Between the presentation, the voiceover, the strategy, and the triumphant arrival of the special guest [note: fantastic music choice], this is epic. Because it’s so true.

But… what if the consumer actually get all jazzed-up about ad strategy?

Behold… “Things Real People Don’t Say About Advertising” because, who are we kidding: I need a new meme.

Some of my favorites:

[via Ad Freak]

I think we all love to hate on Kanye, but dammit, the man is pretty epic when he’s not interrupting award acceptance speeches.

I haven’t been a huge fan of the last few (“808s and Heartbreaks” in particular), but this is just… well, it’s solid. It’s fun to listen to, it’s interesting, and it has some amazingly funny/tongue in cheek lines.

Favorite Moments:

• “Power“. All of it.
• Sped-up ending of “Who Will Survive in America” (and I usually hate interludes)
• Bon Iver sample of “Woods” in “Lost in the World“
• Chris Rock monologue at the end of “Blame Game” (NSFW)
• Nicki Minaj’s solo in “Monsta“

Definitely recommend it…

Seriously… this is unbelievable. It has to be a little person in a very realistic dog costume. It HAS TO BE! How can my dancing be upstaged by a canine (albeit, a bedazzled, adorable one)?

Enjoy:

[via Slate]

How adorable are they?  Congrats

If you’re living in select European countries, you type in your zip code, and then “track” your flush as it makes its way under city streets, churches, through rivers, and into its final depository. The goal is to raise awareness for the over 2.5 BILLION people with no access to a toilet, where the lack of a centralized sewage and sanitation infrastructure contributes to disease.

So, if you find yourself at Buckingham Palace, here’s where your… um… residue travels:

It also includes current speed and distance traveled. If you’re feeling competitive, challenge a friend

[via Creative Social]

“ Nature vs. nurture?

It’s tough to say.

When you’re DNA is this fucking crispy.

And as a young’n you kicked it in Pari.

Your kid probably geeks out over trivial shit.

Like butterflies.

Or clouds.

Or glitter.

My kid gets wide eyed.

When we discuss the merits of white jeans in winter.

Monochromatic palettes.

And well worn DB’s in exclusive colorways.

We took him out of school 2 years ago.

So he could blog full time…”

“Fuck an Olsen twin.

Ya heard?

I’ve been on that homeless tip.

Before fleece was black at The Brethren.

Before Press was in Urban.

Before BK cats were shaking down each other for cookie boots.

Before this shit was a movement.

Smell me?

So don’t be asking where my cup is at.

Tryna give dude pocket change.

So I can get some malt liquor and a bag of Funyuns uptown.

Do you see a sign?

“Will design for food”?

Blogger, please…”

NYC has commissioned proposals supporting Taxis of Tomorrow from Karsan, Nissan, and Ford… check them out. I personally like the Karsan one the best (see below) since it’s got a nice blend of iconic NYC cab-ness, combined with that cool interior layout from British taxis. Who’s your favorite?

[via PSFK]

[via Good.is]

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Casteller from Mike Randolph on Vimeo.

Between the high definition, the colors, and epic falls, and the courageous children, it’s safe to say that I feel a little like a wimp. I think the most adventurous thing I do is claw after merchandise in a sample sale or run to make the subway as the doors are about to close.