”#.” R.I.P., early Twitter feature. We’ll bury you next to your friend, the FourSquare check-in.adverbs. Ban all adverbs. They’re mostly just gulp words, really.“all the things.”“because [noun]”: (i.e. “because science.”)“brogurt.” No.“classy.”“controversial tweet.” There’s just no way to make this sound dignified, and besides, it leads to think pieces.“cronut.”“crowdsourced.”“derp.” It’s been an emotional ride, but it’s […]
If there is an Ebenezer in your life, this is the perfect gift for that scrooge. The Bah Humbug Christmas candy cane comes with no flavor, no stripes and no spirit. Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something differently, I’d love to hear from you. Send […]
A Hitchcock Christmas. “Santa Claus is always bringing surprises to others. I thought it would be interesting if someone surprised him for a change. I’m rather tired of his tracking soot in here every year.” Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something differently, I’d love to […]
Here is a calling card that will get you attention. These business cards are made out of beef jerky, they will get you inside the door or perhaps out, let’s hope the recipient is not a vegan. I would not want to be the guy carrying a business card in old jeans on a hot […]
Christmas is saved by The Six Million Dollar Man who has to delegate a labor dispute by disgruntled elves revolting against their boss (Santa). Steve discovers that Santa’s elves are in a labor dispute with their boss. Complaining of low wages and bad working conditions, they go an strike. Their “picket line” is literally formed […]
If you are a printer or designer, you heard of Helvetica. It is as close as to perfection a font can be. Now comes from Guts & Glory an actual perfume based the famous font. I have no clue what a font smells like. I do love the smell of a print shop. Somebody should […]
Aging is the Grinch of innocence. What would happen if The Grinch stole Charlie Brown’s Christmas tree? The book you have been waiting for! The Grinch steals all the gifts from the Peanuts gang. It’s the Christmas special you have been waiting for. Two classics mishmash together for the first time. Tony M.If this article […]
The horror of it all. It can now be told, the set of the original black and white Addams Family was actually mostly pink. Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something differently, I’d love to hear from you. Send me an email at sandboxworld@gmail.com. I read […]
November 30th is Blue Beanie Day. Join your fellow web designers and developers around the world on Saturday, 30 November 2013, as we march in virtual solidarity in support of web standards. Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something differently, I’d love to hear from you. […]
Miracles are abound. Jesus is everywhere. Even in toast. If you can’t find him, you make him come. Now you can create your own miracles with this toaster that imprints a perfect Jesus on each toast. The Grilled Cheesus Sandwich Press will make you a believer once again. Tony M.If this article made you think, […]
Something to celebrate? Happy Sequential Date Day! The universe finds this irrelevant! If this floats your boat, then the more to you. Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something differently, I’d love to hear from you. Send me an email at sandboxworld@gmail.com. I read every message […]
It’s amazing what they can do with spices. Your taste buds will be fooled once again with the latest chip flavored product. Pringles is rolling out a pecan pie facsimile. Past infractions from Pringles such as Pringles Pumpkin Pie Spice , White Chocolate Peppermint and Cinnamon & Sugar were not so endearing to the public. […]