Last week the new live action Jem and the Holograms trailer dropped, and fans of the series were somewhat… upset.
Much has been made of everything wrong with the trailer when compared to the original 1985 cartoon. The most glaring omissions are the rival band the Misfits, the holographic AI Synergy, and holograms in general. What was a campy, 1980’s sci-fi, fashion adventure has seemingly been boiled down into Justin Bieber, the Girl Version. Much as I love the techno musical superhero version from my childhood, I could almost excuse the absent Misfits (their songs are better), if not for this one thing the new Jerrica lacks.
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Underwear Technology for Women… and a great cause.
Check out THINX, the period panties that actually make sense. They’re black, stain and water resistant, and you no longer have to worry about bleeding through and ruining your clothes, chairs, sheets, and so on.
What’s more, a portion of the proceeds for THINX goes towards Afripads, an organization that helps girls in Africa by giving them reusable sanitary pads so that they can go to school every week of the month, every month of the year.
Cosplay Kids: Adorable Pink Dalek
Werk it, Dalek Girl. Via Bonnie Burton.
Neil deGrasse Tyson Has Some Advice for Parents
How to raise a scientist.
Maya Angelou Recites Still I Rise
Maya Angelou, poet and author of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, died today at age 86. She was also a civil rights leader, journalist, and actress. She was also one of my favorite poets, and while I am saddened by her passing, I’m thankful that all her powerful, moving words will live on. Transcript of Still I Rise is below the jump.
Steve Valentine Remembers that Swooping is Bad
Mink, The Makeup Printer
3D printing is pretty hot right now, and we’ve all seen the awesome toys and gadgets that have been made with this technology. But imagine 3D printing eyeshadow, lipstick, and foundations in a variety of colors, right from your home computer, using an eyedropper tool! Meet Mink.
Mink uses FDA approved substrates, as well as inks like those found in inkjet printers. Just plug in a hex color code, select your makeup type, and boom. Instant makeup in the color you want! Imagine printing foundation that perfectly matches your skin tone! A variety of colors to experiment with! All without a trip to the drug store or Sephora. Yeeeah… if this takes off, the beauty industry will not be pleased. But with a $300 price tag for the printing unit, makeup aficionados will be delighted.
Ducktales – The Slow Jam
Scott Bradlee and friends have turned a number of cartoon theme songs into slow jams… but this is my favorite, hands down.
Cosplay of the Year… again.
Remember these wonderful little cosplayers? They’re baaaack!
Anya and Stella dress up as Captain Marvel and Squirrel Girl at WonderCon! See more pics at their dad’s tumblr here.
Good Friday Fan Art – Disney DnD
Today’s fine fan art comes from Madam Marla, depicting the Disney Princesses playing DnD. I can’t help but wonder who plays what class… Merida is a ranger, of course. Cinderella would be a mage, and Rapunzel would probably be a bard. What do you think? Leave comments below!
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