http://brilliantorstupid.com Brilliant Ideas from Stupid Minds. Or Vice Versa. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:56:15 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= The Brilliant or Stupid podcast is a rundown of funny and awesome ideas. That, or just a bunch of silly nonsense. You decide. Cheap laughs, absurd new inventions, ideas for TV and film, plus get rich quick and go broke fast schemes. Free poutine for every millionth listener. David da Silva, Andreas Ohrt, Gillian the Chicken (finance director) yes David da Silva, Andreas Ohrt, Gillian the Chicken (finance director) brilliantorstupid@gmail.com brilliantorstupid@gmail.com (David da Silva, Andreas Ohrt, Gillian the Chicken (finance director)) Copyright 2009-2234 Brilliantorstupid.com Brilliant or Stupid? You decide. comedy, laughs, absurd, surreal, off-beat, satire, humor, humour, ideas, inventions, brilliant, stupid http://brilliantorstupid.com/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpg http://brilliantorstupid.com http://brilliantorstupid.com/2012/01/how-the-pope-changed-hockey-forever-and-ever-amen/ http://brilliantorstupid.com/2012/01/how-the-pope-changed-hockey-forever-and-ever-amen/#comments Sun, 15 Jan 2012 22:17:50 +0000 Andreas http://brilliantorstupid.com/?p=4620 http://brilliantorstupid.com/2012/01/how-the-pope-changed-hockey-forever-and-ever-amen/feed/ 0 In this, our second edition of the Missing Link, Andreas proves he's taken one too many shots to the head with his take on the epic late-1950's journey of the Pope across the frozen tundra that is the National Hockey League. In this, our second edition of the Missing Link, Andreas proves he's taken one too many shots to the head with his take on the epic late-1950's journey of the Pope across the frozen tundra that is the National Hockey League. David da Silva, Andreas Ohrt, Gillian the Chicken (finance director) yes 2:58 http://brilliantorstupid.com/2012/01/the-missing-link-cheeseburger-wallpaper/ http://brilliantorstupid.com/2012/01/the-missing-link-cheeseburger-wallpaper/#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 23:15:23 +0000 Andreas http://brilliantorstupid.com/?p=4642 http://brilliantorstupid.com/2012/01/the-missing-link-cheeseburger-wallpaper/feed/ 0 We've created a new party game called "The Missing Link," in which you get two minutes to connect two random words with a story that nobody would ever believe. Unscripted, untested, and possibly unworthy... We've created a new party game called "The Missing Link," in which you get two minutes to connect two random words with a story that nobody would ever believe. Unscripted, untested, and possibly unworthy... Have a couple of shots and then listen to this podcast in which David explains the hidden history that binds the humble cheeseburger and the mighty wallpaper. David da Silva, Andreas Ohrt, Gillian the Chicken (finance director) yes 2:26 http://brilliantorstupid.com/2011/12/our-gift-to-you-this-xmas-cheap-laughs/ http://brilliantorstupid.com/2011/12/our-gift-to-you-this-xmas-cheap-laughs/#comments Mon, 19 Dec 2011 21:59:13 +0000 Andreas http://brilliantorstupid.com/?p=4601 http://brilliantorstupid.com/2011/12/our-gift-to-you-this-xmas-cheap-laughs/feed/ 0 In keeping with the warm and fuzzies of the holiday season, we asked our listeners to send us their brilliant ideas to make the world a slightly less stupid place for Christmas. Didn't work... - But at least they provided us with some cheap laughs at ... In keeping with the warm and fuzzies of the holiday season, we asked our listeners to send us their brilliant ideas to make the world a slightly less stupid place for Christmas. Didn't work... But at least they provided us with some cheap laughs at their expense, and laughing at other people always brightens the holiday season, so it's not a complete loss.   David da Silva, Andreas Ohrt, Gillian the Chicken (finance director) yes 30:27 http://brilliantorstupid.com/2011/12/tonight-on-prison-tv-dancing-with-the-guards/ http://brilliantorstupid.com/2011/12/tonight-on-prison-tv-dancing-with-the-guards/#comments Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:35:34 +0000 Andreas http://brilliantorstupid.com/?p=4413 http://brilliantorstupid.com/2011/12/tonight-on-prison-tv-dancing-with-the-guards/feed/ 1 Prisoners get to watch all sorts of crap TV in jail but is that a good thing? They should not be allowed to watch shows that angers up the blood like UFC fights and Fox News. Here's an innocent idea: let the prisoners have their own TV shows like Extre... Prisoners get to watch all sorts of crap TV in jail but is that a good thing? They should not be allowed to watch shows that angers up the blood like UFC fights and Fox News. Here's an innocent idea: let the prisoners have their own TV shows like Extreme Makeover: Prison Edition or Improv at the Parole Board Hearing. David da Silva, Andreas Ohrt, Gillian the Chicken (finance director) yes 6:26 http://brilliantorstupid.com/2011/11/our-first-call-in-show/ http://brilliantorstupid.com/2011/11/our-first-call-in-show/#comments Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:01:25 +0000 David (online) http://brilliantorstupid.com/?p=4576 http://brilliantorstupid.com/2011/11/our-first-call-in-show/feed/ 0 popular Back in the last millenium we threatened to record a call-in show. Well, here it is. Sorry, you had to wait this long for a piece of crap. Never again... - BTW, Don't blame us that only racist stereotypes call our show. Back in the last millenium we threatened to record a call-in show. Well, here it is. Sorry, you had to wait this long for a piece of crap. Never again... BTW, Don't blame us that only racist stereotypes call our show. David da Silva, Andreas Ohrt, Gillian the Chicken (finance director) yes http://brilliantorstupid.com/2011/11/beautiful-womens-political-party-the-no-change-political-part/ http://brilliantorstupid.com/2011/11/beautiful-womens-political-party-the-no-change-political-part/#comments Fri, 04 Nov 2011 19:31:03 +0000 Andreas http://brilliantorstupid.com/?p=4433 http://brilliantorstupid.com/2011/11/beautiful-womens-political-party-the-no-change-political-part/feed/ 0 If Hitler had been a beautiful woman, they would have let her have all of Europe and Russia and Britain to boot, and we never would have had to suffer through World War II. Unless we're missing something, this makes perfect sense. If Hitler had been a beautiful woman, they would have let her have all of Europe and Russia and Britain to boot, and we never would have had to suffer through World War II. Unless we're missing something, this makes perfect sense. David da Silva, Andreas Ohrt, Gillian the Chicken (finance director) yes 6:16 http://brilliantorstupid.com/2011/11/porn-olympics-gold/ http://brilliantorstupid.com/2011/11/porn-olympics-gold/#comments Tue, 01 Nov 2011 21:19:24 +0000 Andreas http://brilliantorstupid.com/?p=4480 http://brilliantorstupid.com/2011/11/porn-olympics-gold/feed/ 0 3.8 billion people watch the Olympics every four years. 7 billion people watch porn every four minutes. Does this pitch need any more elaboration? 3.8 billion people watch the Olympics every four years. 7 billion people watch porn every four minutes. Does this pitch need any more elaboration? David da Silva, Andreas Ohrt, Gillian the Chicken (finance director) yes 2:55 http://brilliantorstupid.com/2011/10/porn-site-shuts-itself-down/ http://brilliantorstupid.com/2011/10/porn-site-shuts-itself-down/#comments Wed, 26 Oct 2011 21:18:21 +0000 David (online) http://brilliantorstupid.com/?p=4425 http://brilliantorstupid.com/2011/10/porn-site-shuts-itself-down/feed/ 0 http://brilliantorstupid.com/2011/10/its-a-bird-its-a-plane-no-its-saunaman-and-hes-naked/ http://brilliantorstupid.com/2011/10/its-a-bird-its-a-plane-no-its-saunaman-and-hes-naked/#comments Sat, 22 Oct 2011 03:48:45 +0000 Andreas http://brilliantorstupid.com/?p=4405 http://brilliantorstupid.com/2011/10/its-a-bird-its-a-plane-no-its-saunaman-and-hes-naked/feed/ 0 On today's podcast our guest from Finland brought along an irritating Finnish accent and a pitch for a new superhero: SaunaMan. On today's podcast our guest from Finland brought along an irritating Finnish accent and a pitch for a new superhero: SaunaMan. David da Silva, Andreas Ohrt, Gillian the Chicken (finance director) yes 7:18 http://brilliantorstupid.com/2011/10/new-sitcom-idea-wang-in-walla-walla/ http://brilliantorstupid.com/2011/10/new-sitcom-idea-wang-in-walla-walla/#comments Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:51:17 +0000 Andreas http://brilliantorstupid.com/?p=4408 http://brilliantorstupid.com/2011/10/new-sitcom-idea-wang-in-walla-walla/feed/ 0 Lil Wang, an 8-year-old Chinese labourer is transferred to Walla Walla, Washington, to teach incompetent Americans how to build gadgets for China's new chain of Renminbi Stores. We could write more on this but it's easier to ask you to hit the play but... Lil Wang, an 8-year-old Chinese labourer is transferred to Walla Walla, Washington, to teach incompetent Americans how to build gadgets for China's new chain of Renminbi Stores. We could write more on this but it's easier to ask you to hit the play button below. David da Silva, Andreas Ohrt, Gillian the Chicken (finance director) yes http://brilliantorstupid.com/2011/10/freak-tank-where-any-numbskull-can-pitch-any-moronic-idea/ http://brilliantorstupid.com/2011/10/freak-tank-where-any-numbskull-can-pitch-any-moronic-idea/#comments Wed, 05 Oct 2011 03:53:28 +0000 Andreas http://brilliantorstupid.com/?p=4232 http://brilliantorstupid.com/2011/10/freak-tank-where-any-numbskull-can-pitch-any-moronic-idea/feed/ 0 Reality TV shows like Dragon's Den and Shark Tank leave out the flakes and kookoos even thought they might have a decent idea. That's not fair. There should also be a show for the droolers and nutbars to pitch their flaky ideas. We'd call it Freak Tank. Reality TV shows like Dragon's Den and Shark Tank leave out the flakes and kookoos even thought they might have a decent idea. That's not fair. There should also be a show for the droolers and nutbars to pitch their flaky ideas. We'd call it Freak Tank. David da Silva, Andreas Ohrt, Gillian the Chicken (finance director) yes 7:02 http://brilliantorstupid.com/2011/10/the-truth-about-quickies/ http://brilliantorstupid.com/2011/10/the-truth-about-quickies/#comments Sat, 01 Oct 2011 19:27:44 +0000 Andreas http://brilliantorstupid.com/?p=4324 http://brilliantorstupid.com/2011/10/the-truth-about-quickies/feed/ 0 A quickie lesson for the youngsters from a couple of grizzled old veterans. Don't beat yourself up trying to please a lady in bed. She'll be just as happy to get your sweaty body off her as soon as possible. A quickie lesson for the youngsters from a couple of grizzled old veterans. Don't beat yourself up trying to please a lady in bed. She'll be just as happy to get your sweaty body off her as soon as possible. You're not the only one who'd rather be watching TV. David da Silva, Andreas Ohrt, Gillian the Chicken (finance director) yes http://brilliantorstupid.com/2011/09/search-for-missing-elderly-dictator-continues/ http://brilliantorstupid.com/2011/09/search-for-missing-elderly-dictator-continues/#comments Sun, 25 Sep 2011 04:02:06 +0000 David (online) http://brilliantorstupid.com/?p=4428 http://brilliantorstupid.com/2011/09/search-for-missing-elderly-dictator-continues/feed/ 0 http://brilliantorstupid.com/2011/09/podcast-for-the-mentally-deranged/ http://brilliantorstupid.com/2011/09/podcast-for-the-mentally-deranged/#comments Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:08:29 +0000 David (online) http://brilliantorstupid.com/?p=4316 http://brilliantorstupid.com/2011/09/podcast-for-the-mentally-deranged/feed/ 0 In this, our first-ever attempt at a video podcast (and it shows!) we finally figure out who our target audience is. Too bad they got no cash... In this, our first-ever attempt at a video podcast (and it shows!) we finally figure out who our target audience is. Too bad they got no cash... David da Silva, Andreas Ohrt, Gillian the Chicken (finance director) yes http://brilliantorstupid.com/2011/09/north-korea-shows-the-way-backward/ http://brilliantorstupid.com/2011/09/north-korea-shows-the-way-backward/#comments Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:16:35 +0000 Andreas http://brilliantorstupid.com/?p=4237 http://brilliantorstupid.com/2011/09/north-korea-shows-the-way-backward/feed/ 0 The global economic recovery isn't going as planned. Maybe it's time to take a page out of a country known for deliberately lacking pizzazz. North Korea seems to be the only country sleep walking through this recession. The global economic recovery isn't going as planned. Maybe it's time to take a page out of a country known for deliberately lacking pizzazz. North Korea seems to be the only country sleep walking through this recession. David da Silva, Andreas Ohrt, Gillian the Chicken (finance director) yes 5:26 http://brilliantorstupid.com/2011/09/delicious-ideas-for-a-stinky-world/ http://brilliantorstupid.com/2011/09/delicious-ideas-for-a-stinky-world/#comments Wed, 14 Sep 2011 03:46:06 +0000 Andreas http://brilliantorstupid.com/?p=4234 http://brilliantorstupid.com/2011/09/delicious-ideas-for-a-stinky-world/feed/ 0 Hey deodorant companies! I don't want to smell like honeysuckle, rosehip, patchoulie or Penelope Cruz. Can't you make a Coconut Curry Body Wash? Hey deodorant companies! I don't want to smell like honeysuckle, rosehip, patchoulie or Penelope Cruz. Can't you make a Coconut Curry Body Wash? David da Silva, Andreas Ohrt, Gillian the Chicken (finance director) yes 8:18 http://brilliantorstupid.com/2011/09/andreas-picks-his-favourite-podcast/ http://brilliantorstupid.com/2011/09/andreas-picks-his-favourite-podcast/#comments Tue, 06 Sep 2011 21:57:52 +0000 David (online) http://brilliantorstupid.com/?p=4356 http://brilliantorstupid.com/2011/09/andreas-picks-his-favourite-podcast/feed/ 0 You've watched him pick his nose... You've watched him pick his scabs... You've watched him pick his ass... No watch him pick his favourite podcast! You've watched him pick his nose... You've watched him pick his scabs... You've watched him pick his ass... No watch him pick his favourite podcast! David da Silva, Andreas Ohrt, Gillian the Chicken (finance director) yes http://brilliantorstupid.com/2011/09/move-the-ing-delete-key/ http://brilliantorstupid.com/2011/09/move-the-ing-delete-key/#comments Sun, 04 Sep 2011 18:33:37 +0000 Andreas http://brilliantorstupid.com/?p=4222 http://brilliantorstupid.com/2011/09/move-the-ing-delete-key/feed/ 0 We had a great post written here but we fucking deleted it by accident and can't get it back. Listen to the podcast instead. Fuck, fuck, shitballs.. We had a great post written here but we fucking deleted it by accident and can't get it back. Listen to the podcast instead. Fuck, fuck, shitballs.. David da Silva, Andreas Ohrt, Gillian the Chicken (finance director) yes 5:00 http://brilliantorstupid.com/2011/07/quit-coddling-wild-animals-bring-back-zoos/ http://brilliantorstupid.com/2011/07/quit-coddling-wild-animals-bring-back-zoos/#comments Wed, 27 Jul 2011 19:20:58 +0000 Andreas http://brilliantorstupid.com/?p=4142 http://brilliantorstupid.com/2011/07/quit-coddling-wild-animals-bring-back-zoos/feed/ 0 Zoos are due for a comeback. But first, kids today need some pizzazz. A lightshow by the lion cage and an all-zebra Abba tribute band are a good start. Or how about an ironic zoo for all the cool urban kids? Zoos are due for a comeback. But first, kids today need some pizzazz. A lightshow by the lion cage and an all-zebra Abba tribute band are a good start. Or how about an ironic zoo for all the cool urban kids? David da Silva, Andreas Ohrt, Gillian the Chicken (finance director) yes 6:03 http://brilliantorstupid.com/2011/07/can-big-dumb-beasts-do-comedy-kevin-james-says-yes/ http://brilliantorstupid.com/2011/07/can-big-dumb-beasts-do-comedy-kevin-james-says-yes/#comments Thu, 21 Jul 2011 03:28:08 +0000 David (online) http://brilliantorstupid.com/?p=4136 http://brilliantorstupid.com/2011/07/can-big-dumb-beasts-do-comedy-kevin-james-says-yes/feed/ 0 Did dinosaurs have a sense of humour? Did they revel in fart jokes and laugh up-roar-iously (roar, geddit?!) when one of them slipped on a banana? We don't know because science hasn't looked into it yet. Did dinosaurs have a sense of humour? Did they revel in fart jokes and laugh up-roar-iously (roar, geddit?!) when one of them slipped on a banana? We don't know because science hasn't looked into it yet. David da Silva, Andreas Ohrt, Gillian the Chicken (finance director) yes http://brilliantorstupid.com/2011/06/what-happened-after-the-vancouver-riot-kiss/ http://brilliantorstupid.com/2011/06/what-happened-after-the-vancouver-riot-kiss/#comments Fri, 24 Jun 2011 22:59:03 +0000 Andreas http://brilliantorstupid.com/?p=4117 http://brilliantorstupid.com/2011/06/what-happened-after-the-vancouver-riot-kiss/feed/ 0 http://brilliantorstupid.com/2011/04/coming-soonish-brilliant-or-stupid-hits-the-fringe-fest/ http://brilliantorstupid.com/2011/04/coming-soonish-brilliant-or-stupid-hits-the-fringe-fest/#comments Fri, 01 Apr 2011 15:41:16 +0000 Andreas http://brilliantorstupid.com/?p=4087 http://brilliantorstupid.com/2011/04/coming-soonish-brilliant-or-stupid-hits-the-fringe-fest/feed/ 0 OK, the title has absolutely nothing to do with this podcast. But that's fine because this terrible podcast is beneath any write-up. So listen and enjoy! OK, the title has absolutely nothing to do with this podcast. But that's fine because this terrible podcast is beneath any write-up. So listen and enjoy! David da Silva, Andreas Ohrt, Gillian the Chicken (finance director) yes http://brilliantorstupid.com/2010/12/more-brilliant-ideas-hit-the-real-world/ http://brilliantorstupid.com/2010/12/more-brilliant-ideas-hit-the-real-world/#comments Mon, 20 Dec 2010 23:47:16 +0000 Andreas http://brilliantorstupid.com/?p=4072 http://brilliantorstupid.com/2010/12/more-brilliant-ideas-hit-the-real-world/feed/ 1 http://brilliantorstupid.com/2010/12/turn-your-old-junk-into-steak-and-coffee/ http://brilliantorstupid.com/2010/12/turn-your-old-junk-into-steak-and-coffee/#comments Fri, 03 Dec 2010 19:35:36 +0000 Andreas http://brilliantorstupid.com/?p=3816 http://brilliantorstupid.com/2010/12/turn-your-old-junk-into-steak-and-coffee/feed/ 0 popular Scientists are so boring. Now they're working on teleporting a photon of light. Thrills! We have a way better idea. Teleport that useless junk stuffed under our beds and then transmogrify it into a juicy steak dinner or a mocha java. Scientists are so boring. Now they're working on teleporting a photon of light. Thrills! We have a way better idea. Teleport that useless junk stuffed under our beds and then transmogrify it into a juicy steak dinner or a mocha java. David da Silva, Andreas Ohrt, Gillian the Chicken (finance director) yes http://brilliantorstupid.com/2010/11/good-to-go-arcticland-the-coldest-place-on-earth/ http://brilliantorstupid.com/2010/11/good-to-go-arcticland-the-coldest-place-on-earth/#comments Fri, 05 Nov 2010 18:34:28 +0000 Andreas http://brilliantorstupid.com/?p=3963 http://brilliantorstupid.com/2010/11/good-to-go-arcticland-the-coldest-place-on-earth/feed/ 0 popular Stephen Harper loves the Arctic. He originally planned to move the capital to the tundra but can't until Google Street View maps out the terrain for us. Never mind, we have a better idea: Arcticland! Stephen Harper loves the Arctic. He originally planned to move the capital to the tundra but can't until Google Street View maps out the terrain for us. Never mind, we have a better idea: Arcticland! David da Silva, Andreas Ohrt, Gillian the Chicken (finance director) yes http://brilliantorstupid.com/2010/11/unemployed-why-not-create-your-own-job/ http://brilliantorstupid.com/2010/11/unemployed-why-not-create-your-own-job/#comments Tue, 02 Nov 2010 22:42:59 +0000 Andreas http://brilliantorstupid.com/?p=3923 http://brilliantorstupid.com/2010/11/unemployed-why-not-create-your-own-job/feed/ 0 popular There are more annoying people out there than unemployed. Time to address that situation. Give the jobless a ticket book and get them to fine people who do annoying things. There are more annoying people out there than unemployed. Time to address that situation. Give the jobless a ticket book and get them to fine people who do annoying things. David da Silva, Andreas Ohrt, Gillian the Chicken (finance director) yes http://brilliantorstupid.com/2010/10/the-next-great-superhero-savant-man/ http://brilliantorstupid.com/2010/10/the-next-great-superhero-savant-man/#comments Mon, 18 Oct 2010 17:52:02 +0000 Andreas http://brilliantorstupid.com/?p=3948 http://brilliantorstupid.com/2010/10/the-next-great-superhero-savant-man/feed/ 0 popular Hey, burned-out directors, we've got a new superhero movie idea: Evil scientist is forced to take care of his idiot savant nephew. Think X-Men meets Rain Man Hey, burned-out directors, we've got a new superhero movie idea: Evil scientist is forced to take care of his idiot savant nephew. Think X-Men meets Rain Man David da Silva, Andreas Ohrt, Gillian the Chicken (finance director) yes http://brilliantorstupid.com/2010/10/an-offer-you-cant-refuse-to-watch/ http://brilliantorstupid.com/2010/10/an-offer-you-cant-refuse-to-watch/#comments Fri, 15 Oct 2010 03:24:38 +0000 Andreas http://brilliantorstupid.com/?p=3809 http://brilliantorstupid.com/2010/10/an-offer-you-cant-refuse-to-watch/feed/ 0 Because no intelligent human would watch a commercial of his or her own free will, marketing firms of the future will be forced to find ways that force you to watch their stupid advertising. Because no intelligent human would watch a commercial of his or her own free will, marketing firms of the future will be forced to find ways that force you to watch their stupid advertising. David da Silva, Andreas Ohrt, Gillian the Chicken (finance director) yes http://brilliantorstupid.com/2010/10/ring-ring-no-ones-home-you-been-call-rejected/ http://brilliantorstupid.com/2010/10/ring-ring-no-ones-home-you-been-call-rejected/#comments Fri, 01 Oct 2010 17:45:04 +0000 Andreas http://brilliantorstupid.com/?p=3939 http://brilliantorstupid.com/2010/10/ring-ring-no-ones-home-you-been-call-rejected/feed/ 0 We have caller ID, call display, and other features we never use. So how about a truly needy service: Call Rejected. Press a button and you will never receive annoying calls from telemarketers, heavy breathers, and distant relatives wanting cash. We have caller ID, call display, and other features we never use. So how about a truly needy service: Call Rejected. Press a button and you will never receive annoying calls from telemarketers, heavy breathers, and distant relatives wanting cash. David da Silva, Andreas Ohrt, Gillian the Chicken (finance director) yes http://brilliantorstupid.com/2010/09/26-words-you-cant-say-in-the-future/ http://brilliantorstupid.com/2010/09/26-words-you-cant-say-in-the-future/#comments Wed, 29 Sep 2010 23:55:18 +0000 Andreas http://brilliantorstupid.com/?p=3925 http://brilliantorstupid.com/2010/09/26-words-you-cant-say-in-the-future/feed/ 2 B-word or S-word? Listen to the pod then call us the R-word... B-word or S-word? Listen to the pod then call us the R-word... David da Silva, Andreas Ohrt, Gillian the Chicken (finance director) yes