So. As I’m not a great speller I recently quickly googled “gorgeous” to make sure I had spelled it correctly. Um… I found something interesting in the process. This image came up as the number one result for “gorgeous”. I’m not sure about the whole back story but they refer to the “uncanny valley” which […]
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Caveat: Maybe I don’t know enough about my options for hemorrhoid treatment
This has been bothering me for awhile and I know: hemorrhroids, yuck. But I feel like the tone of this ad presupposes a knowledge of the problem that I don’t have. Like: “obviously you say no to the surgery you jerk!”. But also, what are the options? Stop yelling. Why, billboard, are you treating me […]
Note to self: Ask doctor re: Inadequate Lashes
I’m fascinated that the threshold for this diagnosis is “having inadequate or not enough lashes”. I can already hear you saying: “Yes, Geoff. Your lashes are adequate. They’re enough”. But you and I aren’t doctors. I mean who wouldn’t put up with a possibly reversible darkening of the eyelids and a possibly not reversible browning […]
Local news promo department
I’m sure it’s not easy being the host of a morning news show… what with the crazy early hours, the constant smiling and banter, the co-hosts. The local FOX affiliate’s contribution to the genre is something called Good Day New York, now apparently hosted by some new anchors. To promote these personalities they’ve put together […]
The things I’ve been thinking about
As seen in Union Square: this lady set up a pay-what-you-can booth to sort through the (I’m assuming) ideas, fears, small business possibilities you’ve been considering, harboring, dreamstorming. The sign says it all but I’m really wondering what ideas and issues I would take to this seat. Incidentally, the man in the photo getting advice […]
Underserved category post: This is what we get.
Veckatimest. Yes, I’ve been listening to this album lately and it struck me about all the possibilities for science. Specifically, how we had already here identified a place to sometimes sing the praises… without a wink. This record has been talked about all over so I won’t dawdle with the description, but it somehow seems […]
Wait… what?
Ok… sure. Awesome.
If you can sit, you can get fit… The Hawaii Chair!
“I love the thrill and aerobic benefits of hula-hooping, but damn, I’m at work all day.” Also, OMG, I love when Erin Lee takes over mid-way through. She really takes a genuine shot at conveying a “oh you know, just another day at the office” feel while swirling in that ridiculous chair. Thanks Erin Lee! […]
Introducing: QV-Sensational!
As a scientist, I’ve had a deep interest in shopping channels for awhile now; the unwavering capitalist optimism, the intense smiling and banter, the jewelry! As such, I’d like to introduce a new forum for exploring this unique and exciting corner of the zeitgeist. And this clip seems like a good foundation for our research. […]
Ride on Q train “super-sized” with $2 photo op
This past Saturday coming back on the subway from Brighton Beach, I had the good fortune of bumping into one of our city’s character actors. My gumption fortified by a day of beer drinking in the sun, I couldn’t resist. He was (advisably) a little slow to warm up to me–I don’t know if it […]