Here’s a new shirt design featuring one of our favorite folks from Two Wheel Oklahoma. It’s Mister Sam!
Mister Sam is a fellow who works at the iconic Round Barn in Arcadia, Oklahoma. He’s something of an icon himself!
If you haven’t experienced Mister Sam check out our Route 66 episode…
Somehow it just doesn’t have the same ring as “I’ll google that.”
But we might as well get used to it. As of 1:00 am this morning Google has officially changed its name to “Topeka.”
The official company release cites the recent move by Topeka, KS mayor, Bill Bunten, to change the name of his city to Google. In a rapid turn of events the search giant stunned the business world by returning the favor- and re-branding themselves as Topeka. Reminds me of the cult classic film, A Boy and His Dog.
Congratulations to the New Orleans Saints. Now to the important stuff…
I thought the Superbowl ads this year were pretty mediocre overall. I missed the “controversial” pro-whatever ad, but there were a few spots that did catch my eye. For better or for worse. We’ll start with better…
Google
I don’t typically think of “cute” when I think of Google. But their Google Goes to Paris spot was clever and effective. Okay, it was cute. The entire spot was a series of searches on the oh-so-familiar Google search box with various manipulations of the suggested results. It goes through a series of searches about traveling to Paris, falling in love, moving to Paris, then ending with a search for baby crib assembly instructions. What they must have saved on production costs!
Carmax
Appealing to the fairer sex, or more accurately- fans of Cute Overload, this Carmax spot played up on the pets-with-a-dramatic-look phenom. Kudos also go to Carmax for daring to show a woman posing as a car saleperson. Who knew?
And then there’s the worst spots.
Daring Dodge
You’re whipped so you rebel and buy the car you want. Yawn. Reminds me of the Simpson’s where Homer buys the snowplow. But a Dodge Charger is faster than a snowplow. Yeah maybe, but they’re still fugly.
Audi’s Green Police
I thought this ad was somewhat funny. But I wasn’t sure who Audi was attempting to alienate. Their iClone design-conscious customer base or greenies that might be interested in a low-smoke diesel. Has anyone in Germany heard about this red state/blue state thing?
And finally, while not a commercial, the halftime show is such a short concert it’s kinda’ like a spot.
Townshend’s Shirt Tail
Somebody do something about these wardrobe malfunctions. Please. Half the guitar solo was spent untangling his coat from the guitar. C’mon Pete- you can afford to buy a new shirt.
Until next year.
Some of you may know my Dad.
But what you may not know is, he’s quite a fashion plate.
Even at his age he likes to turn the lady’s heads.
In fact, occasionally he even likes to design apparel. Like this striking new necktie design he came up with last week…
Stylin’!
Tired: New Years Eve Parties | Wired: New Years Day Parties
First off, happy 2010.
I really think New Years Day is where the action is. I’m thinking the in crowd parties on The Day, not on New Years Eve. New Years Eve parties are SO last century.
I mean it’s not just because I’m getting older- though staying up past midnight is becoming more and more an issue each year- there are serious issues with going out on 12/31. If you don’t feel like driving with all the drunks you’ll need to party in a “stay over” environment. That usually means you’ll need to party at a hotel, unless you consider a roadside rest-stop acceptable accommodations.And the expense… geeez. I’m not getting older, I’m getting… sleepy.
But I’m not ashamed to admit it, and I don’t feel guilty about not freezing my ass off to watch an illuminated orb being lowered. So get ready for hearing someone say… “Oh I never drive on New Years Day… too many crazies on the road.”
