Samstag, 19. Dezember 2009
Kiddie sensation
Currently making its way into YouTube stardom is this video of an adorable boy performing the hit song ‘I’m Yours.’ He’s pretty talented with his ukulele, and while he isn’t singing the original words, it’s precious.
When YouTube videos go viral you never know exactly how far the buzz will go. This ‘I’m Yours’ kid may soon be making the rounds on the morning talk shows, maybe he’ll even get a recording deal.
alpine thriller
OK, OK, so Michael Jackson tribute videos aren’t ‘new’ anymore, but this mountaintop Michael Jackson tribute is a whole new take on creative commemoration! Shot at the top of a powdery white ski hill in Portillo, Chile, a group of four Thriller-lovers in skin-tight baby blue ski suits did an impeccably timed synchronized dance. Amazing.
“Dancing in the movie is the Norwegian Skiteam represented by Aksel Lund Svindal, Kjetil Jansrud, Lars Elton Myhre and coach Tron Moger,” the YouTube description says.
stop motion storytelling
The New Zealand book council found a creative way to make books fun again with this video. With the tag line “Where Books Come to Life” this animated commercial takes us to a paper fantasy world of darkness and suspence.
This beautiful stop motion animation brings life into the pages of the book “Going West” by Mauriac Gee.
This commercial is definitely an effective way to urge people into reading.
Freitag, 11. Dezember 2009
Axe Bodyspray
Axe, a company known for eccentric promo ideas, came up with the idea to sponsor street musicians to spread buzz about their leather-scented deodorant.
In exchange for putting up an Axe Instinct sign and giving out free samples, they’re paying branded buskers $1,000 for 4 months of buskvertising. Part of the deal includes singing Cody Chesnutt’s song “Look Good in Leather”—the theme of the new Axe Instinct ads—a few times a day.
Seductive seniors
Canadian non-profit group Rethink Communications is dedicated to inspiring future science trends and is taking a disturbingly seductive approach to confirming wonders of science. Their new ad for Science World suggesting that older men enjoy the scent of vanilla takes the age-old concept that sex sells to extremely new heights. The ad includes numerous shots of erotic senior women indulging in vanilla ice cream.
Town of twins
The town of Candido Godol, Brazil is the place to go if you have are looking for a set of twins. The Brazilian town has a twin rate that is almost 1000 percent higher than the world average.
Many theories circle around what the cause is for this twin-filled town. One theory suggests that escaped Nazi scientist Joseph Mengele was attempting to produce a master Aryan race and this is the result.
flash mob
Painted on clothing is certainly a unique way to advertise an online fashion store—especially since no clothes are featured!
A mini flash mob of both male and female body painted models invaded Oxford Circus, the central point of one of London’s busiest shopping areas. At first glance it does look like the models are dressed, but upon closer inspection it is clear that the only thing being worn is painted on clothing.
This PR/viral video stunt took advantage of the new crossings in central London and had body painted models walk an impromptu catwalk session bringing the shopping area to a total standstill.
A mini flash mob of both male and female body painted models invaded Oxford Circus, the central point of one of London’s busiest shopping areas. At first glance it does look like the models are dressed, but upon closer inspection it is clear that the only thing being worn is painted on clothing.
This PR/viral video stunt took advantage of the new crossings in central London and had body painted models walk an impromptu catwalk session bringing the shopping area to a total standstill.
biking guerilla
Two men were arrested in New York for repainting a 14-block stretch of road on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn with a bike lane. The lane had had recently been removed by the city due to compaints from businesses.
I can’t say whether or not I agree with the decision to remove the lane, or to take matters into your own hands when it comes to traffic laws, but one thing I now know for sure is that New Yorkers take their biking very seriously
Samstag, 5. Dezember 2009
Rotating kitchen
rotating kitchen from Zeger Reyers on Vimeo.
Rotating Kitchen ist eine Installation von Zeger Reyers und die dreht sich ganz langsam noch bis zum 28. Februar in der Kunsthalle Düsseldorf.
Naughty Window shopping
For some, window shopping is a traditional part of the festive season, but this holiday season, passersby might be getting a little more of an eyeful than usual.
Fashion retailer XOXO has soared to new heights of seasonal marketing with their naughty XOXO peep window which, instead of displaying traditional holiday sale items, features fashion models changing their wardrobes in front of mass crowds on the street. I’m thinking about changing my views on window shopping after watching this video. Happy Holidays!
Fashion retailer XOXO has soared to new heights of seasonal marketing with their naughty XOXO peep window which, instead of displaying traditional holiday sale items, features fashion models changing their wardrobes in front of mass crowds on the street. I’m thinking about changing my views on window shopping after watching this video. Happy Holidays!
French cycling prank
I love a good practical joke, as does French comedian Remi Gaillard, so when he took it upon himself to create a faux Tour de France, everyone knew it was only going to end in hilarity.
Capturing unsuspecting cyclists who are biking up one of France’s most daunting climbs the faux Tour de France greets them with a welcome like that of a winning competitor, complete with cameras, crowd, trophy, and a reporter asking them how they feel.
Capturing unsuspecting cyclists who are biking up one of France’s most daunting climbs the faux Tour de France greets them with a welcome like that of a winning competitor, complete with cameras, crowd, trophy, and a reporter asking them how they feel.
Donnerstag, 3. Dezember 2009
Robot dance battle
These shimmying, twisting and swaying robot dancers competed in the 6th Annual Robo-One Gate International Robot Exhibition (IREX) in Japan.
Robo-One is a robot competition category for bipedal humanoid robots. Robot hobbyists compete in categories where their robots walk, climb stairs and wrestle each other (rock ‘em sock ‘em style). Humanoid robots are built to mimic human actions and behaviors.
Robot hobbyist Tsutomu Ikeda spent countless hours on his robot dancer ‘Black Tiger Neo’ and the little robot danced his heart out to Michael Jackson’s Thriller against seven other robot dancers by internationally renowned robot developers.
Mittwoch, 2. Dezember 2009
Human Anime Marriages
Anime addictions have found a new extreme: anime marriages. A Japanese man, who goes by the name Sal9000, married his anime girlfriend (now there’s a phrase deserving of ridicule) at the Tokyo Institute of Technology. Photos of the honeymoon can be seen in the gallery.
His new bride, Nene Anegasaki, lives in a video game on the Nintendo DS. Perhaps this is just the beginning for anime marriages. Seriously, this is a joke, right? Because if it isn’t, then I can think of one person who definitely needs some therapy. And a life.
"On Sunday, a man named Sal9000 married the love of his life. Her name is Nene Anegasaki, and she lives inside of a Nintendo DS video game called Love Plus. The wedding took place during a Make: Japan meet-up held at the Tokyo Institute of Technology. In attendance were a live audience, an MC, the bride’s virtual video game girlfriend — who made a speech — and a real human priest." (boingboing.net)
His new bride, Nene Anegasaki, lives in a video game on the Nintendo DS. Perhaps this is just the beginning for anime marriages. Seriously, this is a joke, right? Because if it isn’t, then I can think of one person who definitely needs some therapy. And a life.
"On Sunday, a man named Sal9000 married the love of his life. Her name is Nene Anegasaki, and she lives inside of a Nintendo DS video game called Love Plus. The wedding took place during a Make: Japan meet-up held at the Tokyo Institute of Technology. In attendance were a live audience, an MC, the bride’s virtual video game girlfriend — who made a speech — and a real human priest." (boingboing.net)
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Near London Digital City Double
Welcome to NearLondon, London’s Oxford Street as you’ve never seen it before—no litter, no traffic, no crowds, no queues, and best of all, no rain. Shoppers tired of the hustle, bustle and squash of London’s most popular retail location now have a new virtual alternative. NearLondon is an interactive 3D website that recreates the famous high street in virtual form, complete with all its best brands.
Just as Oxford Street is made for serious shopping, this NearLondon virtual shopping world is devoted to the same purpose. Based on gaming technology, NearLondon was created with the support of retailers and is based on painstaking real life research and mapping.
At NearLondon, shoppers can see the exact details of buildings and storefronts and browse the window fronts, which are digital offerings from real life retailers. From there they can interact with friends via social networking sites to discuss what’s on offer, and of course connect directly to the store’s online presence to complete their purchase.
NearLondon is not the first attempt to bridge the online shopping world with the real bricks and mortar world, but it is the first to create an exactly mapped replica of a real life shopping mecca. Further cities are already planned, but the creators are torn between making users visit a virtual airport or providing a teleport option.
Just as Oxford Street is made for serious shopping, this NearLondon virtual shopping world is devoted to the same purpose. Based on gaming technology, NearLondon was created with the support of retailers and is based on painstaking real life research and mapping.
At NearLondon, shoppers can see the exact details of buildings and storefronts and browse the window fronts, which are digital offerings from real life retailers. From there they can interact with friends via social networking sites to discuss what’s on offer, and of course connect directly to the store’s online presence to complete their purchase.
NearLondon is not the first attempt to bridge the online shopping world with the real bricks and mortar world, but it is the first to create an exactly mapped replica of a real life shopping mecca. Further cities are already planned, but the creators are torn between making users visit a virtual airport or providing a teleport option.
Vampire Weekend - Cousins
This is Vampire Weekend’s follow-up single to “Morchata” and their debut video off of their forthcoming album, Contra. It’s feverish-paced, almost surf rock-inspired music, and the video matches that electricity. The band members are captured on a steady-cam as they zip up and down a single track in a city alley. It’s a wonderful and simple conceit which heightens the effects of the song. Contra is due for worldwide release on January 11th, 2010.
Samstag, 28. November 2009
My Pet lawyer
This year, forgo giving your favourite lawyer a cheesecake or an envelope with $20 in it and give them the perfect desk top toy! “My Pet Lawyer” will surely bring a smile to their face.
Their lives are so full of stress with refuting rebuttals, litigating legalities and arranging arraignments that they would welcome a new pet!
My Pet Lawyer desk top toy comes with 9 pre-recorded messages and you can use the remote control to make it laugh or growl whenever you feel it’s necessary. There is a customizable function where it can record your voice message or musical message too!
Nancy Gershwin, a Los Angeles entrepreneur, is the brainchild behind this new desk top toy. She claims it is perfect for anyone who loves, hates or is an attorney.
Sony Japan
Sony launched a contest campaign to promote their new Nav-U vehicle navigation system in Japan. The contest was inspired by something we all know and love: driving and singing in the car with friends.
The idea is to get contestants to do car singing auditions and post them on YouTube. The Sony Nav-U system can play music and video and even record them, so the contest is very in line with the product.
The best car singing audition videos will be uploaded on Sony’s website and the cream of the crop will be integrated in an official Sony TV spot next month.
Live checking card
It’s never been easier to overspend. Plastic has become my arch enemy in my quest to live conveniently and comfortable, yet there may be a solution on the horizon that will help me along my journey: the Live Checking Card. With this interesting concept, I would have necessary banking info at my fingertips.
Designed by Jin-young Yoon, Wook-sun Oh, Young-ho Lee and Jun-kyo Lee, the Live Checking Card is equipped with an E-Ink display that not only lets you check your payment history, it also presents your current balance every time you swipe.
Freitag, 27. November 2009
Donnerstag, 26. November 2009
Banned Peta AD
The latest PETA Thanksgiving ad ‘Grace’ can now be included in the long list of controversial ads banned by NBC. In rejecting the advertisement the TV network stated that, “this commercial does not meet NBC Universal standards,”—whatever that means.
The soundtrack of the PETA Thanksgiving ad begs for the animation of South Park characters, but there’s nothing violent or overtly sexual in the family-oriented television commercial. It contains a shocking, but mostly factual message. (It’s not a foregone conclusion that people actually enjoy stomping turkey heads.)
Mittwoch, 25. November 2009
hipster viral music
Charlotte Gainsbourg - Heaven Can Wait from Charlotte Gainsbourg on Vimeo.
So, next year, when Charlotte Gainsbourg’s ‘Heaven Can Wait’ video wins the VMA awards, and Kayne West tries to say it wasn’t the best video of all time, I will personally lay the smack down. Because this video will blow your mind.
The song, featuring Beck (Mr. Two Turn Table and a Microphone), is great itself, but the video by director Keith Schofield truly steals the show. I am all about crazy ass shiz, and this baby takes the cake, check out the Charlotte Gainsbourg ‘Heaven Can Wait’ video.
Freitag, 20. November 2009
Donnerstag, 19. November 2009
Dienstag, 17. November 2009
Dock Ellis on LSD
Baseball-Spieler Dock Ellis kam im Juni 1970 nach Hause und dachte, er hätte einen Tag frei und tat, was man in den 70ern eben tat, wenn man einen Tag frei hat: Er schmiss eine Runde Acid. Dummerweise hatte er allerdings gar nicht frei und so spielte er am Abend eine Runde Baseball auf LSD wobei er einen No-Hitter warf. Und ich alter Sportauskenner tu’ einfach mal so, als ob ich wüsste, was das sein soll.
Mittwoch, 11. November 2009
The Eyewriter
The Eyewriter from Evan Roth on Vimeo.
The EyeWriter project is an ongoing collaborative research effort to empower people, who are suffering from ALS, with creative technologies.
It is a low-cost eye-tracking apparatus & custom software that allows graffiti writers and artists with paralysis resulting from Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis to draw using only their eyes.
Members of Free Art and Technology (FAT), OpenFrameworks, the Graffiti Research Lab, and The Ebeling Group communities have teamed-up with a legendary LA graffiti writer, publisher and activist, named Tony Quan, aka TEMPTONE. Tony was diagnosed with ALS in 2003, a disease which has left him almost completely physically paralyzed… except for his eyes. This international team is working together to create a low-cost, open source eye-tracking system that will allow ALS patients to draw using just their eyes. The long-term goal is to create a professional/social network of software developers, hardware hackers, urban projection artists and ALS patients from around the world who are using local materials and open source research to creatively connect and make eye art.
Snow Cat SUV
Holy snow, this beast sure heats up winter! Unveiled at SEMA 2009 was the Subaru TRAX STI by Ken Block, a crazy SUV on snow tracks designed to tear through powder. Instead of being propped on wheels, the body of the Subaru TRAX STI rests on the same type of tracks as snowmobiles do.
“The car floats through powder like it’s swimming through whipped cream, yet it’s going too fast to seem possible,” Sub5zero says of the vehicle designed by Vermont SportsCar. “It carves S turns while never seeming to falter. And then on the packed stuff, it’s like a normal STI, power-sliding around snowy bends.”
Montag, 9. November 2009
Human fireflies
Now here’s a campaign based on a literally glowing idea. Human fireflies were unleashed by So-net on the streets of Japan. The participants were dressed in black, from capped head to toe, and had soccer ball sized orbs attached to their stomachs which, in the dark, were all that was visible. They ran around the streets approaching passersby, running through restaurants and dancing in a city square.
Mittwoch, 4. November 2009
Eichborn Fliegenbanner
To promote their exhibition stand at the Franfurt Book Fair, Eichborn the publisher with the fly prepared 200 flies with an ultra light banner. The banner was attached with natural wax. After a short time the banner dropped off by itself. And the flies were not harmed.
Advertising Agency: Jung von Matt/Neckar, Stuttgart, Germany
Nude Noodle Ad
When it comes to nude noodle ads, I have to say Nood Leon (Noodle On) is the most random and therefore the most effective. Put it this way, he is a lot funnier than he is sexy! Trust me, once you have seen one of Nood Leon’s nude noodle ads you won’t forget about it easily.
Essentially, Nood Leon is outraged with the fact that Nissin foods are using his name in vain and is campaigning (through the use of nude noodle ads) to be recognized as the face of the noodle brand!
Probably best if I hand it over to Nood Leon at this point:
I’m Nood Leon, the Official Unofficial Spokesman for Nissin Foods. In recent months Nissin, the maker of such fine products as Cup Noodles and Top Ramen, decided to incorporate my name into their new slogan, “Noodle On.” They did this without my knowledge or permission. However, rather than take legal action, I have done what any enterprising Internet entrepreneur would do, I appointed myself their Unofficial Spokesman and have launched a grassroots effort to gain the support of the people. (cakeheadlovesevil.wordpress)
Where the Dirty Hipsters are
Where the Dirty Hipsters Are’ is a hilarious parody of ‘Where the Wild Things Are’ and Los Angeles hipsters by Secret Sauce TV. Instead of Wild Things, little Max runs into the woods to find ironic, sarcastic hipsters.
With a flurry of references to Los Angeles’ hipster scene and the iconic children’s-book-turned-motion-picture, ‘Where the Dirty Hipsters Are’ is definitely a must-see parody. Check out the video above, and see the gallery for stills from the clip and other hilarious subculture mocking.
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