This video contains the makings of an internet superhit: an autotuned geeky rapper, low-budget editing, and casual racism. And tons of t-shirts. (via putthatshitonthelist.com)
Culture Buzz In 1989, Michael Galinsky drove cross-country documenting the malls of America. Now, 20 years and internet fame later, he's trying to get a book of their amazing photographs published. Check out these 40 pictures Michael's allowing us to post, and also go to their Kickstarter page so you can donate to the cause. If you donate $30 you get a free book!
Just in time for the holidays, when white-bearded men come out from the woodwork to represent Jolly Saint Nick in malls across America, comes Sketch Santas: an ode to the awkward tradition of putting young children on the laps of strangers.
They may look like jewelry pulled off a mall kiosk (or My So-Called Life), but these charms for dudes are straight-up classy with a capital K. With models like “Desire,” “Challenge,” and “Cool Topaz,” guys finally have the chance to make the “middle school art teacher” look tew-ootally sexy. (Thanks, Gabe!)
Tech Buzz Coming to a shopping mall near you, portable recording studios equipped with top of the line HD video and audio equipment. For $20 a pop, you can make a dvd of your own music video. Now when you get that creative inspiration the food court always causes, you’ll be able to do something about it.