Archive for May 2nd, 2008

02
May

Jon: Fuck up your own Fendi bag….

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Categories: Fashion, Gay, consumer culture, homo, lesbians, queer and stuff I hate
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….for the low price of only $1300.

 

 

 

Fendi recenty released a new version of their classic (and overpriced) staple bag, The Fendi Baguette.

I know, a total yawn right?

The thing that makes this particular bag “exciting” and “new” is that it is white, and comes with a set of 10 pantone markers. Owners are meant to color in the bag themselves…

Are you fucking kidding me?

I am all for the idea of finding new ways to insert creativity into out consumption based world, but this is fucking ridiculous. Are wealthy people so enamored with themselves that they actually think they are talented and capable enough to create artwork that is worth $1300 (the cost of the bag)?!?!

 

Here is a tip for anyone considering buying this bag:

Head to an art gallery and purchase a couple of pieces by local up and coming artists. It will (maybe) set you back about $1000. Not only will you be supporting your community, but you will also be making a wise investment. Trust me, local art is far more likely to accrue value than a cheaply made, coated canvas, piece of shit bag with your initials inside a heart painted on it.

Plus, having art on your walls makes you look smart. Carrying an ugly bag just makes you look stupid.

02
May

Jon: Guy Ben-ner’s Ikea sitcom….

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Categories: Art, Film, Gay, beauty, consumer culture, homo, lesbians, media, movies, queer and video
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….yet another example of me being slow on actualizing my ideas.

 

About two or so months ago, the four members of Gaycondo were perusing the aisles of our new local Ikea store. Being there is like a consumption explosion! So much stuff I don’t need… but it is SO cheap. It really brings out the consumer in me. Anyway, we were all secretly feeling a little guilty for being so materialistic, and discussion turned to the idea of finding ways to make the Ikea experience more creative and less consumptive. Several plans of action were verbalized, but my favorite idea (which, the narcissist that I am, was my idea) was one in which we would write a script for a soap opera that would be filmed “on set” using Ikea’s model homes.

“What a brilliant concept!”, I thought. We could sneak the camera in and film the highly choreographed and organized show in less than a day!

What original gorilla film making!

Unfortunately, I have a habit of coming up with great ideas and then apathetically not acting on them. Boo on me.

I have been beaten to the punch by Israeli fim maker Guy Ben-ner. He created an 18 minute sitcom, Stealing Beauty, starring his wife and two children. It was shot (without permission) entirely within Ikea stores thoughout the world. 

Here is a short preview of the film:

I love all the random bystanders that wander into the shots.

Anyway, lesson learned….

Ben-Ner was recently profiled in New York Magazine because of his amazing idea. That could have been me. Next time I am out getting drinks with friends and spout a genious thought, I’m going to act on it.

Fifteen minutes, here I come!

 

02
May

Paul: If Tom Cruise could “turn back time”…

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…he’d still be gay.

Apparently Cher and Tom Cruise used to be an item back in the 80’s. That’s the gayest non-specifically gay thing a person can do, right? If there was any doubt in my find about his fagginess it’s totally gone now. Cher says she’s surprised by his recent behavior because he used to be a very private person. These days he’s so anxious about people finding out what a big homo he is that he finds up and coming actresses (zombie brides) to marry him in exchange for the boost to their careers. I’m betting he has a five year contract with Katie Holmes, and as soon as it’s up she’ll be out the door. Jump on Oprah’s couch all you want - you’re not fooling anyone, faggot. 

02
May

Paul: Pie in the Face…

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…who do you think needs one?

I recently found this awesome video of old-school gay-hater Anita Bryant getting a pie in the face.

I kind of think it’s an amazing form of protest. It’s such a simple way to humiliate someone in public, though it is pretty risky these days. Back in 2004 two men threw pies at Ann Coulter during a speech at the University of Arizona and were charged with criminal damage, a felony, and misdemeanor counts of disorderly conduct and assault. I don’t know what ultimately happened to them, but I’d guess they go a plea bargain for probation or something like that. They called themselves “al pieda”. I think if large groups started showing up at events like this and everyone threw pies it would be too much of a hassle to charge them all. I would kill to see Laura Bush get one, or maybe Bill O’reilly. Who do you think deserves the pie treatent???