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Archive for December, 2008

Santa Needs A New Tattoo

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Don’t ask me why this is so funny, it just is. Create your very own tattoo for Santa, and then send it “on it’s merry way” to your friends email. Hilarious.

Witness an Urban Orchard in Bloom


Here is a Strongbow Cider commercial that plays on curiosity. I’m always a sucker for things that are subtle and a little melancholy, and somehow this fits that bill. It’s dreamlike, a little magical, and leaves me thinking of possibilities. This is a good thing.

Get a mac ads for the holidays




Two new great “Get a Mac” ads for the holidays. Claymation and Magic all rolled up into one. (or two.)

How to talk to Girls

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Excerpted from “How to Talk to Girls” by Alec Greven (written when he was 8). Illustrations by Kei Acedera. To read more on what this wise sage says about womenclick here. I’m thinking he should come out with a financial book next. Don’t spend money if you don’t have it, pay people if you told them you would, Don’t buy things you can’t afford, Save for your retirement, etc.

Ken’s Buddy Allan

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Apparently back in the swinging 60’s Barbie had Ken, and Ken had Allan. His rainbow striped shirt wearing buddy on the side. Whatever happened to Allan you ask? I’m thinking you might want to check the closet.

Starbucks and Project Red do good.


Another interesting ad from Starbucks, this time endorsing Project Red. Coffee and a good cause? Sign me up.