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Subliminal pErsuaXion

Subliminal pErsuaXion

Darth Raymunnn, an ad/marketing fellow himself, explores the wonderful world of sumbliminal sexual persuasion in advertising in his latest blog. Scooter Nation— Subliminal messaging or subliminal persuasion has been used in advertising for a long time. No matter what the product, even the slightest subliminal suggestion can have a huge effect on the consumer according to some. Here is a sample of a classic Yellow Pages ad: A simple ad but once turned upside down, it appearS to … Read entire article »

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Time to vote for the Blogger’s Challenge topic

Time to vote for the Blogger’s Challenge topic

Last week the announcement of the First (maybe) Annual Blogger’s Challenge sent the twitterverse and Internet in general into a tailspin, generating literally tens of pageviews and suggestions for topics numbering in the fewer than six. And now it’s time, dear readers, to choose a topic – there are five, and they’re all decent enough. The poll embedded below on this blogopost will be open for 24 hours, or you can leave your vote in … Read entire article »

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And now for some sword dancing

And now for some sword dancing

Among the top five or so things associated with the list of things that makes this video positively magical: Grannies Swords Butterfly Knives Boom Boxes Grannies with Beers Enjoy! (via @lmergner) … Read entire article »

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Love of the ‘stache – the 2011 moustache guide!

Love of the ‘stache – the 2011 moustache guide!

Darth Raymunn is back with his guide for this year’s moustaches, in honor of Movember! Scooter Nation—  Did you know that there is an American Moustache Institute? It provides a quick look through history, a style guide and the American ‘stache humble beginnings. They told me I gave them the best milk moustache of anybody.  —Yasmine Bleeth History is full of epic moustaches. The Babylonians believed that a man’s virility was proportional to the thickness of his moustache and … Read entire article »

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The Unending Madness of Linus Van Pelt

The Unending Madness of Linus Van Pelt

Since 1959, with only a few exception including incarceration, he has waited. 62 year old Linus Van Pelt sits patiently in the pumpkin patch he assumes to be worthy of a gift bearing pumpkin that will only appear in the “most sincere” pumpkin patch, which will then fly around and grant gifts to the children of the world. Clutching the same blue blanket he has owned since birth, threadbare and stained by countless bed wetting … Read entire article »

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