February 29, 2008

Food Fight

"We'll fight them in the kitchen, we'll fight them in the restaurant, we'll fight them on the dining room table..."

A short animation from Tourist Pictures, Food Fight is "an abridged history of war, from World War II to present day, told through the foods of the countries in conflict."

February 12, 2008

Ultimate Cheetos Prank

What do you do with 400 free bags of Cheetos? Dump them into the office of an unsuspecting co-worker while he's out at lunch, of course.

Ultimate Cheetos Prank

Ultimate Cheetos Prank

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December 22, 2007

Best Pit Barbecue Commercial Ever

This deliriously weird spot for Pipkin's Pit BBQ is probably the most hypnotic local commercial I've seen since Flea Market Montgomery.

The "to be continued..." at the end is exciting. And they mail order!

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September 26, 2007

In-N-Out Burger Eating Contest

The best thing about an In-N-Out Burger eating contest at MTV?

In-N-Out Burger Bash Eating Contest

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September 25, 2007

Least Appetizing Item on the Menu

Executive Hot Sandwich

There is no reason, ever, to name an entree the "Executive Hot Sandwich." No matter how tasty it sounds.

EXECUTIVE HOT SANDWICH 12.75
Roasted turkey. avocado and sauteed mushrooms on sourdough laced with bubbling bechamel and hollandaise served open-faced.

Captured via iPhone at Bizou in Santa Monica.

August 28, 2007

The Wiener Circle

Welcome to The Wiener Circle, a Chicago hot dog stand where you can stumble in after a night at the bar and trade some colorful banter from the staff (along with your chocolate shake). Sounds like a good time, but as you can see in this great segment from This American Life, a local tradition that was "supposed to be fun" often cuts a little too close for the black employees in the predominantly white Lincoln Park establishment.

May 17, 2007

MTV Has Weak Snacks

MTV Has Weak Snacks

You'd think that a multi-billion dollar conglomerate like Viacom would provide its employees with some nice Hostess cupcakes, but instead we get this Mrs. Freshley's nonsense. You're on notice, vending machine.

April 29, 2007

Where Baltimore Gets Engaged

If you've ever lived in the Mid-Atlantic states, then you'll probably think this billboard of the Natty Boh guy proposing to the Utz girl is a real hoot.

Biggie size up at the National Bohemian blog.

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