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Double-Sized DIY Bike
While out grabbing coffee this afternoon I spotted this crazy double-sized DIY bicycle. It’s made with two separate bike frames welded together and joined in front by a metal bar. The pedals actually work, but I can’t imagine why anyone would want to ride this thing– it seems like a
horribly unsafeway to get around. Maybe it gives you a birds-eye-view of the surrounding traffic….
Converse Kicks Satisfy Your Inner Fresh Prince
Sneakers in crazy colorways are all the rage these days, but hipster favorite Converse rarely come in cool designs unless they’re customized. Converse fans who’ve been craving a little color will be happy to know that the brand is re-releasing their old school neon Jams Skidgrip Mids.
These shoes are made for skating, but their bright retro color scheme will appeal to anyone who’…
Converse Kicks To Satisfy Your Inner Fresh Prince
Sneakers in crazy colorways are all the rage these days, but hipster favorite Converse rarely come in cool designs unless they’re customized. Converse fans who’ve been craving a little color will be happy to know that the brand is re-releasing their old school neon Jams Skidgrip Mids.
These shoes are made for skating, but their bright retro color scheme will appeal to anyone who’…
Horrible New Facebook Is Coming Soon
Yesterday, Facebook users were greeted with an ominous warning that “new Facebook we’ll soon be the only Facebook.” Unlike Vince, I think the new design is a hot mess and it seems like many people agree with me.
Even though Facebook presented it’s members with a trial of the atrocious redesign as the default option upon logging in, according to Mashable, 40% of people wh…
No commentsMrs. Pac Man Wants To Get In Your Pants
If you’re AA sponsor made you get rid of your beer belt, here’s something else to help keep our pants on. An Etsy crafter by the name of HutchMe made these spiffy belt buckles featuring shiny renditions of retro video game icons including Mario, Mrs. Pac Man, Donkey Kong, and one of those Space Invaders aliens. They’re the perfect accessory for Texan oilmen who have a hardcore g…
Banksy Gets Hit By Hurricane Gustav
Internationally acclaimed graffiti artist Banksy recently visited New Orleans to make some street art. When Hurricane Gustav hit the city last week, at least one of Banksy’s pieces was buried by the floodwaters.
We’ll have to wait for the water to recede to see whether or not the artwork was damaged in the storm. At least one of Banksy’s other New Orleans pieces managed to surv…
Barack Obama Air Force Ones
Artist Jim Lasser is showing a political art exhibition in Portland, Oregon called “The Dunk on McCain.” For the exhibit Lasser made this neat pair of Barack Obama Air Force Ones featuring the Democratic nominee on the soles.
Lasser’s exhibition also features a series of prints made with the shoes. You’d think that Obama fans would prefer stepping on John McCain’s f…