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.

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/

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.