Mr. Powers looks a little tense. Would you take care of it?” Understanding that she was being instructed to give […]
OK Go’s Insane Chevy Music Vid [VIDEO]
Yesterday, OK Go released their new music video for Needing/Getting, which doubled as a Super Bowl ad for the Chevy Sonic. The band drives a Chevy fitted with retractable arms down a 3km stretch of desert lined with 1 000 instruments to perform a version of “Needing/Getting” that took four months to prep and four days to shoot.
European Cold Death Toll Surpasses 300
Overnight temperatures in Finland have been plummeting to minus 40 degrees Celsius, all forms of travel have begun to become severely effected, and the cold is expected to continue for days to come.
Die Antwoord Appearing On David Letterman AND Modeling For Alexander Wang
There is simply no stopping Die Antwoord. After dropping a new video and introducing their daughter to the world, they can now also tick appearing on David Letterman AND modeling for Alexander Wang off their bucket list.
Fire Rages In Hout Bay [UPDATED]
A 2oceansviber with the Twitter handle, @Scabenga, began live tweeting these shots of a fire that began around 13h00 today in Hout Bay. Check them out, after the jump.
The Simpsons Join Barbie On Iran Toy Black List
Hot off the press in Iran this morning comes a report that the Institute for the Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults in Tehran has added any and all toys derived from The Simpsons to a nationwide ban list, which includes Barbie dolls and assorted products.
Red Carpet Fashion Show 2012 – Fashion With A Cause
A star studded red carpet affair at the Rotunda in Camps Bay, sets to launch the fashion scene fiercely into 2012! Fashion designers Malcolm Kluk, CGDT, Craig Port, Stefania Morland and Jagadi Haute Couture will showcase their latest trends this February 10th, with SA’s style icon Elana Afrika and Expresso Morning Show’s Katlego Maboe as […]
Valentine’s Day At The Mount Nelson
We’re keeping tabs on the various Valentine’s Day specials on offer out there and want to kick off with this little treat from the Mount Nelson. Planet Bar (read about Planet Bar here) Champagne and Oysters: Bottle of Steenberg Brut 1682 Chardonnay 2009 and 6 Oysters R290 Planet Restaurant (read about Planet Restaurant here) Valentines […]
Apple’s Siri, Not For Scots [VIDEO]
Ever since its launch at the end of last year, Apple’s Siri has been at the top of everyone’s “to get” list. A virtual assistant that is so much more than that, it has thrilled users the world round. That is of course unless you’re from Scotland in which case you might as well be talking into a Nokia 3310.
We Live In The Future Now: 83-Year-Old Woman Fitted With 3D-Printed Jaw
An 83-year-old woman has successfully had her lower jaw replaced with a 3D-printed model by scientists at Belgium’s University of Hasselt. This is the first such implant in the world, and was a much faster process than traditional artificial implants – we’re taking hours instead of days.
The iPhone Is Bigger Than The Whole Of Microsoft
In the December business quarter, Apple’s iPhone business generated $24,4 billion of revenue. Microsoft’s whole company, from Windows to Office to servers to Xbox, generated just $20,9 billion.
This Week In Sham Statistics: South African White People Are Going Extinct
Here is a good reason why statistics should rather be left to the professionals. A new report by the South African Institute of Race Relations “revealed” that South Africa’s white population was declining by about 0.3% every five years. The City Press then “extrapolated” the figures and concluded that whites would be extinct by the year 2161. Now people are freaking out.
US Superbowl Smashes Twitter Record
Yesterday’s 46th Superbowl in the States, which saw the New York Giants eke out a last minute 21-17 win over the New England Patriots, also saw an unprecedented surge in activity on social messaging phenomenon, Twitter. To the tune of 10 000 tweets per minute, that is.
“Be The First In The Water” – Rad New Cell C Campaign [VIDEO]
Check this video of black semi-pro surfer, “Avo” Ndumase – so rad!
Morning Glory
Capetonians lost their collective faces when they were woken by a rare pre-workweek thunderstorm this morning. This shot was snapped shortly after the storm dissipated, by Twitter overlord, Alex van Rensburg – @Oolex. And the following shot was taken by 2oceansvibe emperor, Seth Rotherham, from Camps Bay’s vantage point.
Lucky Kick By Former Springbok Coach’s Son Wins Him A Car At Cape Town Tens [VIDEO]
Douglas Mallett, 23, won a Golf GTI in the fading light of the Cape Town Tens rugby festival over the weekend. This post could also be titled: “How To Kick A Rugby Ball At A Crossbar…Like A Boss”.
Monday Morning Spice
Julius Malema – Does the Fanta Grape impression Taken earlier this year in Mauritius. ANC Youth League Members Urinate On Malema T-Shirts – Not long ago he was the golden boy of Polokwane. On Saturday, ANC Youth League supporters urinated on a Julius Malema T-shirt and set it alight. This happened minutes after ANC leader and […]