It’s not uncommon for people to draw fanart of their favorite celebrities, but very few get to actually see them react to their own portraits. However, that’s not the case for Bronx artist Devon Rodriguez. Not only does he create stunningly lifelike portraits of beloved actors, musicians, and more, but he actually hands them over in person! A compilation video of celebrities viewing his artwork for the first time is going viral on Reddit. Be aware that there is some NSFW language in the clip. Devon Rodriguez, an artist from the Bronx, giving celebs portraits he drew of them byu/Majoodeh inMadeMeSmile One of the first celebrities in this video to react to his own portrait was Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. He was truly impressed when he saw Devon’s photorealistic sketch. “You drew this?” he asked, incredulously. Then, the actor thanked the artist with a handshake and a hug. Screengrab from Reddit Post Malone had the sweetest response to receiving a drawing of himself. This celebrity’s surprised reaction to the portrait was so genuine! He couldn’t believe his eyes when he saw Devon’s work. “Dude, this is incredible,” the musician said. “Thank you so much!” Another hilarious celebrity reaction to this artist’s portraits came from Ed Sheeran. When Devon gave him the drawing, the visual artist couldn’t resist throwing in a joke. Screengrab from Reddit “You look kind of like Ed Sheeran,” he quipped. “I get that a lot,” responded the singer, not missing a beat. This artist does more than just celebrity portraits. Devon isn’t just known for creating portraits of celebrities and getting their reactions. He also loves to draw and paint the people he sees on the street in his every day life. One of his popular video formats involves him whipping up a quick study of a fellow passenger on public transportation. Sometimes, he actually paints these portraits on soda cans! @devonrodriguezart Where on the globe are you from? ♬ original sound – Devon Rodriguez Whether they’re celebrities or random commuters, it’s so much fun to see people reacting to Devon’s portraits. It must feel pretty special to be an artist’s inspiration! You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Ed Sheeran, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, & More React To Artist’s Stunning Portraits Of Them! appeared first on InspireMore.

“I can’t wait to hear We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” — you might expect someone attending a Taylor Swift concert to make this kind of comment. But thanks to a recent social media trend, that’s the one place you wouldn’t hear it. This silly trend has folks saying they can’t wait to hear certain songs, all while at an event that guarantees that won’t happen. In response, someone else will correct them, noting why there’s no chance their dreams will come true… but that’s not what happened when Sarah Law took on this trend. Blink-182 is one of Sarah’s favorite musical artists. So, when she got the opportunity to see them in concert recently, she no doubt jumped at the chance. This gave her the perfect opportunity to join in on this trend, prompting her to say she can’t wait to hear that Taylor Swift classic — little did she know, however, that Blink-182 would give her the surprise of a lifetime! Watch for yourself in the viral video below. @sarah_law_ I even got friendship bracelets in the merch line. #Blink182 #TaylorSwift #Swemo #markhoppus @blink-182 @Taylor Swift ♬ We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together (Taylor's Version) – Taylor Swift That’s right — Blink-182 just so happened to perform We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together that very night! As you can imagine, this moment must have been equal parts exciting and shocking. “I even got friendship bracelets in the merch line,” Sarah shares, proving that Blink-182 concerts are a safe space for Swifties. Blink-182 Delights Taylor Swift Fans With Unexpected Cover of We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together This isn’t the first time that Blink-182 have proven themselves to be major Swift fans. In fact, they’ve covered her songs before! Still, the fact that Sarah was able to guess they’d sing any of her songs that night, much less that exact one, truly is awesome! Now, that moment is giving other fans joy, too. “I love when my worlds collide,” a fan of both musical artists shares in the comments, with another adding, “Thank you for posting this! I told my daughter about it but I didn’t film during this part. Happy I can show her now.” You can find the source of this story’s featured image here! The post Taylor Swift Fans Get A Surprise They Never Ever Expected At A Blink-182 Concert appeared first on InspireMore.

Archaeologists have uncovered evidence suggesting the use of a primitive hydraulic lift to move massive stones, potentially solving the long-debated mystery of how the ancient Egyptians constructed their monumental structures with seemingly rudimentary tools. While many theories have been proposed, one intriguing possibility is that the pyramid builders utilized an early form of hydraulic technology. A recent study reveals signs of such a system within the Pyramid of Djoser, built approximately 4,700 years ago. “Ancient Egyptians are famous for their pioneering and mastery of hydraulics through canals for irrigation purposes and barges to transport huge stones,” the researchers wrote. “This work opens a new line of research – the use of hydraulic force to erect the massive structures built by Pharaohs.” Led by Xavier Landreau, president of the Paleotechnic Archaeological Research Institute in Paris, the study posits that a large internal shaft in the 200-foot-high pyramid functioned as part of a hydraulic lift system. This mechanism would have used water to elevate stones from within the pyramid. “We identified that the step pyramid’s internal architecture is consistent with a hydraulic elevation mechanism never reported before,” the team wrote. “Ancient architects likely raised the stones from the pyramid center in a volcano fashion using the sediment-free water.” The nearby structure, Gisr el-Mudir, may have served as a dam to collect rainwater, channeling it through pipes to aid in the pyramid’s construction. Once inside the pyramid, the water’s force would push up the central shaft, potentially raising stones weighing up to 100 tons. Despite these findings, the hydraulic lift theory remains unconfirmed and requires further validation. The post Evidence suggests ancient Egyptians used hydraulic lifts to build pyramids appeared first on Anomalien.com.

Ah, battle passes. A feature of most live-service multiplayer hits today, battle passes make you put in the work to unlock your goodies, and Marvel Rivals is no different. With permanent rewards available during the Marvel Rivals Closed Beta Test, we’ve all been scrambling to level up fast, especially to unlock the exclusive Cyan Clash Venom skin. Thanks to a new update that finally makes repeatable missions grant XP, you just might have a chance before the beta ends. Continue reading Marvel Rivals’ exclusive skin is now way easier to get, but act fast MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Marvel Rivals release date, Marvel Rivals characters, Marvel Rivals System Requirements

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