Preposterous
Long live the absurd. Nails that won't be hammered, balloons that smash cactuses — animator Florent Porta created a series of scenes that defy your expectations and make no sense whatsoever.
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The Untold Truth Of Chappelle's Show
Although Chappelle's Show only ran for three seasons, the third being a compilation of completed sketches, the show became a TV phenomenon. The series has been off the air for ten years, but fans are still saying "game, blouses" and "I'm Rick James, bitch!" But beyond the stand-up bits and legendary sketches, there's a lot you might now. Here's some of the untold truths about the short-lived series.
Distance Between Dreams
The winter of 2015 was a historic year for big-wave surfing. An El Niño-fueled winter in the Pacific created some of the biggest waves ever seen, and surfer and director Ian Walsh was there to capture it. As big-wave surfing has moved from jet-ski tow-ins to paddling into the waves, the risks have only gotten higher. Walsh shows you the danger and beauty of surfing some of the best waves ever seen.
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Best Buy Back to School Event
Best Buy's Back to School Sale is running through August 24, featuring over 300 products from top brands like Apple, Samsung, and Bose. Shoppers can score instant savings on everything from laptops and tablets to headphones and smart TVs, making it the perfect time to upgrade your tech before the semester kicks off.
Presented by Best Buy.
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JOYMODE Testosterone Supplements
The new elite isn't chasing hype — they're building longevity. From boardrooms to backcountry trails, a rising class of athletes, founders, and performance-first men are rewriting what it means to age well. Leading the charge is Eric Hinman: 5x Ironman, serial entrepreneur, and proof that hustle and recovery aren't opposites — they're partners. JOYMODE delivers KSM-66 Ashwagandha, Longjack, and Boron to support energy, drive, recovery, and resilience. This movement isn't about inflated egos or quick fixes—it's about showing up stronger at 6AM than you did at 26. The game doesn't end at 30. It evolves — and you evolve with it. Enjoy 20% off with code HINMAN20.
Presented by JOYMODE.
Consult a physician before consuming any new supplement. Any health claims made are solely those of the brand and not those of Uncrate LLC.
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Rogue One Featurette
There's officially less than one month until the release of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Before it arrives, director Gareth Edwards and the cast take you behind the scenes of the franchise's first standalone film. The story takes place pre-New Hope, and if you're a life long fan like Diego Luna, you've probably been dreaming up your own scenario for a long time. Well that dream is about to become a reality when the film finally comes to theaters December 16, 2016.
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events
Neil Patrick Harris trades the smart suits and clean look for a very filthy Count Olaf in Netflix's Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events. The scheming Count takes in the Baudelaire orphans, trying his damnedest to rob them of their fortune. The series premieres January 13, 2017.
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Garden Of Life Supplements
Don't cut corners — cut the junk especially this summer. Garden of Life builds every formula on whole-food ingredients, third-party certifications, and full traceability, holding a hard line on clean, uncompromising nutrition. That means no synthetics, no fillers, no artificial anything — just a thoughtful blend of gentle care and high-performance support to help you feel your best, naturally. From daily vitamins to targeted supplements, everything ships straight to your door — fueling your life the way nature intended. Save 25% Off Eligible Wellness Essentials with code Back2Garden.
Presented by Garden Of Life.
Consult a physician before consuming any new supplement. Any health claims made are solely those of the brand and not those of Uncrate LLC.
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Squarespace
Having an online presence outside of social media is important. Squarespace makes it easy to create one. Whether launching a new site, revamping a current site, or just getting started, their mix of professionally designed templates, drag-and-drop editing, and integrated platform with e-commerce, blogging, and marketing tools makes it simple. Get started today with 10% off on a new plan with code UNCRATE.
Presented by Squarespace.
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Hydraulic Press in Slow-Motion
Two of the best things on the internet have finally come together — the hydraulic press and super slow motion video. The Slow Mo Guys took some inspiration from the Hydraulic Press channel, compressing a full deck of cards into a millimeters-thin stack. The explosion was captured, of course, in fantastic slow-motion.
Accent Expert on 32 Actors Accents
Dialect coach Erik Singer is an expert on accents, and he's really good at his job. WIRED invited him to critique the accents of 32 actors, from the late Phillip Seymour Hoffman's excellent Truman Capote, to Kevin Costner's terrible Robin Hood. The subtleties of what goes into creating an accent for the screen are amazing.
