Laughing Squid just turned me on to this beautiful ad for, of all things, Scrabble.
I’m a big fan of the board game, which only makes me predisposed to appreciate what I think I’d nevertheless consider this to be a phenomenal bit of animation.
For some reason (animated boobies?) Youtube might require age verification.
This is a little creepy.
The Washington Post is reporting that Mexico City is effectively shut down while a flu outbreak runs its course.
The normally fear-mongering news media in the US seems to have completely missed this one.
The World Health Organization is convening in Switzerland to discuss methods for slowing the spread of this virus.
Joesdaily.com has done a great job of pointing out this great little bit of advertising brinksmanship.
I’m watching the new GI Joe Resolute series. It is awesome.
***SPOILER ALERT***
A few reasons why it’s awesome – and by awesome, I mean totally sweet:
The animation style of Aeon Flux
Action sequences a la Matrix bullet-time
Updated vehicle designs
Ninjas
Moscow destroyed in the first episode
Big-eyed, anime-lookin’ techie female character “Dialtone”
Bazooka killed in first episode
H.A.A.R.P.
“There will be none of your crap.” – Cobra Commander
I’d just like to take this moment to remind everyone that in California vehicles turning left always have the least right of way.
Way to go, Palms! Together we’re making the intersection at National and Overland worse and worse with each passing day!
QuantumTom