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wwtton : educational chemistry crayons

wwtton : educational chemistry crayons

September 5, 2010 No Comments

what will they think of next? sold on etsy, this set of crayons teaches you more than just art…they help familiarize your youngster or the youngster in you with everyone’s favourite subject…chemistry… at the same time to kill two birds with one…crayon.  the crayons come with labels that feature chemical compounds that make up each ... Share on Facebook

tramedy of the moment : tom the dancing bug

tramedy of the moment : tom the dancing bug

September 2, 2010 No Comments

what is a tramedy? we discovered the disturbingly hilarious tom the dancing bug on boing boing and had to share his work and info with you.  it actually inspired us to create a new sidebar widget called ‘tramedy of the moment’ featuring a combination of funny creations about tragic topics…we guarantee we’ll be finding a ... Share on Facebook

status factory to drop popaganda on nyc in september

status factory to drop popaganda on nyc in september

September 2, 2010 No Comments

 found on new website discovery ‘juxtapoz’, we are very excited that ron english’s popaganda exhibition will be making its way to new york city on september 12th.  his art has the amazing combination of a twisted sense of humour, incredible design and murky macabre that we at the house appreciate a little too much.  ... Share on Facebook

burning man to go non-profit?

burning man to go non-profit?

September 2, 2010 No Comments

we just found one more reason to add to the growing list of factoids that make moving to san francisco the best idea in the universe! The State of the Man Posted by John Curley Mr. Harvey addressing his guests Larry Harvey had a bunch of people over for dinner last night, and he told ... Share on Facebook

everybody loves a clown…love story

everybody loves a clown…love story

August 31, 2010 No Comments

check out ‘the love story (a clown movie)’ by blight productions.  it will be sure to make you smile…in that crooked way. The New Clowntastically Original Love Story, that Flips the Modern Romance Tale on it’s Lonely Heart. THE LOVE STORY — Gotta’ Keep The Park Clean, puts a new spin on the classic romance ... Share on Facebook

mike albo is the sugar plum tv fairy

mike albo is the sugar plum tv fairy

August 30, 2010 No Comments

we have had the pleasure of witnessing mike albo on stage over the years and have read some of his amazing books as well.  being huge fans of his work, we are very excited for his newest venture into the magicat realm of off center comedy…a place he is very familiar with…now you should get ... Share on Facebook

beetlejuice goes back to school sunday, september 5th

beetlejuice goes back to school sunday, september 5th

August 29, 2010 No Comments

beetlejuice @ nowhere back to school revenge of the nerds edition sunday september 5th 10pm free ‘We’ve got news for the beautiful people…there are more of us than there are of you’ Class is in session again as Chauncey D takes you back…just not that far back to the late 80s and early 90s when ... Share on Facebook

check out : descendants starring whoopi goldberg

check out : descendants starring whoopi goldberg

August 29, 2010 3 Comments

‘descendants’ we have come across this breathtaking, magical short film before and whether we have featured it at the house before or not, we were so moved by it we were compelled to share it with you again.   it tells a tale of longing, despair, hope and faith in such a mysterious, multi-dimensional way that ... Share on Facebook

a visit to the peliculatorium vol. 38

a visit to the peliculatorium vol. 38

August 28, 2010 1 Comment

we learn every day whether we know it or not, whether we choose to notice it or not, whether we want to believe it or not.  this collection of vimeos is loosely based on that notion stretching from the magic powers of a guru to the science of nature and the gray and grey inbetween.   ... Share on Facebook

wwtton : japanese porn stars fight AIDS with 24 hour telethon!

wwtton : japanese porn stars fight AIDS with 24 hour telethon!

August 28, 2010 1 Comment

what will they think of next?   you have to love the good luck kitty in the background of the pic below Japanese porn stars fight AIDS with 24-hour telethon by brett bull Very few company presidents could sit in a conference room and casually explain why they’re about to allow the general public to enter ... Share on Facebook

the house of dandruff?

the house of dandruff?

August 25, 2010 1 Comment

we just recieved a call on the hotline and had to share it with all of you.  remember, call the hotline for all updates regarding dj chauncey d’s events, upcoming fundraisers and social soirees that the house endorses.   or simply just call from time to time to say how much you love or hate what ... Share on Facebook

wwtton : the yacht from the future

wwtton : the yacht from the future

August 24, 2010 No Comments

what will they think of next? this prototype for this  eco-friendly yacht is certainly a glimpse into the future for those of the fast paced and rich way of living.  it also has a james bond type magic to it that is going to be highly sought after by many a trust fund baby heiress ... Share on Facebook

the library : orange sunshine

the library : orange sunshine

August 9, 2010 No Comments

orange sunshine by nicholas schou shedding light on birth of the revolution of the 60′s we came across news of this book on brooklyn radio via dangerous minds and we cannot wait to read it.  the look on people’s face’s on the other side of the train as they catch a glimpse of the cover ... Share on Facebook

anna copa cabanna is ‘jailbait’

anna copa cabanna is ‘jailbait’

August 9, 2010 4 Comments

The Anna Copacabana Show is “Jailbat”! A Rock and Roll Old School Variety Show about Freedom and stuff… Saturday, September 4th @ 11pm Joe’s Pub, Public Theater 425 Lafayette at Astor Place New York, NY Starring: …ANNA COPA CABANNA and the MG5 THE COPA CABANNA DANCERS: Honey Lingus, Mr Miss America, The Mighty Thaddeus and ... Share on Facebook

the closer you get to intimacy : studio roosegarde and v2

the closer you get to intimacy : studio roosegarde and v2

August 9, 2010 No Comments

we have all heard the term ‘fashion forward’ but this takes that term to an entirely new height.  the days of the android and the cyborg have certainly begun to enter our reality and it is wonderfully inspirational that designers are pushing their own mental and creative walls and taking that which decorates our bodies ... Share on Facebook

new ads see the future through vintage sepia eyes

new ads see the future through vintage sepia eyes

August 8, 2010 No Comments

we absolutely love vintage ads for hair creme, medicine, liquor and more but we especially love the reimagining of vintage ads promoting current products and services.  the juxtaposition of old printing press fonts and typefaces with the ideas, inventions and gadgets of today is fascinating.  take a look at these ads created by brazilian graphic ... Share on Facebook

the study : do you know what a graboid is?

the study : do you know what a graboid is?

August 7, 2010 1 Comment

check out monstrous wildlife, an animated educational film about ‘graboids’ that frank robnik created for his bachelor thesis at the university of applied sciences augsburg (germany) 2010. following that is a video from the duder blog featuring a genius sci fi action sequence from the tremors series featuring the big, scary monsters! Monstrous Wildlife from ... Share on Facebook

wwtton : the amazing packing tape spiderweb

wwtton : the amazing packing tape spiderweb

July 31, 2010 1 Comment

when chauncey was a young boy…he used to spend a lot of time alone…on purpose.  he remembers taking a spool of yarn from his mother’s sewing box and creating an entrie spider web in his backyard in the corner stretching from a tree in the neighbors yard and covering a large corner of his own ... Share on Facebook

double dose of ‘that smarts’!

double dose of ‘that smarts’!

July 29, 2010 No Comments

we here at the house have fallen slightly behind in our duties and offer you not one but two episodes of ‘that smarts’ featuring house sibling gusty winds and her cohort connie cat.  the ladies who brunch are at it again with their trademark brand of retro current fantasticness and we hope you enjoy everything ... Share on Facebook

check out ‘start’ by LBCK

check out ‘start’ by LBCK

July 29, 2010 No Comments

‘start’ official video by LBCK they still make great videos don’t they…and they don’t need steven klein or quentin tarantino botched storylines to make them either…(ouch).  this video is killer and it harkens back to the early days of mtv…when the m stood for ‘music’ not ‘meh’.  the track is ace too.  check out lbck ... Share on Facebook

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jane austen’s fight club

jane austen’s fight club

July 27, 2010 No Comments

this is painfully brilliant (no pun intended) and we just had to share it with you.  fanny is hands down our favourite.  who is yours? We were no longer “good society.” Directed by Emily Janice Card & Keith Paugh Director of Photography: Keith Paugh Editing and Visual Effects: Jeff Dickson Produced by Jeff Dickson, Emily ... Share on Facebook

we want one : portrait projector ring

we want one : portrait projector ring

July 27, 2010 1 Comment

we don’t know about you but this looks like the most amazing thing we’ve seen in a long time.  we discovered this on our favourite site geekologie and agree with the unlimited amount of mushy romantic splendor this contains.  it was created by luke jerram for his wife shelina.  when you shine light through one ... Share on Facebook

wwtton : the led’sit airport waiting bench

wwtton : the led’sit airport waiting bench

July 22, 2010 No Comments

what will they think of next? this is a pleasant pluck from a futuristic science fiction novel if we do say so ourselves.  the cool green glow of the led will not only deter seat stealing but will also calm eventual passengers who are stuck at airports due to delays or those trying to get ... Share on Facebook

a visit to the peliculatorium vol. 36

a visit to the peliculatorium vol. 36

July 22, 2010 1 Comment

there are many twists and turns in life…vibrations and lights pushing us one way and leading us in another way…sounds and colours and thoughts and reactions…everything affects everything.  you are a part of the process of the movement of your life but the things around you play a much larger role because there are more ... Share on Facebook

wwtton : stop your dog from barking with bark off

wwtton : stop your dog from barking with bark off

July 11, 2010 No Comments

what will they think of next? sometimes watching television, something we don’t do very often, can be a twilight zone experience.  and of course, late at night, the insanity inducing infomercials take over and try their best to persuade you into buying a product that you could definitely use and it will most likely make ... Share on Facebook

prince claims the internet is ‘over’

prince claims the internet is ‘over’

July 7, 2010 No Comments

for a long time we haven’t really been sure what purple planet prince has taken residence on but after reading this interview we’re not even sure its in our solar system.  luckily, the genius still makes music which is where his talents lie for certain.  his newest kooky insinuation/drama is a completely new brand of ... Share on Facebook

wwtton : the tv hat

wwtton : the tv hat

July 4, 2010 1 Comment

what will they think of next? this is genius and campy to the max.  it is the perfect tool for the antisocial anxiety disordered individual in all of us.  check it out… No matter where you are or what you are supposed to be doing, you can be watching TV! Block out everyone around you ... Share on Facebook

wwtton : tree planting robot

wwtton : tree planting robot

July 3, 2010 No Comments

see…robots are not all evil in the future!  this amazing invention is built for all terrains and will right the wrongs that its human creators have left in their wake on the planet.  the retro colouring and space age design have forced us to create an entire kubrick style fantasy film in our heads and ... Share on Facebook

sole sensations by robert tabor

sole sensations by robert tabor

July 1, 2010 No Comments

one ‘leg’ of designer robert tabor’s design work features sculptures based on food, film and enough campiness and kookiness to grow your own drag queen from the floor up.  we know a few ‘ladies’ who could work the hell out of these prolific pieces of ped wear.  we’re sure you know a few as well. ... Share on Facebook

we want one! : the darwin chair

we want one! : the darwin chair

July 1, 2010 No Comments

Darwin chair  by Stefan Sagmeister we are completely enamoured with the darwin chair.  different ‘sheets’ featuring vastly different patterns make up the seating area of the chair that can be flipped over like a sketch book to change the look and feel whether the page before was too worn or you feel like transforming your ... Share on Facebook

wwtton : the kruikantoor portable space age office

wwtton : the kruikantoor portable space age office

June 30, 2010 1 Comment

what will they think of next? how unbelievably cool and funky is this?   it is certainly one step closer to the jetsons (we still have a long way to go to mini transporter mobiles that collapse into a briefcase we know) and is perfect for new york city closet size apartments. the tim krink designed ... Share on Facebook

wwtton : younicorn yourself!

wwtton : younicorn yourself!

June 30, 2010 No Comments

it just doesn’t get much better than this…all your life you know you wanted to be a unicorn.  now you can…well at least in a photograph.  check it out! division kent – the year of magical thinking (peace FIRE remix) Younicorn is brought to you by the fantastical folks at mono, who firmly believe in ... Share on Facebook

fat suit barbie has arrived…

fat suit barbie has arrived…

June 28, 2010 1 Comment

we first caught sight of this on geekologie and then buzzfeed…typing in ‘barbie fat suit’ into your address bar is quite an experience we must say. this seems to be the other side of the criticism that barbie dolls are an unrealistic representation of what a woman is supposed to look like.  we remember as ... Share on Facebook

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they still make great videos vol. 8810

they still make great videos vol. 8810

June 26, 2010 1 Comment

it has been a while since we pulled together a group of amazing promo clips from the internets to share with you, but here we have another installment of ‘they still make great videos’.  as usual, the songs that the videos are promoting are fantastic, dark and the type of songs dj chauncey d would ... Share on Facebook

madonna & jack daniels : like a bourbon

madonna & jack daniels : like a bourbon

June 24, 2010 1 Comment

redefining some of Madonna’s finest moments this is incredible!  two of the house’s most favourite things have finally come together!  a jack daniels sponsored madonna mini tribute album featuring some amazing bands!   eleven audio tracks recorded and released…each with a video too! US whiskey brand Jack Daniel’s brought a ray of light to Glasgow when ... Share on Facebook

wwtton : real life brontosaurus burgers!

wwtton : real life brontosaurus burgers!

June 24, 2010 No Comments

what will they think of next? yes…you are seeing what you think you are seeing.  you have entered the supermarket of the flintstones!  we must admit this is an absolutely genius advertising campaign.  scroll down to see the actual commercial these images come from and you’ll get the idea.  we wonder what it would possibly ... Share on Facebook

a quirky and queer cornucopia

a quirky and queer cornucopia

June 18, 2010 No Comments

the closer it gets to the big day, GLBT Pride, the more and more we get excited for the rush of power and emotion we feel during the parade, watching mothers walk proudly with their gay sons, watching same sex senior citizens slowly make their  way down broadway after being together for over half a ... Share on Facebook

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