Fun Flash Friday: Throw Me - throw the little guy as far as you can. Avoid the thunderclouds. Use the wrecking balls and colored clouds for an extra boost. Simple as that.
posted to MetaFilter by champthom at 11:13 AM on April 4, 2008 (20 comments)

It's easy with the excessive shopping, TV specials, nonstop music, etc. but tomorrow we honor one of mankind's most important people. A man who told parables to the masses of how the meek shall inherit the earth, how to serve man, and how to face our own personal demons. People have built monuments to him, even died in his name. I am, of course, referring to Rod Serling (born 12/25/1924). Merry Serlingmas!
posted to MetaFilter by champthom at 8:33 PM on December 24, 2007 (19 comments)

It's the Vietnam War. Nixon has declared a state of emergency and allows for secret tribunals against anti-war protesters, draft dodgers, and others guilty of "hindering the war effort." They have two choices: spend 15 to 20 years in a federal penitentiary or spend 3 days in Punishment Park, where they will have 3 days to trek 50 miles in the California desert without food and water while on pursuit by armed National Guard and police units. Watch Peter Watkin's (previously) "documentary" of Punishment Park here (Google Video, with strong language ).
posted to MetaFilter by champthom at 7:07 PM on August 22, 2007 (28 comments)

In 1965, Peter Watkins produced a fictional documentary called The War Game in which the aftermath of thermo-nuclear attacks in Britain was depicted. The BBC declared that it was "too horrifying for the medium of broadcasting" and was not aired until 1985. Watch it here (warning: graphic depictions of effects of radiation). Related, When the Wind Blows (parts 1 , 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8), a sober animated tale of a British couple who try and survive nuclear holocaust based on the civil defense manual "Protect and Survive." (Previously).
posted to MetaFilter by champthom at 10:32 PM on June 14, 2007 (74 comments)

(Not So) Fun Flash Friday: "The Great Adventure in Getting Killed". Z to shoot, X to jump, R to retry (you'll mostly be using the last one).
posted to MetaFilter by champthom at 8:13 AM on March 2, 2007 (35 comments)

"Señores imperialistas, no les tenemos ningún miedo!" : Political billboards from Cuba
posted to MetaFilter by champthom at 1:26 PM on November 25, 2006 (10 comments)

WhichBudget.com: a site that helps you find a low cost airline flight for your destination
posted to MetaFilter by champthom at 6:24 PM on November 20, 2006 (41 comments)