Every time the name Chuck Palahniuk arrives in conversation, I can’t help smiling from ear to ear, eyes glowing with excitement like a sycophantic teenage groupie ranting about their favorite rock star. Most people recognize the author’s name behind the David Fincher masterpiece, Fight Club. Others, well, they are the work of the mischievous few who recommend to their friends to read such titles as, Choke or Snuff. Soon enough, the satirical black humor that enslaves the characters under consumerism, sex addiction, party crashing or even hell, infects readers like a good case of the rabies. And those few, who yearn to read Palahnhiuk’s every word, they are The Cult. So when his latest book, Damned, was announced, I was drooling with anticipation to be able to see him once again on his book tour. But since Vancouver was at the very end of the tour, I’ve been staring at those damn tickets on my desk for months now. Finally, I can say it was well worth the wait. continue reading →
We have done a few little giveaways in the last few weeks including the awesome iPhone 4S prize giveaway. This week, we are giving away a $100 Grooming Kit from The Art of Shaving. This great giveaway is on behalf of Monster’s latest Facebook App, BeKnown.
Shaving is kind of like an art form, it also happens to be an art form that most men these days continue reading →
I’ve talked about wanting a monkey for years now, and every time I brought it up, my friends and family would simply tell me how it was a stupid idea, and that I only wanted my own monkey slave. Is training a monkey to get me beer from the fridge, or to help me put on my clothes really slave-like treatment? What monkey wouldn’t want to prepare meals for me, or spin kick my enemies at my command? No, the monkey wouldn’t be my slave, but instead my close friend and comrade. The monkey would wear a suit and tie, and he would sit on my shoulders. Ah, a man can dream, can’t he? continue reading →
If you’re a fan of the reality show Top Shot on the History Channel, then you will enjoy the interview we recently did with Dustin Ellermann. If that doesn’t tickle your fancy, then perhaps a prize giveaway from Top Shot will. Here is your chance to win Top Shot Season 1 DVD Set, a Top Shot T-Shirt, a Top Shot iPhone case.
We are giving away three of these packages! ‘Like’ us on Facebook and post on our wall by October 23, 2011 letting us know that you would be interested in receiving a Top Shot Prize Pack. We’ll randomly pick three winners and send out your package. There is also a Facebook App for you Top Shot fans. continue reading →
There are plenty of reality TV shows out right now, so many that I have my PVR working overtime. There are shows about storage auctions, cakes, cookies, hunting alligators, talent shows, real estate, driving trucks, and the list goes on and on. But one show that I recently started to watch really stands out when compared to the rest. The show is called Top Shot and is in its third season. If you like guns, you will absolutely love this show. You can catch new episodes every Tuesday night at 10/9c on the History Channel.
We had an opportunity to have a little chat with one of the contestants on the show, Dustin Ellermann. He wouldn’t tell us who won the title of Top Shot on Season 3 but he did answer other questions I threw his way. continue reading →
After a hard day at work and totally exhausted from all the Facebooking, Tweeting, and YouTube searching that took place, you just want to crash and sleep like a baby. You know, that same deep sleep that babies are able to enjoy. The Cradle for Adults may be just the thing you need at your home.
The Cradle was developed out of research for children that are affected by RMD (Rhythmic Movement Disorder). The Cradle chair is able to provide a safe and relaxing environment for children to calm their sense but is still large enough for a grown man or woman to chill out in. I haven’t personally used the Cradle but it does look pretty comfortable. continue reading →
Wood has been used in bicycle construction since the early 19th century when this mode of transportation was invented. As the decades went by, construction materials for bikes changed from wood to various metals and alloys. But wooden-frame bikes are now making a come back and becoming more and more popular. But unfortunately for most people, they are a bit out of our price-range with a single complete bicycle costing a few thousand dollars.
If you don’t care for the eco-friendliness and ride characteristics of a wooden-frame bike, Rob Pollock has just the thing for you. The New Zealander has pretty much spent his entire life in the automotive industry, panel painting and repairing cars. And over the years, he has also applied faux wood finishes to a number of cars. A few years back, his son Aaron suggested that he apply the same technique to bicycles which resulted in a new business venture, Rob’s Woodgrain Bike Frames. The average time frame to apply a “woodgrain finish” to a bike frame generally takes between seven to 10 days.
A customer will send Rob Pollock a frame and a fork. Rob will then continue reading →
We don’t talk much about bicycles here at Unfinished Man because, for the most part, we’re obsessed with cars and motorcycles. However, there are times when there is a special bicycle that demands our attention and in this case it’s the Epitaph Cruiser by Autum. continue reading →
I’m pretty sure I have loved anything aviation related before I could even take my first baby steps. Helicopters, Commercial Jets, Fighter Jets, Hot Air Balloons, and anything else that takes to the skies. I also have a lot of respect for pilots because of the skill and training required to safely fly a plane.
Safe flying is nice and all but I do happen to have a fetish for fighter jets that push the limits of the pilot and the aircraft to the max. Below, you will find a small collection of dare devil pilots that push their aircraft to their limits when it comes to flying at extremely high speeds at very very low altitude. continue reading →
The Vuvuzela has been around forever but it became extremely popular during the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. Many coaches and players wanted to have the Vuvuzela banned during the games as the vuvuzela is loud, obnoxious, and can be very annoying.
Because of those games, the vuvuzela has become very popular on the North American shores with people using just about every opportunity to use it. As a matter of fact, my entire neighborhood in Vancouver, BC is full of these things. The Vancouver Canucks have made it to the 2011 NHL Playoffs and Canadians are extremely passionate about hockey. Even if you’re not watching the playoffs, you’ll know that the Canucks have scored a goal as the hockey fans will take to the streets, balconies, and patios to use the vuvuzela until their lungs blow. continue reading →
