Category: Entertainment
The World’s Weirdest Festivals
Travelers love getting into the nitty-gritty of culture, discovering the quirks and oddities of the places they visit. Nothing allows one to get a handle on the mindset of a group of people like their traditions and festivities. The folks at BookFHR.com have gathered the following list of the world’s most bizarre traditions – including when and where they’re held – as a handy visual guide for anyone wanting to track the world’s weirdest festivals.
The Liberalization of TV
I can still remember the days when couples were not show sleeping in the same bed (I Love Lucy), where fathers were more of role models (Father Knows Best) than complete idiots (Homer Simpson) and many other taboos back then that are commonplace nowadays. The “liberalization of television” has come a long way as you will see in the following infographic by DirectTVDeal.com.
The History of Superman
In Superman’s story, change is the only constant. Since his birth in the 1930′s, the storyline has been altered and updates many times. He’s constantly reinventing himself so that every generation has their own version of this iconic super hero. The following infographic from 8ball.co.uk. provides a brief look at the history of Superman, starting from the very beginning.
How to Win at Blackjack
If you’re familiar with the term “The House Always Wins,” then you may want to pay attention. In the infographic below, Sycuan Casino attempts to break that myth by illustrating some techniques and methods that will help increase your odds of winning at blackjack.
Superhero Life Expectancies
Have you ever wondered how long your favorite superhero might actually live if they existed? Which superheroes would be dead within (or close to) and average human lifespan, and which would be almost immortal? The following infographic from LifeQuotes4U takes a look at the life expectancies of our favorite comic book characters
The Mighty Empire of Disney
Disney has come a long way from its “it all started with a mouse” origins. What started as a cartoon studio in 1923 has grown into the largest media conglomerate worldwide by revenue and is inarguably the most familiar company in the world. The fact is that Disney has your attention and your dollars from the day you’re born until the day you die.
The History of Robert’s Rebellion
Game of Thrones can be confusing for people that are just beginning to get into it. That is why Connect Your Home set out to create this infographic to help get both new and seasoned fans, alike, up to speed with what’s going on in Westeros. This infographic will take you on a journey through Robert’s Rebellion and how he got his seat on the Iron Throne.
The Rise of a Pop Superstar
Rihanna was not always the sexy, intriguing superstar she is today. She was actually very shy as a child, and found an outlet through singing and performing for her friends. Learn more about Rihanna’s rise to pop stardom by checking out the infographic below presented by Koyote Soft.
YouTube Sensations – Where Are They Now?
In celebration of Psy taking the crown for producing the first video to hit and surpass one billion views on YouTube, the folks at Vixy.net have put together this infographic with a compilation of the greatest YouTube video sensations and viral videos and where they are now.
Social Gaming Industry – Statistics & Trends
The following infographic “Social Gaming Industry – Statistics & Trends ” from GoGulf.com provides information about social gamers, worldwide social gaming market , the monetization of the social Gaming industry and lot more. Did you know the average age of social network gamer is females around 40 years old as compared to console gamer whose is male with an average age of 37 years old? Or that by 2014, 50% of social networking users and 34% of total internet users will play social games.
The Evolution of Video Games
Simple video games have been around since 1947, but they have come a long way since then. This infographic presented by National Geographic takes a look at the evolution of video games. Check it out below to learn more.
The Evolution of TV Sitcoms
Sitcoms are 30-minute funny TV shows. Have you ever thought of how old this genre is? It’s actually older then the television, and the pioneers of sitcoms started yet with a radio. See how they have been coming through decades in this infographic by Custom Writing.
The Hats of Mad Men
In anticipation of season 6 of Mad Men, premiering on Sunday, April 7th, HatsRCool.com has created The Hats of Mad Men infographic. See the iconic hats worn by many of the stars of Mad Men and why those hats represent their characters perfectly in seasons 1-5.
Happy 70th Birthday Christopher Walken
Christopher Walken turned 70 years old on March 31st. To celebrate this landmark, Vue has put together a colorful timeline highlighting some of his major achievements as an actor and entertainer. Born as Ronnie Walken, the actor has been active in his profession since 1953 and is still going strong today.
