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"Late September/Early Fall"

2008-09-19T13:45:00.001-07:00

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Short: "An Artist" Directed by Dan O'Malley

2008-09-17T13:02:00.000-07:00

A very funny and well-shot short film about an artist who is pretentiously unclear.Writer/Director/Editor: Dan O'MalleyArtist: Phil EastmanHope you enjoy it. An Artist from Phil Eastman on Vimeo.

5 Cent's a Joke

2008-09-09T18:13:00.001-07:00

ABC Creates New Holiday: "National Stay at Home Week"by Brian WatkinsABC has recently announced that September 21st thru October 1st is "National Stay at Home Week." In a $250 million advertising campaign they have launched a series of billboards, commercials, print ads, and foot soldiers promoting the 10 day event. In a puzzling tongue-in-cheek-but-maybe-not-really-joking attempt to keep

New York Times Op-Ed Art: "Republican Convention Schedule"

2008-09-04T11:00:00.000-07:00

We thought it'd be good to share Christopher Buckley's counterpart to the previous post on the DNC's schedule of events with his take on the RNC's schedule of events. Favorite moments include Paris Hilton's presentation on global warming entitled "That's hot!", and Theme-Day 3: "Deficits, Schmeficits". Click on the image to get a better view and tell us your thoughts.www.nytimes.comhttp://

New York Times Op-Ed Art: "What to Do in Denver if You're a Democrat"

2008-08-25T10:58:00.000-07:00

This is a great satire piece from the New York Times by Charles Buckley and is worth checking out. Politicians love Ludacris... hilarious.You can click on the image to get a better view and direct you to the original page.Original article on nytimes.com

5 Questions From 5 Cent; Olympic Style

2008-08-12T09:57:00.000-07:00

1. Did the victory of the Olympic men's swimming relay make you change your pants?2. Are you upset/surprised that China pulled the ol' switcharoo and had a "more sightly" little girl lip-synch the song that was actually sung by a "less sightly" little girl, claiming that her buck teeth were not the image China wanted to send? (see the full story here)3. Aren't buck teeth just as cute as pigtails,

A Liar's Life

2008-07-31T23:07:00.000-07:00

Discerning the Authenticby Toby Meuli Several weeks ago I went shopping at an all-organic grocery store in an affluent part of Los Angeles. And I have to admit, while walking the aisles and looking at all this shiny, well-organized, expensive goodness; I was feeling pretty good about myself. I was shopping where important people shop. This is where I belonged, with the rich and

"The NFL Has Me by the Broncos"

2008-07-26T00:35:00.000-07:00

by Brian Watkins I’ve found recently that many of my decisions are influenced by the National Football League. Things like how to plan my day, how to spend money, and what to be passionate about are variables in part of a series of strings that Roger Goodell yanks and guides like some sort of evil marionettist in the ivory tower of NFL headquarters in New York. Each year, with the onset of

Fleet Foxes' "White Winter Hymnal" Music Video by Sean Pecknold

2008-07-09T14:42:00.001-07:00

Incredibly well done new music video by Sean Pecknold for Fleet Foxes' "White Winter Hymnal". As always, Pecknold beautifully uses claymation and mind-bending images that seem like distant recollections, reviving the ancient corners of our memories. Quite fitting when paired with the music of Fleet Foxes, the new(er) Seattle band that boasts the same type of long-forgotten folkiness with

Most Ridiculous Upcoming Events and Programming in Summer of '08

2008-06-21T19:03:00.000-07:00

by Toby Meuli and Brian Watkins1. "How I Survived a Japanese Gameshow". Overtly racist gameshow brings back squinty-eye jokes and giggling submissive women for America's enjoyment.2. "Celebrity Circus". Washed-up celebrities wear tights and damage their bodies, desperately clinging to the idea that "any publicity is good publicity."3. Gas Prices. True story: group of people found praying at local

An American Beer Garden

2008-06-10T21:53:00.000-07:00

by Brian WatkinsIn a recent trip to Munich I encountered a cultural phenomenon unknown to my apple pie Americanism: beer gardens. In Munich they have beer gardens. (I know this is not a revolutionary find. You’re probably asking yourself what isolated desert state do I live in.) But they have beer gardens in Munich. Outside. In parks. Where children play and mom’s walk with a stroller in one hand

5 Questions From Five Cent

2008-05-16T08:31:00.000-07:00

1. Instead of buying a hybrid I think I'm going to put that money towards an oil well. How much do those run? Where do they sell those? Are there payment plans?2. Do Apple products work better or simply make one feel more awesome? 3. Summer movie character you are most looking forward to: A superhero? Ex-SNL cast member with a funny accent? A shirtless Will Ferrell? 4. Who will say the

The Mystery Box

2008-04-30T19:18:00.000-07:00

This video is an interesting take on the idea and use of mystery. JJ Abrams (creator of Lost, film director, etc.) proposes that mystery is oftentimes far more important than the accumulation of knowledge. I'm inclined to agree with him. What do you think? Leave us a comment and let us know.

Five Cent's a Joke "The American Restaurant"

2008-04-25T21:45:00.000-07:00

by DJ TijerinaThe American Restaurant landscape is truly a thing to behold. Nowhere else in the world or in all of history could a person go to so many different locations and get the exact same cheeseburger. If you enjoy a Big Mouth Burger from Chili’s, you need only seek one out in any corner of suburbia you choose. And that Big Mouth Burger will be exactly the same in Frisco, Texas as it will

5 Questions From 5 Cent

2008-04-13T20:56:00.000-07:00

1. The Beijing Olympics are facing scrutiny and protests. What's the best theme song for the Olympic torch tour? A. "This Little Light of Mine" classic Gospel song B. "Red Light Special" (dirty version) by TLC C. "We Didn't Start the Fire" by Billy Joel D. Other (please submit your own... results will be posted) 2. Based on

"The Color Keeper"

2008-03-29T11:10:00.000-07:00

a short claymation film by Sean PecknoldThis is a really cool claymation short by Sean Pecknold. It's a great story told in such a concise and simple way with beautiful use of claymation. You can see more of his work here. Enjoy! The Color Keeper from Love&Science on Vimeo.

5 More Questions From Five Cent

2008-03-14T17:55:00.000-07:00

why is The Biggest Loser two hours long?can a sneeze possibly feel any better?can I say no to springing forward?how good do I have to be to get a one-bedroom apartment in heaven?can an Irish girl win American Idol?

Damn, you Spell Check

2008-03-14T17:53:00.000-07:00

by Toby MeuliThe year: 1993. The place: Pine Lane Elementary’s cultural center, The Cafetorium. The challenge: The annual all-school spelling bee. And the winner: Me.That’s right. I was once a spelling bee champ. And I even remember the winning word: witch. With a "t" because I asked for it in a sentence and cleverly deduced that it was a noun, an evil old woman to be exact. W-I-T-C-H. The

A Religious Acid Trip... "How Does An Expert View Heaven?"

2008-03-04T11:30:00.000-08:00

The video below is like nothing I've ever seen. In the line of recently posting cultural relics this one might be the most bizarre, funny, intriguing, beautiful, entertaining, and yes, frightening of all things I've found. Watch it and share it with friends... as it is spread-worthy. Also, make sure you watch it all the way through... there is a treat towards the end in little Miss Evelyn

A Good Wife Always Knows Her Place

2008-02-21T12:59:00.000-08:00

This American cultural relic (see image to the right) is priceless, perplexing, question worthy, and thought-provoking, as well as hilarious, understandable, ridiculous, and probably joke-worthy. I'll bet fifty years from now someone will find something like this in Men's Health or Cosmo and have the same type of reaction. "How could they have lived like that?" Or "Well, yeah, now I get why

The Photography of Scott Garrison

2008-02-14T09:42:00.001-08:00

... brilliant. take a look and leave a comment. you can click on each photograph to get a larger/better view. enjoy."Intellectual dog fight""Vice Garden""I got you bitch" or "Hillstreet Blues Clues" or "Police Cute-tality""USA USA!!!""The Kitten"you can see more of Scott Garrison's work at impsofmargeandfletch.com. Scott also has calendars for sale that feature more of the great stuff you see

5 questions for the week

2008-02-08T17:07:00.000-08:00

1. what are super delegates and can they fly?2. how can Eli Manning pass with so much confidence while making such a pouter face?3. is it too late for a new year's resolution?4. who does Osama Bin Laden want for president?5. what does St. Valentine think of his day?place your answers by submitting a comment.

"Random Acts of Mystery"

2008-02-02T20:04:00.000-08:00

by Brian WatkinsSome time ago I was walking down a prominent city street, preparing to cross the road when something mysterious happened to me. A car that was driving by slowed down, and the driver—a middle-aged man—made some signal at me that baffled me beyond comprehension. He motioned with his left hand by flinging up his index finger which was quickly accompanied by a second finger, and then

"Robertson and Cashio"

2008-01-31T19:06:00.000-08:00

a poem by Nate AxtellI dreamed of an endless burningand broken lava lampsand what came out was blue green molassesthat was undeniable In the land of consciousnessI wait in the darkWondering when this black eggshell will breakand spawn me into an artificial dawn While on the other side of the wallReligious men in various hatsChant, invoke, and sacrificeShouting down this holy ritual with

"Everyone's a Little Bit Racist"

2008-01-22T17:20:00.000-08:00

by Toby Meuli Everyone’s a little bit racist, sometimes. Doesn’t mean we go around committing hate crimes. Look around and you will find no one’s really color-blind. Maybe it’s a fact we all should face. Everyone makes judgments…based on race. -Kate Monster and Princeton from the Tony-award winning Broadway musical, Avenue Q I’m a little bit