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The Cringe Diary: Amy Winehouse & Miley Cyrus, Together At Last
New York, London, Berlin, Amsterdam, Washington DC, Las Vegas, Shanghai, Hong Kong.... No, we're not talking about Marc Jacobs stores, we're talking about the Madame Tussauds Wax Museums infecting our universe. Wax Museums are kind of creepy...Blow up doll creepy... To-catch-a-predator creepy. This month Amy Winehouse along with Miley Ray Cyrus (July 10th) will be inducted into the Mausoleum of Wax in London.
For those who just can't get enough of wax can treat themselves to Madame Tussauds VIP Experience. Only £40.00, cheaper than a tank of petrol. "Treat yourself to a day out with the stars and immortalise your hand in wax. Fast track admission in true celebrity style, wax hand, and a 50 page guidebook are all included in this exclusive offer." Cocktails, crack, and an elbow to the face are not included
New York, London, Berlin, Amsterdam, Washington DC, Las Vegas, Shanghai, Hong Kong.... No, we're not talking about Marc Ja... more -
"When I started shooting bankrupt offices ...
"... I found it to be more archeology than photography. Everywhere I went I found signs of life, interrupted". By Mr Toledano.
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Play or Torture? You Decide
Nightmarish Soviet playgrounds
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Are lice art? Israelis scratch their heads
BAT YAM, Israel (Reuters) - From pickled cows to elephant dung, the art world is no stranger to offbeat ideas. But a group of lice-infested Germans?
Seven young artists from Berlin are trying to stretch the boundaries of art by living in an Israeli museum for three weeks with lice in their hair.
"Art is no longer just a painting on the wall," Milana Gitzin-Adiram, chief curator of the Museum of Bat Yam near Tel Aviv, told Reuters. "Art is life, life is art."
The exhibition has caused controversy -- unintended, the artists say -- in a country where the mention of lice may revive memories of Nazi propaganda that described Jews as "parasites."
The artists, who sleep, eat and bathe in the gallery, said the exhibition toyed with ideas about hosts and guests in line with a theme set by the museum and aimed to blur the boundaries between art and reality.
Works that try to push the limits of art have grabbed headlines in recent years since British artist Damien Hirst won the Turner Prize with a pickled cow in 1995 and Chris Ofili daubed his 1998 winning entries with elephant dung.
In Bat Yam, Gitzin-Adiram said she spent weeks exploring the gallery's theme of "hosting," turning to philosophers such as Jacques Derrida and even the Bible for inspiration. She received proposals from around the world but was won over by the lice.
"The idea is that we live in the museum as their guests, and at the same time we are hosting lice on our heads," said artist Vincent Grunwald, 23, wearing a plastic shower cap to prevent the lice from spreading.
The artists said the exhibition was not originally meant as a provocative reference to the Holocaust but offered the chance to explore with visitors the concept of the parasite and to ask whether the word could be "reclaimed" in Israel.
"We were aware that, as Germans in Israel, there was a risk we may be misunderstood, that we would open up wounds," said Stefan Reuter, 27, with a scratch of his head. "People ask about it -- we had one woman who came and thanked us for making such a great statement against the fascist rhetoric of German history."
The group acknowledged that living with lice was uncomfortable, but said it was worth it for the sake of art.
They insist it is not a gimmick.
"We are serious," said artist Akim One Machine-Tu Nyuyen. "The lice are part of the art." BAT YAM, Israel (Reuters) - From pickled cows to elephant dung, the art world is no stranger to offbeat ideas. But a group of lice-inf... more -
The Air Force or Aliens?
Late Monday night, reports of an "Unidentified Flying Object" were reported throughout the Phoenix area. Four red lights had appeared that first formed a box but later spread out into triangle. The Air force had no comment about what was seen and Sky Harbor and Deer Valley Airport both reported that neither knew the cause of these strange red lights.
Eleven years go around this same time of year, similar lights were seen hovering over the Phoenix area which was though to be a UFO. Late Monday night, reports of an "Unidentified Flying Object" were reported throughout the Phoenix area. Four red lights had appeared ... more -
Inflatable sculptures
Check out these inflatable sculptures from artist Joshua Allen Harris. These are really cool! Street art thats brought to life by its environment.
Check out these inflatable sculptures from artist Joshua Allen Harris. These are really cool! Street art thats brought to life by its... more -
Creepy Cheetos commercial!
When did Chester Cheetah become so evil?
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Gnome terrorizes town
It looks as if the Travelocity Gnome has made his way to Argentina. Locals are living in fear after several sightings of a 'creepy gnome' that witnesses claim stalks the streets at night.
The midget - which wears a pointy hat and has a distinctive sideways walk - was caught on video last week by a terrified group of youngsters.
My money is on it being a leprechaun. I mean, 'tis the season right? It looks as if the Travelocity Gnome has made his way to Argentina. Locals are living in fear after several sightings of a 'creepy gn... more -
Creepy kitsch mannequins from Ukraine and Russia
In former-Communist Russia, entire department stores have often been abandoned, or mannequins are kept and reused for decades, while fashions change and new aesthetics overtake. In former-Communist Russia, entire department stores have often been abandoned, or mannequins are kept and reused for decades, while f... more
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Abandoned Amusement Parks
I know where my next vacation will be.
Check out these awesome pics from abandoned amusement parks all over the world. I half expect Scooby and the gang to be investigating a mystery in the background. I know where my next vacation will be. ... more -
Former Soviet Union's abandoned cities and buildings
The fall of the Soviet Union meant parts of Russia were cut off from communication and support from the government. The result is eerie collections of buildings and bases, and at times entire cities, that lie abandoned and in ruin. The pictures and history of each place make for a fascinating virtual exploration.
The fall of the Soviet Union meant parts of Russia were cut off from communication and support from the government. The result is eeri... more -
Your Teeth, Dear
A short compilation film equating the vigors of youth with healthy teeth and a stern warning to those who don't brush. Culled from 1950s and 1960s archival footage. A short compilation film equating the vigors of youth with healthy teeth and a stern warning to those who don't brush. Culled from 19... more
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Don't Send in the Clowns - Most Kids Are Scared of Them!
The news that will no doubt have clowns shedding tears was revealed in a poll of youngsters by researchers from the University of Sheffield who were examining how to improve the decor of hospital children's wards.
The study, reported in the Nursing Standard magazine, found all the 250 patients aged between four and 16 they quizzed disliked the use of clowns, with even the older ones finding them scary.
The news that will no doubt have clowns shedding tears was revealed in a poll of youngsters by researchers from the University of Shef... more -
Halo Stalker Gets PWNED
A 20-year old male was arrested in Spokane, Washington this past weekend for stalking a 15-year old girl he met online playing Halo (the report does not specify which iteration). The accused was from Saratoga Springs, New York, which he drove around 2,600 miles in order to drive past the girl's house and send her a text message.
According to Seattle news outlet KOMO-TV, the parents of the girl caught his license plate number as he passed and called the police. He has been charged with a felony count of stalking. Let this be yet another warning to all online gamers out there: don't give out your personal information, including where you live and your phone number.
A 20-year old male was arrested in Spokane, Washington this past weekend for stalking a 15-year old girl he met online playing Halo (t... more -
Creepy fake hands to comfort your infant
Apparently parents are supposed to scent these fake hands with their scent. Creepy.
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7 Abandoned Wonders of the World- American Edition
How creepy/cool are some of these places?! Anyone out there want to go on a road trip with me to visit them?
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Holiday Shmoliday
Tremendosaur Sketch Comedy tells you why they think the holiday season is overrated.
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