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August 7, 2007

HappySlip.com

Another example of how the Internet can empower people. NYC Filipino actress looking for a creative outlet starts a vlog. It goes to the YouTube top 10 and has corporate sponsorship. The name comes from her mother's mangled pronunciation of "half slip." Here's the first episode.

What I like: She writes it, does all the parts and edits it herself. It's especially clever how she does the father.

What I don't like: The soap operas. But I laughed when it rained in the subway and when she worked in story elements from the other videos into the soaps.

July 16, 2007

PopularityDialer.com

You need to get a call at a strategic time? Make it so.

[The cousin-in-need call is good.]

July 2, 2007

CubeNews1.com

Sometimes you see things on the Internet and think, "Man, how do they do that?" Then you see things and think, "Why didn't I think of that?" The only limit to what you can do with the Net is your time and imagination.

Nod to: The SpyMan

June 25, 2007

Putt Putt Golf Online

I'm not a fan of computer games, online or otherwise. But this one captured me.

Nod to: Peggy G.

June 18, 2007

WhatToRent.com

Fill out a personality questionaire, get a movie recommendation.

A different approach to movie recommendations. Rather than a list of reviews, WhatToRent.com tries to get to know you, then recommends a movie. Here are some of the questions:

  • Imagine you are selecting dinner at a restaurant you have visited a few times. The restaurant has a broad menu of foods you are not totally familiar with. What is the percentage chance you will try something new even though you may not like it?
  • How long does it take you to fall asleep at night?
  • How much money would it take for you to wear a neon green fanny pack around for the rest of your life. You would not be able to tell anyone you were paid to wear it. (A one time payment in American dollars)
Given the seeming randomness of the questions, the recommendations are actually pretty close to what I like. Give it a shot.

June 11, 2007

Rattle-N-Roll.com

Birth announcements styled after old rock concert posters. Very hip.

Nod to: Kelly