Welcome to today’s edition ofNerd Alert, where we have all the quirky, nerdy news that you crave in one convenient spot. What do we have in store for you on this terrific Tuesday? Learn how to make your very own DIY pulse rifle fromAlien, we have a breakdown of the 10 most important film movements, and nineGame of Thronesmysteries are broken down. But first, the iconicStraight Outta Comptonmusic video gets recreated inGrand Theft Auto V. So, sit back, relax and check out all that today’sNerd Alerthas to offer.
Straight Outta ComptonMusic Video InGrand Theft Auto V*NSFW Language
With the success ofStraight Outta Comptonat thebox officelast weekend, Animal Robot has created the iconic rap group’s music video for the hit song through the blockbuster video gameGrand Theft Auto V. Be warned, if you’re underage or at work, this is the uncensored version of the classic song, with explicit lyrics, but it’s still a wonderful homage to the group and their breakthrough music.
Straight Outta Compton’s Least Controversial Rap
Any movie, TV show or song that becomes an overnight hit is always subject to parody, so it shouldn’t be surprising thatStraight Outta Comptonis a new target, so to speak. On last night’sConan, the talk show host introduced a “scene” from the movie that showed the rap groupN.W.A.’s “least controversial rap,' which ingeniously replaces the lyrics to their song “F—k the Police” with a rhyme about Fresca.
9 Greatest UnsolvedGame of ThronesMysteries
WhenSeason 5ofGame of Thronescame to an end earlier this summer, it brought both fans of the show and the books to the same place, since authorGeorge R.R. Martinhasn’t finished the last two novels yet. While we wait forGame of Thrones Season 6,IGNhas broken down nine unsolved mysteries that fans are awaiting answers for.
Make Your OwnAlienDIY Pulse Rifle
DIY Prop Shopis back with a new how-to video, where hostDustin McLeanbuilds a homemade version of theAlienpulse rifle. He spent just $27 for a toy gun, and with some spraypaint, cardboard and ingenuity, this wonderful pulse rifle prop was born. Be sure to check back over the next few weeks to see what he makes next.
Top 10 Film Movements in Cinematic History
Cinefixis honoring cinema’s past by breaking down the top 10 film movements in cinematic history. This 12-minute video breaks down the Scandanavian Revival, German Expressionism and the Golden Age of Hollywood and many more, giving fans a dose of history that helps break down the films of the past that influence today’s films.
Super Smash Bros. and Street Fighter Video Game Mashup
The fine folks atDorklyhave put together an amusing video where they show why a crossover of the popular video game propertiesSuper Smash Bros.andStreet Fightersimply would not work. This video hilariously shows us how these hit characters would clash with each other, although the scales are tipped against one of these beloved franchises, for sure.
The Crazy Things People Believe About Celebrities
College Humortook to the streets of Hollywood to prove that average L.A. citizens will believe anything about celebrities, if this information is presented by “someone who looks like a newscaster” who is holding a microphone. These citizens have no clue that there isn’t an actual movie calledExplosion, directed byMichael Bay, that will just be one 90-minute explosion shot from different angles, and thatAriana Grandehas changed her name to Ariana Vente.
Kevin SpaceyPlays Phone Booth onThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallonintroduced a new game on last night’s show entitled Phone Booth, withKevin Spaceydoing the honors of being the first guest to play. This bizarre game featuresJimmy FallonandKevin Spaceyanswering trivia questions, but for each wrong answer, a different, random celebrity must join them in a cramped phone booth.
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