Indisputable proof Pro-Wrestling is totally real
Posted by Simon in Internet, Pop Culture on 02. Feb, 2011 | 0 Comments
There was a time when chopping your pelvis in the shape of the letter ‘X’ was the most amusing gesture a teenager could make. It was such a versatile action! Doing the Degeneration-X chop could mean anything: you’re mad, you’re teasing, you’re horny, you’re having an epileptic seizure. One thing it most certainly meant was [...]
Getting to know The Sartorialist
Posted by Simon in fashion, Internet on 24. Jan, 2011 | 6 Comments
Sure, it’s an ad for Intel, but that doesn’t make this seven minute documentary about Scott Schuman (The Sartorialist) any less interesting to watch. The novelty of seeing and hearing from the man behind the lens leads quickly into a fascinating ride-along and narration of his creative process and philosophy. Moreover, I thoroughly enjoy the reaction of [...]
Spectacle: Crossing the Processing Line
Posted by Avril in Internet, media, Pop Culture, spectacle on 18. Jan, 2011 | 1 Comment
I’m a luddite, I’ll admit it. But it’s little alienating sometimes to realize I’m pretty much the only person alive without an iPhone. The thing shoots HD video, has FaceTime video calling… does just about everything except walk your dog and paint your nails. (And, patience friends—apps for that are in the works). The irony, [...]
New Years Resolutions I will never keep
Posted by Anupa in Internet, modern relationships, Pop Culture on 05. Jan, 2011 | 0 Comments
Do you like this corny picture I found which effectively illustrates ‘resolutions’ upon first glance? Me too! But I used it to illustrate a resolution which I will never keep: don’t give in to the hegemony of Google! Like that’s gonna happen. 1. Avoid All Apple Products More realistic but definitely on course to be [...]
R.I.P. Tumblr?
Posted by Anupa in Internet on 06. Dec, 2010 | 2 Comments
Tumblr, where we blog when we’re feeling guilty about not blogging here, has been down for over 12 hours now (Tumblr’s Twitter page places the outage at about 15 hours). Over the past 15 hours, I’ve felt the urge to share three funny pictures of animals, one music video, a photo of my homemade birthday [...]
