Usually the way technology seems to work is that impractical inventions are built upon, edited and undergo an ugly-duckling-turned-swan transformation over the years which ultimately results in more practical and successful objects which move society forward. This natural progression has given us life changing new technologies such as the ipad, toe shoes and 2 in 1 shampoo and conditioner.
However, there is one invention which seems to be eternally trapped in the dark ages. One single object so integral to industrialized societies that remains archaic. The umbrella.
Designed to keep one dry from the elements, however it cannot manage to do that in even the most simple circumstances. The only circumstance in which the modern umbrella is moderately useful is in the event that you are caught in a light mist, carrying nothing on your person, and have no intention of moving at all. Should you decide to walk anywhere with an umbrella you will soon become soaked from the knees down. Should you be carrying any kind of parcel (this includes purses, briefcases, knapsacks, miscellaneous objects and animals) beware that it will get drenched because the diameter of the average umbrella is only designed to accommodate a possesion-less vagrant. Bear in mind that we are talking about light-mist type weather, not real rain. And god forbid we should add any wind into the mix. If its windy out, you might as well save yourself some embarrassment and a ton of rage by leaving the contraption at home and walking to your destination in the rain.
The Almond Live In 3D
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Sunday, August 21, 2011
The Almond Revival
You can't kill an almond. That is because its not living. Just like this inactive blog. Get ready to rejoice because here goes my first attempt to bring this baby back to life. First on the agenda: potato potato chips. Because talking about food never gets old.
A potato is a potato is a potato, yes? Yes. But lets zero in on potato chips - for the purpose of the tirade I will refer to them merely as "chips" to avoid overuse of the word potato, should there be any confusion please voice all questions in the comment box.
I am a big lover of chips. Who isn't? If you aren't please stop reading and go eat carrots or whatever it is you do. I'm all about the extremes, so I either go with plain ripple or all dressed. Not crazy about other flavours, unless they are offered to me in a social gathering where I can eat them shamelessly knowing that I did not pay for them. I'm sure you noticed the last time you were in the sodium aisle at your local super market that the world of chip seasoning knows no limits. This draws me to my opening statement.
Subject A: fries and gravy flavoured chips. Remember that thing I said about the creative masterminds behind chips? That does not apply in this case. They are flavouring potatoes to taste like other potatoes. Its almost unnatural. There are so many weird food combinations that have yet to be discovered (the world of molasses and other sugar beet bi-products remains untouched), and already we are throwing in the towel and settling for a potato that is pretending to be another potato.
Come on people, aim higher. If you want that deliciously authentic potato flavour you might as well eat a potato. The kind from the earth.
A potato is a potato is a potato, yes? Yes. But lets zero in on potato chips - for the purpose of the tirade I will refer to them merely as "chips" to avoid overuse of the word potato, should there be any confusion please voice all questions in the comment box.
I am a big lover of chips. Who isn't? If you aren't please stop reading and go eat carrots or whatever it is you do. I'm all about the extremes, so I either go with plain ripple or all dressed. Not crazy about other flavours, unless they are offered to me in a social gathering where I can eat them shamelessly knowing that I did not pay for them. I'm sure you noticed the last time you were in the sodium aisle at your local super market that the world of chip seasoning knows no limits. This draws me to my opening statement.
Subject A: fries and gravy flavoured chips. Remember that thing I said about the creative masterminds behind chips? That does not apply in this case. They are flavouring potatoes to taste like other potatoes. Its almost unnatural. There are so many weird food combinations that have yet to be discovered (the world of molasses and other sugar beet bi-products remains untouched), and already we are throwing in the towel and settling for a potato that is pretending to be another potato.
Come on people, aim higher. If you want that deliciously authentic potato flavour you might as well eat a potato. The kind from the earth.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Monday, January 3, 2011
Dream Team
I am currently assembling my finest artworks to create a portfolio. I am creating a portfolio in the hopes that it will destroy the competition with superior use of line, shape direction, and all the other elements and principles of design. It feels like I'm creating an army. Or the ultimate Flip Cup team.
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