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Finnish Radio Station Drops Boxster from a Crane

Tuesday 24 June 2008 @ 11:16 am

As an American who resides in Finland, there are many things that I have learned to love about the Finnish people and their culture. At the same time there are a few aspects of the Finnish persona that will take me a little longer to understand.
Finland’s pop radio station NRJ decided to have a contest called “Cash or Crash” where listeners would vote to either win an old first generation Porsche Boxster or destroy it. The result was 56% of the voters stating they did not believe in luck, so death to the Porsche roadster. The event took place in the parking lot of a shopping mall, Iso-Omena (Big Apple), outside of the Helsinki.
Surely, all in good fun, and especially since the Boxster is made in Finland - it’s somewhat forgivable. However, the reaction of the event from outside of Finland has been judgmental. A few sample comments from our good friends and masters of hoonage fandom over at Jalopnik.com:

“It just shows how selfish people can be, just because they didn’t think they could win it,they would rather see the car destroyed than see someone else enjoy it.”
“How very Finnish of them - their one major character flaw is that they can be incredible jealous, to the point where they will crush that damn Porsche rather than let their neighbor have it.”

With that said, unless you know the Finnish personality, the act of dropping a Porsche Boxster from a crane seems like a very wasteful thing to do. However, in a country that enjoys one of the highest standards of living in the world, yet, where flaunting wealth is not welcomed, watching a Boxster getting destroyed in spectacular fashion for the greater amusement of all to see, is definitely worth it.

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German Vampires

Wednesday 17 October 2007 @ 5:35 pm

Here’s a real German vampires! A prank that can blow your mind. I can’t understand Germans, but I don’t need it.
Must see clip anyway!

Vampires

Vampires are mythological or folkloric beings that are renowned for subsisting on human blood or lifeforce, but in some cases may prey on animals. Although vampires have different characteristics depending on which lore one reads, in most cases, they are described as reanimated corpses who feed by draining and consuming the blood of living beings.

The term was popularised in the early 18th century and arose from the folklore of southeastern Europe, particularly the Balkans and Greece. Folkloric vampires were depicted as undead beings who visited loved ones and caused mischief or deaths in the neighbourhoods they inhabited while living. They wore shrouds, did not bear fangs and were often described as bloated and of ruddy or darkened countenance.

The 1897 novel Dracula brought folklore into the realm of published fiction. The success of this book spawned a distinctive vampire genre, still popular in the 21st century. Books and films of the genre have portrayed vampires with attributes markedly distinct from those of original folkloric vampires. With Count Dracula, the gaunt, fanged noble undead, vulnerable to sunlight was born. However, traits such as aversion to garlic and vulnerability to staking were simply incorporated from the folklore.

Numerous cultures the world over have similar entities that suck blood or energy and prey on the living; indeed, some also have stories of non-human vampires, including real animals such as bats, dogs, spiders and mythical creatures such as the chupacabra. All vampire lore stems from ancient demonology, which had vampiric beings, but are not classified as vampires as such.
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Office porta-potty at open air

Saturday 18 August 2007 @ 2:15 pm

Technically performed porta-potty prank.

Porta-potty in short
A portable toilet (or porta-loo) is a modern, portable, self-contained outhouse manufactured of molded plastic in a variety of colors and are often used as a temporary toilet for construction sites and large social gatherings. Portable toilets are referred to colloquially or sold under such brands as port-a-john, port-o-let, sani-privy, port-a-san, porta-potty, toi-toi, shit-shack, porta-kybo or portaloo. Portaloo is a trade mark owned by Portakabin, Ltd. The Portaloo trade mark is sometimes used incorrectly. Portakabin Limited actively discourages all misuse of its Portaloo trade mark.
Portable toilets are large enough for a single occupant - usually about 90 cm (3 ft) on a side by 210 cm (7 ft). They are held upright by the weight of the deodorant liquid in the holding tank at the bottom but are usually secured to the ground to prevent high winds blowing them over. Nearly all include both a seated toilet and a urinal. Most include lockable doors, ventilation near the top, and a stovepipe vent for the holding tank. Leaving the toilet lid open will reverse the flow of the venting of the tank. Some newer models include toilet paper or, occasionally, antibacterial hand gel dispensers.
Though more expensive than a standard permanent outdoor latrine, portable toilets have several significant benefits mostly related to their portability. They are rented to customers by companies that guarantee their cleanliness, and so as a rule are drained, cleaned, disinfected and deodorized on a regular basis. As they are not plumbed, they do not clog or overflow. A single portable toilet can be hauled in the back of a pick-up truck. An average portable toilet is able to hold enough sewage for 10 people during the course of a 40 hour work week before the hold reaches unsanitary conditions.
They are frequently seen at outdoor work sites, particularly construction sites, and large banks of dozens of portable toilets allow for ready sanitation at large gatherings such as outdoor music festivals.
It has become common for portable toilets to be paired with hand sanitizer or a portable hand washing station. These stations provide a foot pump to dispense water to wash one’s hands after using the toilets. Soap and towels may be provided.
In the UK, the term “Porta-Potty” is more likely to refer to a portable chemical toilet used for camping and in small boats. This device comprises only the actual toilet itself with privacy being provided by a separate tent or partition.
The Portable Sanitation Association International is the recognized authority on the operation of portable toilets.
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