Jan 2009
YUBZ, YUSUK; Retro at its Worst
13/01/09 18:45 Filed in: Fashionique
I came upon this wondrous invention in the city'super
design store. I'm guessing that YUBZ stands for 'you
buzz'; also I assume these can also be found being
dragged around soho (NYC, not HK) and other painfully
fashionable environs. Apparently someone hit on the
ingenious idea of making a cell phone earpiece into
an actual-size old school handset - so much for
decades of miniaturization and technological
breakthroughs. Note the convenient belt and backpack
carrier options below. I think this will do well with
those who are now assaulting our sensibilities with
day-glo 80's sweaters and leg warmers - not a good
idea then, criminal now.
This would be kind of funny, if not for the uber-hipster niche marketing. Honestly why not get a WWII backpack radio transmitter and haul that around Manhattan (ironically of course) or perhaps an iPod with an RKO gramophone tulip mounted on your shoulder. How fashionique!
This would be kind of funny, if not for the uber-hipster niche marketing. Honestly why not get a WWII backpack radio transmitter and haul that around Manhattan (ironically of course) or perhaps an iPod with an RKO gramophone tulip mounted on your shoulder. How fashionique!
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The Bloody Cleaver of Savings
13/01/09 18:35 Filed in: Cosmo Living
Chic Condo
Nothing says 'we're slashing real estate prices!'
like a bloody cleaver. I stumbled on this gem outside
a nearby realtor's office. It seems an enterprising
agent took it upon themselves to liven up the sign
outside - I hope they got a nice bonus for showing
initiative. Of course a real cleaver
would've been far more effective; and one dripping
with the agent's actual blood, well one can only
imagine the impact on sales...
