jeff wysaski
Jeff is a freelance/comedy writer living in Los Angeles. When Jeff isn't writing, you can probably find him somewhere eating a sandwich. If not, then he is likely up in his tree, sitting in a homemade nest of twigs and yarn (naked), grooming himself with a papier mache beak and incubating the eggs he bought from the supermarket.
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Most Hilarious Vintage Smoking Ads
Watching Mad Men has given me a behind-the-scenes look at how old-school advertisers used to sell even the most unmarketable of products. And when it comes to products that have absolutely no personal benefit, tobacco products take the cake. As such, smoking products have been, and will always be, about trying to make you look cool. Smoke this brand, get the girl. Smoke that brand, and you’ll be all set to arm wrestle your buddies.
The Ballsiest Art Heists in History
Recently, a dozen Warhol paintings mysteriously disappeared from art collector Richard L. Weisman’s home in Los Angeles. The multi-million dollar heist was carried out without any signs of forced entry. In fact, if it weren’t for the conspicuously barren spots on Mr. Weisman’s walls, the perpetrator(s) would have left no evidence at all.
In honor of [...]
Coolest Concept Cars for the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show
The 2009 Tokyo Motor Show will be open to the public later this month (October 24 to November 4). As tends to happen with these auto shows, carmakers will trot out their latest designs in the attempt to one-up each other in both future production cars and futuristic concept vehicles. Some really cool concept cars [...]
Indy Racing League Adds Mario Kart Power-Ups to Circuit
Power-ups are one of the key ingredients to Nintendo’s Mario Kart games that have made the series such a runaway success. Taking a cue from this recipe for success, the Indy Racing League (IRL) has added the equivalent of super mushrooms to the real-world racing scene.
Since August 1, IRL drivers have been racing with a [...]
Most Badass Real-World Animal Hybrids
This is the most well-known animal hybrid, and for good reason. The liger – a crossbreed between a male lion and female tiger – is the largest cat in the world
Top 5 Weird Magazine Roundup
Are you a dedicated sheep herder? Do you enjoy hunting muskies? Get turned on by the sight of rotting corpses? Well then rejoice, because you are the target audience of some of the oddest magazines ever to come off the printing presses. Odd hobbies breed odd publications, and here are some of the weirdest:
Renaissance Magazine
For [...]
Fun Things to Do With Your Urine
In today’s modern world of eco-consciousness, you are undoubtedly concerned about the exorbitant amount of urine you are just flushing down the toilet each day. It certainly seems like a waste, doesn’t it? Well, then you’ll be happy to learn that there are plenty of practical ways to recycle that pee into something more useful [...]
Name These Obscure 80s Cartoons
Over the years I’ve come to realize that my personal memory bank is sorely diminished. While my friends often relate vivid, detailed descriptions of childhood memories, I sadly remember only the biggest highlights.
The one exception, however, is when it comes to cartoons. Plop me in front of a cartoon with a catchy intro song, poor [...]
Art You Should Like: Matt Leines
Last week I stumbled across a book of illustrations authored by Matt Leines (You Are Forgiven). After standing there in the store and looking in awe at every image in the book, I can now say that Matt Leines is my new favorite artist. He should be yours, too (or at the very least, you [...]
When Ad Campaigns Get Out Of Control – Right Guard Deodorant
Have you visited the official website for Right Guard deodorant recently? Of course you have! I mean, how else are you going to get all the latest news and content on all things sweat related?
Okay, in all seriousness, unless you’re looking for a coupon (or doing research for an article so that you can make [...]
