Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Sour: Hibi no Neiro



If any of you are still confused when I describe something as "charming," then this video should clear that confusion right up. Pretty great. And a couple of creatives from BBH in New York, Masa Kawamura and Hal Kirkland, are responsible.

Monday, July 13, 2009

The Monocle Gesture



So apparently there's this gesture in Venezuela and Mexico (anywhere else, Internationals?) called the "Monocle" that is meant to cut a boastful person down to size? Bust someone's chops? Something like that.

I'm not sure that it will ever catch on here in the states — probably too intelligent and subtle — but I thought I'd share. Enjoy.

http://monoclegesture.com/

Monday, July 6, 2009

Domestic Violence

Cannes



You should all check this out. The winners from this year's Cannes Advertising Festival. That's in France, you know. And it's the most prestigious festival in the world, depending on whom you talk to. Here's a campaign that I found to be extraordinarily quick, funny, and true (I guess):

Viagra by TAXI Canada

Check out the rest, there's some really good stuff even though most of the buzz this year has been muted because of the shitty, shitty economy.

I love and care about you dearly.