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Love it! Imagine once it gets smarter...Nice editing rhythm, Sloan!
I wonder at what point you can absorb the meaning, but still get the feeling of being inundated with information? Would love to see the top 100 in 30 seconds.

That's 'cause your brain works slower than mine, Sladden.

So true!! But what it lacks in speed, it makes up for in nerdiness.

Dan had the brilliant idea of pausing each image proportionally to its popularity -- so really hot items would freeze for a second so you could see 'em better.

Ah, I thought you were just using basic music/picture editing technique of cutting to the rhythm. The fact that the popularity lined up with the beats is cool. And *functional*!!

No, popularity DOESN'T line up to the beats here -- they just go at 30fps. Dan's idea was for a future iteration. (BTW, the fact that there appear to be pauses in this version is an artifact of the compression -- the original just blazes along frame by frame.)

Got it. Ok, so I retract half of the brilliance I attributed to you.
Even better that the Ghost in the Machine (compression artifacts) create the soul in the flood of images.
(Can you tell I've just had a strong cup of tea?)

Somehow after watching this I crave a McRib.

Thank you for that frighteningly goodbad blast from the past ofer!
I think we might need to watch Lawnmower Man as part of a bizarre celebration ritual in November. Better yet, maybe we can put a few Lawnmower man easter eggs around dotcom? ; )

I've now got James Brown, a motorbike, a lego head and the American flag etched into my brain.

If I end up going on a deranged, hypnosis-induced mission across America involving fast bikes, a giant lego head for a hat, with Live At The Apollo as the soundtrack, I'm holding you accountable Mr Sloan.

looks cool man, its amazing how neat a basic concept can look

I Like this style, kind like fast montage of pictures that show events, political moments, movies etc.