Facebook Friday: Funny Stuff
Posted in Facebook Friday, Social Media Funnies on Jan 29th, 2010
Monthly Archive for January, 2010
Conceptual Art Piece Sells Itself on eBay
Posted in Around the Web on Jan 28th, 2010
The above black cube is a piece of conceptual art called “A Tool to Deceive and Slaughter” by artist Caleb Larsen. This is no ordinary black cube, However; it is perpetually selling itself on eBay. The box has a little computer inside, and as long as it’s hooked up to an internet connection, it checks [...]
Entertaining Spam Comment
Posted in Marketing Funnies on Jan 26th, 2010
I like to read my spam comments before deleting them. Some of the spam comments that make their way to my blog are pretty darn funny. Whether it be because of the spelling errors littered throughout the comment, the complete departure from subject matter, or the fact that they are trying to sell me, a [...]
First Person Tetris Turns the Classic Game on it's Head
Posted in Around the Web on Jan 20th, 2010
We have a second Around the Web Wednesday Post this week, folks! We just don’t know when to stop! But how could we not point out this fun twist on a classic? First Person Tetris takes the classic video game, Tetris and gives it a new spin. Instead of having the blocks fall to the [...]
Video: Nerdy Party Tricks
Posted in Around the Web on Jan 20th, 2010
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_f3SkxTWxc&feature=player_embedded] Here’s a video of 10 super nerdy party tricks, just in time for post Christmas and New Year’s celebrations (we know, our timing is impeccable). They’ll either highly impress all you show them to, or ostracize you all evening as that creepy, trick-doing weirdo, all depending on what kind of crowd you run with. [...]
Image: American Express Advertisement in Toronto
Posted in Cool or Interesting Ads on Jan 18th, 2010
Video: Creepy Icky Kids Commercial
Posted in Cool or Interesting Ads on Jan 14th, 2010
Thinking about creating a commercial for a kids toy? Maybe it would be a good idea to not give your target market and their doting parents the heebee-jeebeez. But then again, this could work, too, right? [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44e-Y08_B-0]
Image: Telus Hippo Advertising in Toronto
Posted in Cool or Interesting Ads on Jan 12th, 2010
Video: One Fearless Cat
Posted in Around the Web on Jan 11th, 2010
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNlVF3ROFLs] Here’s a video of a cat from Croatia that just isn’t afraid of dogs. I’m in awe of the way it just stands there where other, lesser cats would have long since run and hid. The poor dog even seem to have wore itself out from barking so much. That kitty is a zen [...]
Blogs Add Boost to Your Online Presence – With or Without a Website
Posted in Internet Marketing Tips on Jan 8th, 2010
Not long ago I received an email from a potential client asking for a quote for a new website. After summing up her needs and wants, I gave a very reasonable quote. Her response was that this quote was beyond her price range and that she would have to give up on her dreams of [...]