Category: Rant
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Immersive art…?
Why or why not? I know I sound like a broken record on immersive art sometimes, questioning what the term means when it’s been stretched so thin as to become meaningless. So imagine my surprise when I came across the above. What started as a Mission Street ad has succumbed to a type of (accidental?)…
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On “Mayochup”
Today I spotted a funny Washington Post article titled Heinz promotes its new ‘mayochup’ and sparks an international controversy. The gist is this: Heinz sells a condiment that’s a mix of ketchup and mayonnaise in other parts of the world and is gauging interest in bringing it to the US. There’s a few things about…
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Eight things they don’t tell you about living in a “charming” historic building
I moved to San Francisco thirteen years ago, and about half that time I’ve lived in an apartment that was built in the early 1940’s. While it’s not as historic as other buildings in the area, it’s hardly the pinnacle of modern living either. Here’s a list of the things nobody — present company excluded…
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There, I fixed it
“Delores”? No, a red underline should appear when you type that out. It’s spelled “Dolores” with only one “e.” This is why we need spell check in real life, so I’ve taken care of fixing that for you. You’re welcome.
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Why it’s time to shut up about “wearable tech”
Lately we’ve heard a lot about wearable tech. It’s said to be an exciting new product category that involves smartwatches, Google Glass, and perhaps fitness trackers. But how many of the people talking about this future of wearable gadgets are wearing wristwatches, glasses, or contact lenses? And how many of them are wearing clothes and…
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16 reasons laws should include animated GIFs
Consider this for a moment: What do people enjoy reading these days? If the internet has taught us anything, it’s that everyone wants listicles with animated GIFs. This is why Buzzfeed has an Alexa ranking of 221 whereas, let’s say The Atlantic, is ranked far lower at 1,868. So why does our government keep producing…
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How to be a decent airplane passenger
Look. I’ve been doing far too much airplane travel recently. Like most of us, I’m not traveling on private jets; I’m flying “economy” on commercial airlines. Airplanes, airports — it always sucks. At best, the experience isn’t complete bullshit. At worst, the stench of airline food will make you beg for death. Here’s my advice…
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It’s a trap! Why American bathrooms don’t smell awful
Do you ever get up in the morning, head to the bathroom, take a nice deep breath and proclaim, “Gee, I’m sure glad my bathroom doesn’t smell like shit!” Of course not. Because as an American, you live in a country where bathrooms only smell terrible after someone has recently defecated. What you may not…
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12.5 ounce Coke
Ever had a 12 oz can of Coca-Cola and thought, “Gee, that was refreshing, but I could have used an extra 1/2 oz”? If you said yes, they’ve got the product for you: a 12.5 oz bottle of Coke. The same gas station with this sign also advertised a 16 oz bottle of Pepsi. Presumably…
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The (not so) many covers of Woman’s World magazine
Ever heard of Women’s World magazine? If you’ve shopped at Safeway, the answer is yes. But have you ever stopped and read the covers, week after week? The magazine’s frequently contradictory headlines seem too overt not to be intentional. Seeing the need to document this, I went to great lengths to occasionally photograph the magazine…
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