Gotta Shock 'Em All, Gotta Shock 'Em All

I did not know this.

I know. I don't know a lot of things, but this is one of them.

Anyway, I did not know that back in 1997 an episode of Pokemon aired on Japanese television that caused hundreds and hundreds of little kids to be rushed to hospitals. The children had experienced seizures! When I read this, I was like WTF? Here's a link to the report.

So anyway, if you're too lazy to click on the link, here's the rundown. There is a scene in the episode containing rapidly flashing colors during a missile attack; specifically blue and red. This particular strobe effect was just crazy enough to F up more than 600 little ones who happened to be watching. The episode — which became known as the "Pokemon Shock" episode — was pretty much banned and later altered with slowed-down frames of animation.

And now — for the first time ever — here is your chance to watch the ORIGINAL, seizure-inducing scene from the infamous "banned from TV" episode of Pokemon. Just remember I am not legally responsible if your head explodes like in Scanners, okay? Watch at your own risk.

Worst Rap Battle Ever

The best starts at 2:40. Don't miss that part.

Old Cartoony TV Commercials: Beavers Love Kool-Aid

One word to describe this old-school Kool-Aid commercial: FUN!

This Magnavox Odyssey2 Commercial Is Pretty Terrible

Even back in 1982 I remember thinking to myself, "This is pretty terrible."

I will admit to owning and -- occasionally enjoying -- Odyssey2 and several of the games. But 90% of the games were very unoriginal -- and they only gave you ONE LIFE! If your guy died that was it, you had to start over! Arrgh! Yeah, unoriginal... a lot like this commercial. There's very little originality to it. For one, the guy's name is Wizard Of Odyssey. Jesus. Okay, second, he looks like a bad imitation of that evil dude in the old Battlestar Galactica TV series... what was his name again... Baldor? I can't remember.

Oh, okay I just looked it up. Baltor! That was his name! Here's a comparison:

The Wizard of Odyssey________The Evil Baltor

Third, his base of operations looks... oh... EXACTLY LIKE SUPERMAN'S FORTRESS OF SOLITUDE, FOR CHRIST'S SAKE!!! Let's face it, when it came to the world of video games, Magnavox got its ass whipped from sunup to sundown because the people in charge could not come up with an original idea if someone walked into the building and put AK-47s to everyone's heads!

The Most Unprofessional Weatherman To Ever Hold A Job May Not Be As Dumb As We Think

Two words: Extremely. White.

That's this guy right here. The best part of the video -- if you hang in there to 1:24 -- is the fact that the awesome, boobylicious co-anchor girl (who looks a bit like Catherine Zeta-Jones) seems to actually like him! Judging by her seemingly authentic reaction I think she might even want to bang him! What a lucky weatherman. He gets to act like a fool, keep his job, and pound the living daylights out of that super hot tv news girl. He's my hero!

Amy Sedaris On The Martha Stewart Show

A more fitting place to showcase Amy's sardonic wit, I cannot think of.

1973 Magnavox Odyssey Commercial Will Make You Spoiled Kids Of Today Thankful For Your Fancy, Uber-Tastic Games

... like Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. Spoiled rotten, dat's what you is!

Just look at this 30-second commercial for Odyssey, a system introduced during the pioneering days of video games — and tell me with a straight face you are not thrilled to be alive in 2009. Just tell me!

Musical Genius Dork Plays Rockford Files Theme Song On Two Keyboards

I don't know whether to be jealous or relieved. Kinda both.

One Of The Funniest, Most Bizarre Car Dealership TV Commercial Outtakes You Will Ever See

Just when I said I wasn't going to post for a while due to my flaming hot hatred for my POS car, what's the first thing I find tonight while poking around the Interwebz? THIS!

WARNING: CONTAINS PROFANITY, POSSIBLY NSFW

G4 Does Twilight

Let's start the month off right with some Twilight mockery!

Video Game - E3 2009 - Attack of the Show

Friday FAILS: More TV News FAILS!

By request, more TV News FAILS. Because they're so goooood.

NOTE: MAY CONTAIN PROFANITY

Take The Official "2009 F As In Fun Sci-Fi TV & Movie Quiz!"

I've wanted to do this for a while but I always put it off for some reason. Well here it is, the official 2009 F As In Fun Sci-Fi TV & Movie Quiz!

Remember, these questions are about science-fiction and fantasy television shows and feature films. Mark your answers down on a scrap piece of paper and at the end, I'll grade you. On your mark, get set, go!

1. Which movie featured a character who said, "Absolutely, I will not interfere!"

A) Star Trek The Motion Picture

B) Star Trek II: The Wrath Of Khan

C) Blade

D) Batman Returns

2. Which movie featured a character who said, "Stop your grinnin' and drop your linen!"

A) Terminator 3

B) Edward Scissorhands

C) Transformers The Movie

D) Aliens

3. Which movie featured a character who said, "I got you, you son of a bitch!"

A) The Dark Knight

B) Tombstone

C) Total Recall

D) Spider-Man 3

4. In which episode of Star Trek (The Original Series) did Kirk say, "These ruins... extend to the horizon..."

A) Arena

B) The Doomsday Machine

C) The City On The Edge Of Forever

D) Let That Be Your Last Battlefield

5. In this scene from The Empire Strikes Back, what is this man running with?

A) Large hair dryer

B) Ice cream maker

C) Garbage disposal

D) Hydrant fitting

6. A sequel to the film The Dark Crystal is currently in production. 

A) True

B) False

7. In which film did Arnie say, "Relax... you'll live longer."

A) Terminator 2

B) Last Action Hero

C) True Lies

D) Total Recall

8. What is the scientific name of the "distress signal planet" that the U.S.S. Nostromo responded to in Alien?

A) Argos

B) Cynix

C) LV-426

D) Zeta 2 Reticuli

9. What is the name of the song HAL sings as it is being disconnected in 2001: A Space Odyssey?

A) You Are My Sunshine

B) O Susanna

C) Another One Bites The Dust

D) Daisy Bell

10. How many actual seasons of Space:1999 made it to television?

A) Two

B) Three

C) Four

D) "Space Nineteen-what?"

Okay, let's add up your score. For every correct answer, give yourself 10 points. Here are the answers:

1. A

2. D

3. B

4. C

5. B

6. A

7. D

8. C

9. D

10. A

So if you're any kind of respectable geek, I would imagine you scored at least an 80.

0 points Megan Fox will do you

10-50 points Megan Fox might consider talking to you

60-70 points Turn in your Geek badge, boy!

80-90 points Leonard Nimoy would be very proud and allow you to change his Depends

100 points Flawless Geek Victory! Megan Fox will refuse to accept your rose, you geek!

Till next time!

Bizarre Japanese Game Shows You Will Not Believe: Evil Treadmill!

omg this is hilarious.

Bizarre Japanese Game Shows You Will Not Believe: Round And Round!

Damn, theys some ugly people in this world.

Bizarre Japanese Game Shows You Will Not Believe: Marshmallow!

Okay, what in the --

Bizarre Japanese Game Shows You Will Not Believe: Moving Wall!

One part moving wall, one part human Tetris. Pretty funny.

Bizarre Japanese Game Shows You Will Not Believe: Conveyor Belt Butts!

This might be the most messed up Japanese game show ever created for television. For real.

Bizarre Japanese Game Shows You Will Not Believe: It's Nuts!

Guess what happens when you screw up on THIS Japanese game show?

Friday FAILs: Some Awesome TV News FAILs

A few of these you may have seen but I'm willing to bet you haven't seen them all. The Sheppard Smith fail is epic. These are great...

News Anchor FAIL: Googly-Goo!