Friday, September 30, 2011

I'm a sucker for Nike ACGs

Nike ACG Takos Low LE sneaker

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Ridiculous or Ridiculously Cool?

I'd say both.

Listening to and Liking: Middle Brother

I think these guys are going to be good.

Corporate Displeasure

I hate that if you accidentally make a late payment to a company, they instantly charge you a late fee. But if a company charges your debit card incorrectly, they can take 30-45 days to reimburse you. And that's just the way it is.

I want the ability to start charging companies every time they screw something up. If my satellite company doesn't cancel my service when I call them the first time, they should get charged. If the service guy tells me that they will send out the return box, but never actually puts the order in, they should get a late fee. If they decide to randomly charge my debit card for an installation that didn't happen 40 days ago because I don't actually have their service, I should be able to bill them extra.

But instead, they simply say, "Oh, we're sorry for the inconvenience. Deal with it." It just doesn't sit right with me.

Yeah, I'm talking to you Direct TV. 
Great Movie Poster

Monday, September 26, 2011

Good Karma. Good Creative. Thanks Creature.

I stumbled upon this sweet Cave Singers poster in last month’s Communication Arts. A couple of the guys at my office have been digging the band for the last two months now, so I really wanted to hook them up with this unique wild posting.

I found out the artwork was designed by Creature (an agency in Seattle), so I emailed them and asked for a copy. Luckily, they had one left stowed away in the basement.

An account guy told me I had to sell him on why he should give it to me. I recounted how the Cave Singers, beer, and Red Bull got us through a myriad of late night pushes and that the poster would fit nicely with the new routine. He agreed and sent it my way.


Thanks for being awesome, Creature.
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Thursday, September 22, 2011

What's in a name anyway?

Who had the better name change; Ron Artest to Metta World Peace or Chad Johnson to Chad Ochocinco?

Regardless of what you think, Artest showed more commitment. Ochocinco can still go by Chad. But Artest is stuck with Metta. Not to mention, Chad forgot to add a space in-between the Ocho and the Cinco.

On those two arguments alone, I'm going with Artest. That dude's crazy.

Pass the Popcorn: Edge of Darkness

Edge of Darkness has been on my list of movies to watch for awhile now, but for some reason it kept slipping through the cracks. Darkness is about an old crotchety detective who's daughter is murdered, sending him on a mission to find out why. I came into it thinking that it was going to be a revenge driven blood fest, but it's actually more politically charged... or at least tries to be.

Over all, it was just okay - the right movie for a night if you have nothing else to do. I was hoping for more.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

4-Eyed, Buck-Toothed Bottle Opener

My grandma gave me one of these as a kid. I have no idea what happened to it. Apparently, they're collectible.

Teva B-1 Britania

Thursday, September 08, 2011

The Marty McFly



Perhaps the success of the Air Yeezy got Nike thinking. Why create a show that looks like it was inspired by the McFly's when you can simply make the McFly's? They're supposed to have a patented automatic lacing system and trippy lights. We'll see. Regardless, they'll be a nice homage to the Back to the Future fans out there.