Showing posts with label england. Show all posts
Showing posts with label england. Show all posts

Saturday, March 5

Benedict Cumberbatch Is Now A Chocolate Confection


Jen-Lindsey Clark, chocolatier over at Chocolatician, has created some kind of odd creature that can best be described as a "Cumberbunny." Probably because that's its name. The chocolate confection is a very detailed drawing of actor Benedict Cumberbatch, with rabbit ears and a bow-tie for good measure.

Clark isn't planning on sending Benedict himself a...chocolate of himself, but she does plan to give one to his mother. And for the bargain price of £50 (or a little more than $71), you too can take a bite out of Benedict. Even Key and Peele would have to approve of that.

Thursday, July 2

England Breaks Hearts Everywhere With Terrible Loss On Own Goal



I'm not going to lie and pretend I enjoy watching soccer, or even say I've really followed the Women's World Cup. But this is an absolutely heartbreaking way to lose. 


That's England defender Laura Bassett attempting to clear the ball in the 92nd minute of play against Japan. Unfortunately, Bassett's shot was a bit low, hitting the crossbar and going across the goal line. That gave Japan a gift goal, and when the whistle blew less than a minute later, the 2-1 victory. Japan moves on to face the United States on Saturday in a rematch of the 2011 Women's World Cup championship.

Bassett was understandably a wreck afterwards, but this is apparently the farthest the women's English team has ever gotten. Plenty of pride in that. They'll play Germany in the third place game.

Tuesday, August 7

Usain Bolt Wins the 100 in Lego Form

                   
                   
                   
                   
                

I've always been a big fan of these Lego stop-motion videos. This one shows off Usain Bolt's thrilling victory in the 100 meters. Highlights include Bolt kissing the ground while photographers buzz around him at the finish line, action replays from different angles, and Asafa Powell pulling up lame and finishing last. The only thing missing is the bottle that was thrown before the race.

Monday, August 6

10 Types of Olympic Viewers



With the Olympics in full swing, it seems like the perfect time for a little self-promotion. Check out...well, me as I delve into the 10 different types of Olympic fans. Take note! Which one are you?