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A surplus of geekery by :: Fred Abercrombie

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.

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FNO NYC MP3s: Real Estate, Best Coast, Foster The People, Beach Fossils, and School of Seven Bells

If you’re in NYC the late-night, über-shopping extravaganza Fashion’s Night Out is tonight (9/8) with a grip of free shows, if you can beat past the hordes. Here’s a prêt-à-porter playlist with links to show info down below.

Real Estate @ 44 Mercer Street

Real Estate “It’s Real” from Days [follow]

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Best Coast @ Helmut Lang

Best Coast “Sunny Adventure”
from split 7” with Jeff The Brotherhood [follow]

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Foster The People @ Lacoste

Foster The People “Pumped Up Kicks” from Torches [follow]

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Beach Fossils @ Bloomingdale’s

Beach Fossils “Sometimes” from Sometimes [follow]

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School of Seven Bells @ Treasure & Bond

School of Seven Bells “Connjur” (Acoustic) from
Stereogum Decomposed Session [follow]

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KYEO: Patron Saint of Manly ‘Staches, Saint Selleck

As always, Keep Your Eyes Out. We spotted this next to L’asso in Nolita, NYC.

Speaking of manly ‘staches, Petaluma Whiskerino is October 8th. Are you growing to be there?

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KYEO: Best Wet Paint Sign in NYC

Spotted on the NYC subway platform last night. No, we certainly Aint T-Pain. But let’s not rule out Tear Pain.

SEE ALSO: Video: Spiderman Plays Careless Whisper on Sax in NYC

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King Tut: Anubis Paddles from SF to NYC and Boy Are His Arms Tired

NYC Friend of the Ümlaut Laura Miller snapped this killer pic. Love the suitcase slapped with stickers from his travels.

“As part of the King Tut exhibit coming to New York, they brought this statue of Anubis, the Egyptian God of the Underworld, down the East River and past the Statue of Liberty. I wasn’t working so I went down to the Brooklyn Bridge and checked it out.”

Ahh, to have a day off. I would’ve caught the actual exhibit when it was here! See the rest »