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Blockhead (other)
Blockhead(s) may refer to: Films * ''The Blockhead'', a 1921 German silent film * ''Block-Heads'', a 1938 film starring Laurel and Hardy * Blockhead (film), ''Blockhead'' (film), a 1966 Italian film Music * Blockhead (music producer) (born 1976), American hip-hop producer * Blockheads (French band), a French grindcore band * The Blockheads, a UK rock band * "Blockheads", a song by Ian Dury from ''New Boots and Panties!!'' * "Blockhead", a song by Devo from ''Duty Now for the Future'' Other uses * African blockhead cichlid or Lionhead cichlid, a fish * Blockhead!, a block stacking game * Blockheads (Gumby), a pair of fictional characters from the TV series ''Gumby'' * Blockhead (thought experiment), also known as ''Blockhead argument'' * Blockheads (Arrested Development), "Blockheads" (''Arrested Development''), an episode of ''Arrested Development'' * The Blockheads (video game), ''The Blockheads'' (video game), a handheld device game released in 2013 * Human Blockhead, a circus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Blockhead
''The Blockhead'' () is a 1921 German silent film directed by Lupu Pick and starring Max Adalbert, Otto Treptow, and Eugen Rex.Rentschler Cast References Bibliography * External links * 1921 films Films of the Weimar Republic Films directed by Lupu Pick German silent feature films Films with screenplays by Carl Mayer German black-and-white films {{1920s-Germany-silent-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blockhead (thought Experiment)
Blockhead is a theoretical computer system invented as part of a thought experiment by philosopher Ned Block, which appeared in a paper titled "Psychologism and Behaviorism". Block did not personally name the computer in the paper. Overview In "Psychologism and Behaviorism", Block argues that the internal mechanism of a system is important in determining whether that system is intelligent and claims to show that a non-intelligent system could pass the Turing test. Block asks the reader to imagine a conversation lasting any given amount of time. He states that given the nature of language, there are a finite number of syntactically and grammatically correct sentences that can be used to start a conversation. Consequently, there is a limit to how many "sensible" responses can be made to the first sentence, then to the second sentence, and so on until the conversation ends. Block then asks the reader to imagine a computer which had been programmed with all the sentences in theory, if ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peanuts
''Peanuts'' (briefly subtitled ''featuring Good ol' Charlie Brown'') is a print syndication, syndicated daily strip, daily and Sunday strip, Sunday American comic strip written and illustrated by Charles M. Schulz. The strip's original run extended from 1950 to 2000, continuing in reruns afterward. ''Peanuts'' is among the most popular and influential in the history of comic strips, with 17,897 strips published in all, making it "arguably the longest story ever told by one human being". At the time of Schulz's death in 2000, ''Peanuts'' ran in over 2,600 newspapers, with a readership of roughly 355 million across 75 countries, and had been translated into 21 languages. It helped to cement the Yonkoma, four-panel gag strip as the standard in the United States, and together with its merchandise earned Schulz more than $1 billion. Following successful TV and theatrical adaptations over the years, a The Peanuts Movie, movie adaptation was released by Blue Sky Studios in 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blockhead Hans
"Blockhead Hans" () is a literary fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. It was first published in Danish in 1855. An early English translation (as "Blockhead Hans") appeared in Andrew Lang's 1894 ''The Yellow Fairy Book'', although Lang gave no source for the tale. The tale has been variously translated as "Clumsy Hans", "Silly Hans" and "Jack the Dullard". It is number 119 in the Hans Christian Andersen Centre's register of Andersen's literary works. Story The two educated sons of an old squire wanted to marry the princess, who said that she would marry the man who chose his words best, if not, they will be executed. They studied hard to speak well to the princess, and their father gave them each a horse to ride to the King's hall. A third son (of a lesser mind) called Blockhead-Hans wanted to win the princess as well, but his father would not give him a horse, so he rode a goat, instead. On the way to the King's hall, Blockhead-Hans picked up gifts to give to the princess: a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harley-Davidson Evolution Engine
The Evolution engine (popularly known as Evo and sometimes as Blockhead ) is an air-cooled, 45-degree, V-twin engine manufactured from 1984 by Harley-Davidson for the company's motorcycles. It was made in the displacement for Harley-Davidson Big V-twins bikes, replacing the Shovelhead engine until 2000 when the last EVO was placed in a production factory custom FXR4 (FXR2 and FXR3 were the first CVOs). In 1999, it was replaced by the Harley-Davidson Twin Cam 88 in the Touring and Dyna model and in 2000 in the Softail models. Also available in the Sportster model beginning in 1986, it was made in the displacement until 1988 and is still made in the and displacements for the Harley-Davidson Sportster, replacing the ironhead Sportster engine. Most analysts consider the Evolution to be the engine that saved the reorganized Harley-Davidson company from certain bankruptcy. Harley-Davidson's official name for the engine was likely related to the company's attempt to reform it ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blockland (video Game)
''Blockland'' is a sandbox game in which players build and play using Lego-like building blocks in singleplayer and multiplayer modes. It was created by American developer Eric "Badspot" Hartman, using the Torque Game Engine, and was originally released as freeware on November 15, 2004. The game is not endorsed by, or affiliated with, the Lego brand, but at one point, Lego was in talks with Hartman about purchasing the game. ''Blockland'' was spotlighted on The Screen Savers on February 11, 2005, drastically increasing the user base overnight. It has also been featured on Shack News. ''Blockland'' was officially released on February 24, 2007. February 2007 It was released on |
Human Blockhead
A human blockhead is a carnival or sideshow performer who hammers a nail or other implement (such as an ice pick, awl or screwdriver) into their nasal cavity via the nostril. Method The stunt is often shocking to audiences, who believe that the nail is being hammered into the skull itself. In reality, the stunt plays on the anatomical misconception that the nasal cavity goes upward, rather than straight back. The performer merely learns the terrain of the nasal cavity and lessens their sensitivity (and urge to sneeze) until the implement can be slid straight back through the nasal cavity until it hits the back of the throat. The use of a hammer merely adds to the shock value by creating the illusion that the nail is being pounded through bone. One performer, Doc Swami, pushed the nail too far such that it got lost; however, shaking the head and blowing the nose can dislodge the nail. Some performers have gone so far as to use a power drill. History This stunt is said to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Blockheads (video Game)
''The Blockheads'' is a survival sandbox indie mobile game created by David Frampton, an indie developer and owner of Majic Jungle Software, a studio based in New Zealand. Gameplay ''The Blockheads'' is a 2.5D survival sandbox game. The players control a customizable "Blockhead" avatar and can explore their surroundings, navigate through the world map, harvest materials to create structures, and craft more advanced tools and materials in the game. Aggressive and passive creatures exist on land, underground, and in bodies of water. These include sharks, dodos, scorpions, drop bears, and fellow Blockheads. The game features a player versus player option that enables players to attack one another in multiplayer mode. Multiplayer can be accessed over Wi-Fi, with worlds hosted over LAN, Game Center, or cloud servers, with the latter two only being available on iOS. Since version 1.7, servers are paid for with in-app purchases and the game center option was removed. The game can ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blockheads (Arrested Development)
The fourth season of the American television satirical sitcom series ''Arrested Development'' premiered on Netflix on May 26, 2013, and consists of 15 episodes. It serves as a revival to the series after it was canceled by Fox in 2006. The storyline centers on the Bluth family, a formerly wealthy, habitually dysfunctional family, and the show incorporates hand-held camera work, narration, archival photos, and historical footage. Unlike other seasons, each episode of the fourth season occurs over approximately the same stretch of time, but focuses on a different character. Information on events depicted in a given episode is often partial and filled in by later episodes. In 2018, a recut version of the season was released, titled ''Season 4 Remix: Fateful Consequences''. In contrast to the original cut, it presented the events in chronological order. Production Original release Six years after the series was canceled by Fox, filming for a revived fourth season began on August&n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blockheads (Gumby)
Gumby and Pokey figures ''Gumby'' is an American cartoon character and associated media franchise created by Art Clokey. He is a blocky green humanoid made of clay. Gumby stars in two television series, '' Gumby: The Movie'', and other media. Gumby immediately became a famous example of stop-motion clay animation and an American cultural icon, spawning tributes, parodies, and merchandising. Overview The ''Gumby'' franchise follows Gumby's adventures through different environments and historical eras. His primary sidekick is Pokey, an anthropomorphic orange pony. His archnemeses are the Blockheads, a pair of silent, antagonistic, red humanoid figures with cube-shaped heads; one has the letter G on the side of his head, while the other has a J. Their creation was inspired by the trouble-making Katzenjammer Kids. Other characters include Prickle, a yellow fire-breathing dinosaur who sometimes styles himself as a detective with pipe and deerstalker hat like Sherlock Holmes; Goo, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Block-Heads
''Block-Heads'' is a 1938 American comedy film directed by John G. Blystone and starring Laurel and Hardy, Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy. It was produced by Hal Roach Studios for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. The film, a reworking of elements from the Laurel and Hardy shorts ''We Faw Down'' (1928) and ''Unaccustomed As We Are'' (1929), was Roach's final film for MGM. Plot In the trenches of World War I, Oliver (Ollie), Stan, and their fellow soldiers as they prepare for combat. However, Stan is relegated to trench duty while his comrades proceed into battle. Subsequently, the film fast-forwards two decades, revealing Stan's continued vigilance at his post, symbolized by the accumulation of bean cans and the well-worn path of his patrol. His accidental discovery prompts a hero's welcome upon his return home, where he reunites with Ollie, now married to Mrs. Hardy. Upon visiting Stan at the Armed Forces Retirement Home, Soldiers' Home, Ollie discovers him seemingly wheelchair-bound, leading ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blockhead!
Blockhead! is a simple tabletop game suitable for children four years of age or older. It was invented in 1952 by G.W. "Jerry" D'Arcey and developed by G.W. and Alice D'Arcey in San Jose, California. Originally consisting of 20 brightly colored wooden blocks of varying shapes, the object of the game is to add blocks to a tower without having it collapse on your turn. Rules The first player sets one of the blocks on a flat surface; this is the only block allowed to touch the base. Each player then takes turns adding a single block until the tower collapses. The player that knocks over the tower on their turn loses. A player who loses three times is eliminated. The last player remaining wins. Blockhead! uses slang terms with a block theme: A player who has lost once is called a "square"; a player who has lost twice is a " character"; a player who loses three times and is eliminated is a " blockhead". History The game was first published by G.W. "Jerry" D'Arcey in 1952. In 1954 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
