‘Is that the Shake Weight?’ Maybe Obama should pump up security detail [pics, video]

http://twitter.com/#!/ninamarie_4/status/474209361296777217

Well, somebody surreptitiously grabbed footage of President Mr. Universe pumping iron at a Polish hotel gym:

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Much to the amusement of the Twitterverse:

http://twitter.com/#!/mamaswati/status/474210668229304321 http://twitter.com/#!/morgenr/status/473947545371037696 http://twitter.com/#!/chelseagrunwald/status/474211507744423938

OK, we can’t lie: That footage is all kinds of hilarious. But it also raises an important question:

http://twitter.com/#!/gretawire/status/474210560679362560

Mr. President, do yourself a favor next time: Get better security. It could save your life — and a boatload of embarrassment.

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2014/06/04/is-that-the-shake-weight-beefcake-obama-might-want-to-pump-up-his-security-detail-pics-video/

Will Bob Costas freak out about this US figure skater’s gun holster? [pics]

http://twitter.com/#!/HollyRFisher/status/432218298592133120

It’s possible NBC sportscaster Bob Costas will have his one good eye on other things — like noted peacemaker Vladimir Putin — but you just know he’ll be itching to weigh in on this costume worn by pairs figure skater Simon Shnapir.

http://twitter.com/#!/dbutton101/status/432218777590038528 http://twitter.com/#!/ArshadGC/status/432215934364045312

Why is he wearing a gun holster? Um … because the routine had a James Bond theme. Here are a few pics from the official U.S. Figure Skating Twitter account.

http://twitter.com/#!/USFigureSkating/status/432215452639842304 http://twitter.com/#!/USFigureSkating/status/432217913328943104

Sigh:

http://twitter.com/#!/starfishies13/status/432220417067974657 http://twitter.com/#!/TheGradessShow/status/432218216266743808 http://twitter.com/#!/heyybarkss/status/432218936478679040

Shnapir and his pairs partner, Marissa Castelli, skated to music from “Skyfall” when they earned the pairs title at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in January. And yes, he was wearing one of those oh-so-horrifying holsters.

Related:

Bob Costas hijacks Sunday Night Football to give anti-gun lecture

Full Twitchy coverage of the Sochi Winter Olympics

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2014/02/08/will-bob-costas-freak-out-about-this-us-figure-skaters-gun-holster-pics/

This Photographer Traveled To 37 Nations To Prove That Female Beauty Is Everywhere

The photo task “Atlas of Beauty” took photographer Mihaela Noroc to 37 nations, where she saw limitless versions of beauty over 15 months.

1. 2 yrs ago Romania-based professional photographer Mihaela Noroc decided she required a change in the woman life.

Mihaela Noroc / Via theatlasofbeauty.com

Havana, Cuba

2. “I had jobs that I didn’t like. I happened to be working simply for money, had exhausting and uniform days, and I also understood that my entire life could possibly be like this,” she told BuzzFeed Information.

Riga, Latvia

Mihaela Noroc / theatlasofbeauty.com

Amazonian Rain Forest

Mihaela Noroc / theatlasofbeauty.com

 

3. A vacation overseas inspired her to create an alteration.

Mihaela Noroc / Via theatlasofbeauty.com

El Paico, Chile

4. “A trip to Ethiopia revealed me some wonderful ladies, far away from our modern world and trends. This is the moment when I recognized that beauty is every where and I also could show this to all society.”

Mihaela Noroc

Omo Valley, Ethiopia

5. This led to the woman picture project “Atlas of Beauty,” where she invested the second 15 months taking a trip the planet taking pictures of women in 37 various countries.

Mihaela Noroc / through theatlasofbeauty.com

Medellin, Colombia

6. She informed BuzzFeed there are numerous aspects to beauty:

Mihaela Noroc / through theatlasofbeauty.com

Plantou Tibetan, China

7. “We shouldn’t lose our cultures, customs, and beginnings because these make us different and stunning.”

San Francisco, United States Of America

Mihaela Noroc / theatlasofbeauty.com

Yangon, Myanmar

Mihaela Noroc / theatlasofbeauty.com

 

8. But the travel was not always simple.

Noroc Mihaela / Via theatlasofbeauty.com

Tbilisi, Georgia

9. “I came across a myriad of viruses, along with some exhausting rides by land.”

Maramures / Romania

Mihaela Noroc / theatlasofbeauty.com

Ecuador

Mihaela Noroc / theatlasofbeauty.com

 

10. Though ultimately, the project affirmed Noroc’s beliefs.

Noroc Mihaela / Via theatlasofbeauty.com

Shiraz, Iran

11. “I can say that every day of traveling confirms if you ask me that beauty is really every-where,” she stated.

Mihaela Noroc / through theatlasofbeauty.com

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

12. Mihaela hopes to keep her committed project and intends to happen to be more countries as time goes by.

Mihaela Noroc / Via theatlasofbeauty.com

“i wish to publish 1st edition of this ‘Atlas of Beauty’ after I make another journey,” she said. “I need more pictures and much more diversity to exhibit that people inhabit a great world.”

Read more: http://www.buzzfeed.com/javiermoreno/this-photographer-traveled-the-world-to-show-that-female-bea

30 Normal Things That Are Totally Staring Back At You Right Now.

Do you ever get the feeling that you’re being watched? Like, all the time? Some people might call you paranoid, but we understand. You’re totally not crazy. There are things watching you.

When you really pay attention to the world around you, it can seem like everything is giving you the eye. Take a look at the inanimate objects who definitely have their own pair of peepers and may be staring at you…right…now…

1.) These chill Nikes say, “Yeah, just do whatever.”

2.) Storage with a smile!

3.) This guy is regretting his lip-ring.

4.) That’s a fancy mustache ya got there, buddy.

5.) The guest towels don’t really look all that inviting.

6.) It’s exhausting keeping time all hours of the day.

7.) This is how I feel when I drink coffee.

8.) So this is what Robocop has been up to lately.

9.) “You drink my tears!”

10.) “So then she said it wasn’t his baby.” “Oh my GOSH!”

11.) His feast of leaves has begun.

12.) These windows are confused why you would ever spend time in a different room.

13.) Bat-berg: not the iceberg we deserve, but the one we need.

14.) “Oh my goodness… I’m.. I’m beautiful!”

15.) It’s time for someone to get their brows done…

16.) “You like me! You really like me!.. To hang things for you!”

17.) I feel like I’ve seen this guy somewhere before…

18.) This alarm clock is just as sad as you about waking up.

19.) This is the happiest building in the world.

20.) Wait, is Fraggle Rock real life?

21.) This is quite a cheesy grin.

22.) This is exactly what my uncles look like after they’ve had a few too many at the family BBQ.

23.) Someone’s grandmother was reincarnated as this delightful seatcover.

24.) I think he’s judging this bathroom for not having earth-friendly blow-driers.

25.) This guy is feeling a little uncomfortable.

26.) This purse is so happy to not have a puppy stuffed in it.

27.) This dragonfly should have its own show on Nick Jr.

28.) These twins just love toast.

29.) There’s always one party-pooper.

30.) This little guy couldn’t be more pleased to keep you warm.

(H/T: FlickrReddit.)

I’m sure they’re all friendly faces, for the most part. We’re basically all living in a Disney cartoon waiting to happen. If you want to see more faces in different things in the world around you, visit the Faces in Places Flickr group!

Read more: http://viralnova.com/things-with-faces/