In a trippy video essay for Vox, assistant producer Marie Cascione traces the roots of psychedelic art, specifically noting how artists of the 1960s and 1970s borrowed heavily from the late 19th century style of Art Noveau. While the subjects remained the same, the color-palate was electrified and the text was elongated and rounded. Both…
A Lively Little Puppy Tries to Make Friends With a Reticent Rescued Raccoon
Cheeto, the adorable rescued raccoon who was adopted by Tito the Raccoon’s dedicated humans in June 2019, was introduced to the family’s new German shepherd puppy Luna. At first Luna proved too lively for the reticent raccoon, who was just looking to hide from the barking creature. Unfortunately for Cheeto, the resident cats were none…
A Highly Surreal Neo-Noir Interpretation of the Bowling Alley Screen Animation When You Get a Strike
Sam Richardson of DigiLuxe Recreational Video has created a highly surreal, neo-noir interpretation of an nostalgic animation that is displayed on a bowling alley screen when you get a strike. The story is told from the perspective of the final pin and its last hours on Earth. via The Awesomer
Why Rick of ‘Rick and Morty’ Struggles to Understand the World’s Distaste for Highly Intelligent People
With the premiere of the fourth season of the sublime animated series Rick and Morty, Debra Minoff and Susannah McCullough of The Take take a detailed look at how Rick Sanchez sees the world and his struggle to understand the world’s distaste for highly intelligent people like himself. Yet, at the same time, he sees…
A Tribute to the Amazing Vocal Talent of George Carlin
Saturday Morning Rewind, who made wonderful video tribute to Robin Williams, created a similarly wonderful compilation of interviews, cartoons and video clips that showcases the incredible vocal talent of the late, great comedian George Carlin. George Carlin: 1937–2008. Which character is your favorite from George Carlin?
A Unique Guitar That Uses Barcodes Instead of Strings
Electronics master James Bruton (previously) created a unique and fascinating multi-neck electric guitar that uses barcodes instead of strings and requires the use of a scanner to play. This guitar also sports extra features that allow for pitch and volume changes. I built a guitar with barcodes instead of strings – but it has a…
Exploring the Incredible Array of Delicious Street Food at Industry City’s Japan Village in Sunset Park, Brooklyn
In the delectable premiere episode of the new First We Feast (previously) Japanese cuisine series Gochi Gang, host Reina Scully explored the incredible array of delicious street food available at Japan Village inside of Industry City in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Scully was joined by Mike Chen of Strictly Dumpling and Sakura Yagi of T.I.C. Restaurant…
Gleeful Dog Repeatedly Slides Down Hills Upside Down
A wonderfully buoyant golden retriever named Leny (With one N) who lives in Spokane, Washington, gleefully sends his entire body down hills whenever he has the chance. While in motion, Leny seems roll himself over so he’s upside down. This way he’s getting in a good back scratch as he’s making his way to the…