Category Archives: big ideas

Choose-your-own synopsis

Posted on May 28, 2014 by mc07

  Summary Bug has stumbled on a rare type of computational comedy.  Apparently, a random glitch on the Netflix app has caused certain summaries to “blend together“.  The results end up looking like a good Madlib.  Will a new form … Continue reading →

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Generic Brand Video

Posted on April 25, 2014 by mc07

I think the video IS subversive because it shows how meaningless all these cultural and emotional triggers are. But if they are trying to get business, aren’t they shooting themselves in the foot? Continue reading →

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Polyfauna

Posted on February 13, 2014 by mc07

The enjoyment factor: variable (depending on your current conscious state while operating). The execution: perfect (what I would imagine a Radiohead electro-dream world to be). But my favorite part is it’s purpose: none. Continue reading →

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Sabbath versus Sabbath

Posted on October 24, 2013 by mc07

Which are the lyrics to old Baptist hymns and which are Black Sabbath lyrics? Continue reading →

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“Get to the CHOPPA!!”

Posted on August 3, 2013 by mc07

Thank you internet for fulfilling your primary function: Continue reading →

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5,335,200 Legos

Posted on May 24, 2013 by mc07

The largest Lego model in the world consisting of 5,335,200 bricks is a 1:1 scale X-wing fighter. Continue reading →

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Organic sonic delights

Posted on February 15, 2013 by mc07

Forget your free jazz, ignore your love of power-pop and release yourself from the shackles of man-made sound! The Macaulay Library is the world’s largest and oldest scientific archive of biodiversity audio and video recordings. While the collection is primarily … Continue reading →

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Screaming in the Night

Posted on December 7, 2012 by mc07

I can only speculate that with this video they now thought themselves new overlords of this and other realities. Continue reading →

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Words from the Genius

Posted on November 30, 2012 by mc07

I had the good fortune to attend a lecture at RISD last night by none other than GZA aka Genius.  Founding member of the Wu-Tang clan and creator of one of my top 5 hip-hop albums ever (Liquid Swords)! What … Continue reading →

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if it bleeds we can kill it

Posted on July 27, 2012 by mc07

I love Predator.  Unabashedly.  It is the pinnacle of a certain kind of macho 80’s movie. (*) But as a musical?!…Watch and believe.  Genius. (*) As a 14-year-old boy, I watched Predator literally EVERY day one summer with my good friend … Continue reading →

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