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A surplus of geekery by :: Fred Abercrombie

Watch: Aspiring Breakdancer gets Pep Talk from Mother of the Year

Aree the little nimble Asians she’s talking about nimble like a Hand Ninja or like an asian Christopher Walken impersonator? At least this young breakdancer suffered from his Mom’s words and not by a flying, anti-dance attack Cat. (Thx, Mel)

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AR: Video of Real-Time Virtual Faces

Wow, who needs a CamStache when you’ve got a whole cam-face? You can even have a AR Steve Jobs mask just like his book cover.

It’s still rough but you can imagine the creepy possibilities. And how many hours that Webcam Girl would spend trippin’ on it. (Thanks, Paul)

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NYC: It’s Been a Pleasure

I just completed four rapid-fire trips for work in NYC. Looking back, I saw a lot of random schtüff (no surprise). Here’s my favorites.

I saw the Best Wet Paint Sign in NYC:

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We saw Sexy Spidey Sax play Careless Whisper and a Pomeranian sing Who Let The Dogs Out. In the same day.

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A guy, with all the sincerity of a Green Peace volunteer, explain the meaning of the Fart Smeller Movement.

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I was graced by this vision of the Patron Saint of Manly ‘Staches, Tom Selleck.

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Saint Selleck shined upon me and granted a run-in with pal and fellow hairy Bay Areain, Jack Passion.

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Explore the Space: Experiential Copywriting at Ace NYC

Sure, staying above the one-and-only tap of Sixpoint’s John Dory Oyster Stout is nice. And the WWI aesthetic is not only a great vibe but a comfy one, too. It’s the little bits of personality sprinkled about that speak to the ad nerd in me. I love it when brands take the time to weave themselves throughout the experience in a fun way. ‘Cuz in the end, that’s branding.

A subtle hint on the ironing board and a kind affirmation on the hanger for afterwards.

Kenny Rogers wants you to see more:  See the rest »

VCJ GIF: The Patient Ripper

Standing by for new VCJ artwork.

I remember first popping in the Bones Brigade Search For Animal Chin and seeing the animated Ripper. They took artwork I was already obsessed with and brought it to life. Makin’ it literally rip through the blue screen before coming to the twiddling-its-boney-fingers rest See the rest »

WTF: One-Legged Women’s Restroom Sign

I figured it out. This isn’t a sign for two separate restrooms. It’s for one, all-urinal bathroom. You know. So she can just lean on the thing. No? Is this thing on? Either way, I bet inside they have a sign like this.

My sister spotted this on a train in Skagway, AK. (Thanks, Pammy!)

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