Wanna feel old? This is Hanson now. https://t.co/EwHrrGbq5E

His palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms spaghetti. https://t.co/58o0MuOeCy

@yewknee you're being too hard on yourself, much like shrek was really hard on himself before he found fiona

JESUS CHRIST WHAT IS HAPPENING HERE https://t.co/NKZG1U0369

Lmfaooooo. https://t.co/TCscu7IMEz

"Unpleasant Thought: There is no ethical consumption under capitalism." https://t.co/Y8GTa4ZNy3

the other half of Dept of Eagles. Good stuff (and new to me)

The Ellis Island mockup is a must see

But have you considered a xenomorph-only screening of #AlienCovenant @drafthouse?

Ever wanted to relive every part of a software/videogame store in 1991? Enjoy Software Etc.'s 1001 Retailing Nights… https://t.co/qXlBOK2dxQ

@devinlandin https://t.co/SW7tWVR0a3

do watch

I was starting to get teary-eyed at my kids' graduation, then they played Rusted Root over the slideshow and rage consumed me instead.

I tweet exclusively about Martin Short in Clifford now.

• New Plinko Record - a six minute video is going to be hard to hold your attention but the enthusiasm here is unfettered. Completely unhinged. Entirely valid.
• Chromatics - Shadow - are you watching the new Twin Peaks? This should be familiar then.
• Angelo Badalamenti explains how he wrote "Laura Palmer's Theme" - speaking of Twin Peaks, here's a fun little video of the tale behind the infamous Palmer theme.
• Adrenaline Cats - my love for Pet Collective compilations is questionable but boundless. Love these kittehs.
• Every day. Every. Darn. Day. - again, love this.
• Sea Lion drags girl into Steveston waters - everyone is fine in this clip, just a bit shaken up. The anticipation before the event occurs is maddening.
• Toby the Whippet, Guiness Balloon Popper - look at this little beast go!
• Papa Sting - Last Resort - gotta admit, this one got me good.

Need more? This kid is amazing. This We Want Plates Reddit sub is face-palmingly ridiculous.

the answer is simple but the story is worthwhile

Linds Redding was the art director at Saatchi & Saatchi and BBDO before dying of cancer in 2012. Prior to his death he wrote a long piece on his personal blog entitled A Short Lesson in Perspective in which he explains the core problem with the speed at which we work these days and the emptiness of the problems we're solving within the "creative industry". Even if you read this five years ago when he wrote it or even if you read it every year, read it again. There are an endless amount of quips and insights that should be drilled into each and every one of us. Here's one on "how the scam works" in regards to the structure of the business:

"The creative industry operates largely by holding creative people ransom to their own self-image, precarious sense of self-worth, and fragile if occasionally out of control ego. We tend to set ourselves impossibly high standards, and are invariably our own toughest critics. Satisfying our own lofty demands is usually a lot harder than appeasing any client, who in my experience tend to have disappointingly low expectations. Most artists and designers I know would rather work all night than turn in a sub-standard job. It is a universal truth that all artists think they a frauds and charlatans, and live in constant fear of being exposed. We believe by working harder than anyone else we can evaded detection. The bean-counters rumbled this centuries ago and have been profitably exploiting this weakness ever since. You dont have to drive creative folk like most workers. They drive themselves. Just wind em up and let em go."

That's just one of many. It goes on and on with unrelenting accuracy to describe the wringer that creative people put themselves through. Granted, he's speaking from the perspective of the Always Hungry World of Advertising but each of these insights completely apply to the World of Tech as well. Designs, prototypes, MVP's, insane deadlines and client demands are just as relevant as concept sketches and pitch lines. They may just be more coal for the fire.

I absolutely don't think of myself as some inspired creative along the lines of Linds Redding. Hell, I barely count myself as a creative but I do feel the drive to prove my self-worth through my work and it's scary to see the potential emptiness on the other side of that.

Many thanks to Jason for the heads up that it existed.

I listen to a decent amount of podcasts, we all listen to a decent amount of podcasts. Even if it's just one or two, that's a decent amount. Here's a few things I heard this week worth sharing:

• WTF with Mark Mothersbaugh - hearing the story of DEVO, Mothersbaugh's entry into soundtracking Pee-Wee's PlayHouse and his journey through subversive commercials is a damn good listen. I could have stood to have heard at least another hour.
• Chris Gethard with Tim Heidecker - just a chit-chat between two seemingly off-kilter dudes. It's extremely pleasant but continuously amusing.
• Safe As Milk #50 - hosts Mike and Adam pay homage to Hot Ones by scalding their mouths with wings. Even if these two are complete unknowns to you, hearing strangers lose their minds over a completely voluntary eating competition is worth your time.

What else should I be listening to?

Excellent sign off from Mossberg about the state of, and future of, technology

My daughter actually submitted this feedback at school. Not sure if I should ground her or buy her ice cream... https://t.co/4v8Gjb9riv