It Figures

Posted on July 5, 2007 Under Art

PIEK! is an art group based in Amsterdam. Damien Hirst is a contemporary British artist. PIEK! appears to be just starting out; Damien Hirst has exhibited all over the world and his piece The Physical Impossibility of Death in the…

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Spear Exclusive: Relearn to Drive

Posted on June 20, 2007 Under Life

Who taught you to drive? This question will undoubtedly spark some interesting stories from almost anyone you ask and it's the question BMW asks on newly launched, RelearnToDrive. Relearn features hilarious videos with different characters (agro gym coach, war vet…

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I Heart Twee Shirts

Posted on June 11, 2007 Under Fashion

Amelia at Twee Shirts sent both Josh and I a pair of her t-shirts "I Stomach..." last week -- Josh got the LA version; me, the NY -- and I have to say that it's the exact kind of tongue-in-cheek…

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Bud Light Swear Jar

Posted on June 7, 2007 Under Life

Last night I went to see the film Knocked Up, and it proved to be every bit of the gut splitting, no holds barred comedy that everyone says it is. At the end, I wondered to myself how many times…

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High 'n Low Silicone Shims

Posted on June 1, 2007 Under Design

Things I have used, in the past, to fix wonky tables instead of buying new ones: --bar coasters (the thick Guinness ones work great) --old credit card invoices (devoid of personal info, obvs) --roommate's stray flip-flops (sorry, dude) --roommate's copy…

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Flight of the Conchords

Posted on May 23, 2007 Under Music

After being badgered by two close friends yesterday to check out the first episode of Flight of the Conchords, I did this morning and I have to say -- this is hilarious stuff. Maybe it was the best breakup line…

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Some Ecards

Posted on May 17, 2007 Under Life

I think the fact that I was just incapacitated by laughter for at least twenty minutes over Some Ecards could say a lot about my character...like that I'm a terrible person with no issue indulging in schadenfreude, and/or that I…

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Lee Jeans Australia Wants You To Come Clean

Posted on April 30, 2007 Under Life

Feel like playing a bit of a prank this afternoon? Spin New Media created this interactive viral video for Lee Jeans Australia that allows you to upload an image of anyone - a friend, your boss, your mother - and…

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This Is Why This Sucks

Posted on April 26, 2007 Under Music

I have three things to say about all the hype around This Is Why I'm Hot: 1. The mere existance of flowcharts explaining the lyrics I'm Hot 'Coz I'm Fly/You Ain't 'Coz You're Not makes me glad I didn't waste…

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Goulet Snooze Bars

Posted on April 26, 2007 Under Life

"Hickery dickery dock, eat my bar and... pass out" says Robert Goulet about his Snooze Bars, which are meant to be consumed at 3 p.m.-- so you can go to sleep and get nothing accomplished throughout the remainder of your…

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