A news event worthy of a "Downfall" parody (Warning: not safe for office viewing)
I know. I know.
Parodies of Oliver Hirschbiegel's "Downfall" are among the stalest jokes on YouTube. The film's original subtitles have been rewritten to cover everything from Kanye West's diss of Taylor Swift to Apple's (AAPL) rejection of the Fuhrer's Flash app.
But this one -- from the 3:49 scene when Hitler learns that the war is truly lost -- fits like a black leather glove.
Best part: The nervous glances his staff exchange when Hitler tries to find comfort in the continued strength of HP's (HPQ) personal computer division.
YouTube video here and below the fold.
LAS VEGAS - Two big takeaways from Sony's press event at the Consumer Electronics Show:
One, Sony (SNE) is doubling down on 3-D. Two, it's getting serious about the web and open standards. The media and electronics company made both priorities clear in a few ways.
For 3-D, Sony announced several components designed to bring a version of the movie experience into the home. The equipment alone won't do it, though; in an MORE
Jon Fortt - Jan 7, 2010 6:02 AM ET