January 2012
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Buffalo Chicken Super Bowl Cupcake →
All the elements to satisfy the wing purist are there (with the bonus of Frank’s-fueled, cornbread cake and blue cheese “frosting”).
It’s possible to see, though, how the presentation would inhibit that first bite. “But that’s a chicken wing… on a cupcake.”
Then again, have you met my belly’s good friend and gastronomaly Roscoe’s...
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“Oh, no… It’s getting a little nippy out. Not a good time to start...”
– Mr. Fuller (The Stripper), from New Girl (Season 1, Ep. 10 - “The Story of 50”)
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“Just dawned on me that the stuff should be called Teethpaste. You don’t...”
– Joe Dubstyle
December 2011
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BOSS (Season 1, Ep. 7 - "Stasis")
KANE: I need your help with something.
KITTY: Yes, sir.
KANE: Something I'm having a little trouble understanding. This morning we were approached by Alderman Ross. He offered his help in bringing the council back to work.
KITTY: That's good news, sir.
KANE: He did so because he's under the impression I'm stepping down... from office. (beat) I only told you.
KITTY: (blanches) Sir--
KANE: Sit down.
Kitty sits.
KANE: I’ve asked you before, “Do you know who the fuck I am?” (beat) Right now, at this moment, I am the angel of fucking death for you. And the next few minutes are going to feel like perdition itself if you don’t tell me what I need to know.
Kitty's dumbfounded, speechless.
KANE: Nod.
Kitty nods.
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Off The Menu: Mallo Cups
Back in the day, I had a friend on my street who bought these cavity bombs by the case just to collect the “Play Money” point cards inside, which he’d mail in to Boyer for chintzy prizes… or more Mallo Cups.
Me, I preferred Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups (half of my ritual candy-tandem purchase with Snickers, which I still occasionally go for when I’m jonesing for...
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ESPN Chicago: Chicago Cubs Great Ron Santo Elected... →
About effin’ time.
Bravo, Golden Era committee. Shame on the Baseball Writers of America for sitting on their votes all these years.
That’s right— Hall of Famer Ron Santo. Long overdue.
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Hoxton Street Monster Supplies →
Serving an apparent though not visibly obvious (to the unsuspecting mortal, human eye, that is) need.
What we don’t know or see can’t hurt us, though, right?
Right…? (via)
Induces an immediate, tangible and most marvellous sensation of the Heebie-Jeebies, quickly relieving all cases of Well-Being, Joy, Warmth and General Happiness. An agreeable substitute to the...
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Stormblog →
Chock-full-of-info blog for screenwriting consultants and script coverage service Coverage, Ink, who just announced the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place winners in their 2011 Writers on the Storm Screenwriting Contest.
Okay, so you’re too late for this go-around. But if you’ve got that next great screenplay in you, or if that last draft is in various stages of creative disrepair and...
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Occuprint →
A growing collection of posters from the Occupy movement. Unlike the Tea Party, it’s nice to see we have artistic talent at work for the cause… and that we can spell. (via)
“The Beginning is Near” Artist: Alexandra Clotfelter
“What Part of Majority Don’t You Understand?” Artist: Noah Scalin
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November 2011
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“I swear to Christ, if you’re about to diagnose me with Post Traumatic...”
– Vivien, from American Horror Story (Season 1, Ep. 8 - “Rubber Man”)
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Be Thankful...
And remember, too, those whose lives right now don’t come with all the trimmings.
There but for the grace of whatever supreme being, spiritual or philosophical belief you defer to (or don’t) go we all.
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Mother Jones: The Nuclear Bombs In Your Backyard →
Hey, I can see Armageddon from my house!
(Image: Mother Jones)
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LA Times: Pasadena Gets Its Guerilla 18-Foot Fork... →
Anti-art movement…? Stick a…fo- Uh… Well, it’s done.
Now we’re just waiting for the dish to return with the spoon.
“The Fork in the Road” art installation in Pasadena (Photo: Brian Chamberlin/Los Angeles Times)
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Stereo Stack →
A kaleidoscopic-wonderland of high-fidelity and dual-dynamic vibrancy.
Logo time travel to mom and dad’s record cabinet. (via)
(Images: Stereo Stack)
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OWS: International Day Of Action - November 17,... →
(OWS Official Poster - R.Black)
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McSweeney's: Seven Bar Jokes Involving Grammar And... →
English class as the new stand-up:
6. The bar was walked into by the passive voice.
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“I hold myself to a higher standard than others do… With that in mind, I...”
– Paul Stanley of KISS reflecting on his recent vocal cord surgery as only Paul Stanley could frame it.
Amen, brother.
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LA Times: 'Family Circus' Comic Strip Creator Dies... →
Who hasn’t read Bil Keane’s strip? Condolences to Bil, Thel, Billy, Dolly, Jeffy and P.J.
(Image via Familycircus.com)
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GOOD: In Los Angeles, Transforming Guns Into Art →
Peace forged from machines of violence. (via)
(Image: Zak Stone)
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The Great Brandversations →
Truth is, your competition is more integral to your own branding than you’d like to think.
Micro logo mashups from graphic designer Stefan Asafti. (via)
(Images © Stefan Asafti)
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“VICE DEAN LAYBOURNE: Your 24 hours has expired. I need an answer, Troy. Are you...”
– from Community (Season 3, Ep. 6 — “Advanced Gay”)
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“We have a variety of all liquors served in strange containers. We are packed...”
– Frank Reynolds, in his “virus” video for Paddy’s Pub, on It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia (Season 7, Ep. — “The Anti-Social Network”)
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Market Force Survey Reveals Five Guys Is Favorite... →
The much drooled over east coast burger joint again beats out our SoCal fave, In-N-Out.
Alas, the drooling will remain, as the “Coming Soon!” designation on the proposed store location within 5 miles of my mouth and belly has yet to be lifted. Such a tease.
“Mmmmm, burgers.”
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Mental Floss: The Origins Of All 30 NBA Team Names →
In lieu of actual hardwood action, and since I’m way bored with “ongoing negotiations” and the standoff between rival camps of spoiled rich fucks, you get trivia.
Chicago Bulls
According to the Chicago Bulls Encyclopedia, team owner Richard Klein was brainstorming nicknames for his new franchise in 1966 and wanted a name that portrayed Chicago’s status as the meat capital of...
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“A fish wouldn’t get caught if it kept its mouth shut.”
– Rev. Al Sharpton, quoting a “wise man” during his Politics Nation commentary on Republican Presidential candidate Herman Cain’s sexual harassment allegation PR implosion.
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“If your pictures aren’t good enough, you aren’t close enough.”
– Robert Capa
October 2011
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"Goodwill Halloween" Campaign In Southern...
Out for a walk the other day and saw this poster taped up in a Goodwill Drop-Off station window.
Fun and effective seasonal design work from L.A./Dallas-based The Miller Group, originally created in 2008 to capitalize on the boon to Goodwill’s business from L.A. costume hunters leading up to Halloween.
(Image: Goodwill Industries/The Miller Group)
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"Support Your Local Food Trucks" Poster →
Chicago artisan/designer/handcrafter retailer The Haymaker Shop commissioned the piece for a recent food and art event.
Know Your Flag designer Meng Yang puts the pedal to the griddle (and has a small but vibrant collection of other Chicago-centric designs for sale at his site).
“Support Your Local Food Trucks” by Meng Yang (Image: The Haymaker Shop)
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Bizarre And Wonderful Movie Posters From Africa →
Studio marketing departments need not apply. (via)
(Images: Dangerous Minds)
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"Fog In The Valley"
by Paul Zimmer
Old combines dither and cough, Cows amble vaguely into pastures, Fences vibrate out to the end Of their stringency, but all This occurs beneath an opaque sea.
Last week in Manhattan a man Walked up to me on a foggy morning And asked for money. When I told Him I had no change he exploded, “Man, how do you think I feel, Having to ask you for a hand out?”
The fog...
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Using Corporate Logos, Slogans On Condom Wrappers →
By all means, allow our consumerist mind-shaper overlords to brand your special sauce. Reservoir tip to Wiq 2.0.
(Images: newcondoms.tumblr.com)
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ESPN Dallas: 'North Dallas Forty' Author, Former... →
“North Dallas Forty” is on my all-time fave football films short list, and #2 behind “The Longest Yard” for 1970’s gridiron flicks.
Its story occupies the darker spaces between the play calls and press conferences. Prescient in its portrayal of the debilitating injuries suffered by players, and the lengths they’ll go to stay in the game.