Monthly Archives: September 2012

We’ve been saying it for ages.

The standout line of the Advertising Standards Authority of Ireland’s latest complaint bulletin goes like this: “The advertisement had used sexual innuendo merely to attract attention as there was no tangible link between a pair of women’s breasts and the brand of Club Orange.”

 

Via Cantillon, Irish Times

 


Behold the HM4 Thunderbird, inspired by aeronautical engineering, released in 2010 and limited to 20 handmade pieces per year. The blurb sez:

The case of HM4 blends high-tech titanium for its lightweight and strength with a sapphire centre section offering a view into the engine. The limited editions HM4 Razzle Dazzle and Double Trouble take the aviation theme even further with real rivets in their fuselages and hand painted nose art inspired by the rebellious paintings on WWII aircraft, while HM4 RT offers an altogether more luxurious way to fly.

The Thunderbolt’s engine is the culmination of three long years of development. Each of the 300-plus components – including the regulator and even the screws – was developed specifically for this anarchistic calibre. Horizontally configured dual mainspring barrels drive two vertical gear trains, transferring power to the twin pods indicating hours/minutes and power reserve.

Mid-range price: a trifling $158,000.

We’d have the Razzle Dazzle.

iheartchaos/ablogtoread

This mystery film-maker Sam,
Really does not give a damn.
He’s no film connoisseur,
He’s just trying to stir,
Up the people who do not eat ham.

John Moynes

Unless you can do better.

Oh yes, it’s Thursday blasphemy ‘Rick off.

A final pair of tickets to the Secret Garden Beer Festival in Dundrum, Co Dublin, THIS WEEKEND to giveaway.

Lines close at 3pm

Yes, you could be here:

Update:

The winner

I suspect his real name’s “Im Becile” –
‘Cos it’s clear from his B-movie reel
That this “Sam” is a Schmo
For depicting ol’ Mo
As a whoremong’ring pedofile heel

Mouldyman