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About the Museum
The Museum of Hoaxes is dedicated to promoting knowledge about hoaxes. (Click here for opening hours, etc.) On our blog we post about dubious- sounding claims, and whatever else strikes our fancy. The site is also home to the Hoaxipedia (the museum's online encyclopedia of hoaxes), the Hoax Forum, and the Top 100 April Fools' Day Hoaxes.
The museum was created in 1997 by Alex Boese. He's assisted by a staff of deputy curators and docents. Alex is the author of three books, most recently Elephants on Acid: And Other Bizarre Experiments (which has nothing to do with hoaxes). Check out the list of the Top 20 Most Bizarre Experiments of All Time for a preview.
The Museum of Hoaxes is dedicated to promoting knowledge about hoaxes. (Click here for opening hours, etc.) On our blog we post about dubious- sounding claims, and whatever else strikes our fancy. The site is also home to the Hoaxipedia (the museum's online encyclopedia of hoaxes), the Hoax Forum, and the Top 100 April Fools' Day Hoaxes.
The museum was created in 1997 by Alex Boese. He's assisted by a staff of deputy curators and docents. Alex is the author of three books, most recently Elephants on Acid: And Other Bizarre Experiments (which has nothing to do with hoaxes). Check out the list of the Top 20 Most Bizarre Experiments of All Time for a preview.Prankplace.com
FUNNY T-SHIRTSBrowse our top quality t-shirts, and you are guaranteed to find one perfect for you, or to give as a funny gift to a friend or family member. Our shirts come in your choice of sizes, most are available in Medium, Large, XL, 2XL and 3XL.
THE TOILET MONSTERYour wife will never yell at you about leaving the seat up again! The Toilet Monster attaches to the inside of the toilet bowl by suction cups. As the unsuspecting person goes to use the bathroom, they'll scream as they lift the lid and are greeted by the Toilet Monster! Not recommended for the elderly or those with a weak heart.
Rad Monkey Electric Cowbells
Rad Monkey™ are the creators of the electric cowbell:Nothing can be more disheartening for the modern cowbellist than to find the sound of his instrument drowned out by the overpowering volume of today's electric guitars and drums. That sweet tone -- crafted and refined through hard work -- is lost in the din before it ever reaches the audience.
Cowbellists around the world are turning to Rad Monkey™ Electric Cowbells to level the playing field. The Rad Monkey™ XLM500's active pickup provides ear-drum splitting power, allowing your cowbell to cut through any sonic onslaught. Anywhere. Anytime.
I'm assuming this is a hoax (the fact that the only thing it's possible to buy through their site is a t-shirt is a giveaway). I'm guessing it's a reference to the 'More Cowbell' Saturday Night Live skit in which Christopher Walken played a record producer helping Blue Oyster Cult to produce their song "Don't Fear the Reaper". (via Red Ferret)
Posted By: Alex | Date: Wed Jul 27, 2005 | Permalink |
Total Comments: 9
Category: Websites, Technology
Category: Websites, Technology
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I came to the same conclusion--that the Electric Cowbell was a hoax--when I read that, although it has buttons on it, you still apparently have to hit it with a stick to "play" it.
Nice Photoshop job on the cowbell though.
Posted by Cranky Media Guy on Thu Jul 28, 2005 at 12:36 AMNice Photoshop job on the cowbell though.
God I love that SNL skit! It was hilarious. 'More cow bell, we need more cow bell!'
Posted by Nettie in Perth, Western Australia on Thu Jul 28, 2005 at 01:18 AMChristopher Walken is worshipped at fark.com and "more cowbell" is a standing joke there.
Posted by Larry in California on Thu Jul 28, 2005 at 04:16 AMHeh, the cowbell solo from Cannibal: The Musical was pretty nice.
Posted by Citizen Premier in spite of public outcry on Thu Jul 28, 2005 at 05:53 AM"Cowbellists around the world are turning to Rad Monkey™ Electric Cowbells"
cowbellists
proficent in the musical art of cowbelling.
it might be a bit more believable if they used the term percussionist as opposed to cowbellists..i mean really, is there anyone out there who would call themselves a cowbellist?
besides will ferrel of course
Posted by Chuck in Rhode Island on Thu Jul 28, 2005 at 06:47 AM cowbellists proficent in the musical art of cowbelling.
it might be a bit more believable if they used the term percussionist as opposed to cowbellists..i mean really, is there anyone out there who would call themselves a cowbellist?
besides will ferrel of course
It's a sendup of the traditionalist recording engineer's worst nightmare: computer-modeled instruments. Almost anything that makes noise these days is sampled or modeled and available to musicians who often naively suck up the promise of a priceless instrument contained in a $99 plug-in. Modeled drums, guitars, basses and keyboards have their place, but the real luddites of the industry gnash their teeth when anything digital passes remotely near to their discriminating ears. Some can hear the difference; others are just analog snobs.
Make fun all they want, I have a modeling guitar which I absolutely love!
Posted by ktownson in Slidell, LA on Fri Jul 29, 2005 at 09:19 AMMake fun all they want, I have a modeling guitar which I absolutely love!
Posted by Bill in MA on Sun Aug 07, 2005 at 05:54 AM
Reading this page is like watching the dissection of a frog....
Posted by mike on Thu Dec 13, 2007 at 06:12 PMIts for real, I have two of them.
Posted by Dave in USA on Tue Jan 01, 2008 at 08:03 AMPage 1 of 1 pages