2013
Brace yourselves for the proliferation of the 'finger hashtag'
by sbrothierThe hashtag was born on IRC networks before migrating to Twitter and evolving into something that people verbalised ("hashtag fail"). Now some factions are trying to turn it into a gestural expression and Nimrod Kamer -- a filmmaker and journalist -- is all for it. You can follow him on Twitter at @nnimrodd
Investigating Investigative Journalism - The Daily Show with Jon Stewart - 01/14/13 - Video Clip | Comedy Central
by sbrothierInvestigating Investigative Journalism
John Oliver discovers that pretend news is the media world's sole remaining home for intrepid investigative journalists.
2012
Apple Now Owns the Page Turn - NYTimes.com
by sbrothierIf you want to know just how broken the patent system is, just look at patent D670,713, filed by Apple and approved this week by the United States Patent Office.
This design patent, titled, “Display screen or portion thereof with animated graphical user interface,” gives Apple the exclusive rights to the page turn in an e-reader application.
Yes, that’s right. Apple now owns the page turn. You know, as when you turn a page with your hand. An “interface” that has been around for hundreds of years in physical form. I swear I’ve seen similar animation in Disney or Warner Brothers cartoons.
Bad Children's Books -- BobStaake.com
by sbrothierSatire, Humor and Visual Parody of Classic Children's Books From the 1940s Through 1960s
Antoine et Le Monde
by sbrothier & 1 otherParce que la répartie à la con d'Antoine de Caunes me fait marray.
2011
2010
Lens Bracelets
by sbrothier & 1 otherDesigned exclusively for camera-obsessed photogs like yourself, this soft silicone bracelet is a replica of your lens' focusing ring. From the embossed "50mm" and AF/MF switch to the rubber grip ridges, we can't think of a better addition to our camera style wardrobe.
humor chic
by sbrothierHumor Chic is a daily society portrait blog, an illustrated point of view about fashion, costume, culture, society and celebrity.
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