youve come along way baby

This ad for Virginia Slims came up in my History course the other night. We were discussing the Civil Rights era, and my teacher made a joke about how far we'd come, baby.

Personally, I think this ad is hilarious. But it does a great job of demonstrating the era and the attitude towards women. It says "sure have your freedom, look at all you can do now, like smoke like a man, but I'm still gonna smack you on the ass when you walk by, baby."

periodic table of typefaces

The Behance link

I stumbled up on this the other day, and I just love it!

neeat

http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2010/04/winscape-convincing-fake-windows-for-cubicle-dwellers/

this never gets old

twitter- creatives in dfw

is it just me, or does this man have a creative boner?

Rusty Taco Opens!

what a name, what a crowd. who knew?

Shameless

This latest video by Lady Gaga has shameless product placement. I just can not believe it. It is played like a parody of product placement, but since they are real companies, its just over the top. But I suppose that is the Gaga style.

From the Diet Coke cans as hair rollers, Virgin mobile, Plenty of fish online dating website, Polaroid, Wonder Bread, Miracle Whip, Chanel, and her own headphones, anything and everything that could buy a spot on the screen seemed to do so.

In the end it got everyone talking, and here I am again giving the brands more exposure. So, it wasn't a terrible business decision. But I would still prefer for keep artistic content less of a commercial.

I know that I will be finding my own ways to place brands wherever we can, but I will aim to do it cleaner that this video.

Using the Census to hint to your roommate that he stays with you too much, brilliant

chandelier idea

chandelier idea sketch

breaking straws

changing habits

nikkis wierd blog

http://blog.theblakewright.com/

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bloomed artichokes

Hello Kitty Wine

Captionless

I love when life gives you moments that are great on their own, but if you can take them with you (like these pictures) and are able to add captions later, the greatness grows so much. These are my mom's and sister's cats who are very entertaining. I believe this is the only situation in which I have used the word "pwned." It seems to be the only word that fits the third picture. I would love for some comments with your ideas of caption/word blurbs to these photos. I will work on some too.

Obama's Swagga

So while I was working today (I deliver food), I was in an office building that was airing a CNN news program, The First 100 Days for Obama's presidency. The subject of the hour: examining his swagger. with brilliant quotes like, "oh hes a brother."
Who would have ever imagined that a CNN news program would be dedicated to examining the swagger of our president?
I'm not really sure that this should be seen as progress.... because really, the swagger of our president? WHAT. Let us not fear because Obama's fellow "brothers" that were in this panel discussion recognize his swagger and are comfortable with his portrayal of a black man. I would have liked to stay and view more of this program, but again... really?

Painting

When I have the time to spare, I love to just sit and paint and see what comes out. I did this while multitasking and catching up with an old friend I'd known since 6th grade. I have plans to paint much more, I just need the time. I have so many designs in my head that I cannot wait to get on canvas.

Conjugal Harmony

http://www.conjugalharmony.com/

This is quite the business en devour, a dating site to match prisoners in prisons that allow conjugal visits with potential "mates." I should hope they are hoping to match people with their perfect cellmate. (oh punny). Soulmates are so out of style. I cannot tell if this is legitimate, but at the very least it is a good laugh. If it is legitimate, I'm a little concerned for our society.... which is most likely the case. The quote on the main page about the amount of rights a wife should have is rather disturbing.

Gamer Humor

I am so very disapointed when people just miss the brilliance of great wit. A few nights ago the boys who live above me were being so loud and rambunctious that my place was shaking. I texted them to see what the hell was going on, and they replied that they were playing video games and were way too into it and stomping all around. My response was, "What are you playing, Wii wrestling?" ... They missed it entirely. Sad day.

Drunk Breast Feeding

Drunk Breast Feeding
No, much to your surprise, that article above will not be about Britney Spears (i know right?). But there is a question that hasn't been posed along with all the other issues here, where was the baby while she was getting drunk in the bar? Left in the car, or on a bar stool booster seat?