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God save the… urrrggh!

admin — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 12:58:30 +0000

With the Royal Wedding approaching and the right wing press coverage working on the assumption that everyone in the country cares in a hideous bid to create feelings of paranoia and isolation in the clear majority of the public that don’t, a refreshing invention has been devised by Graphic artist Linda Leith from Carlisle in Cumbria with her Royal Wedding sick bags:

Now anyone forced into watching the ceremony as a form of torture/punishment/or obligation if you are family or friends of the aristocracy can relieve themselves from the inevitable feelings of horror as the matrimonial proceedings go ahead.

The bags have been such a popular idea that they have even been featured on the BBC’s website – now that is truly an honour.

Moral inspiration for the day

admin — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 15:20:03 +0000

Hate your spouse, but don’t want to pay for a divorce? Have an affair!

Need help? Don’t worry – Ashley Madison is here to help make that happen. Smiles all round.

Beer to end all beers

admin — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:56:29 +0000

Controversial-with-the-Advertising-Standards-Authority brewery BrewDog have just brought out the world’s strongest and most expensive beer. The End of the World, as it’s called, is 55% proof lager and comes with a £500 per bottle price tag. It’s infused with nettles and juniper berries and only 12 bottles have been made so far.

Oh yeah, and it comes served in a real life stuffed stoat.

BrewDog’s own blog entry on the beer can be found here

Feel the mirth!

admin — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 21:36:50 +0000

Coke drops

admin — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:59:32 +0000

From back in the days before all this crazy nanny state nonsense prevented pharmacies selling cocaine to children.

Spam spam spam

admin — Thu, 27 May 2010 10:07:45 +0000

In light of the amount of Spam I’ve been getting in the comments section of this site (well done – you’ve found a way round the captcha, you clever little beggars), here are some adverts for Spam, the meat substance:

Crazy one eyed freaks

admin — Thu, 20 May 2010 09:14:38 +0000

Following the controversy surrounding the London 2012 OIympics logo (which I, frankly quite like,) the new mascots for the games – Wenlock & Mandeville – have been unveiled. Probably to more controversy. But once again I, frankly quite like them.

Read the full story about them at telegraph.co.uk

Today I found THIS on the internet

admin — Wed, 19 May 2010 10:20:28 +0000

Little Umi doll – only £99.96!

admin — Fri, 14 May 2010 13:51:12 +0000

For anyone out there who found the ‘Ashley‘ doll a bit creepy, don’t worry. You can now get ‘Little Umi’, a lifelike baby chimpanzee that you can take care of and fill that deep seeded need that you have to nurture a small ape.

To me, the price seemed a tad high for something that frankly gives me the heebie jeebies, but when I saw that it came with a free dummy, I was instantly sold (actually I wasn’t).

2010 Chip Shop Awards finalists announced

admin — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:39:15 +0000

The 2010 Chip Shop awards finalists have been announced.

For those unfamiliar with the alternative advertising awards, the Chip Shop Awards is a competition geared towards rewarding creativity within the whole advertising industry, rather than just the most ubiquitous, high budget campaigns.

Categories for entrants include ‘best use of shocking copy’, ‘invent your own category’, ‘best use of plagiarism’ and ‘best work for a client you have but haven’t a hope of running.’

This year, the awards have grown and the lists of countries taking part has increased by 50% including entries from as far afield as Kuwait, Cambodia, South Africa, Hungary and Thailand, to name but a few.

The awards ceremony will take place on the 9th June in London and is a steal at £66+VAT. You’ll even get beer or wine, a big bag of chips and a performance by an as yet unconfirmed comedian.

To find out more, contact Kimberley Baran on +44 (0) 141 559 6078, or email her at Kimberley.baran at carnyx.com.

You can see the full list of finalists by going to the Chip Shop Awards website, or by following them on Twitter here.