Shawn Norris
Shawn Norris used to write things for National Lampoon and the now-defunct Blue Monkey Disco Party as "Douche Larue." Now he spends most of his time writing jokes, scripts, and trying to find a literary agent that will return his calls. Even though he wasn’t born yet, he often takes credit for faking the moon landing. Also, he’s allergic to tequila -- it makes him breakout in felonies.
Articles by Shawn Norris
Entertainment
Avatar sequel to be filmed seven miles beneath the surface of the ocean?
Everyone knows that James Cameron is a big-budget filmmaker, but only when your movies have grossed billions of dollars can you ask a movie studio if you can commission a submarine to film in the Mariana Trench.
Celebs
Will Ferrell wants to break Guinness World Record
Will Ferrell is calling on all Darth Vaders, Supermans and pre-selected Aqua Men to help him break the Guinness World Record for the “Largest Gathering of Superheroes.” It’s a vague record to try and set, and it’s also obvious Ron Burgundy has never been to Comic Con.
Entertainment
VIDEO: Stewart and Colbert to hold rallies in Washington on October 30th
Just weeks after Glenn Beck held a rally that supposedly “restored honor,” host of the Daily Show, John Stewart, has decided to hold his own rally to “restore sanity” on October 30th at the National Mall in Washington, DC. Steven Colbert then confirmed that he too will be holding a different
Entertainment
VIDEO: The trailer for the new season of ‘East Bound and Down’
Admit it, a lot of you having been waiting quite a few months for the foul mouthed, egomaniacal pitcher to make his triumphant return to the mound on HBO. It’s only a few weeks away and here is a preview of what the second season will look like down Mexico way.
Health
Marijuana ice cream has finally hit the shelves
Like ice cream? Ever wanted to try ice cream flavors like Banannabis Foster, Straw-Mari Cheesecake and TRIPle Chocolate Brownie? Are you a stoner that always dreamed that one day eating ice cream would get you high? Today is your lucky day…
Humor
7 things you never want to hear from a doctor
Doctors are weird creatures — not necessarily in a bad way, they just use information you give them as a way of narrowing down your symptoms until reaching a final diagnoses. However, sometimes bedside manner can be very important in dealing with a patient as paranoid as I am,
Humor
VIDEO: Darth Vader hilariously identifies costumes at Dragon Con
Well it’s not Darth Vader per se, but it is Chad Vader at Dragon Con, which I am led to believe is a convention for people with a strong affinity towards dragons. Or it’s some sort of fantasy/science fiction convention…
Gadgets
VIDEO: This Rube Goldberg Machine will open your beer
Most people want to open and drink beer in the quickest way possible, but there are a select few that build backyard spanning contraptions like this one that take a little more panache, beach balls, and overall patience to open their beer.
I give it props for the effort,
Entertainment
VIDEO: The new season of ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ will be in New York
Larry David never ceases to amaze me with his comedy. This season of his HBO show Curb Your Enthusiasm looks like it may be one of the best yet with stars like Michael J. Fox and Ricky Gervais guest starring in a few of the upcoming episodes.
Celebs
VIDEO: Werner Herzog tells the story of saving Joaquin Phoenix’s life
In this video, Werner Herzog tells of the time that he saw Joaquin Phoenix driving “way, way too fast” and wrecking a sports car in the Hollywood Hills. Herzog saved Phoenix after coming to the aid of the actor who had just wrecked his vehicle and was trying to light a cigarette as gasoline started
Gadgets
VIDEO: The tank skateboard is finally here
Have you ever thought to yourself, “I really like skateboard and I really like tanks, I wonder why they don’t combine the two?” Well you are in luck, the DTV Shredder is basically an all-terrain skateboard that can hit speeds of up to 30 mph. Sweet.