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Arran Shurvinton

posted February 20, 2018 #

I was recently shown this video of a scantily clad Nosferatu vogueing in a thrift store and I proceeded to watch it 50 times. It's perfectly mesmerizing and macabre and absurd and hilarious all at once.

The vampire to thank for this creation is Arran Shurvinton, a "lovable monster makr and creepy creature impersonator." His Instagram and YouTube are filled with examples of that moniker, largely leaning into the Nosferatu character. This performance of "The Phone Call" is undeniably entertaining but I'm equally drawn to the high fashion photos, as it's such a perfect contrast between beauty and "monster."

Treat yourself, put this on repeat. Day made.

All the Bojack Art

posted February 20, 2018 #

I've not watched much Bojack Horseman but I do know that it's littered with Easter Eggs, particularly in terms of background characters and one-off jokes. It is also, apparently, filled with heavy nods to fine art. Daily Art Magazine has compiled all those references in one spot. The references aren't exactly subtle - Warhols, Rothko's, Harings, etc etc - but it's still fun to see the real versions side-by-side with the slightly warped Bojack versions.

Twitter is Broken

posted February 20, 2018 #

Pretty great read over at Vanity Fair on How Twitter Lost the Internet War, basically cataloging the major stumbles the platform has had around Trust and Safety. There's an understandable amount of finger pointing but there's no single, clear, fault. As with many things, it's a pile-on of issues and fixes that just never seem to see the light of day. Hopefully that's not actually the fault of one or two people.

In other news, Twitter is deprecating their desktop app because, why not?

There is a LOT of good on Twitter. I believe it can be a legitimately fun and positive resource for the Internet. I mean, look at this thread. That's what the Internet should be. Twitter should work to get towards more of that and we'll all be in good shape.

posted February 19, 2018 #

A 17 year old female with a shaved head and the name Gonzalez is the face of the movement that’s going to bring it to the old white guys who are owned by the NRA. This is what karma looks like.

posted February 19, 2018 #

actual research i’m doing for real money https://t.co/taekAeFIqT

posted February 19, 2018 #

i scored this game with my dude @subtumble _check it out https://t.co/rmXF3YGgUf

Vidalotry, Gore and the Gay Novel

posted February 19, 2018 #

When now-host Ryan Breegle approached me about releasing a podcast about Gore Vidal I was immediately intrigued, largely because I know next to nothing about him. I've heard his name for a solid twenty years but never took the time to really learn about what his place in the zeitgeist really was. So, I'm really happy to have this opportunity for myself, and for everyone else, to take the deep dive and learn more.

The first episode, Gore and the Gay Novel, is now streaming everywhere. The piece is only 14 minutes long but does a great job of looking at Vidal's complex, and somewhat contradictory, take on homosexuality. It's important to remember that Vidal's prominence took place from the 50's and beyond. Not exactly a "woke" time to be open about homosexuality, which makes it all the more interesting.
The Vidalotry series will be limited to 10 episodes in total, each one examining a different aspect of Vidal's fascinating life.

...and, of course, you can subscribe on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast, etc. etc. Please do. I think we'll all be enlightened for it.

Hott Minute: Giant Cats with Muscles

posted February 19, 2018 #

Continuing along with my promise to make President's Day just about stuff I'm involved in, here's a reminder that the latest episode of Hott Minute is available - wherein Ashley and Jamie debate the question "Who is the hottest cartoon character?" They took a poll and then responded to all the amazing responses.
Here again, I'll suggest you subscribe on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast, etc etc. These two are funny and it's great to hear them change up the format a little bit.

We Own This Town: Volume 101

posted February 19, 2018 #

It's President's Day, so I'm going to eschew regular posts from around the Internet and just post a bunch of new releases from projects I've been involved in. First up, the 101st Episode of the WOTT Music podcasts. It's 35 minutes of local Nashville area music combined with some insightful narration featuring yours truly. So, if you like a nerdy voice mixed with some surprisingly eclectic music, dig in.
I would ask that you also subscribe on iTunes or Overcast or wherever you like to hear your podcasts; as that helps me get some metrics on how well I'm doing. Everyone loves a good metric!

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posted February 17, 2018 #

Amazing and informative thread about the Mueller findings https://t.co/V9uF3DmDty

posted February 17, 2018 #

this really happened https://t.co/dYGHwzMYoc

posted February 17, 2018 #

1 Million Years Dungeon for the person who invented loud, autoplay TV screens at the gas pump.

posted February 16, 2018 #

I’m joining whatever political party those kids in Florida just started

posted February 16, 2018 #

Baby Boomers: You young people should rebel against society like we did! Millennials: Okay, I don't fit into a rigid gender binary, I'm not strictly heterosexual or monogamous, and I think we need to dismantle capitalism and kyriarchy Baby Boomers: no not like that https://t.co/L74CkWNfzR

posted February 16, 2018 #

What's your favorite thing online right now? Anything that keeps making you happy, excites you, fills you with wonder, or gives you hope for the internet. I'll tell you mine if you tell me yours.

posted February 16, 2018 #

My new LP cover for Jessie Baylin. Strawberry Wind blowin’ your way this Spring. https://t.co/xOmzNaxRli

posted February 16, 2018 #

Austin: I’m so sorry but you’re a real city now. You can’t walk four abreast on a downtown sidewalk, and if you’re on a bike be on a bike, you don’t get to pick between street and sidewalk every block.
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