Entertainment Archive
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![Long before television rotted our brains, radio was king and everyone glued themselves to it. Sitting around their noise-boxes in living rooms across America, people lost their minds listening to a mock broadcast of a Martian attack. On Halloween Eve in 1938, Orson Welles and the Columbia Broadcasting System radio network scared the ever-living hell [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/War-of-the-Worlds-115x115.jpg "Listen to the “War of the Worlds” Broadcast from 1938")
Listen to the “War of the Worlds” Broadcast from 1938
Posted on October 31, 2012 | No CommentsLong before television rotted our brains, radio was king and everyone glued themselves to it. Sitting around their noise-boxes in living rooms across America, people lost their minds listening to a mock broadcast of a Martian attack. On Halloween Eve in 1938, Orson Welles and the Columbia Broadcasting System radio network scared the ever-living hell [...] -
![The tribute pales in comparison to the sacrifice Marine Cpl. Nick Kimmel has made for our country and for all of us. Kimmel is a triple amputee who lost both legs and an arm in an explosion during his second tour in Afghanistan last year and was honored by the friends he has made in [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Marine_First_Pitch_Game_2_World_Series-115x115.jpg "Triple Amputee Marine Throws First Pitch")
Triple Amputee Marine Throws First Pitch
Posted on October 31, 2012 | No CommentsThe tribute pales in comparison to the sacrifice Marine Cpl. Nick Kimmel has made for our country and for all of us. Kimmel is a triple amputee who lost both legs and an arm in an explosion during his second tour in Afghanistan last year and was honored by the friends he has made in [...] -
![Austrian skydiver, Felix Baumgartner, dropped like a rock from the edge of space reaching a speed of 833.9 miles per hour. Carried up by an enormous balloon, the 43-year-old daredevil jumped out at roughly 24 miles above the Earth. The feat was sponsored by Red Bull and came on the 65th anniversary of Chuck Yeager becoming [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/felix-baumgartner-space-jump-115x115.jpg "Skydiver Breaks the Sound Barrier")
Skydiver Breaks the Sound Barrier
Posted on October 16, 2012 | No CommentsAustrian skydiver, Felix Baumgartner, dropped like a rock from the edge of space reaching a speed of 833.9 miles per hour. Carried up by an enormous balloon, the 43-year-old daredevil jumped out at roughly 24 miles above the Earth. The feat was sponsored by Red Bull and came on the 65th anniversary of Chuck Yeager becoming [...] -
![Many athletes donate to charities, but few do so on their own merit. Most athletes or celebrities who “find God” or start a foundation are acting as such in order to squash negative media feedback from something stupid they have done (ex. a certain quarterback in Pittsburgh nicknamed after a clock in London). Such isn’t [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/larry-fitzgerald-115x115.jpg "Help Larry Fitzgerald Battle Breast Cancer")
Help Larry Fitzgerald Battle Breast Cancer
Posted on October 2, 2012 | No CommentsMany athletes donate to charities, but few do so on their own merit. Most athletes or celebrities who “find God” or start a foundation are acting as such in order to squash negative media feedback from something stupid they have done (ex. a certain quarterback in Pittsburgh nicknamed after a clock in London). Such isn’t [...] -
![Long before Hollywood turned vampires into teenybopper soap opera “heartthrobs,” the undead were widely considered to actually be scary. Fortunately, zombies have yet to fall to such Hollywood bastardization of the horror genre, experiencing a recent revitalization with new twists on old classics, comedic zombie spoofs and now, the Run For Your Lives Zombie 5k.
Dubbing [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/run-for-your-lives-115x115.jpg "Run For The Hills. Run For Your Lives!")
Run For The Hills. Run For Your Lives!
Posted on September 10, 2012 | No CommentsLong before Hollywood turned vampires into teenybopper soap opera “heartthrobs,” the undead were widely considered to actually be scary. Fortunately, zombies have yet to fall to such Hollywood bastardization of the horror genre, experiencing a recent revitalization with new twists on old classics, comedic zombie spoofs and now, the Run For Your Lives Zombie 5k. Dubbing [...] -
![Support your Gotham Rogues with Under Armour gear! Under Armour has Gotham Rogues jerseys, hoodies, t-shirts, caps and more. We know most of the team was killed by Bane in The Dark Knight Rises, but Pittsburgh (ahem), I mean Gotham, is still going strong.
To check out the gear or to purchase it, visit: Gotham Rogues [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/gotham-rogues-jersey-115x115.jpg "Gotham Rogues Under Armour Gear")
Gotham Rogues Under Armour Gear
Posted on July 26, 2012 | No CommentsSupport your Gotham Rogues with Under Armour gear! Under Armour has Gotham Rogues jerseys, hoodies, t-shirts, caps and more. We know most of the team was killed by Bane in The Dark Knight Rises, but Pittsburgh (ahem), I mean Gotham, is still going strong. To check out the gear or to purchase it, visit: Gotham Rogues [...] -
![This video should be titled, “What’s your excuse?” George Dennehy defies logic and plays his way to winning the 2012 Strawberry Faire Scholarship. The 18-year-old musician has no arms and still plays better than that guy at every college party. We bet he gets more chicks too. Imagine being the guy who had to followed [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/george-dennehy-armless-guitar-player-115x115.jpg "George Dennehy, Armless Guitar Player")
George Dennehy, Armless Guitar Player
Posted on July 25, 2012 | No CommentsThis video should be titled, “What’s your excuse?” George Dennehy defies logic and plays his way to winning the 2012 Strawberry Faire Scholarship. The 18-year-old musician has no arms and still plays better than that guy at every college party. We bet he gets more chicks too. Imagine being the guy who had to followed [...] -
![Charlie Sheen may have just achieved God-like status in the halls of Man. Not only does he live the life most men can only dream of, but he also gives back to his loyal fans. He may be a little doped up and insane, but that’s the way we like him. As we continue to [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/charlie-sheen-uso-115x115.jpg "Charlie Sheen Donates $1M to USO")
Charlie Sheen Donates $1M to USO
Posted on July 22, 2012 | No CommentsCharlie Sheen may have just achieved God-like status in the halls of Man. Not only does he live the life most men can only dream of, but he also gives back to his loyal fans. He may be a little doped up and insane, but that’s the way we like him. As we continue to [...] -
![With a summer like the one we’re having so far, people are going to extreme lengths to beat the heat. As I sit on a broken fire hydrant, I contemplate if there is a better (and less illegal) way to cool off. The Wibit Sports Park is a sure-fire way to become the coolest guy [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/wibit-sports-park-60-115x115.jpg "Have Your Own “Wipeout” Game")
Have Your Own “Wipeout” Game
Posted on July 14, 2012 | No CommentsWith a summer like the one we’re having so far, people are going to extreme lengths to beat the heat. As I sit on a broken fire hydrant, I contemplate if there is a better (and less illegal) way to cool off. The Wibit Sports Park is a sure-fire way to become the coolest guy [...] -
![Sir Charles Barkley is back in the spotlight for defending the status of his legendary ‘92 Dream Team as the best team of basketball players ever assembled. Earlier this week, Kobe Bryant made the bold claim that the 2012 USA Olympic basketball team would beat the gold medal winning Dream Team before the 2012 squad [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dream-team-92-115x115.jpg "’92 Dream Team vs. 2012 USA Olympic Basketball Team")
’92 Dream Team vs. 2012 USA Olympic Basketball Team
Posted on July 12, 2012 | No CommentsSir Charles Barkley is back in the spotlight for defending the status of his legendary ‘92 Dream Team as the best team of basketball players ever assembled. Earlier this week, Kobe Bryant made the bold claim that the 2012 USA Olympic basketball team would beat the gold medal winning Dream Team before the 2012 squad [...] -
![Earlier this week, all-star outfielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Andrew McCutchen, received a bit of flack for tweeting his frustration while enduring a three-hour layover on his way to represent the Buccos in the 2012 MLB All-Star Game.
So in Minneapolis and delayed til 11:10 central time … #Awesome … Giants players=private jet … Pirates=coach.
McCutchen later [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/andrew-mccutchen-115x115.jpg "McCutchen “Flies Coach” to All-Star Game")
McCutchen “Flies Coach” to All-Star Game
Posted on July 11, 2012 | No CommentsEarlier this week, all-star outfielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Andrew McCutchen, received a bit of flack for tweeting his frustration while enduring a three-hour layover on his way to represent the Buccos in the 2012 MLB All-Star Game. So in Minneapolis and delayed til 11:10 central time … #Awesome … Giants players=private jet … Pirates=coach. McCutchen later [...] -
![Last September, construction crews started dismantling the Civic Area, home of the Pittsburgh Penguins and countless performers and events over the years. Some residents of Pittsburgh petitioned to keep the arena, but destruction prevailed and now all that sits in place of “The Igloo” is a pile of rubble. A YouTube user by the screen [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/civic-arena-demolition-115x115.jpg "The Civic Arena Dismantling (Time-Lapse Video)")
The Civic Arena Dismantling (Time-Lapse Video)
Posted on July 4, 2012 | No CommentsLast September, construction crews started dismantling the Civic Area, home of the Pittsburgh Penguins and countless performers and events over the years. Some residents of Pittsburgh petitioned to keep the arena, but destruction prevailed and now all that sits in place of “The Igloo” is a pile of rubble. A YouTube user by the screen [...] -
![I’ll admit, I’m not a big basketball fan and I absolutely despise the NBA. That being said, some feats of human talent go beyond comprehension. A YouTube video recently went viral featuring Canadian basketball player and track and field star, Justin Darlington (AKA “Just Fly”). In the video, Darlington showcases a mind-boggling acrobatic dunk and a [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/justing-darlington-dunk-115x115.jpg "Craziest Dunk You’ll Ever See")
Craziest Dunk You’ll Ever See
Posted on June 27, 2012 | No CommentsI’ll admit, I’m not a big basketball fan and I absolutely despise the NBA. That being said, some feats of human talent go beyond comprehension. A YouTube video recently went viral featuring Canadian basketball player and track and field star, Justin Darlington (AKA “Just Fly”). In the video, Darlington showcases a mind-boggling acrobatic dunk and a [...] -
![Last night while at the bar, I had the choice of watching the Pittsburgh Pirates get their asses handed to them or highlights of the Miami Heat win. Needless to say, the television entertainment level that evening was particularly low. We had the barkeep change the channel and we stopped at some dumbass signing a [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/niagara-falls-tightrope-115x115.jpg "Daredevil Tightropes Across Niagara Falls")
Daredevil Tightropes Across Niagara Falls
Posted on June 16, 2012 | 1 CommentLast night while at the bar, I had the choice of watching the Pittsburgh Pirates get their asses handed to them or highlights of the Miami Heat win. Needless to say, the television entertainment level that evening was particularly low. We had the barkeep change the channel and we stopped at some dumbass signing a [...] -
![“You had my curiosity, but now you have my attention.” Django Unchained is to be emancipated on Christmas 2012 and is another masterful creation of Quentin Tarantino, inspired by the 60s spaghetti western that was simply entitled, Django.
Django (Jaime Foxx) is a slave in the deep south in the 1800s and after being separated by [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/django-unchained-115x115.jpg "Django Unchained (Trailer)")
Django Unchained (Trailer)
Posted on June 7, 2012 | No Comments“You had my curiosity, but now you have my attention.” Django Unchained is to be emancipated on Christmas 2012 and is another masterful creation of Quentin Tarantino, inspired by the 60s spaghetti western that was simply entitled, Django. Django (Jaime Foxx) is a slave in the deep south in the 1800s and after being separated by [...] -
![With Father’s Day quickly approaching, it’s our obligation to man up and get dad what he really wants this year. So put away the gift certificates and ugly ties and check out this collection of great golf gifts for dad that are sure to put a smile on his face, even if his golf game is [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/golf-shot-115x115.jpg "Golf Gifts for Dad")
Golf Gifts for Dad
Posted on June 5, 2012 | 1 CommentWith Father’s Day quickly approaching, it’s our obligation to man up and get dad what he really wants this year. So put away the gift certificates and ugly ties and check out this collection of great golf gifts for dad that are sure to put a smile on his face, even if his golf game is [...] -
![With summer right around the corner, we will be hitting up outdoor festivals, concerts, BBQs and all that jazz. Outdoor drinking often presents the age-old problem of opening non-twist-off beer bottles. Some of us are more adept than others at popping the top off by any means necessary.
Here’s a video entitled “Bottle Cap Blues,” which [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/bottle-cap-blues-115x115.jpg "Bottle Cap Blues")
Bottle Cap Blues
Posted on May 30, 2012 | 1 CommentWith summer right around the corner, we will be hitting up outdoor festivals, concerts, BBQs and all that jazz. Outdoor drinking often presents the age-old problem of opening non-twist-off beer bottles. Some of us are more adept than others at popping the top off by any means necessary. Here’s a video entitled “Bottle Cap Blues,” which [...] -
Bérénice Marlohe, the new Bond Girl in “Skyfall”
Posted on May 24, 2012 | No CommentsThere is much anticipation for Skyfall, the 23rd installment in the James Bond movie marathon. The film will star Daniel Craig again as 007 and feature the smoking hot French actress/model, Bérénice Marlohe as the new Bond girl, Sévérine. Oh la la. *Click the thumbnail images to view them in full size. -
![Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you have probably watched a bunch of hilarious episodes of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and therefore have seen the various t-shirts and apparel created by edgy clothing company, Sub_Urban RIOT.
“We operate under the mantra that premium quality and original design don’t have to come with a ridiculous [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/its-always-sunny-philadelphia-115x115.jpg "Sub_Urban RIOT Clothing: “Sunny” Tees & More")
Sub_Urban RIOT Clothing: “Sunny” Tees & More
Posted on May 22, 2012 | No CommentsUnless you’ve been living under a rock, you have probably watched a bunch of hilarious episodes of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and therefore have seen the various t-shirts and apparel created by edgy clothing company, Sub_Urban RIOT. “We operate under the mantra that premium quality and original design don’t have to come with a ridiculous [...] -
![Here’s a YouTube video of an insane video game room setup. This technological hermit has just about every video game console ever invented, including some that never really made it to mass production. One would think this game room belongs to the real life 40-year old virgin, but apparently this guy has broken away from [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/40-year-old-virgin-115x115.jpg "Ultimate Nerd Cave: Insane Video Game Room")
Ultimate Nerd Cave: Insane Video Game Room
Posted on May 18, 2012 | No CommentsHere’s a YouTube video of an insane video game room setup. This technological hermit has just about every video game console ever invented, including some that never really made it to mass production. One would think this game room belongs to the real life 40-year old virgin, but apparently this guy has broken away from [...] -
![Swedish fashion giant, H&M, has released a public apology for featuring “too tan” model, Isabeli Fontana in a recent bikini photoshoot due to an outcry by the Swedish Cancer Society.
“We are sorry if we have upset anyone with our latest swimwear campaign. It was not our intention to show off a specific ideal or to [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/isabeli-fontana-h-m-6-115x115.jpg "Isabeli Fontana: H&M’s “Too Tan” Model")
Isabeli Fontana: H&M’s “Too Tan” Model
Posted on May 17, 2012 | No CommentsSwedish fashion giant, H&M, has released a public apology for featuring “too tan” model, Isabeli Fontana in a recent bikini photoshoot due to an outcry by the Swedish Cancer Society. “We are sorry if we have upset anyone with our latest swimwear campaign. It was not our intention to show off a specific ideal or to [...] -
![Florentine football is probably the toughest team sport on the planet and dates back to the time of Gladiators. The men fighting within the ancient arena hold that distinction with honor to the death. Four teams represent each village in Florence. The teams are made up of 27 men. There are no substitutions and no rules. To the winner: [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/florence-fight-club-115x115.jpg "The Florence Fight Club: World’s Toughest Team Sport")
The Florence Fight Club: World’s Toughest Team Sport
Posted on May 11, 2012 | No CommentsFlorentine football is probably the toughest team sport on the planet and dates back to the time of Gladiators. The men fighting within the ancient arena hold that distinction with honor to the death. Four teams represent each village in Florence. The teams are made up of 27 men. There are no substitutions and no rules. To the winner: [...] -
![Today we lost a great musician, philanthropist and human being. Adam Yauch, better known as MCA, of the pioneer hip-hop group, the Beastie Boys, died today after a three-year battle with cancer. He was 47.
Yauch missed his recent induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame due to cancer treatments and hasn’t been in the public [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/adam-yauch-mca-115x115.jpg "RIP MCA")
RIP MCA
Posted on May 4, 2012 | No CommentsToday we lost a great musician, philanthropist and human being. Adam Yauch, better known as MCA, of the pioneer hip-hop group, the Beastie Boys, died today after a three-year battle with cancer. He was 47. Yauch missed his recent induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame due to cancer treatments and hasn’t been in the public [...] -
![When placing your bets in a horse race, especially the big ones (i.e. The Kentucky Derby, The Preakness or The Belmont), it’s best to not look like a dumbass so as not to annoy the guy behind the counter or the antsy guy behind you about to bet his house on the long shot. Horse [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/horse-racing-115x115.jpg "Guide to Horse Betting")
Guide to Horse Betting
Posted on May 4, 2012 | No CommentsWhen placing your bets in a horse race, especially the big ones (i.e. The Kentucky Derby, The Preakness or The Belmont), it’s best to not look like a dumbass so as not to annoy the guy behind the counter or the antsy guy behind you about to bet his house on the long shot. Horse [...] -
![The new viral video for the final chapter in Christopher Nolan’s epic Batman trilogy, The Dark Knight Rises, hit the Internet and has unlocked more footage of the highly anticipated July 20th release.
The star-studded action flick boasts a long list of Hollywood elite including, Oscar-winner Christian Bale as Batman/Bruce Wayne, Oscar-winner Marion Cotillard as Miranda [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dark-knight-rises-115x115.jpg "Watch: The Dark Knight Rises (Trailer #3)")
Watch: The Dark Knight Rises (Trailer #3)
Posted on May 1, 2012 | No CommentsThe new viral video for the final chapter in Christopher Nolan’s epic Batman trilogy, The Dark Knight Rises, hit the Internet and has unlocked more footage of the highly anticipated July 20th release. The star-studded action flick boasts a long list of Hollywood elite including, Oscar-winner Christian Bale as Batman/Bruce Wayne, Oscar-winner Marion Cotillard as Miranda [...]
