When I Do Boring, People Find It Interesting.

There is a curious phenomenon that has recurred. When I stop trying to be funny or entertaining or whatever, online people like me better.

Case in point: I made a video about a speedy mail truck that I posted on Monday. At the same time, I posted a boring "tutorial" about how I guessed the vehicle speeds in that video.

The first video I thought people might enjoy has had 56 views and has received 1 "Like" at time of writing. The second video I thought only nerds would have an interest in has had 132 views and 6 "Likes". I didn't post that video here, so in theory fewer eyes should have seen it on initial posting.

Since it would seem I have no idea what people might like, I present for your amusement the second video, which includes riveting stuff including some math!

Yer Pal,

R A N T W I C K

PS - I've been sick as a dog with a cold the past couple of days, so if I don't respond to a comment or whatever, it is because I'm in bed 1)sleeping 2)wishing I was sleeping 3)wishing for some merciful end to the ugly sniveling and sniffling thing that I have become. Pam!

Express Post - Fast Delivery Guaranteed

Sorry, less than no time to write anything today, but here's a video I did over the weekend...

Yer Pal,

R A N T W I C K

Things People Say Fridays #10 - D O P E .

"The teens" are right into my middle-aged weirdo bike commuter video thing. I knew it. KNEW IT!

Yer Pal,

R A N T W I C K

Have You Seen This? The Invisible Bike Helmet

Is this old news? Maybe, but I just saw it. Thanks again to one of my brothers who sent me the link:

http://vimeo.com/43038579

I would like to hear what all you smart cyclists think of this thing. For myself I've got a couple of small reservations, but overall I'm impressed!

Yer Pal,

R A N T W I C K

I Can't Leave WTF Alone

When I showed Mrs. Rantwick my Screen Savior video from last week, she asked, "so it's not a real screensaver"? She should have known what would happen. Perhaps she did know... anyway:

 

 

 

 

Click Here to visit the download Page for a real,

working, installable version of my "Screen Savior".

 

Please note: While I am a reasonably spiritual person, I have not been born again or anything like that, in case you were wondering. I have a great deal of trouble seeing my religion as being more or less "true" a faith than any other, yet many seem to demand this. The appearance of Jesus on this blog has everything to do with a WTF moment and pretty much nothing to do with me expressing my religious beliefs, which is something I have no interest in doing online, by the way.

 

Back to bikes and stuff next time, I promise.

 

Yer Pal,

R A N T W I C K

When WTF Gets Jesus

Word To Form syndrome is a strange ride to have to take, let me tell you. Check the sidebar for "WTF Attacks" if you don't believe me. The latest mental image that wouldn't let me go involves two new angles for me though; Jesus Christ and video!

The other day Rantwick Jr. accidentally said "screen saviour" instead of "screen saver". A simple slip of the tongue. No big deal. Unless you're me and suffer from WTF. The mental image of a "screen saviour" stayed with me, taking shape in my brain and refusing to leave. So here it is, for better or worse:

This thing is way better viewed full-screen, you know, 'cause it is a "screen saver".

Bet You Didn't See That Coming! I Sure Didn't!

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