Knowing Microsoft's longtime sales chief Steve Ballmer, I thought I knew what to expect from this early ad starring him. But the sheer maniacal force of it means I've already had enough internet for the day, and it's not even 7 am.
Terrifying Steve Ballmer ad for Microsoft Windows 1.0
1990s plastic industry propaganda video
In this 1997 ad, the superiority of plastic in all conceivable applications is asserted. It's quite surreal how it steps one by one through things now understood to be pollution, then ends on "and then it saved this cop's life." [via] READ THE REST
Offensive burger ad banned in UK, ensuring that everyone sees it the world over
A burger van in England posted an offensive Mother's Day ad exploiting the disappearance of toddler Madeleine McCann, whose parents left her in a vacation rental while they dined at a tapas bar. The ad (which features McCann, her mother and the line "With burgers this good, you'll leave your kids at home. What's the… READ THE REST
Dramatic interpretations of the 1990s Sears commercial for air conditioning
SungWon Cho offers four increasingly funny and clever dramatic interpretations of the classic 1990s Sears ad for air conditioning. The original is embedded below. I'm thinking of doing "Merchant-Ivory liminally queer aristocrats" if this becomes a genre. READ THE REST
This powerful electric toothbrush can last up to 28 days on one charge
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Are you searching for a premium toothbrush? Then you might want to upgrade to an electric toothbrush. For one, they're a whole lot better at fighting nasty grime like food particles and… READ THE REST
With a deal on a vaccum like this, spring cleaning can continue right into summer
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. From your roommate that doesn't know how to use a plate to your dog that manages to track every inch of dirt from the backyard every time it comes back in… READ THE REST
Pour Over Gooseneck Coffee Kettle will give you a pep in your morning step
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. We simply cannot function without the roasted nectar of the gods passing our lips first thing in the morning. If you're a pour-over type sipper, you know the true importance of… READ THE REST
