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>>> October 11, 2001
Pimp style Pimpoween: This year's gonna be tough for halloween costume selection. That George Dubya mask lacks a certain hilarity, and that dollar store Sheik costume you wore last year is likely to draw mainly derision. What you need to do is pimp out. At pimphats.com, you're presented with a vast array of outfits and accessories perfect for big ballin' and shot callin', or even just shuckin' and jivin'. There are over a dozen different hats, pimp shades and huge afro wigs of all colours, 'cuz pimpin' ain't about discriminatin'. It's worthwhile just to get some ideas, so whether you're a pimp, player, hustler or mack daddy, roll up to www.pimphats.com. Say what again: Here's one for the Casa crowd: if you think hitting samplers constitutes music, you'll love the oh-so-hip Samuel L. Jackson Soundboard, which will fill your room with hard-to-listen-to techno composed of profane catchphrases. Bitch motherfucker at www.genetix.com.mt/intro/sam.swf. Michael Citrome |
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>>> October 4, 2001
Sex scared Origasmi: Remember those kids in elementary school who could take a piece of notepaper and fold it into a little crane when the best you could do was a paper airplane that'd spin around and then fall? They thought they were such hot stuff. Well, check out the Origami Underground and soon you'll be able to one up them--with a paper sculpture of a big cock. This site features step-by-step directions to your own origami penis, vagina, or couple engaged in gettin' it on. There are something like 20 different sculptures, so fold on over to http://underground. zork.net. Ass: See Saira. See Saira's ass. E-mail Saira about her ass. No kidding. That's really the whole site as of now, but this Montreal rock 'n' roll chick plans to photograph her ass in various locations around town and update her site every week, so take a first glimpse at www3.sympatico.ca/carwash/ass/. Michael Citrome |
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>>> September 27, 2001
Almost famous Rockology: If you mixed Hardcore Logo with Schoolhouse Rock, you'd get Rock School, the not-so-definitive slice-of-life guide to playing in a local rock band. The creation of Bostonian garage-rocker Crispin Wood, the site presents a guide to the perils (many) and pleasures (maddeningly few) of scenesterdom. From rock injuries and juggling romantic relationships while in a band (hint, you can't) to how to write songs, you'll soon become a self-styled expert like, you know, that guy there. With the hair. Making heavy use of Shockwave animation, Rock School is so much fun, you might forget about the crushing meaninglessness of being in an indie band. Or not. Rock on at www.rockschool.com. Propaganda due: If you have a healthy skeptical view of, well, the world, you'll like the old-school propaganda films over at the Propaganda Gallery. With clips from all over the political spectrum, expect an even dosage of evil lies. Be convinced at carmen.artsci.washington.edu/propaganda/video/index.html Michael Citrome |
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>>> September 20, 2001
Robo roach Computer bug: This has to be seen to be believed--scientists in Japan have developed a cybernetic cockroach. Researchers have attached a tiny computer, via electrodes, to a roach's nervous system, allowing them to remotely control its movements. The computer sits atop the bug's carapace in a "backpack." You have to see the photo--it's sick, scary and funny at the same time. Just imagine one of Godzilla's less impressive nemeses and you'll get the idea. Sleep with one eye open after you go to www.intercorr.com/roach. Busted! To paraphrase Marge Simpson, why would the Fruit Punch institute give bad advice about fruit punch? Well, the fact is, those official-sounding organizations--like the International Coalition of Experts--are the puppets of private industry. Impropaganda Review, a section of the excellent PRwatch Web site, presents a rogue's gallery of the worst offenders, including petrochemical industry thinktanks that deny the existence of global warming and tobacco research institutes that deny cigarettes cause cancer. Get real at www.prwatch.org/improp/. : Michael Citrome |
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>>> September 13, 2001
Swing batta batta Bowled out: The game of cricket is long, slow and relies largely on flat bats and droopy hats. This game, Just Not Cricket, likewise relies on flat bats, but you use them to attack opposing players and the flesh-eating badgers that emerge from the green. So it's not really that different from the civilized English game--except for the badgers. It's fun and it's Shockwave, so make sure it's installed before you load up. Be in top form at www.bossmonster.com/e4/cricket/ cricket.html. Fast funny: Cartoonist Scott McCloud is a busy man. So far he's published the award winning treatise Understanding Comics, and its digitally-aware sequel, Reinventing Comics. Now the indie comix legend has his own daily online strip--jam style. Called the Daily Improv, these daily comics come a few panels at a time and form surreal, loping storylines. Perfect for winding down and sighing. Scribble down www.scottmccloud.com for later. Michael Citrome |