They are a great band. Not from the US but they make great music and are awsome at a live show.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Enter Shikari
Monday, March 30, 2009
Ten toys and how they were made
1. Lincoln Logs were invented by John Lloyd Wright, Frank Lloyd Wright’s son. The original instructions included a how to construct a replica of Abraham Lincoln’s cabin, but also how to construct Uncle Tom’s cabin.
2. Tinkertoys were invented after a stonemason saw kids being totally entertained by building things with pencils and spools of thread.
3. Hula Hoops have been around forever in various formats, but the “official” Wham-O toy was invented in 1958. The inventors promoted it by going around to various playgrounds and parks giving children samples and showing them how to use it. Something tells me two random men showing up in a park handing out toys wouldn’t go over that well today…
4. Sea Monkeys are real (and that’s what they look like). I always thought they were a scam because I never once saw living Sea Monkeys swimming around in their little plastic home. Not once. They were “invented” in 1957 by Harold von Braunhut, the guy who invented X-Ray specs. They’re really brine shrimp and are ideal for packaging as a toy because they enter a natural state of suspended animation in certain (shippable) environments. When kids release the “monkeys” into the prepared water, they “hatch.” The reason they’re so active (supposedly… I’m still bitter that mine never worked) is because one of the packets you dump into the aquarium contains a type of salt that increases the sexual activity of the little critters. Yep. Think about that the next time your kid is fascinated by Sea Monkeys.
5. Play-Doh was first sold as a wallpaper cleaner. How’s that for weird? You rolled it on the walls to remove coal dust.
6. Troll dolls were created in 1949 by a Danish fisherman who needed a cheap Christmas gift for his daughter because he couldn’t afford to buy anything. He used sheep’s wool for the hair. Thomas Dam’s dolls caught on; thus the original dolls were called Dam Dolls. I got in on the whole troll craze in the early ‘90s; I think they still reside somewhere in my parents’ basement. I remember some of their names… I believe Dud the Surfer was my favorite. That’s not a typo: Dud. Not Dude. He had his own theme song. I’m not entirely sure why I’m sharing this.
7. Slinky was invented by Naval engineer Richard James. He knocked a spring off of a shelf when he was working to develop springs that could keep ship instruments stable in choppy waters. The spring did what a Slinky does… it stepped down to a stack of books, then to the table, and then to the floor, where it righted itself into a cylinder. James knew it would be a great toy, and tests by neighborhood kids proved him right.
8. LEGO blocks were invented by Ole Kirk Christiansen, a master carpenter who lived in Denmark. The word comes from the Danish words LEg and GOdt, which together means “play well.” They later discovered that in Latin, Lego means “I put together.”
9. Raggedy Ann and Andy were created by writer and illustrator Johnny Gruelle. Ann was created as a doll in 1915 for Gruelle’s daughter – he reportedly named the doll after two books poems from a James Whitcomb Riley book – “The Raggedy Man” and “Little Orphan Annie.” Ann inspired Gruelle to write stories about her adventures, and in 1918, Raggedy Ann Stories was released. Her brother, Andy, showed up in 1920. I had a Raggedy Ann doll and she scared the crap out of me. Most dolls did. I had a porcelain doll once and I accidentally broke her arm, and I was convinced that she was going to kill me in the middle of the night for breaking her, so I kept her shut in the closet. To this day I have to have the closet doors closed when I sleep. Have I ever mentioned that my first horror movie was Dolls and I was in third grade? Let the psychoanalysis begin!
10. Sock Monkeys. The sock monkeys that we have come to know and love today – the ones made with Red-Heel socks – are thought to have come about in 1932. The distinctive red heel was given to the socks so customers would know they were getting authentic Rockford socks. When the Nelson Knitting Company discovered that their socks were being used across the country in this arts-and-crafts movement, they won the design patent for the sock monkey pattern and started including it in the packaging of their socks.
As you can see by my rants about Sea Monkeys and Raggedy Ann, these toys definitely dredge up memories (why are both of mine bad?). Share yours in the comments! Maybe we’ll do a follow up… I was itching to throw in Cabbage Patch dolls and Pound Puppies, but I was trying to keep the list more traditional.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
What your shoes may say about you.
Keds - You are REALLY being an ass hole if you wear KEDS. You are probably a ‘kid who thinks he/she is smart even though you go to community college and only wear Earth tones/pastels and actually still have Wes Anderson posters up in your room.’
Saturday, March 28, 2009
MSTRKRFT
If you dont know of them you should. They are cool group of guys that lets there music talk. And the music is ill.
No Pants
No really, people really did this thinking that it would mean something. But in New York people just look and the men just stare, and hard.
No Pants 2k8 from ImprovEverywhere on Vimeo.
Friday, March 27, 2009
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Saturday, March 21, 2009
MTV
I love MTV and all the shows that they have, i just need to know what people are think about this.
Friday, March 20, 2009
Chester French
What can i say about them, they are a cool band that went to school in Harvard. And they now make ill music and is fun for all.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
I set my friends on fire The Musical
This is a local Miami that made it big by cover Crank That. The funny thing about it, is that they did it as a joke.
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Has this what life has become to people
Is this what life has become to people and does anyone really do this?
Dave Chappelle
I am the only one that misses Chappelle Show? Its was funny but I guess i am has to keep it real
Friday, March 13, 2009
You must go to this
Hey on March 25 you much go to this. Its free but you must 21+. its going to ge on the beach at Gansevort South Rooftop Pool 2377 Collins Av. Its plans to be awsome and everyone should. You can RSVP and eatskeet.com on the second page.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Metronomy is a ill band
I saw them on another blog and listen to their music and is good. They are a good Indie band if you want to hear something new.
You should never be the first one to fall asleep
Um this is my friends messing with my other friend who fell asleep. Hint do not be the first one to fall a sleep around them.
Just some of my friends after class
This is a video of my friends after class doing what they do best
Monday, March 9, 2009
Sunday, March 8, 2009
She peirced her nose
This is a friend of mine that wanted to get it done. So she did. She Had her mom and all of her crew to back her up and what not.
Saturday, March 7, 2009
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