Archive for the ‘The Internet’ CategorySocial Media Propaganda Posters by Aaron Wood
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Wednesday, August 3, 2011
in Art, Design, Facebook, People, pop culture, posters, Stuff, The Internet
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The other day Jason and I were walking back to the Jailbreak offices when we came across one of those chalkboard sidewalk signs that cafes and restaurants are so fond of these days. Living and working in Brooklyn we tend to pay nary attention to them, as they’re usually just advertisements for happy hour or $1 oysters, both things that we’re certainly interested in, but already know about because we Yelp everything before leaving our desks. Long story short, this sidewalk advert, which was in front of an unnamed “lounge” on Union St., was emblazoned from top to bottom with the colorful logos of various social media companies. It was ridiculous. Overdone. Completely unnecessary. All I want is an iced coffee and maybe a blueberry scone. I don’t need to interact with you on any website, let along multiple ones. We shared an exhausted glance, and as Jason asked, “What the hell is Gowalla?” I couldn’t help but feeling like all of this social media stuff seems at times like nothing more than 21st century propaganda. *** Timely then are these great social media propaganda posters by a guy called Aaron Wood. They’re available for $7.50 a pop on his Etsy page. Check out the entire set after the break. Jeremy Immortalized in Ham, Provolone & Seaweed
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Wednesday, May 11, 2011
in Art, DIY, food, pop culture, Press, The Internet, The Toy Maven, Toys
I don’t know what to be more impressed by here: that Jeremy is forever immortalized in ham, provolone & seaweed or the skill and accuracy of the artist, Brooklyn-based bento and plush designer Anna The Red, who made this. It looks just like him! It’s incredible. This all came about after Jeremy was kind enough to answer some questions about the toy industry for Anna, who in turn wanted to thank him by adding something to the “props” page on his website, Jeremyriad.com. Head over to Anna’s blog to learn more about the creation of the meticulous “Coolest Guy I Never Met Yet,” as well as to see detail shots, commentary and learn what happened when she finished. (Spoiler alert: it wasn’t pretty for food Jeremy.) Crowdsourcing Ramen Noodles
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Monday, May 2, 2011
in Branding, Contests, Creative Company, Events, pop culture, The Internet, Turning Japanese
Nissin, the original creators of Cup Noodle ramen, are celebrating their 48th anniversary with a “Cup Noodle Election campaign“:
That’s awesome! Cup Noodle is sold throughout the States, but damn if you can’t get flavors like Milk Seafood in your local grocery co-op. Unless your Japanese language skills are superior to Google Translator, you probably can’t participate in this important election. But you can make a great desktop wallpaper out of all the Cup Noodles, as I just did. [via Japan Trends] Hipster Animals
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Tuesday, April 19, 2011
in Art, Cartooned, Counterculture, Design, fashion, Hipster Junk, People, pop culture, The Internet
Damn, this is good. Hot on the paws of the previous post about cats and dogs as artists and writers comes Dyna Moe‘s take on Hipster Animals. From “Trust Fund Asshole” to “Full-Time Etsy Crafter,” she nails it. Her description:
In Brooklyn! Naturally, ironic T-shirts are available here. Click through for more Hipster Animals and a constantly-updated Hipster Animal slideshow! Read the rest of this entry »
There’s an advertisement/game/Matrix-like marvel going around today that concerns, of all things, ice cream. Imagine if Mario was a pretty woman and he jumped for bon bons instead of bricks, and you’d have the beginning of this epic infotainment odyssey. Using your keyboard’s arrow keys and space bar, you direct the protagonist through a series of luxurious vignettes. The product placements, however, are not just background wallpaper; they’re active elements of the character’s journey. (I spent a good couple minutes jumping around platforms in a Dove ad while reliving an old recurring Pitfall Harry anxiety dream.) The spot was produced by Magnum, the UK’s classy cousin to our Good Humor. It’s really pretty amazing. Start at:Â http://pleasurehunt.mymagnum.com Read the rest of this entry »
This is one of the smartest novelty products I’ve ever seen. Says Think Geek, the creator & exclusive distributor of the new Organ Transplant Lunch Cooler:
We love a good single-subject Tumblr around here. This latest project, Chicks With Steve Buscemeyes, is no exception. We’ve seen what People Eyes do to Muppets, so why not try Steve Buscemi Eyes on Puppets? (Just kidding! We know you’re legitimate celebrities and not a media empire slash brand controlled by your mother!) Click through for a few more favorites. You can tell Tyra Banks still has it as a supermodel because she can so deftly “smize” through Steve Buscemi eyes. Read the rest of this entry »
I don’t think I’m being at all overzealous by saying that Regretsy‘s Helen Killer is a modern blogger’s idol. She also single-handedly reprises the spirit of MST3K for a hipper, craftier audience. Now, I’m not a guy who likes to gesticulate or abbreviate, but when I read Regretsy’s snarky takedowns of etsy’s most idiotic wares, I practically ROFL. Which brings us to the matter at hand. On March 1st, Regretsy chose A Spoon A Face A Feather as their Peck of the Day. Ms. Killer wrote:
You know, anyone who really wants to dispute that FACT need only visit Williamsburg for an afternoon. But I digress. Unfortunately, the etsy item’s “curator,” Julie Frame,  didn’t take kindly to Killer’s verbiage and sent Regretsy a canned C-n-D.  But underneath most sarcasm exists a seething current of truth torpedoes, and Killer brings it:
It only gets better. You are hereby encouraged to read (and learn from) the whole post here.
While most of us are busy poring over the released-yesterday brackets for College Basketball’s annual one shining moment competition, artist Grant Snider is holding an alternative challenge of sorts: that of best beard. “Beard Madness,” which is available as a poster for $15, pits usual suspects Jesus, Dumbledore and Darwin against a couple of unproven newcomers, Dad in the Early ’80s and street fighter Kimbo Slice. Also of interest is the play-in game between Osama Bin Laden and a goat. Says Snider:
Go UCONN? [Via Flavorwire] Manhattan Skyline Pinball
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Tuesday, February 8, 2011
in Animation, Art, New York City, People, Photography, The Internet, video
Award-winning director Lizzie Oxby turned the midtown Manhattan skyline into a giant game of pinball, using only three still photos and her imagination to bring them to life. “Manhattan 4:33 p.m.” is a finalist in Raindance’s Welcome to the Extraordinary competition. Love the creativity.
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