This Week in Awesome (7/31/10)

The internet backed a truck up to my computer this week and delivered a huge shipment of awesome. When that happens, we all win:

Okay, let's just get this one out of the way first: the dog on the riding mower was everywhere this week. It's only 15 seconds long, but if it doesn't make you at least smile, you might need professional help. The Soup loved it so much, they showed it four or five times during last night's show. (Videogum via... everywhere)

Darth Vader has an iPhone 4, and he's having problems with it like everyone else. (YouTube via Cult of Mac)

Inspired mashup: Jane Austen's Fight Club. (BuzzFeed via Current TV)

Do you remember the '80s TV show The Fall Guy? I don't think I ever watched it, but it seems like it was about on par with The A-Team for crazy vehicular mayhem and stunts, if this compilation clip is any indication. (Off Road Action via Hemmings Auto Blog)

And finally, it seems like Canada's going a bit nuts these days. To wit: first, there's the guy who robbed the Starbucks, then the woman who was caught shoplifting. But I don't want to spoil these; you'll have to click through to see what makes these criminals so, um, special. I guess we're rubbing off on them, and not in a good way. (CTV and CNews, both via Consumerist)

(BTW, 28 posts in one month--a new record...)