Tauntaun costume (link roundup)

Go here to see how Scott Holden made this Tauntaun costume. Via these sites.

And a few more links:

1. The Australian Prime Minister issued an apology to thousands of British children shipped to Australia between 1618 and 1967 with the promise of a better life. If you follow the link to read the article, check out the obnoxious link in the first sentence - - the word "apology" is hyperlinked. Following the link doesn't take you to more detail about the apology. Instead it links to a general article about apologies at How Stuff Works.

2. Bioshock fan art.

3. The black couple was airbrushed out of the British version of the movie poster for Couples Retreat. Via.

*At Toycutter: Tauntaun Dunny.

*Buy Tauntauns at eBay.

Sydney amusement park or Hell?

Thomas Aylett posted a great photo gallery of Luna Park in Sydney as it was blanketed by today's dust storm. Via.

*Previously: Hell's Playground features Grimace.

*Buy Designing Disney's Theme Parks: The Architecture of Reassurance at Amazon.

Posters promoting Australian anthem contest

Three posters by Loud promoting a sing the Australian anthem contest. High-res versions can be downloaded here.

*Previously: Giant Tetris blocks in Australia.

*Buy "High Art: A History of the Psychedelic Poster" at Amazon.

"Child Molester" pops onto screen during weather forecast

As this poor weatherman tries to forecast the weather, "Child molester" appears on the screen



Via Soup Cans, which has a bit of information about the sad incident.

Here's a few more random links:



Watchmensch, coming from Rich Johnston.



Remember being in taught that the tongue was divided into sweet, sour, salty, and bitter areas? Yeah, that's not true. Via.




A whole lotta people have been fired from Wired. Awhile back a subscription to the LA Times got you a free subscription to Wired, and I still didn't want the deal.



Aborigines in Australia (and only Aborigines) are banned from watching pornography (for their own good). Don't worry, the porn lobby is fighting for their rights. Via.




Is the new minimalist "Quarter Pounder" McDonald's store in Japan some kind of elaborate prank? Or is the economy really so bad that people can suspend belief and view a quarter pounder as classy?

*Previously: Vintage McDonald's sign.

*Find Happy Meal and cereal toys at eBay.