BG Launches Over A Kia, Wins 2011 Sprite Slam Dunk [VIDEO]
Ever seen a guy launch himself over a Kia, only to catch a ball thrown out of the sun roof and slam-dunk to win the Sprite Slam Dunk Contest? No, neither had the judges and that’s why LA Clippers power forward and NBA rising star Blake Griffin won the 2011 version of the dunking contest. Impressive [a la Darth Vader].
Official 2oceansvibe Candidate, Adriaan Bergh, Claims Mr SA 2011
Adriaan Bergh has done the unthinkable, the unbelievable, the improbable, even. Adriaan Bergh has been crowned Mr South Africa, 2011. Can. You. Believe. It. Click through for the road to glory.
Had An Out-Of-Body Experience Lately? Well, You Couldn’t Have
And that’s because scientists have proven, with a rather deceitful method, that you were merely mistaken all along and that there’s no possible way you could actually have had an out-of-body experience. Why? Because your senses were just confused and they tricked you into believing it happened.
Drama At Joburg Fashion Week
There was like so much drama (insert nasal whine) at the Joburg Fashion week. David Tlale’s finale on the Nelson Mandela Bridge started two hours late, which lead to many people leaving before it started, and several sad little schmodels. See, Derek Zoolander was right; life’s hard, even when you’re really, really, ridiculously good looking.
Berlusconi Knows How To Treat A Lady – £200,000 To Ruby The Heart Stealer
Italian Prime Minister, Silvio Berlusconi, will stand trial in Milan this April. The charges? Sex with an underage prostitute. Karima el-Mahroug, dubbed Ruby the Heart Stealer, allegedly received 24 gifts from Berlusconi, with a worth totaling £200 000. That’s roughly 2 318 401 Rond here in South Africa.
Shane Black To Direct ‘Iron Man 3’
Well hey, this could be fun. Since Jon Favreau – director of Iron Man and its sequel – decided not to sign on for the series’ third installment, Marvel’s been on the hunt for a suitable replacement, and it looks like Shane Black, writer of Lethal Weapon and director of Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, is the guy.
WikiLeaks: ANC A Mess
According to a United States Embassy cable obtained by City Press, the ANC is a “complete mess”. I could have told you this to be completely honest, but apparently you need “evidence” to prove things these days.
Braaied Himalayan Tahr Steaks, Anyone?
You may be aware that there have been Himalayan Tahr’s living on the slopes our beloved Table Mountain for many years. The population has dwindled in recent times, and it was decided to remove all of the exotic creatures for good. However, a have few managed to evade the sniper’s barrel. Until now.
Spa In Trouble For Offering Happy Endings
A spa in America has been caught out offering much more than just back massages and pedicures. But that is not the scariest part – one of the masseuses arrested is 70! Check out her mugshot after the jump.
Map Middle-East Protests With Google Maps and Twitter
It’s sort of hard to be on the internet right now without hearing about protests from whichever North African/Middle Eastern country is falling under the ‘freedom’ bandwagon, but this Google Maps/Twitter mashup contextualizes the online protest movement nicely – and in real time.
Japanese Space Agency Wants To Send Sexy Robot Into Space. For ‘Comfort.’
Ha! Yes. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), is looking at plans to send a humanoid robot to the International Space Station. Except by humanoid I mean it will look attempt to look sexy but end up being insanely creepy. Also, it’s going to post photos and text to Twitter.
Lady Gaga Wears A Condom
I’m not entirely sure what to think of lady Gaga’s latest outfit that she wore on Thursday’s edition of “Good Morning America”. She said that the outfit was based on a condom. Where on God’s green earth does this woman come up with these ideas?
Win A Whole Heap Of PH Fat Stuff!
Hear ye! Hear ye! The first three people to send us a photo of themselves doing their best animal impression win: A pair of tickets to PH Fat’s album launch tomorrow night (Saturday) at Assembly PH Fat’s new album, Dinosaur Blood. The Grand Winner (the best out of the three winners) wins (in addition to […]
Steve Jobs May Or May Not Expire In Six Weeks
The National Enquirer, a bstion of critical and investigative journalism in the United States, has reported that Apple Inc. CEO and Messiah of the Cult Of Apple, Steve Jobs, has six weeks left to live, give or take a few days.
Joburg Residents Charge Mayor Amos Masondo – Hello Karma
You’ll recall just last week we chatted about the atrocious conditions our Joburg friends are having to put up with as a result of what can only be described as the complete and utter mismanagement of local jozi municipal services. Well, finally they have heeded their consciences’ advice and done the right thing by charging their rogue sheriff.
Music Feature: Five Tracks You Have To Hear This Week
What’s in my bag? Free songs by The Kiffness, Box Office, The New Mustangs, Muttils and The Otherwise. Step inside.
Accidental Drunk Tweet Turns Into Red Cross Blood Drive
Ha. Last night, someone in control of the Red Cross Twitter feed accidentally posted “Ryan found two more 4 bottle packs of Dogfish Head’s Midas Touch beer…when we drink we do it right #gettngslizzerd. ” Then the internet found out & made a meme of it, resulting in a flood of Red Cross blood donations.
Cape Town U2 Concert Road Closures And Logistics
Well, well, well, children! With gates opening at 16h30, and the main act kicking off at 21h30, most of you are probably wondering just how the heck you’re going to get to the Cape Town U2 gig this evening. As ever, 2oceansvibe is here to provide a list of road closures and associated logistics as a public service to you, our beloved.
Zuma Meets Bono – Cute [VIDEO]
In a touching display of celebrity-on-politician action, Bono delivered a bright red iPod to his new best friend, Jacob Zuma, at the presidential home in Genadendaal. Zuma looked visibly nervous at the specter that is Bono, so much so that he could barely manage to complete a sentence, and as one wasn’t written down for him, who could blame him.
When Politically Incorrect Chain Email’s Go Bad
It’s one thing to be forwarding a funny email on to those that you feel might benefit from the humour you found to be present in said email. But what happens when you’re a big cheese at a major construction and infrastructure development company and the joke is politically incorrect, and you get caught?
Toronto Cop Apologises For Saying Women Should Avoid Dressing Like Sluts If They Don’t Want To Get Assualted
A cop in America has been asked to apologise for suggesting women rather don’t dress like “sluts” if they didn’t want to be sexually assaulted. According to his boss, they have no idea where get gets this from as “officers are taught that nothing a woman does contributes to a sexual assault.”
Citizens Of Bahrain Say “No Deal!”
On Monday we ran a story about Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the king of Bahrain, granting each family in his kingdom 20k in a brilliant attempt at reverse psychology. But apparently the people of Bahrain are bigger Tracy Chapman fans than he thought, as they are now also “talkin’ ’bout a revolution.”
Detroit Will Have A Statue Of RoboCop
I love the internet. So we told you last week about Detroit’s Mayor, Dave Bing, shooting down the RoboCop statue proposal, and the KickStarter initiative that was trying to build the thing anyway. Well, they’ve raised the necessary $50,000 in a little under a week, so you know. Your move, Bing.
Ousted Madagascar President Stars In Genius Flight Centre Advertisment
In a masterclass for all students of subliminal advertising, ex-president (and convicted criminal) of Madagascar, Marc Ravalomanana (say it quickly) announced his imminent return from exile in South Africa to Madagascar.
Bieber Fever May Be Deadly
Poor , Ezperanza Spalding- I don’t know who she is either, but apparently she’s won “Best New Artist” at Sunday’s Grammys, despite Justin Bieber being the overwhelming favourite. This has sparked outrage amongst Bieber’s fans or “Beliebers” as they are known, and they have called for her head.
Proof That 3D Is Evil
Let’s get this straight; 3D is just another means of resurrecting a spluttering film industry by charging you double the price for films with half the plot. Hollywood’s done it before, and they’ll keep doing it. But, just in case you needed another reason to hate 3D, turns out that Nazis were watching 3D propaganda films long before Avatar.
Cyanide Fishing – Because Who Needs Bait
Our friends from the eastern side of the world have long been known to be rather enterprising with the way that they decimate the ocean to sustain their fish needs. A photographer has been able to reveal their latest shocking technique: cyanide poisoning free-divers.
Window Company Makes Old People Offers They Literally Can’t Refuse
When it comes to the window business, double glazing seems to be a cut-throat affair. A UK company offering such services has been accused of doing pretty much anything from threatening old people with fines, “green taxes” and even “putting their head in a vice grip and watching them bleed to death.”
Banksy’s Gone Hollywood.
By which I mean, Banksy has been hitting various billboards and street-corners in Los Angeles with culture-bending graffiti. As ever. I mean it’s a little weird that the anti-establishment dude has been promoting his Oscar nomination, but on the up-side, we get some pretty cool art out of it.
Woman Kills Her Boyfriend With Toilet Acid
It’s not every day that you hear a story as near to some seriously horrific fiction as this: A Durban woman has been accused of the murder of her boyfriend after throwing toilet acid over him.