It's the eve of the Second Life version of Big Brother, and here at YesButNoButYes, there's anticipation in the air. Tomorrow, 15 avatars will walk into the virtual Big Brother house, where they will slowly be voted out until only one remains on January 4th. Check back tomorrow, because we have a BIG announcement to make, but until then we're sworn to secrecy. Hmmm...

In the meantime, if you have ever thought about trying Second Life out, but haven't gotten around to it, now might be a good time, as we may be talking about it quite a bit next week.

It looks like an epidemic of busted screens for users of Nintendo’s new Wii game system, although the actual ratio of accidents per unit sold has not been determined. The website Wii Have a Problem is collecting cases of Wii-related accidents. Under the subject of health and safety precautions, Nintendo says:

1. Wear the wrist strap.
2. Hold the Wii Remote firmly and do not let go.

What do you have to do to get on Google’s Christmas card mailing list? Shawn Hogan describes the gift he received, a digital photo frame.

But I got a t-shirt.

Via Adfreak, the folks at Oddcast are at it again. This time, they've created a Virtual Ellen to help bring your inner comedian to the surface. Been there, Amex.

I'm offended by the way the ape is callously tossing beers around...and by that guy's shorts.

Are you offended?

I don't actually read any of them. I just like the pretty pictures.

- A guide to entertaining from the woman who gave us Strangers With Candy.
- A collection of all those designer toys everyone's crazy about these days.
- And speaking of crazy, a pop-up book dedicated to celebrity meltdowns.

- The foot statue, Adam & Eve, the Black Rock, Locke's legs..they're all here in 50 Lost Loose Ends.
- Global Warming Gone Wild? Hot glacier on glacier action? When did Gore become Shecky Green?
- Haven't posted Jon Stewart in a while. Here he is on the twins, the weapons and the elements.
- In search of company ink...Be handsome. Be attractive. Don't be unattractive (I hate Tom Brady).
- And this is too good. Danny Devito on The View after pulling an all-nighter, describes George Bush.