So being Father’s Day and all, I needed to show my pops the true recognition he deserved, so I ran out around 12pm to get him the perfect card, like any good son should. After a stop at REI and a burger at In-n-Out, I wandered over to Vromans. Of course being my luck, most the Father’s Day cards were already gone–I blamed Vromans for under stocking because of the recession, but that’s another story in its self. Anyway, found a card, cheasy nonetheless and long story short is I happened upon some of the most “laugh out loud” funny cards I have ever seen– Bald Guy Greetings.  The dark, sketched drawings stepped right in line with  the sadistic, sarcastic, absolutely hilarious nature of these cards. A few lines below and some images, but a must check out if you’re the card sending type — fuck it, even if you’re not, these cards are, like I said, “laugh out loud” funny. Check it at baldguygreetings.com.
Born in Las Vegas, NV, 17-year old Aaron Fotheringham grew up with a birth defect called Spina Bifida, leaving him with both legs completely useless. For Aaron, though, he took the saying “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade” literally. At the age of 8, Aaron makes the decision to try and drop into a quarter pipe in his wheelchair after his older brother told him to. A couple of failed attempts later, Aaron finally nails it and admits that he’s hooked.
Aaron goes on in progressing in “hardcore sitting” by learning how to carve, grind, power-slide, hand-plant, and in 2005, execute a mid air 180-degree turn. On July 13th, 2006, Aaron lands what only an extreme sport athlete could ever think/attempt to do: a backflip.
Today, Aaron sometimes coaches and mentors at disability camps while also competing at BMX competitions. He is certainly an inspiration and a walking (or shall I say rolling) example that anything is possible.
Ok, that last part may be fucked up. It’s harmless, I’m sorry.
Lupe Fiasco has collaborated once again with, singer/songwriter, Matthew Santos (see song: Superstar) on his new single called “Shining Down”. The Chicago-based rapper is getting ready to drop his newest album, Lasers, at a time in the very near future, but no official date has been set. The Grammy nominated artist doesn’t disappoint in his latest single that offers its fan base the same ol’ Lupe flow, but with an “in your face” beat that delivers more kick than a classic Chuck Norris Roundhouse. So do your ears a favor and let them basque in the greatness of the Fiasco!!
I kind of had high hopes for All Time Low’s new album Nothing Personal, due out July 7th, but judging from their songs “Weightless” and their newest release “Damned if I Do Ya (Damned if I Dont),” I can’t quite count on anything too different from their last LP So Wrong, It’s Right.
Don’t get me wrong, these kids aren’t out to make ground-breaking music to change the world, they’re here for one reason and reason only: to make the catchiest pop rock music that will never leave your head while you’re out partying or blaring music from the car stereo.
To hear All Time Low’s new song (a.k.a you’re next summer anthem) click pic above.
How these two came together, I do not know. But I am very much thankful for it.
There was once a boy named Pete Yorn and a girl named Scarlett Johansson. Pete Yorn, having four albums under his belt and opening up for Coldplay, somehow lucked his way into creating a seemingly perfect duet with the young and talented Scarlett Johansson (Lost in Translation, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, Eight Legged Freaks).
Judging from the duo’s single “Relator,” I can only think of these two as soul mates. It’s upbeat, it’s warm, it’s your summer of ‘72.
Due out this September is these two’s album titled “Break Up.”
Click picture above to here their single “Relator.”
With summer comes much more time to play. Well, Free People Clothing Co. has a cool diamond in the rough website that allows you to tenderly waste a few hours, no really, it will take you a few hours to browse this enormous vault.
There is anything and everything you wish to explore when it comes to edgy, hip and chic art. Short podcast-like videos to captivate your attention, some cool quirky things only “modern” artists can think up.
With each feature, there is some brief info about the artist and where you may go to find more of their work. Don’t be afraid to steer off course, it’s pretty fun.
It will change your perspective, up the ante on your creativity, and allow you to log in some time to enhance your deliciously unique self. So check out the blog site and have fun.
This site takes art for arts sake to a whole new dimension. Who doesn’t like to see a whole floor cover in salt art or art made from toilet paper rolls?
WARNING: it is addictive so remember to soak up a few rays every now and then to keep you sane.
The days of waking up to a crowing rooster, a trumpet playing “Reveille” (that military wake up song), and smelling that “Folgers in your cup” have come to an end as designers, and the technology of our continuously changing society, have combined to take the simple concept of an alarm clock to level that is completely insane. Much like the “Lull Lamp” (see: LGM Archive: Trends) these unusual clocks are designed with the consumer’s wake up style in mind. Some of these alarms actually require physical movements to shut them off, thus waking you up in the process. So if you’re gonna get fired from your job because of tardiness, or tired of making your carpool late, then you should check out some of these alarm clocks….who knows, maybe one of these creations will be the reason for your newly developed punctual persona.
Out, I wandered over to Vromans. Of course being my luck, most the Father’s Day cards were already gone–I blamed Vromans for under stocking because of the recession, but that’s another story in its self. Anyway, found a card, cheasy nonetheless and long story short is I happened upon some of the most “laugh out loud” funny cards I have ever seen– Bald Guy Greetings.  The dark, sketched drawings stepped right in line with  the sadistic, sarcastic, absolutely hilarious nature of these cards. A few lines below and some images, but a must check out if you’re the card sending type — fuck it, even if you’re not, these cards are, like I said, “laugh out loud” funny. Check it at baldguygreetings.com.
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