Musings of a 20-something

College Humor recently took a humorous look at everything you...

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 09:58:38 -0500

College Humor recently took a humorous look at everything you love and hate about internet culture in this animated clip. WARNING: Explicit Language.

Disney is coming out with an animated film based around video...

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 09:26:43 -0500

Disney is coming out with an animated film based around video games.

Let me repeat that: Disney. Animated film. Based on video games. The film is called ‘Wreck-It Ralph’ and it features John C. Reilly as a former 8 bit villain who wants to take a turn at being a hero for a change. This might be the first kid’s movie in a while that I’m interested in seeing.

Graffiti6- “Free” Calling it now, these guys are...

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:49:13 -0500

Graffiti6- “Free”

Calling it now, these guys are going to be big. Silky smooth lyrics and a 70s influenced sound is a winning combination.

Umm…apparently hot girls have problems too. Look out...

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:01:03 -0500

Umm…apparently hot girls have problems too. Look out Rebecca Black, these two put “Friday” to shame.

9 year old Caine had a vision to create his own penny arcade,...

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 09:46:12 -0500

9 year old Caine had a vision to create his own penny arcade, and he happened to catch the attention of a documentary filmmaker who walked into his Dad’s auto parts store. Caine’s cardboard arcade is a charming picture of creativity; this kid has a bright future ahead of him.

This clever marketing campaign by Smart Car makes a virtual...

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:33:15 -0500

This clever marketing campaign by Smart Car makes a virtual “flipbook” out of descending Twitter posts. Painstakingly detailed, this enchanting campaign is a great example of out of the box advertising in the social space.

What constitutes a “home”? This man’s home is...

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:10:29 -0500

What constitutes a “home”? This man’s home is the largest abandoned factory in the US, Detroit’s Packard Plant. And amidst the ruin of a once great manufacturing plant, he lives his life, the sole caretaker of a building that the city has largely forgotten.

Ever feel like you’ll never be quite as cool as people...

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 10:00:18 -0500

Ever feel like you’ll never be quite as cool as people half your age? If you don’t just watch this 12 year old land a 1080. And you thought you were so cool when you learned how to hop over a curb on your aluminum scooter….

Like good music? How about free good music? Do yourself a favor...

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 22:08:03 -0500

Like good music? How about free good music? Do yourself a favor and download this song for free from iTunes this week. Or buy this whole album for $7.99. Seriously, you won’t be able to stop the feet tapping once these Black Keys-esque southern rockers get going.

You’re welcome.

This isn’t the RC car you had as a kid. This bad boy comes...

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 18:00:09 -0500

This isn’t the RC car you had as a kid. This bad boy comes with a little extra “bounce” in its step.

This fantastic Starbucks concept store in Amsterdam is a...

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 10:00:06 -0500

This fantastic Starbucks concept store in Amsterdam is a beautiful fusion of natural and industrial design elements.

VW AT-AT Walker “The Hippies Strike Back”

Sat, 10 Mar 2012 10:00:05 -0600

VW AT-AT Walker

“The Hippies Strike Back”

The Story of Keep Calm and Carry On The iconic “Keep Calm...

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 10:00:05 -0600

The Story of Keep Calm and Carry On

The iconic “Keep Calm and Carry On” design that seems to be everywhere lately has a very interesting history dating back to World War II.

About Want (wanttt.com) This site is the Pinterest marketers...

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 10:00:05 -0600

About Want (wanttt.com)

This site is the Pinterest marketers have been dreaming about.

DollarShaveClub.com- Our Blades Are F***ing Great How do you get...

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 10:00:05 -0600

DollarShaveClub.com- Our Blades Are F***ing Great

How do you get attention for a mail order razor company? Take some Old Spice-style swagger, a sense of humor, and a bear costume and create a YouTube video. Being featured on Mashable.com can’t hurt either.

Wydlif: After Work Party in Silicon Valley This clever video...

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 17:50:54 -0600

Wydlif: After Work Party in Silicon Valley

This clever video from social startup Wydlif imagines what a party with all of the big social networks (as people) would look like. This was pre-Tumblr’s rise to prominence, so unfortunately everyone’s favorite neighborhood micro-blogging platform isn’t featured.

To close out New Music Spotlight Week this is one of my new...

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 10:02:05 -0600

To close out New Music Spotlight Week this is one of my new favorite bands:

Of Monsters and Men- “Little Talks”

Thursday Music Pick: Childish Gambino- “Heartbeat”...

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 10:02:06 -0600

Thursday Music Pick:

Childish Gambino- “Heartbeat” (Radio Edit)

Yes this is the rapping alter ego of Community star Donald Glover. I’ve included the radio edit for all of your safe for work musical needs. Enjoy.

Wednesday Music Pick: Gotye (feat. Kimbra)- Somebody That I Used...

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 19:43:15 -0600

Wednesday Music Pick:

Gotye (feat. Kimbra)- Somebody That I Used to Know

Tuesday music spotlight: Hospitality- “Eighth...

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 10:03:06 -0600

Tuesday music spotlight:

Hospitality- “Eighth Avenue”