The Fuckin' Union That Gives A Shit

Should I watch this video a dozen times, each viewing accompanied by a fit of laughter? Don't mind if I do! According to the YouTube description, "This was a PSA that the voice-over person decided to record an 'alternate' version of for fun. This comes from the archives of a local tv station." You got that, asshole? (repost from Watchin Things)

Thank You For The Dove

Check out these gorgeous album covers I spotted on this list. I did some research on these artists and was startled by what I found:


Yodeling legend Joyce Schwartz was inspired to write this record (titled Full Throttle Yodel) by her producer and lover Mike Adkins (see below), who she claimed once visited her in a dream and demanded that she "get up and yodel." Standout songs: 'Picnic People' and 'Fondue Party'





Seminal reggae artist Mike Adkins ("The Godfather of Funky") was inspired to write Thank You For The Dove after his muse Joyce Schwartz (aka 'Joyce') gifted him with the titular bird. Channeling the sounds of Jamaica by way of Wisconsin, Adkins invented the hit dance 'Ganja Strut.' Standout songs: 'Jah's Adopted Stepson,' 'Ganja I Jah Dub'

Shipley & Halmos

I am impressed by the animated videos at the website of fashion label Shipley & Halmos ("geeky-preppy sportswear cited by GQ this month as one of the six new men’s labels you must know," according to this New York Times article). Anyone who has ever seen 'The Secret Adventures of Tom Thumb' knows that stop-motion animation can be very striking visually, especially if you animate something that doesn't require stop-motion to animate itself - like a human.

Bad Taste.

Pizza Hut Japan's 'Double Roll Pie' (rejected names include 'The Kitchen Sink' and 'Instant Death') is topped with bacon-wrapped sausages, mini hamburger patties, mushrooms, soy beans, corn, paprika, garlic chips, green peppers, pepperoni, mozzarella, parmigiana, and fucking cheddar! Oh also, it's served with ketchup, maple syrup, and a vigorous slap across the face. Oh, the gluttony and audacity. The shame and sheer thrill of it all!

My favorite part is that the design of this ad truly reflects the overbearing attitude of the pizza (not that it should qualify as a pizza by any stretch of the imagination). It's a traffic jam for the eyes that would precede the ten-car pileup that would occur in your gut if you had the gall to step near this monster. Check out the cute little tomato icon (ketchup!), the maple leaf (syrup!), and the kinda-smiling, near-comatose boy and girl (kill your kids!). And of course, the ad is absolutely drenched in text, because this pizza requires a fucking explanation. Paradoxically, I'm quite sure that no explanation is sufficient.

Divert thine eyes. Staring at this thing for too long might turn you to stone.

The Studio.

Flashback.

Last Friday, David Letterman broadcast a controversial lost clip of the late, great comedian Bill Hicks performing on Letterman's stage in 1993. Dave also apologized personally on-air to Hicks' mother for censoring the performance (which was likely considered controversial by the network or its sponsors due to Hicks' material about pro-lifers) at the time (read more). Hicks has been a hero of mine for years and I found this quite moving. His performance, of course, is hilarious, and as usual, his material remains quite prescient even fifteen years later. He rails against mediocrity (one of his favorite themes), suggesting that he'll host a television show called 'Let's Hunt and Kill Billy Ray Cyrus.' He also speculates on the amenities in Heaven less than a year before his death. I think Mr.Letterman's gesture is an example of his integrity and character, and I think Bill would appreciate it greatly. Enjoy!

Nazi Zombies! Run!

Some goofballs in Austin, Texas hacked computerized road signs and added their own warnings (more). Other slogans include 'NAZI ZOMBIES! RUN!!!' and 'THE END IS NEAR!'