The Law of Averages: Eyal Podell

Subject A: Chris Evans. Typically seen as your run of the mill beefcake/leading man. But wait, check him out in a few notable departures like Sunshine to see that the guy can actually act. Always a pleasant surprise.


Subject B: Tom Cruise. Does this man really need introduction? Personally, I like a lot of the guy's films. I can't say I can vouch for his sanity, but hey, I've gotta admit that the guy's entertaining.

So here's a question for you: What do you get when you average these two out? The answer? Eyal Podell!


Okay, I'm pretty sure I just lost 99% of my audience. The guy's not exactly dead center in the public eye, so it shouldn't surprise you if you have no idea who he is. But he puts in some fine work when you can spot him. So far, he's popped up in three shows that I watch: Angel, Lost, and House. But aside from his acting, look at that face. He's like a perfect blend of the other two. That's not Photoshop. That's the Law of Averages.

Law of Averages: Mini Hummer

Here's the start of a new series topic. Simply put, it's all about noticing the amusing connections in life. If you know what the Law of Averages actually is, you'll realize that it's not technically appropriate, but heck, it sounds awesome. So here we go.


Have you ever looked at a Mini Cooper? I know I have. It's like my dream car. It's small, it's sporty, and overflowing with personality.


Have you ever looked at a Hummer? Well... a new Hummer? Yeah. It's like... the opposite of my dream car. It's pretty much everything that I don't want in a mode of transportation. Not to mention that I could also do without the H2 sized hole in my gas budget.

So I'm wondering who's bright idea it was to take these two polar opposites and cram them into a new, and rather bizarre concoction. Regardless, someone's done it. Behold:


Witness the confusion that is the FJ Cruiser. This thing has identity crisis written all over it. It's like it wants to be the big car on the block, but still desperately seeks the approval of a certain British subcompact. Talk about trying to keep your wheels in two lanes at once. Pity it. For it knows not how ridiculous it is.