The Somewhat Ambitious

Yes, the new Star Trek film has premiered, and there have also been various press screenings. So in spite of the fact that it doesn’t come out until May 7th (I believe), there are individuals who have seen it. Myself and Luke are two of those individuals.
Now I’m not going to give anything away, because [...]

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A few weeks back, we announced The Somewhat Ambitious Banner Competition, in which we promised sexual favours to the best designer.* Well, we’re happy to announce that a winner has been picked! Later today we’ll post the top five, and the winner will be posted as the new website banner.
Now. About these sexual favours.
…Luke, want [...]

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While I’m normally an uncritical devotee of all the many cultural permutations being thrown up by the internet, I have to ask: who loves The Smashing Pumpkins and the 8-bit Super Mario trilogy with such identical, passionate intensity that they feel the only way to adequately express their adoration is by creating a set of [...]

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In the interest of self promotion, and helping you readers get to know us, here’s a morsel of sorts: Luke and myself Twitter way too much. If you feel inclined, you can visit my Twitter and Luke’s Twitter, and follow us. Odds are, we shall follow you in return. But not in a creepy way [...]

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Yesterday’s copy of The Age turned up this particular gem of sordid nerddom. Hidden under the relatively innocuous title ‘Web of deceit leads to divorce’ there lies a charming tale of double crosses, illicit romance and private investigators. All of which just happened to occur in Second Life. I’ve said it before and I’ll say [...]

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I recently purchased the Dave Eggers edited anthology ‘The Best American Non-Required Reading 2008′ (a wonderful miscellany of unorthodox writings from the previous year) and found myself thoroughly entertained by their list of the best Facebook groups currently doing the rounds. While I’m sure this is already being documented somewhere online, it seems kinda refreshing [...]

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I’m all for weird blogs. But weird blogs that convey the deep pain of people in silly vests? Where do I sign up? Why, at THE BROKERS WITH HANDS ON THEIR FACES BLOG, idiot! Look at those silly bitches. They look silly. I hate their vests, and they deserve to be laughed at. Haha!
It’s [...]

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Smashing Magazine has posted a list of the “100 most beautiful movie posters“, and whilst I don’t agree with all their choices, there are a couple of stunners in the mix. In some cases, the poster is actually better than the movie. I’m looking at you, Baz: Moulin Rouge fucking sucked. There, I said it. [...]

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Ever gotten home, high on paint fumes and brillo pads (or whatever it is that gives you your kicks) and sent a belligerent email which seems to make all the sense in the world? Nine times out of ten, the email in question not only failed to get your point across, but it contained the [...]

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If you’re having trouble following this subprime mortgage malarkey (vintage profanities are making a comeback, so you’d best step correct), you aren’t alone. I for one love a good visual aid, so imagine my relief when I found a webcomic/slideshow entitled The Subprime Mortgage Primer. It’s surprisingly thorough, and very informative, in a whimsical way. [...]

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