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Archive for November, 2008

Bronx Wentz? Seriously?

Friday, November 21st, 2008

So the eagerly anticipated progeny of Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz has arrived, and wouldn’t you know it, so has another only-in-Hollywood name: Bronx Mowgli Wentz. While not as head scratching as Pilot Inspektor Lee, Moxie Crimefighter Jillette or Audio Science Clayton, it does make us long for a simpler time when every man, woman and child was named Fred. Oh, what a time that was.

Stack Masters

Friday, November 21st, 2008

YouTube Preview ImageBehold the accidental inventors of the world’s most complex drinking game.

Yacht Rock sails on

Wednesday, November 19th, 2008

YouTube Preview ImageFor your consideration: a guitar boat. The song asks, “Does it make you happy?” Yes, it makes us happy.

Investment advice? Talk to Fred.

Thursday, November 6th, 2008

Obama ‘08 by Lance WymanAt a time when few investments seem sounder than the hole in your mattress, there’s one property that is sure to reap dividends down the road: a limited edition Obama 08 poster by one of America’s most prolific and influential designers, Lance Wyman. Only 5,000 of these beauties were printed and you can get your Obama-loving hands on one for only $40.  Considering Barack Obama’s election will endure as one of the most ground-breaking events in the history of our nation, $40 seems like a steal. How much will this poster go for in 4 years? 40 years? Who knows. But while you wait for your investment benefits to accrue, you’ll at least have something vibrant and dynamic to hang on your wall.

**UPDATE – the posters are now sold out. Hello, Ebay!**

Elected! Free!

Wednesday, November 5th, 2008

Congratulations to America! We voted in record numbers and made history. So now let’s enjoy a free Cheeseburger. We refer not to the quintessentially American meal of bovine and bread, but to the beloved Brooklyn trash-rock band Cheeseburger which just released a cover of Alice Cooper’s “Elected” free for the downloading masses. Get it here on Flavorwire and get yer party on.

Joe the Former Republican Congressman Turned Political Roundtable Host

Monday, November 3rd, 2008

Mika and Joe throw down.

Sure, his McCainian moniker doesn’t quite roll off the tongue like “Joe the Plumber”, but that doesn’t mean the man should go unnoticed for his handiwork. Joe Scarborough captains the best political show on television, which is no small accomplishment when nearly every program seems to feature media pundits spouting off about Election 08. No one can touch the crew put together by MSNBC to compliment the endearingly square Joe Scarborough, which features Willie Geist and the beguiling Mika Brzezinski, as well as NBC head politico Chuck “Chuckie T” Todd, Mike Barnicle, Pat Buchanan and Erin Burnett. You may recall Mika as the news anchor who refused to read a breaking story on Paris Hilton last year, starting a worldwide boycott on all news P-Hilty. If you missed it the first time around, watch the clip, then grab some fresh “Joe” every weekday morning, if not for the politics then for the pop culture, eye candy and irresistible banter.