Author: Chibi

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Jun 30, 2011

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Voting has officially closed in Cup Noodle's campaign to resurrect fans' favorite discontinued flavors and the winners won't be announced till September (fingers crossed for Ikaton!), but these old commercials should hold you over till then. I don't know how to make YouTube subtitles (do you?!) but part of what makes these CM so brilliant are...

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Jun 22, 2011

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After being raised in a family with a strong work ethic and being drilled from an early age to study hard, work hard, invest money, etc., I will teach my children the opposite. Do what you want—and don't spend one minute "paying your dues" or "proving" yourself to an employer. This is a scam. You...

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Jun 21, 2011

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Thanks to Spoon & Tamago for this post about design ah, a new 10-episode TV series on design by Cornelius (Keigo Oyamada), graphic designer Taku Satoh, and interface designer Yugo Nakamura that's airing on NHK, the PBS of Japan. I can't find any video online yet, but you can help create a video for the ah theme...

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Jun 16, 2011

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Salesman (1968) directed by Albert Maysles, David Maysles, and Charlotte Zwerin, the team behind Gimme Shelter and Grey Gardens. If you only have a minute, here's a preview. I've never watched Curb Your Enthusiasm but I'd make a blind bet this is more uncomfortable to watch. You might also enjoy: Today's interview in The Guardian with Albert Maysles, who's...

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Jun 15, 2011

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Click the photo for part one. Here's part two. Instructions are in Japanese, but the many photos will teach you everything you need to know. Hint: You need a fork. Second hint: You add curry....

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Jun 07, 2011

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I've been slowly working through Five Dials's  Parenting Issue, mostly on the train and likely to the dismay of commuters who've had to endure the gasps and facial contortions elicited by each revelation it contains. Parents not only fuck you up, it seems they like to indulge in near-incoherent pathography detailing how you're the source...