Archive for January, 2010
My goodness this story has the potential to land those involved a high-six-figure book deal, or in the very least an abundance of Internet fame. It goes a little something like this: A British man talks in his sleep, says some wacky, vulgar and generally absurd shit, and his wife writes everything down. Then she started a blog, which is really her first mistake. Stuff like this has to go on Twitter these days. So, ma’am, you’re idea is great, but if you want to make some serious cheddar, move your horse and pony show over to the 140 character platform. Name your handle “Shitmyhusbandsays” and wait for a mediocre basic cable network to come screaming your name. It’s elementary, really. Here’s the schpeel: “Sleep talkin’ man [is about] my mind-mannered English husband Adam [who] lives a quite colorful existence in his dreams. Having benefited from hours of delight at his dead-of-night musings, I thought it only fair to share them with the world.” Some examples: “Now fuck off and let me bask in the glory of being me.” “I haven’t put on weight. Your eyes are fat.” “I’d rather peel off my skin and bathe my weeping raw flesh in a bath of vinegar than spend any time with you. But that’s just my opinion. Don’t take it personally.” “Lentils are evil. Pure fucking oozing evil. Take them away from me.” A bunch more from only the last couple of weeks are included below.
There is conflicting information about the actual release time for Kaws‘ 4′ Dissected Companion in Black. Arrested Motion is reporting it’s tomorrow (01/09) at noon, while others are saying it’s today, in about 15 minutes. Either way, everyone is suggesting that the companion, which is the last in the series, will run anywhere from $4,000 to $6,000. Click here to try your luck, and spend entirely too much money on a toy. Update: Looks like it already sold out! Congrats to whoever landed one, and good luck flipping it for double on ebay.
This is just pure brilliance. If there were ever an occasion where spending $125.00 on a pair of salt and pepper shakers was necessary appropriate mandatory, this would be it. I mean if nothing else, these are handy for remembering where the stash is hidden. And if the cops bust in, you’re probably in the clear. It’s just salt and pepper, officers. We’re not advocating the use of hardcore narcotics, but c’mon these are the only pair of socially-relevant spice dispensers in history. The shakers were designed by legendary Scottish artist David Shrigley. More photos are included below.
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Although still in its infant stage, the blog Letterheady is worth checking out. They compile interesting and retro letterheads in a project that resembles Letters of Note. Three more below.
The Doormat Scale. Learn more about this devious device here.
UK-based web and graphic designer, Lukes Beard, has undertaken a year-long project that finds him taking a song lyric and then creating an image, or taking a photograph, that is inspired by said wordplay. Everyday projects like this are what some people need to be productive. But it’s hard to follow through, because there will be always be days when you just want to give up. But if he pulls it off, and continually produces quality work like the image above, then the achievement will be great. Good luck, sir! We’ll be keeping an eye on your progress. You can follow as well by clicking here.
Artists have been known to use some strange canvases, but I don’t think we’ve ever come across a guy who paints inside sleeping bags and on mattresses. His name is Brian Hunter and he’s Canadian–so I guess we’ll give him a break. These could be used in an ad for an outdoors company. Think about it: A brand wants to tell its customers that “our sleeping bags are so comfortable, a piece of you will be left there even after the day’s adventure has begun.” And literally, an outline of your body will remain there at all times. Just a thought. Would you buy a sleeping bag with a painting of a guy inside it? Either for personal use, or as art? You can check out the mattress series here, otherwise look below for individual shots of the dudes in sleeping bags.
Diggin’ this campaign the McCann Advertising Agency (Oslo, Norway) did for Lego. [Courtesy of Ads of the World]
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