Welcome to today’s edition ofNerd Alert, where we have all the quirky, nerdy news that you crave in one convenient spot. What do we have in store for you on this fantastic Friday?Conanoffers a new parody ofSteve Jobs, actual scientists break downThe MartianandThe Walking Deadgets a zombie kill supercut. But wait, that’s not all! You can also find out howAnt-Manshould have ended and get a breakdown ofStar Warsfan theories! Sit back, relax and check out all that today’sNerd Alerthas to offer.
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With just two days left untilSeason 6ofThe Walking Deadpremieres,Fast Companyhas put together a supercut of the most inventive zombie kills throughout the show’s first five seasons. While it doesn’t exactly serve as a recap of the ongoing story, it does provide a refresher course for your favorite zombie kills, in a quick two-minute video.
Keanu ReevesandJimmy KimmelOffer aSpeedSpoof
Keanu Reevesdropped byJimmy Kimmel Live!this week to promote his new thrillerKnock, Knock, and the actor had a little fun with the talk show host, as they teamed up to spoof his 1994 classicSpeed. The parody, entitledA Reasonable Speed, features a shady deal gone bad, that turns into a hilarious super-slow speed chase through the streets of Hollywood.
Avengers: Age of UltronandBig Hero 6Mashup
Zenlike Productionshas put together a wonderful mashup ofAvengers: Age of UltronandBig Hero 6that presents Baymax as an Ultron-esque villain. While the footage itself is all fromBig Hero 6, the audio is from theAvengers: Age of Ultrontrailer, and, with some clever editing, you can check outBig Hero 6in a way you’ve never seen before.
HowAnt-ManShould Have Ended
The mad geniuses atHow It Should Have Endedare back with a new installment that simplifies the plot ofAnt-Man. This hilarious video shows how a number of unnecessary steps could have been avoided, breaking down the main plot in just a few minutes. For some reason, the video ends with Hank Pym, Scott Lang and Hope Van Dyne all chatting about their adventures with Batman and Superman, with a hilarious ending you probably won’t see coming.
Star WarsFan Theories
WithStar Wars: The Force Awakenshitting theaters in just a few short months, fans around the world will likely be revisiting the first sixStar Warsmovies. Before you start your own movie marathon, the fine folks atDorklyhave put together an intriguing video that breaks down fiveStar Warsfan theories from the first six movies. Some of these interesting theories include Qui-Gon Jinn (Liam Neeson) as a secret Sith, Han Solo (Harrison Ford) actually using the Force and more.
ConanIntroduces the Michael Dell Biopic
WithSteve Jobshitting theaters in limited release this weekend, before its nationwide expansion on October 23,Conanhas put together a humorous parody that explores another prominent figure in the tech world, Dell CEOMichael Dell. The video pokes fun at Dell’s brand, their thrifty ways and lack of innovation in what would surely be a horrible biopic.
The MartianBroken Down by Real Scientists SPOILERS
If you haven’t seenThe Martianyet, there will be a slew of spoilers, so watch the video above at your own risk. If you have seenRidley Scott’s sci-fi thriller, then check out thisScreen Junkiesvideo where they have brought together actual scientists to break down this beloved story.
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