The Pulp Fiction suitcase mystery

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What was in that suitcase in the film Pulp Fiction that Jules (Samuel L. Jackson) and Vincent (John Travolta) take so much effort to obtain and protect? This most beautiful explanation found at Snopes put me in complete awe (again) with the depth and eloquence of QT’s movie making – finding out now is like a little chamber in my soul being filled up…

Remember the first time you were introduced to Marsellis Wallace. The first shot of him was one of the back of his head, complete with band-aid. Then, remember that the combination of the lock on the briefcase was 666. Also remember that whenever anyone opened the briefcase, whatever was in it glowed, and they were in amazement at how beautiful it was; they were speechless.

Now bring in some Bible knowledge, and remember that when the devil takes your soul, he takes it from the back of your head. Yep, you guessed it. And what is the most beautiful thing about a person: his soul. Marsellis Wallace had sold his soul to the devil, and was trying to buy it back. The three kids in the beginning of the movie were the devil’s helpers. And remember that when the kid at the end came out of the bathroom with a “hand cannon,” Jules and Vincent were not harmed by the bullets. “God came down and stopped the bullets,” because they were saving a soul. It was divine intervention.

Whatever other explanation there might be, I really like this one for some reason. I guess I’m a believer after all

Chocolate Rain

This is undoubtedly the video of the summer – been watched millions of times and spoofed just as many times. Here is the original:

The screen of the future

I’ve seen something like this before, but now Microsoft has mad it really worked out and usable. Look forward to playing with one of these, I wonder what kind of games they’ll have for it – imagine a fight game where you directly control the body parts of the fighter!

Online Clipboard

Here’s another handy online application, to be found at cl1p.net.

It allows you to copy and paste between computers in three easy steps:

1. Enter a URL that starts with http://cl1p.net (example: http://cl1p.net/syndactyle/)
2. Paste in anything you want: some text or even a small file. Click ‘Save’ when done.
3. On the other computer open a browser to the same URL. You will find the information you entered in step 2.

No signup, no login. Thanks to StumbleUpon, my new best friend.

Test yourself

On this site, you can find a comprehensive list of psychological tests. Let me know how you score!

The best online flash games

Grouped together in a dazzling display:

Ruben’s Tube

Science time again! This time, a guy lets fire dance to music. I wonder what hip hop or house music would look like…

Massage yourself

A list of things you can do to relieve anxiety, bring mental clarity… I especially enjoyed relieving myself of my anxiety.

Here’s another tip: when you’re about to cough, twiddle your finger in your ear. You think I’m pulling your leg don’t you… It really works!

Live like the Simpsons

I must admit I am a fan of the Simpsons; I’m still waiting for someone who wants to go and watch the movie with me (for the moment I’m stuck between those who don’t like the Simpsons, and others who fear the disappointment of a whole movie of them – I already liked it when I saw the sequence with the pig :-p).

So then I stumbled upon pictures of this Simpsons’ home remake, and I must say I felt strangely attracted to it – it looks really cosy and I like the fact that it’s so colourful (even though I wouldn’t want to live in it). Should I question my sanity?

The best Online Free Games out there

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I already knew Teagames (best skating game EVER!) and MiniClip, but here comes a collection of free online games from Facepunch that I can fully endorse.

My favorite: the free download of Grand Theft Auto 2! I used to play this game all the time – not really for the missions, but I especially enjoyed creating havock on intersections, blowing up heaps of cars and killing entire SWAT squadrons…