“…I always thought riding on four really high performance pigs would be awesome. And if you got hungry, just pull over for some bacon…”
Jeremy Fish gave The Ümlaut some background on the new Pork Rider wheels he designed for OJ: See the rest »
Remember at last year’s SXSW how Pitchfork had those See the rest »
(George Powell & VCJ)
Vernon Courtland Johnson is back on staff at Powell-Peralta and working on new graphics.
Growing up I totally wanted to be him. I even sent him a drawing of what I thought the new McGill graphic could look like. He was so nice that he not only sent me a response (with his trademark ‘VCJ’ stamp) but also included a copy of the yet-to-be-released Caballero design—the one with bats/bones background. I’ve still got it and will share here soon.
VCJ combined the incredible line quality of M.C. Escher with his own uniquely-warped sensibilities to create some of the most classic skateboard graphics of all time. None more parodied (mostly in tribute than jest) than the Ripper.
Here’s some of my favorites from the Rip The Ripper show back in 2009:
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With the launch of the Spring 2011 REBEL8 line this week came new poster prints, too. Like their clothing, they don’t
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Where’s Gimpo?
That’s no ordinary gimp hidden in the trees like so much Sasquatch. That’s SF Giants relief pitcher and fear-the-bearded Brian Wilson‘s gimp, The Machine. But these curious pieces aren’t all about him.
“It’s a panoply of sadomasochistic fellows”
says the creator, SF Copywriter cum Gimpressionist, See the rest »
Much like the mesmerizing Floating Cat this lives in the world of what I like to call Suspended Animated Gifs. Hopefully it’ll spawn a new sub-category of LEGO versions. Maybe Wardinger, who created this one, will do some more.
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LEGO Spaceman T-Shirt
The same guy who made this Gif also put (adapted?) the classic LEGO spaceman design onto t-shirts: See the rest »
As a chocolate fiend this sounded like a great idea. Until I watched it. Now I’d rather enjoy undrizzled oxygen. No, not the network.
If you’re not quite satiated, or saturated, watch the 7 minute Chocolate sequel and final chapter. More overkill performance art video from MARTYNKA WAWRZYNIAK on Vimeo.
For the original recipe for overkill, watch this.
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If you’re going to spot Jerry Garcia graffiti you can bet your bong it’s See the rest »
Recently GOOD Magazine asked readers for “the most awesome, best-tasting, sustainably brewed, independently owned, community-oriented craft beer brewed in your state“. This (updated) map is the result. Let the list-bitching begin …
