The best thing about the Internet is that there's always something new and interesting for us to look at - more than you could ever need - something unique and mind-blowing that, without the Internet, we probably would have never found out about. They say that the Internet is unproductive; for the reader, maybe - but the immense amount of productivity showcased on the Internet makes it all the worthwhile.
So, here's a contender for today’s best use of productivity. Granted, it may serve no purpose in the long run but no one can deny the fact that it's freaking awesome.
Yes, ladies and gentlemen, what better way to celebrate the Internet's greatness than to present to you a complete recreation of the Battle of Helm's Deep (from the excellent The Lord of the Rings trilogy) made entirely out of sweets (or, if you prefer the word, candy).
This is the zoomed out view. The whole thing was constructed out of cardboard, glue, icing and… well, candy. It clocked in at about 7 feet long by 3 feet deep by 2 feet tall. We used over 500 Gummy Bears as orcs and Uruk-Hai. The Elves, Dwarves and Men were represented by sour patch kids. Most of these were of course corpses. - Miss(ed) Manners
Aragorn's valiant charge into the mele and Gandalf's attempt to rescue them - this thing has it all. Walls made out of Jolly Ranchers with Starburst for steps, Nerds for blood and Tootsie Pops for catapults. It may seem like one truly massive waste of time but it succeeds in providing a great deal of entertainment and wonderment on behalf of the Internet throngs. This, and porn, is what the Internet was made for.
Hit the link for more pictures and the creators description of the battle.
What I Did Over Christmas Vacation - Miss(ed) Manners.
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