Sharply Clever AND Political. Me likey.

Artist Statement From Under Consideration:

Last fall, I began working on a satirical exhibit called A Bunch of Crock. It was a response to the current public discourse and the political landscape in the US. Being a Pakistani immigrant living in Arizona, the last election cycle and the general anti-immigrant rhetoric prevalent at that time was particularly alarming. Going through various campaign ads, I almost felt like the jokes were already written and all I had to do was find a nice bow to put on them.

Displayed in a Phoenix Gallery Dec 2010 - Jan 2011.

More posters where that came from!

Boy do I love a good prank.
It's been around the nets a few times, and yet I still chuckle at the GENIUS of it! (Ha! How would Sarah prepare herself for this one?)

Some suggestions for the next letterbombing: Glenn Beck, Mel Gibson, and Chaka Khan. Though, they might be TOO easy of targets!

via / via / Join the Revolution at Letterbomb.com!

P.S. did anyone watch the craptacular Palin: Alaska? I'm almost ashamed to mention it...thus becoming a cog in her gears of media frenzy...

In case you missed it! In Sept. Bansky directed the opening credits for the Simpsons. No words can describe this political satire.. 'cept maybe "Atta boy!"
Whew! Anyone else surprised with the dark turn of the Simpsons? Will Jeff Koons & his "Made in Heaven" (a.k.a. Porn as Art) be next on the air?

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Dammit.. why didn't I think of this?
Looks pretty easy... just need a few key ingredients... then BLAMBO! Splooosh with Black paint!
Genius.

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Tina Fey as Sarah Palin on SNL announces a new wholesome network!!

Best FREAKIN Idea EVER!! EVVVVVVVERRR:

Get a history buff to get WASTED and retell an historical event.
THEN! Get a bunch of awesome actors to portray those same events...completely narrated by said drunkard!

The flick above is the retelling of Ben Franklin, played by Jack Black, getting it on with his neighbors fiance. If only history class was like this, I might have paid more attention!

Funny or Die Drunk History consider yourselves DVR'd!
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Click for a closer look.
There's some doosies in there!
(like best couple of 2005? Oprah and Tom Cruise!)

Happy New Decade everyone!
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Well, that explains it!
I love a good visual aid. via Matt!

Remember that story about the Flamingo outside of Cafe Hon? The one that Denise (the owner) had to take down because of city fees.. or free publicity... or whatever?

Well she stomped down to City Hall along with 98 Rock to demand Mayor Dixon lower the fees! Or something like that. 98 Rock helped her out by holding a Flamingo Protest and sold flamingos for a donation. Guess it worked cause the flamingo is back!

Faux Pas of the day: Denise forgot to mention the the news to 98 Rock! As I'm listening this morning, poor Mikey & Amelia were stunned, shocked and angry they weren't invited or contact for the flamingo's triumphant return!!!

Way to go Denise. I'm sure she'll turn her giant snub into some kind of publicity.

Hmm... I wanted to say douchebag.. but that's a bit much for a title..

Scene: Boring Press Conference
Players: Speaker & Reporter

Reporter's Cell Phone rings Incessantly at a Press Conference.

Speaker takes matters into his own hands.

Reporter #2 thinks he can out-douche Reporter #1.

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Lego Torture Scenes Protest Media Censorship

The anonymous artist, Legofesto, uses children's toys to sanitize his commentary on media's self-censorship. Wired reports:

He was fed up with news outlets refusing to publish images depicting torture due to their graphic nature. So he recreated the images and first-hand accounts using Legos to protest what he saw as irresponsible censorship.

Legofesto:

I decided to try to show the horror, the blood, the fear, the murder, the loss of humanity in the faces of minifigs [Lego figurines], the 'everyman' of toys; thus [Lego] Abu Ghraib was recreated using the actual images or from the first-hand testimony.

via Andy!
Some original Abu Ghraib photos here (NSFW)

(and this is only a small portion of the ppl! The crowds actually flow around the sides too!...and they're ALL chanting "Obama". Can you imagine the energy through that place?)

Before ya'll get started on the Party Hats and Noisemakers tonight, let's take a retrospective journey of the last year with The Most Amazing News Photos of 2008! (all from Boston.com!)

HAHAHAHAHHH!!HAHAHAHHAHAH!!!
Check out the background.

CLEARLY in the background is a turkey being slaughtered for the cameras. Seriously. If you never thought about being a vegetarian before... this might change your mind.
Oh yeah and Obama for prez.

Ha! Thought this was pretty cool...
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Yep. And here's the official National Coverage on MSNBC.

NOT kidding.

The randy gals over at Babeland have really peaked our interest by giving away something that is not filled with empty calories —sex toys. If you can show proof that you voted, the naughty nymphs at the LES and Soho stores will be giving away free Silver Bullets or Maverick sleeves, while supplies last.

Yep! Straight from the Pipeline!

Which also says you can get these goodies:
- Free Coffee at Starbucks
- Free Ice Cream at Ben & Jerry's
- Free Donuts from Krispy Kreme!

As if you needed more reasons to vote!

Again with the Obama Guerilla Brilliance!

Instructions:
1. Click here to download the logos.
2. Print onto sticker sheet.
3. Leave no vending machine un-stickered.
BONUS: Check coin-return while you’re there, you never know what you might find.

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