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The Ghost of Route 66
photos by Scott Beale A tribute to historic Route 66 located in the Petrified Forest National Park.
Twins Baby Announcement via Star Wars
Jennifer and Jeff announced that they were expecting twins by creating a mashup of the Death Star destruction scene at the end of Star…
Darth Vader Recording TomTom GPS Directions
A behind-the-scenes look at Darth Vader recording GPS directions for TomTom’s Star Wars voices. Happy Star Wars Day! via Kevin Evans
Ironing Man
“Ironing Man” by TheFigmentFilms After being kidnapped by terrorists, clothing designer Tony Starch builds a high-tech weapon of steel and steam. Realizing his calling as…
The McRoll – Surreal Video Remixes Of Japanese McDonald’s Commercials
A more disturbing alternative to the rickroll, the “McRoll” replaces the cheesy inanity of Rick Astley with the queasy insanity of Donarudo Makudonarudo (Donald McDonald),…
Bill Murray Reading Poetry to Construction Workers
Bill Murray reading poetry to construction workers who are building Poets House, a national poetry library and literary center in New York City.
48 Hour Magazine, Writing, Designing, Editing and Shipping A Magazine In Two Days
The 48 Hour Magazine project launches on May 7th with Issue Zero, which will be written, designed, edited and shipped all within a two day…
San Francisco Banksy Art Pranked, Turned Into A Tribute To Frank Chu
photo by catiemagee A San Francisco prankster has modified a piece of street art attributed to the infamous graffiti artist Banksy. The modification, which appeared…
Exploded iPad T-Shirt & Poster
“Exploded iPad” t-shirt and poster by Garry Booth, a follow-up to the “Exploded iPhone”. via Daring Fireball
Wigwam Motel in Holbrook, AZ
photos by Scott Beale While driving across the country in March, we took a detour through Holbrook, AZ along historic Route 66 not far from…