Archive for August, 2005

Chrysler gets surreal

Friday, August 5th, 2005

The newest ad for Chrysler pairs Lee Iacocca with Snoop Dog. The spot is called Golf Buddies, and apparently debuts tonight. This article about the commercial has some real gems in it, such as Iacocca saying, “I don’t know what the hell Snoop is saying,” and Snoop saying, “It’s a big company and a big-time […]

talk dirty to me

Wednesday, August 3rd, 2005

The Aristocrats is being called the dirtiest movie ever made, and there’s not even any nudity — it’s just footage of dozens of comics telling a very old joke called “The Aristocrats.” The MPAA refused to rate The Aristocrats, saying that the NC-17 wouldn’t even cover it. AMC has refused to show it on any […]

on corwood

Tuesday, August 2nd, 2005

Jandek is doing a 3-date tour. For those who don’t know, Jandek is a notoriously reclusive musician who operates out of a P.O. Box in Houston, mailing out records to college radio stations and other relevant locations on his own label, Corwood.
Like most people who want to play music, Jandek aspired to fame at some […]

don’t fence me in

Monday, August 1st, 2005

Under “Things to Love about New Zealand” file one man’s effort to preserve a display of hundreds of bras strung on his farm’s fence. The section of fence has become a popular tourist attraction, but local authorities claim that the sight is offensive to visitors from South Africa and Japan.*
The display evolved as women returning […]