5 Downright Wacky Bathrooms That Need To Be Seen

Posted on April 8, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Humans are pretty freedom-driven by nature. No matter what, we want to have the freedom to do what we want to do. However, no matter what type of background we’re from, we’re going to have to do three big things: eat, drink, and use the bathroom.

It’s that third requirement of life that we wanted to cover. Not the actual act of using the bathroom, mind you — that’s for those “gross out” type of sites and all…but we had to look for wacky toilets. We knew there had to be something downright crazy about the types of toilets people will come up, so we had to cover it here.

1. MP3 Toilet

Who doesn’t want to make sure that they have something to do when they’re on the toilet? After all, if you know that you’re going to be in there for a while, you might as well try to make it a pleasant experience, right?

This brings us to our dear friend, the MP3 Toilet — also called the N5A. It costs $1750, which naturally leads you to wonder just what you get for dropping nearly two grand on your toilet needs. Well, in a nutshell, you get a full out MP3 player. It even has an SD card slot, which means that you can carry a lot of music in with you to the bathroom.

The MP3 side has all of the features that you think would come with it, like random playback and repeat. However, the toilet also comes with a seat heater and an automatic washer.

We can definitely see how this toilet would be appealing to some people, if they have the money for it.

2. Happy Fish?

So we heard you like fish… okay, we can’t even finish that one, but if you know your meme, you know what we were going to say.

All memes aside, this is a really wacky toilet. It’s truly a real aquarium on the back of your toilet, which means that you aren’t going to have to do much to surprise guests when they walk into your bathroom. It looks like it’s even childproof, which means that you aren’t going to have to worry about the kids and the fish meeting in strange ways.

3. Would You Use This Toilet?

You know, most of you reading this list probably live in a society where going to the toilet means going to a very nice and clean toilet. However, for millions of people around the world, going to the bathroom is actually a pretty dangerous affair. Aside from civil unrest, there are germs around the bathroom that can really threaten your life. Of course, if you live in a developed society, that’s not something that you have to worry about. But if you’re someone that lives out in the most remote areas of the world, safe toilets aren’t a guarantee.

That’s where this UFO-looking toilet comes in. It’s a toilet designed from the ground up to be able to provide a sanitary place for people to carry out their business. Now, you’re not going to be able to sit on this thing and read the New York Times, but that’s not what it’s meant for anyway.

4. Do You Dare to Use This Toilet?

Are you feeling bold and brassy? If you are, then it’s definitely time to check out this really neat toilet — it’s a bit of a mind game, really. You see, you might think that people can see inside while you’re using the toilet, but that’s not the case. The glass only works one way, which means that even though you know on a logical level that no one can see you, you might still feel like everyone is watching you.

It’s actually a toilet designed by an artist and placed into the area close to the Tate Britain gallery.

5. A Toilet Everywhere You Go?

Thinking about hiking anytime soon? Then you definitely need a private toilet that you can carry around with you wherever you go. Meet the Insipod, a toilet that really operates like a tent. You deploy the tent-like structure, go in and take care of nature’s call. It’s pretty straightforward, so we’ll uh…leave it at that.

Now, would we carry this thing around with us? No — if you’re already out in the middle of nowhere, you might as well just squat and handle business. It’s all biodegradable anyway, right?

This list is probably one of our weirdest, but that’s what makes it funny. Who knew that something so basic as going to the bathroom could morph into a strange list of wacky toilets? However, we assert that some of these toilets actually have a neat purpose, and we wouldn’t mind having one of them in our own home.

So, what do you think? Do you have a solid favorite? Don’t forget to sound off in the comments and let us know!

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7 of the Most Expensive Divorce Settlements

Posted on January 9, 2013 · Leave a Comment

You know, we think that we’re starting to get a little bit predictable. However, we think that it’s only a matter of perspective. There are just a few classic topics that are too much fun not to cover. If you really liked our series on the most expensive wedding ceremonies, then you should have already expected us to go into the most expensive divorce settlements.

Divorce is part of life — there’s no law says that you will stay with your spouse for the rest of your life. For everyday people, divorce is something that is time consuming and expensive — and can really set you back on your financial goals. For most of the people in this article, divorce is something almost expected. When you live in the public eye, there is a lot of pressure to live your life in a certain way, and not everyone is ready for that.

So we found a few of the most expensive divorce settlements. Some of these are classics, but who knows — you might even find a few new gems to savor!

1. Kevin Costner / Cindy Silva (80M)

So, let’s start “small” — and only in a list of celebrity divorces can you call 80 million dollars small, but you get what we mean. Our first divorce on the list is between Kevin Costner and Cindy Silva. Now, you might think that the number is way too small for a man like Kevin Costner, who is famous for movies like The Untouchables and Field of Dreams, but you have to remember that this is something that happened before Costner actually became the big film star.

He met Cindy Silva while he was at college, and the couple fell in love right away, marrying in 1978. By the 90s, the media was in Kevin Costner’s business hardcore, making it hard for him to hold onto his marriage. Perhaps if it had just been a one time affair, Silva might have stayed with him. However, the restaurateur decided that sometimes, a leopard really can’t change their spots.

2. Steven Spielberg / Amy Irving (100M)

Here’s a lesson in pre-nuptial agreements: don’t write them on napkins! It usually makes the judge throw your pre-nuptial agreement right out of court. Steven Spielberg had to learn this the hard way through his first marriage to Amy Irving.

The famous director had to pay $100 million dollars to finalize his divorce for a marriage that lasted just four years into the marriage.

3. Harrison Ford / Melissa Mathison (118M)

Is $118 million a good price to pay for getting rid of a wife that you don’t want anymore? Harrison Ford certainly thinks so. In 1983, he married Melissa Mathison. In 2004, they ended 20 years of marriage.

Clean break? Far from it. What caused them to split is the fact that he was in a relationship with Calista Flockhart, which was all over the tabloids even before he went for the divorce.

It wasn’t like Melissa could look away from the truth either — Harrison Ford adopted Flockhart’s son, a little boy named Liam. This too was done before the divorce.

This level of humiliation can be too much for anyone to bear, and Melissa Mathison cracked under the strain of being married to someone that obviously didn’t want to be with her anymore. She filed for divorce and received 118 million dollars — not bad at all. [Read more...]

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6 Creative Bras That Even Lady Gaga Might Pass Up

Posted on October 8, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Like talking about boobs? Then you’ll like talking about bras! OK, sometimes we don’t get the opening right, but surely you’ll forgive us, right? Especially if we show you boobs. Now, we can’t just go out and talk about boobs all the time, even though we’ve mentioned the word quite a bit in this first little paragraph.

So let’s talk about something that we haven’t covered — bras. Lots and lots of bras. How many? Too many — especially if they cover the boobs.

However, bras aren’t just every man’s worst enemy — they are a supporter of all things boobs. In fact, one would say that they support women quite well. Wearing the right bra helps you achieve the proper posture, and that’s always a good thing.

For the guys, it’s just one more thing that leaves a little something to the imagination, and that’s hot — though not necessarily in a Paris Hilton type of way. It’s just something nice to throw in the mix once in a while.

So, let’s get back to the bras, okay? These aren’t just any bras. We were thinking about Lady Gaga when it came to these bras. Of course, Lady Gaga borrows a lot from Madonna, but that doesn’t mean anything either, right?

1. Mm…Chopsticks?

Should sharp objects be allowed near the breasts? The Chopstick Bra is something interesting because it looks so large. We mean, it’s two bowls full of rice. And we mean that literally — those are pretty big bowls of rice. However, one thing that we’re curious about is how these scale in size. Is there a larger version for more full figured women, or is this something that’s more or less one-size-fits-most?

2. Bling, Bling: the Bra Version

Did you ever want to have a glitzy bra? Sure you have…if you’re a woman, that is. OK, if you want to be a guy and wear this sparkly bra, we certainly won’t stop you.

The price? 1.35M, please. There are over 2,500 little diamonds that make up this bra. If your girlfriend happens to be wearing one of these at a party, make sure that you are careful to protect her. This many diamonds means that someone could actually mug her!

3. Need More Bling?

What’s that? 1.35M isn’t good enough for you? You need to seek out more than just the big price? Well, let’s go gold!

This golden bra is 1.9M, which means that you’re definitely going to attract attention, if only from the price tag alone. However, it looks like you have to be fairly small chested in order to fit into this golden bra, which means that if you have a thing for larger busted babes, it’s just not going to work out well for you.

4. Does Bacon Make Everything Better, Really?

Bacon. You like bacon. We like bacon. However, I don’t think that you’re going to really convince your girlfriend to put on a bacon bra. Raw bacon against the skin just feels slimy to us, and we wouldn’t want to put our girlfriends through that. Still, if you’re feeling adventurous, you might want to go to one of those fancy organic meat shops. Hey, if you’re going to ask your girlfriend to wear a bacon bra, it might as well be the best bacon that you can buy, right?

5. Spiky, much?

This bra is plain… if you’re only looking at the color! We think that it could be jazzed up with a more vibrant color than just plain old white. However, if you’re looking for a white bra with a bit of an edge, then this is the perfect bra for you.

Part of us wants to figure out how sharp the little spikes could really be. Would you even want to wear a shirt over this bra? We guess this is one that probably should be saved for the bedroom. Or Lady Gaga. Or both.

6. The Hand Palm Bra — The Classic is Back!

How many times have you seen a magazine and they were talking about a celebrity and how “natural looking” their nude photo was? Usually it’s got them posed with a handbra more times than not. The classic is to actually have a man’s hands over the breasts in question, but hey — you can’t always find a hunky set of hands.

Maybe this is where this bra could step in. Now, when the hands are actually metallic and shiny, they’re just a bit creepy. We’re not trying to judge but um…we’ll pass on this bra too.

So, ladies — is there any bra from this series that you would actually wear? Sound off in the comments, because we would love to hear about it. And uh, in the spirit of the interwebs…pics or it didn’t happen!

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5 Strange Phobias – Do You Have One of These

Posted on September 29, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Fear. We all have fear about things in life — we fear that we won’t make enough money to take care of our families, and we also might fear that we just don’t measure up to other people in our lives. These are going to be pretty valid fears — after all, who would make fun of you for being a little worried about how to take care of your family?

That’s not the type of fears that we’re talking about today. There are just some fears that plague people that are just plain crazy. For example, have you ever met anyone with triskaidekaphobia? That’s the fear of the number 13. It doesn’t have to necessarily be the fear of Friday the 13th, but it’s certainly something that can be part of it.

We didn’t want to just stop at this little phobia — we have 5 more for you to check out and determine for yourself whether you find them crazy, funny, or our favorite…crazy and funny!

1. Aracibutyrophobia

Now, when it comes to aracibutyrophobia, a lot of people think it’s merely the fear of eating peanut butter. However, it’s a little crazier than that — it’s the fear of having peanut butter stick to the roof of their mouth. Merely eating peanut butter isn’t enough crazy, we guess. It’s all about avoiding that peanut butter sticking to the roof of your mouth! Whatever will you do if you can’t get the peanut butter down from there? Haven’t these people heard …of a toothbrush, tongue scraper, or in a pinch…your fingers? Not the most classy thing to do in front of company, but if you’re really that scared of choking there’s nothing like it.

2. Nomophobia

If you’re feeling a little attracted to your cell phone, you might want to think about cutting the cord — well, it’s wireless but…you know what we mean. Nomophobia is actually the fear of being out of mobile phone contact. This is something that we think a lot of people have from time to time, but people suffering from nomophobia truly feel like there’s no way that they’re going to be able to get in touch with their loved ones, and that just makes them flip out. It’s something that can be triggered from just being out of network coverage, or having your phone shut off because you don’t have any money to put on the phone.

3. Ephebiphobia

Ephebiphobia is the fear of teenagers. Curse those meddling kids! OK, Scooby Doo jokes aside, there really are people that are downright scared of teenagers. Fear of youth and most importantly, being rejected by young people usually forms the block of fear that turns into ephebiphobia.

4. Phagophobia

Phagophobia is the fear of swallowing, which can really make you freak out! However, for people that have full blown phagophobia, they’re truly scared to swallow anything. Some of them look into home IV systems, while others simply go without food. Those with milder forms of this fear can handle soft foods and liquids, but dramatic weight loss and malnutrition often plague people that have this fear.

5. Estiophobia

Estiophobia is the fear of clothes. Yes, that’s right — there are really people that are irrationally afraid of clothing. Maybe they’ve had one too many dreams about sweaters rising up and taking over. It’s “The South will rise again”, not “The Sweaters will rise again”, people. Get it right, and you’ll be okay. Still, there really are people that are afraid of their sock drawer staging a revolt, which leads to a lot of tension about wearing clothes. In more severe cases, this could also turn into agoraphobia, which is the fear of being in large wide spaces with people. After all, if you’re not comfortable wearing clothes, your chances of being able to move about are kinda limited, right? Well…there are always the nude beaches of France!

Now, these are all real fears that people have, and they generally need medical help in order to live normal lives — to the best of their ability. Regardless of how you feel about these fears, they really are bizarre. And that’s what makes them funny!

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7 Crazy Baby Names That Celebrities Just Love

Posted on June 10, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Naming a child is a special occasion. After all, you really only get one shot at it. Even if your child changes their name later on in life, the name that they give them is something that can either be a source of cuteness or a source for ridicule. Every child gets picked on in school, but some celebrities really need to think about this before they give their children such crazy names.

A child can outgrow a name or develop a nickname, but there are some classic names in Hollywood that really make you go WTF — and not just because of the spellings, but they’re names that just don’t really make sense. Try having your kid walk up to one of those cutesy name keychain stands and get a keychain with their name on it. They won’t be able to do that.

1. Aviana Olea (Amy Adams & Darren Le Gallo’s Daughter)

This name makes us think about birds. Now, Amy Adams is very attractive, and we like her because she’s always sounded so intelligent. But this name…isn’t very intelligent to us. Aviana makes us think about birds and planes, and Olea… well… Ole! Bring on the bulls!

2. Max Liron (Christina Aguilera & Jordan Bratman’s son)

Max Liron sounds …strangely technological. Like Liron is a product that we need to have. Long lasting iron? Get your “liron” kids! You want to grow strong, don’t you?

Ah, actors and musicians seem to stretch their creative muscles a little too far. Christina was so darling pregnant, but the truth is that she really could have picked a better name for their son. At least it’s just the middle name that’s crazy — there’s nothing wrong with a young boy named Max.

3. Piper Manu (Gillian Anderson & Clyde Klotz’s daughter)

Piper? Piper Manu, please come to the office! Piper, please come to the office! I mean, the jokes write themselves. Gillian Anderson must have really been lost in the “X-Files” if she thought this was a good name for her child. It’s just a matter of really thinking about things in a different way, we guess.

4. Camera (Arthur Ashe & Jeanne Moutoussamy Ashe’s daughter)

Arthur Ashe is a tennis player, but that’s not why he’s getting discussed in this little guide. He and his wife named their daughter Camera. Now, since Ashe is deceased, it’s a little bad to make fun of his choice to name his child after her mother’s profession.

But really, since this is Crazy & Funny time, let’s just focus on the child’s name. There’s no way that the little girl (an adult today) will be able to smile and really admit that her name is Camera Ashe. Just being honest here. Could you do it? We didn’t think so.

5. Seven Sirius (Erykah Badu & Andre 3000′s son)

We like Sirius satellite radio as much as the next person does, but we really don’t want to name our child after the service! Then again, this is the son of Erykah Badu and Andre 3000, two creative musicians that seem to take everything else to extremes. Seven Sirius is just a weird name on its own.

6. Moxie CrimeFighter (Penn & Emily Jillette’s daughter)

You know, when we really step back and think about it — Moxie really isn’t that bad of a name for a little girl. However, when you add in the CrimeFighter…it gets a little weird.

Now, this is a child that was born to Penn Jillette and his wife Emily when they were 50 and 39, respectively. You can tell that they were definitely shocked that they could have a child so late in life, and maybe this is just to make the event more memorable.

When asked about his daughter’s strange middle name, Penn Jillette deadpanned that at least when she gets pulled over by a cop, she can say that they’re on the same side — her middle name is CrimeFighter, after all.

We almost wonder how many tickets that little girl is actually going to get just because police officers scan her plates and see her full name pop up. We’re just being honest.

7. Egypt (Alicia Keys & Swizz Beats’ son)

We saved the craziest name for last, though: you have to admit that Egypt is an odd name for a little boy. There is so much in the name of Egypt that is politically charged — why would you name a child that? Alicia Keys is a sweet girl with a rough edge from New York, but we didn’t really think that she would actually be called extreme.

Yep, these are some pretty crazy baby names for children. Some of them are downright insane, but the parents like them. We could have expanded this list out further, but as always — we wanted to hear from you. What name is your favorite? What name sounds the craziest? Sound off in the comments, please!

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