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Miss Universe (aka Trump's next wife contest)
In anticipation of the Miss Universe Pageant (aka The World Championships of Silicone) we've been enjoying ourselves making fun at this annual spectacle. By far I think our favorite part of the Miss Universe pageant is the opening sequence, a ridiculous parade of "National Costumes" that we like to call Project Scare-way. "You have $10 to make a national costume and you can only shop at the 99 cent store ... GO!"
Click on the link to see all the fabulous get ups! In anticipation of the Miss Universe Pageant (aka The World Championships of Silicone) we've been enjoying ourselves making fun at thi... more -
Speaking in Bubbles
As advertising takes over our public spaces, a global movement is counter-attacking this corporate monologue, turning it into a public dialog of citizen commentary in the form of speech bubbles. As advertising takes over our public spaces, a global movement is counter-attacking this corporate monologue, turning it into a public... more
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POP! How Japanese Culture Took Over My Life
In recent years, there has been a growing subculture of people outside of Asia who are completely obsessed with all things Japanese. This pod takes an in-depth look at young group of Americans, from a variety of backgrounds, who are obsessed with J-Rock (Japanese Rock) and/or Cosplaying (the act of dressing up like characters from animes). We aim to answer the age-old question: WHY are so many people obsessed with Japanese pop culture? In recent years, there has been a growing subculture of people outside of Asia who are completely obsessed with all things Japanese. T... more
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See it. Make it. Be it.
"See it. Make it. Be it." was shot within two seperate days in Febuary and March at Anime on Display in the Cathedral Hill Hotel and Wondercon at the Mascone Center, both located in San Francisco, CA. Some footage from FanimeCon 2006 at the San Jose McEnery Center was used as well.
Our podcast is aimed towards those who don't know what cosplay is and those who would like to know more about "cosplay".
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arigatou~ "See it. Make it. Be it." was shot within two seperate days in Febuary and March at Anime on Display in the Cathedral Hill Hotel and ... more -
French maid skirt PC case
Perfect present for the computer dood or gal in your life who is in to French maids - but just from her thigh to belly button.
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'Watchmen' Costumes Revealed!
Watchmen fanboys rejoice! It actually looks really cool. Nice level of reality meets superheroness, which is obviously key to the book. 365 days to go!
"Good to see he's taking the route of the recent Batman films, exchanging the only-works-on-paper-and-'80s-workout-video spandex for something slightly more practical, while still maintaining the overall feel of each character and not adding nipple casings." Watchmen fanboys rejoice! It actually looks really cool. Nice level of reality meets superheroness, which is obviously key to the bo... more -
Countdown to Halloween: Trick-Or-Treating Through Time
by Marisa
Costumes, masks, and trick-or-treating. Fun stuff, associated with costume parties and the collection of candy, right? Sure, in contemporary American society, but the original Pagan associations were a more literal matter of life and death.
To the ancient Celts, the thin veil between the living and dead on Samhain night allowed for both reverent reunion with departed loved ones and possible harm from more malicious wandering spirits. To protect against the latter, Pagans donned masks and costumes of the dead, hiding their identity as living beings, and allowing them to walk unharmed among Samhains spirits.
How did these masquerades coincide with trick-or-treating? To best understand this evolution, we need to make a pit-stop at guising a Scottish tradition in which goblin and ghoul-costumed folk sang and danced their way among neighborhood homes, intimidating any evil spirits in their path. In exchange for their performance, residents would provide a treat that is, the smart residents would, as in absence of said treat, guisers were prone to, well, tricks. Christmas wassailing, dating from the Middle Ages, is another example of the Celtic exchange of song and sustenance as is the medieval practice of souling, in which peasants would travel door to door across the British Isles, receiving soul cakes in return for their Samhain prayers for the dead.
So while the Samhain stakes have dropped with time, and the urgency of dressing as a ghost, goblin, witch, or ghoul to avoid detection among the dead has transitioned into a more playful variation, creative fun still abounds in this long-standing tradition. Maybe this year add some soul cakes to your Halloween spread, or favor a ghostly ensemble over more contemporary trends. Youll be treating friends to a Halloween tale, and avoiding the tricks of those wandering spirits all in one.
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Sleeveface
"one or more persons obscuring or augmenting any part of their body or bodies with record sleeve(s) causing an illusion."
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Joe Gets Hitched
Joe searches for love in the city of sin. Will he tie the knot with that special someone? We find out if Joe can get hitched.
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Lion Dancers
While most know the art as dragon dancing, the costume is actually of a lion, traditionally warding off evil spirits for the coming New Year. Follow Michael Jee as he explains the skills needed for a six-hour long Lion Dance during the Lunar New Year parade in Chinatown. As generations pass on the tradition, this young teacher describes this martial arts-related art as a fading interest in the young generation. While most know the art as dragon dancing, the costume is actually of a lion, traditionally warding off evil spirits for the coming Ne... more
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Alabama Zombie Walk
This guy won Best-Looking Zombie at the 2007 Alabama Zombie Walk. That's one scary hippie! Over a 120 people signed up, which I think is pretty good for Huntsville, ALA. This guy won Best-Looking Zombie at the 2007 Alabama Zombie Walk. That's one scary hippie! Over a 120 people signed up, which I think ... more
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Un-Happy Halloween
"A top immigration official has apologized after awarding "most original costume" to a Homeland Security Department employee who dressed in prison stripes, dreadlocks and dark makeup for a Halloween gathering at the agency."
I think the days when saying sorry made everything all better ended a while ago. About when I was five. "A top immigration official has apologized after awarding "most original costume" to a Homeland Security Department employee who dress... more -
The post halloween walk of shame!
Have you done this? well its caught on video now!
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Joe Gets Female
In this installment of the "Joe Gets" series, the intrepid Joe Hanson finds out what it's like to walk in someone else's shoes...or in this case, heels! Come along as Joe visits a crossdressing service in San Francisco for a total transformation. In this installment of the "Joe Gets" series, the intrepid Joe Hanson finds out what it's like to walk in someone else's shoes...or in... more
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Naked Man and Fast Food Gets QB and Wife in Trouble
how far can you go with a Halloween costume? ...for this QB, not too far.
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Halloweenies
LA based sketch comedy group Tremendosaur tells you why Halloween is overrated.
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Regis and Kelly, Beckham?
Awesome Halloween costume! They really look like them (well not really). Anyone else dressing up like the Beckhams? Or any other celeb couple? Upload your photos. Awesome Halloween costume! They really look like them (well not really). Anyone else dressing up like the Beckhams? Or any other cel... more
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How to make a no-sew tutu
If you're a procrastinating parent or have an indecisive girl child, this quick costume element may be for you! Learn to make a tutu from scratch without sewing a thing and make your little girl into a fairy, ballerina, princess or just really darned cute. Video by Erin Chapin/knoxnews.com If you're a procrastinating parent or have an indecisive girl child, this quick costume element may be for you! Learn to make a tutu f... more
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Cute Pets in Halloween Costumes...
Not usually into the cute pet thing... kinda makes me want to puke, but on Hallwoeen who can resist these crazy costumes!
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More Pets Than Ever Forced Into Humilation
A recent survey found that 7% of consumers bought a Halloween costume for their pet, up from 4% in 2004. That's more than 7.4 million U.S households with dogs dressed as Captain Jack Sparrow. A recent survey found that 7% of consumers bought a Halloween costume for their pet, up from 4% in 2004. That's more than 7.4 million ... more
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