May 28 2009

Godard Collection

(Note: The scan above really doesn’t do Godard’s works “justice”. My Skymall scans are unquestionably fair use, but I think I’d be in danger of copyright violations if I included high-res scans of his art, so I urge my readers to go and check out a few of his works yourself before reading the rest of this post.)

“‘Oh my God…ard!’ Those are usually the first words out of people’s mouths when they view Michael Godard’s artwork.”

You know, I actually pretty much believe that. Well, okay, not the ridiculous “ard” part, but the rest of it.

“His paintings even adorn the walls of the officers’ lounge in the Pentagon.”

Well, you can’t get a better endorsement than that. If anybody knows good art, it’s the US military.

“Today, Michael Godard is considered one of the most prolific and influential artists of our time.”

Who exactly considers him influential? Because, you know, I’m a member of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and an occasional visitor to MOMA and PS1 (a contemporary art museum), and I don’t think I’ve ever seen a single work of art that looked like it was influenced by this stuff. “Prolific” I believe, though.


May 20 2009

Jumpin’ Jammerz

“Until now, ‘Footed Pajamas’ have been typically hard to find in adult sizes.”

You know, there’s a reason for that. Do you really want to look like this guy?

I guess, though, that these would be perfect if you’re a diaper fetishist, and people keep telling you that you need to grow up a little.


May 12 2009

Spacious Living

That little box is your idea of “Spacious Living”? You must live in Manhattan.


May 4 2009

Marauder’s Map

Okay, I know that this is a confession that I’m a massive dork, but I think having a detailed replica of the Marauder’s Map from Harry Potter would be really cool. The trouble with this product, though, is…well, let’s turn it over to my good friend George W. Bush.

“It’s just a goddamn piece of paper!”

Thanks, George W. Bush. Your contributions to American public discourse will not be soon forgotten. And you’re right, this is just a piece of paper, and $35 seems pretty steep for a piece of paper. Pity, really.