Friday, December 5th — Lucky
December 6, 2008
Today I Learned…
Saturday, September 6th — Hey! Blinkin’!
September 6, 2008
Today I Learned…
…what really happened to Abraham Lincoln on that fateful night.
Thursday, August 21st — The Wilhelm Scream
August 21, 2008
Today I Learned…
…about the Wilhelm Scream. It’s a sound effect that is used /extremely/ frequently in both movies and video games. From Wikipedia: “The Wilhelm’s revival came from Star Wars series sound designer Ben Burtt, who tracked down the original recording (which he found as a studio reel labeled “Man being eaten by alligator“). Although Distant Drums was the first known use of the sound, Burtt named it after “Pvt. Wilhelm”, a minor character who emitted the same scream in the 1953 film The Charge at Feather River.”
Once you hear it, I’m sure you’ll recognize it. Check out this compliation video I found on Kezins.com:
Wednesday, August 21st — Hey There Cthulhu
August 20, 2008
Today I Learned…
…that someone re-wrote that damned “Hey There Delilah” song from a few years ago into this work-of-art/monstrosity:
Anyone who rhymes fthagn with noggin is alright in my book.
Saturday, July 12th — Drums
July 12, 2008
Today I Learned…
…just how bad I was at the drums when I used to play.
