Hello Kitty is the iconic Japanese pussy cat that has graced everything from kids’ toys and clothes to a jet. It is an image that is recognized by most people around the world — with varying levels of appreciation. The biggest fans tend to be little girls. For adult males the perception is a bit different — especially if they are among the disgraced members of the Thai police force.
Among their many contributions to the world, the Japanese are famed for their ingenuity and ability to create concepts which many of us would never have dreamed of, let alone contemplated one day buying. Whilst many of these may not be found on the shelves at your local store, let’s face it, what’s more fun than having a look at some truly crazy food inventions?
We all have dogs that need attention and playtime more than we have time to share. It is unfair to them, and in many ways unhealthy as well. Most dogs can remain healthy, physically and psychologically, if they are allowed to exercise everyday and allowed to run about and play. This is in addition to the daily walks that they must have to facilitate better gastrointestinal health.
We think of flowers as some of the most delicate creations in nature. We think of bone as hard and durable. Japanese artist Hideki Tokushige disagrees with that traditional separation, and in his spellbinding Bone Flowers (Honebana), he shows that artistic brilliance can turn flowers into stone and bone into silk.
There is a new, and somewhat disturbing, trend in wine. In an attempt to revive a lagging wine industry the French are working on a plan to make wine more appealing to younger drinkers. To this end they have created Rouge Sucette (Red Lollipop). It is a red wine with cola flavoring and sugar added. How do you judge the palate and bouquet of something like that?
Okay ladies! You’ve got your zombie apocalypse survival plan ready to go. You’re zombie survival kit is packed and by the door just in case. Now, how are you going to blend in so that you can fight on (or sneak away)? Time for a disguise. You’ve got the halting walk and blank stare down. You’ve got the make-up planned. One more thing and you are on your way — a nifty pair of zombie tights to make your legs look really bad (or really good).
There are people who are really into cars. And then there are people who are really into Volkswagens. They just seem to be more passionate and obsessed by the iconic Nazi car than other car people. To that end all sorts of collectibles and other products have been created to commemorate the German vehicles — such as a toaster in the shape of a VW bus that brands the toast with the VW logo.
TwelveZeroSeven has combined analog cards with a “digital” greeting to
create this innovative, yet retro lineup of Punch Cards. They’re totally
tubular, dude!
It is not uncommon for art to be described as spectacular, fascinating, or profound, but art that seems genuinely magical is something altogether different. The mysterious and impossible sculptures of Tom Eckert challenge the perception of reality, allowing this wizard of woodcarving to bring his viewers a little closer to the magic of the art world.
If you are tired of the regular brands and breeds of soda pop, then you may be pleasantly surprised by Mr. Q Cumber. A sip of this drink is said to be like biting into a crisp, fresh, cool cucumber. While the idea of turning cucumbers into soda may seem strange, the truth is that cucumbers are actually fruit and in the same botanical family as melons. Like tomatoes, we just tend to use them as vegetables. So Mr. Q Cumber is a lot of fruity goodness.
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