As the longevity of viral video continually keeps local retailers advertising for free, more and more small business owners are beginning to stoop to laughable levels of oddity in order to sell their stores. Such is the case for the alluring Big Head and Ten Gauge of Red House Furniture and Appliances in good ol’ Norf Ca’lina, the state where not even skin color can come between a man and his used futon pad.

As this continues to make it’s e-rounds, I’d be willing to bet Red House has seen at least a 30% increase in sales. Which is quite a ROI, considering that Scorsese-esque ad probably cost all of twenty bucks and a few un(?)soiled mattresses in trade to produce.

Kudos: Crunk & Disorderly

Courtesy of those crazy Frenchies at Evian

American advertising agencies be slacking, yo.

It’s like their creativity goes on extended vacations and drinking binges until the Super Bowl and then we see hangover attempts at greatness and nothing more for another year or so. Makes you wish you could go somewhere to get away from all the televised wackness. It is for this reason that Tour Guide Contra™ is here. In hopes of broadening your horizons and keeping you entertained, I bring you 5 commercials that you should see from 5 countries you may want to consider visiting some time in the near future.

Let’s begin with a favorite of mine. Read the rest of this entry »

I wonder if Eva Mendes knows that across the globe, teenage boys Read the rest of this entry »

Words By Jason Hortillas

For my Knicks fans, at least you have something you can laugh about.

Previously Posted — “Master Of The Universe…”

This past week, part of my weekly watch of all things rap has been occupied by varying opinions on Common’s recent partnership with Microsoft. One particular take by a writer @ Gawker left me with the confused face because I have a hard time understanding why the scribe is so offended by Lonnie Lynn’s decision to accept a check by name-dropping Bill Gates’ products. Read the rest of this entry »

Words By David D.

It’s times like this when I realize that there is a God. Just when I’m racking my brain and iTunes for some writing material when the Almighty bestows upon me some undeniable acts. Read the rest of this entry »