Nothing’s better than an enthusiastically hilarious professional athlete who can keep the media and fans cracking up. It shows they are truly human and fun. Shaq is one of these guys. Eric Byrnes is another example. Sammy Sosa was one of those guys, too.

But one of the best ways to express your fun side if you’re a pro athlete is through the Internet. Yes, the cyberworld opens you up to a much larger audience. Some of the best NBA guys have latched onto this.

Kobe jumping over cars and snakes became popular because of the net. Gilbert Arenas never fails to amaze readers on his blog. And Greg Oden is kinda like a giant teddy bear. But don’t forget about Channing Frye, either.

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Looks like Shaq Diesel got himself a new little car. Literally. It looks like a toy beneath him.

Word on the streets is that Aston Martin contacted Shaq’s publicist asking if he’d like to jump over a speeding car of theirs and put it on the Internet. If he did, they said they’d give it to him for free and they’d contact the guys at Jackass and set up a stunt involving snakes and a midget. But Shaq said his knees were giving out more and more as he’s getting older, so he settled for a car that he could step over instead. Plus, he’s afraid of midgets and snakes.

It’ll get better gas mileage and be able to maneuver through Phoenix traffic better, too. Another good reason for him to be driving this little blue jewel in the desert is that he’ll hardly ever encounter rain. Good thing, too, because he’ll probably never get the roof closed on that thing.

Click below to see more pics of Shaq playing with cars. Also, let us know if you think he’s part of the Scissor Gang Mafia! We certainly think so.

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Here’s our undisputed BCS Champion of awkward interviews. And after the jump, the initial Top 10 list that sparked our interest.

He sounds like a voice from Ren and Stimpy. Could you imagine if she was Erin Andrews? Creamshow!

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Are you a professional athlete in the United States and are 35-45 years old? Have you ever been considered one of the best athletes to ever play the game while simultaneously being hated? Are you quickly going downhill in your career and need to find a new place to call home — somewhere where you can lay back, get a tan, sip Margaritas and count your money, just waiting for your name to be forever enshrined into your sport’s respective hall of fame?

If so, then look no further than Arizona – the hub of Sahuaro cacti, insanely slow drivers, skin cancer and the American Association of Retired People.

The AARA may get another member soon – a man who turns 44 later this month. Yes, Barry Bonds may be an Arizona Diamondback. The current home run king* would come out of unofficial retirement from the MLB to join real retired life with the likes of other professional athletes to come to the Grand Canyon State for their final years as a player.

NFL great Emmitt Smith spent two seasons of his 13-season career as an Arizona Cardinal after playing the first 11 seasons with Dallas. He later signed a one-day contract with Dallas so he could officially retire as a Cowboy, but what name was spelled across his chest in his last game? That’s right, Arizona.

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Shaquille O’Neal is a very marketable figure — there’s no question about it. But when Shaq-Fu took the stage of a NYC nightclub and told Kobe to tell him how his ass tastes, you can almost be certain he didn’t have a marketing scheme hidden under his sleeves.

But after the rap, vendors of all sorts got creative and discovered ways for Kobe Bryant’s humility to live forever. One company created a ringtone that you can download for free. Then there were those who wanted a more visual representation of the rap, which they would sell for profit. Absolutely brilliant.

Cha-Ching!