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Plenty of Dead Osama Merch to Choose From

Bucky Turco — Mon, 02 May 2011 19:38:06 +0000

Gothamist notes that entrepreneurs all over the country are banking on dead Osama Bin Laden products and consumers can choose from license plates to pinatas and of course t-shirts, which Cafe Press has plenty of.

Here’s What a $35k Hemp Rug Looks Like

Bucky Turco — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 20:30:54 +0000

Well, $35,575 to be exact. And it’s not even a one-off. The art-like hemp rugs adorned with handmade dolls are being released as an edition of 10, but don’t expect to find ‘em at ABC Carpet. It takes the hype that only a gallery can provide to get someone to spend that kind of money on a floor covering.

Tetris the Board Game Upsets Natural Order

Bucky Turco — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 16:42:36 +0000

Proving that nothing is sacred, a game that only belongs in computer form has been adapted as a tabletop version. Tetris Link, the board game, makes its debut at the upcoming toy fair in NYC, where at least a handful of people will care.

Now You Too Can Look as Ridiculous As Gucci Mane Without the Permanency

Bucky Turco — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 22:17:09 +0000

A few weeks ago, rapper Gucci Mane got an ice cream tattoo… on his face. No, it’s true, look! And now, Burlesque of North America has recreated that look, in the form of a bandana.

READ Up!

Bucky Turco — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 23:22:08 +0000

A graffiti artist with far too many names to list is rereleasing a book that will enamor some and completely bore the shit out of others. Preview it here.

Kaws Isn’t Even Trying Anymore

Bucky Turco — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 18:00:13 +0000

At this point, Kaws could put his XXs on tampon dispensers and they would sell or in this case, light bulbs. Hip hotel chain The Standard, is selling the limited edition incandescents as a set of three for only $65. So what was his inspiration? “I love The Standard and the different projects they have been doing,” said Kaws, and “when invited to create something I wanted to redesign something basic that could be found in every hotel room in the world so we decided to make a light bulb.” Also, presumably because it required little thought and he got paid a lot of money.

Whiskey in a Can

Lauri Apple — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 19:00:37 +0000

What more is there to say? Oh, a few things. Scottish Spirits, the Panama-based company that came up with the idea, is very excited about being the pioneers of this spirits-in-a-can movement. “We are really thrilled with the idea,” CEO Manish Panshal either told the Daily Mail or said in a press release. “It’s going to be a part of every lifestyle and occasion.”

Every! Hm.

Contemplate how whiskey in a can might enhance the following lifestyles …:

– Mom on the go
– Adventurist/daredevil
– Person of the cloth
– Recovering alcoholic
– Yogi
– Treehouse-dwelling
– Arctic
– Samurai
– Pilot

… and these occasions:
– Church service
– DMV visit
– Criminal trial
– Divorce hearing
– Roof repair
– Baby christening
– Knife-juggling performance
– Shooting range visit
– Funeral
– Trapeze class

It’s unfortunate that product pushers get us so excited about their wares with sweeping pronouncements that turn out to be false.

Ex-Drug Dealer Releasing Headphones that Only Current Drug Dealers Can Afford

Bucky Turco — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 20:47:21 +0000

Over 140,000 people swarmed Las Vegas to attend CES and 50 Cent was among them. After seeing how Dr. Dre got over with his costly headphones, the rap mogul decided to release a pair of his own. Although no official price has been set, they’re expected to retail for about $350 a pop according to RealTalkNY. Watch a video of the announcement below:

Printed Glassware Will Kill Your Kids

Bucky Turco — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 18:01:59 +0000

So, about those collectible glasses with comic book heroes that major companies have been selling to kids for years? They’re full of lead, lots of it, according to an Associated Press investigation which tested the glassware and found that it contained 1000 times the legal limit for children’s products. Coca-Cola, Walt Disney, Burger King, McDonald’s and Warner Bros Studios are among the guilty, with the latter still offering various lead-filled characters on their website.

This Season’s Must Have Bike Accessory

Bucky Turco — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 17:46:16 +0000

This bike seat-mounted bottle opener is functional, classy, and in this perpetual heat wave, a necessity.