Monthly Archive for May, 2010

Missile Balloons

Probably not a good idea, but very funny.

Shopdropping Fake Products

New York’s TrustoCorp recently did a bit of shopdropping in local delis and grocery stores. That Bulemia bar sure looks yummy! Check out more of their product alterations.

In other news, here’s a shopdropping project in Colorado that was investigated by federal agents:

Update to the story – the artist was charged with 2 years probation and fined $1,000.

Improv Everywhere Ghostbusters Prank in the New York Public Library


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edited by Matt Adams / song by Tyler Walker

Read the full write up with tons of photos at Improv Everywhere.

Shark Toss

Most hockey fans are familiar with a bizarre Detroit Red Wings tradition where fans of the team hurl octopus onto the ice after the Wings score a goal (usually in playoff games). This practice dates back to 1952, when a fan chucked a octopus in the rink to symbolize the 8 playoff wins it took to win the Stanley Cup (it now takes 16).

Fast-forward to Game 2 of the San Jose Sharks vs. Detroit Red Wings 2010 playoff series. As a response to the long-standing Red Wings tradition, one dedicated San Jose fan tossed a 3-foot leopard shark with an octopus sewn into its mouth on the ice after the Sharks scored a 1st period goal. The most impressive part of the stunt is that the fish tosser smuggled the shark into the game by duct taping it to his leg. Very gross, but pretty funny.

Kenny Strasser, Yo-Yo Master

Kenny “K-Strass” Strasser, a self-proclaimed “Yo-Yo Master,” has been showcasing his skills on morning shows across the midwest. The only problem is that he’s terrible at yo-yo tricks. This yo-yo hoaxster has proved once again that there’s a pretty flimsy screening process for morning talk show guests.

via deadspin.

Come On Paint Me White Again

A wonderful conversation between street artist mobstr and the Newcastle City Council.

Via Wooster Collective.

Altered Delivery Menus

New York artist Liz Filardi was tired of getting delivery menus slipped under her door and shoved in her face on the street. So she began collected them and adding her own messages that more accurately describe the interaction between the solicitor and solicited. She then passed them out herself on the streets.

More photos.