LEGO Breaking Bad Minifig
I haven’t yet gotten into the popular Breaking Bad series but seen enough to think this LEGO minifig looks like the show’s main character.
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The Gold iPhone 5s Inspired by Pop Tarts
When we first heard the rumors that Apple was creating a new gold iPhone 5s, we balked. It would be too gaudy, too ostentatious, too un-Apple-like, an accessory only Mr. T would love. But then it arrived in its champagne tone, and opinions swayed from disbelief to desired. But little did we know that Apple was merely taking design cues from Pop Tarts.
Months ago when rumors of the golden iPhone surfaced, Pop Tarts launched its “Gone Nutty” peanut butter toaster pastries. Besides the new flavor, these tarts feature a ridged box pattern and golden packages.
Take note of the golden similarities thought not exactness. These wrappers are subdued. They aren’t brilliant but unmistakably metallic. So what if design inspiration perhaps came from Jony Ive ripping open a pack of Gone Nutty Pop Tarts?
An “Interesting” Crazy Shirts Ad
First off, I need to caveat that I LOVE Crazy Shirts. I own more than several in my wardrobe and their shirt designs, construction, and material are all top notch. But…
I find their latest (online) ad umm, let’s say interesting. Here’s a screen shot.
The positions and postures of the models, their facial expressions all seem, well, grindable. I’m sure that wasn’t the intent but rather to showcase beautiful people wearing beautiful clothes in beautiful scenery. ‘Nuff said.
Girl Scouts Are Not Natural Bliss
Did you see Coffee-mate’s new creamer called Caramel & Coconut? This new flavor is a collaboration with the Girls Scouts, but odds are you probably overlooked this new creamer thinking it’s part of the Natural Bliss line.
Just look at the packaging, and you’ll understand how you can easily mistake this creamer. And if like me, you had a unflavorable run in with these natural creamers, like me, you now tune them out.
But the Girl Scout flavors are not Natural Bliss as visually indicated by the red cap (and lack of Natural Bliss labeling). I found this at Target by the way.
Found the Dou’ssants
A serendipitous visit to the Safeway in Manoa yielded the last box of donut croissants in the store. But not only are these donut croissants, you call them dou’ssants and make sure you really play up your French accent when talking about this fluffy goodness.
I couldn’t find them in Kailua, and I’m not sure if there are other varieties, but the dou’ssants come in a box (or container) of four for $6.99.
Look for them in the stands with the other fresh baked goods. Sadly, I’m too stuffed to try one. Come back tomorrow for a review of a dou’ssant.
Moose Knuckle, Golden Showers, and Underbutt
I like to review popular search terms that bring readers here to Pulpconnection, and sometimes, I just gotta laugh. One search term that’s been percolating for the past week is “moose knuckle.” The culprit is the pulpy post “Was That a DWTS Moose Knuckle, Gilles?”
If you recall, back in 2009, actor Gilles Marini’s wardrobe on Dancing with the Stars was a bit too shapely. If you’re not sure what a moose knuckle is, the Wake-Up Crew on I-94 had a lesson back in 2008. Of course, this lesson was led by the famously funny Gregg Hammer.
Speaking of things you learn or hear on the radio, today’s discussion on Da Bomb 102.7 was about golden showers, and one caller was descriptively enthused about this activity. And no, this topic wasn’t about the golden showers fireworks.
“Exclusive” Means One Day Online
Linkin Park’s latest, A LIGHT THAT NEVER COMES, premiered exclusively on the Xbox Music service. If you wanted it, you needed to go there, but one day later, this exclusive song is now available on iTunes.
So maybe I misunderstood with the free streaming of the song exclusive to Xbox. That or the Internet has shortened timeframes so exclusives last for one day.
Stealing Starbucks Stars?
Over the summer, Starbucks expanded its Rewards program where you can earn stars at the grocery store. No longer limited to Starbucks locations, certain Starbucks products have redeemable codes good for Rewards stars. Here’s how it works.
Very easy, right? Buy a qualifying product, look for and remove the sticker, enter the code at starbucks.com/entercode, and watch your stars accumulate. But will this convenience allow for the stealing of stars?
Look at this bag of Starbuck coffee beans recently bought at Costco. I didn’t even notice the sticker in the upper right corner until I reached home. It’s relatively easy to stand in Costco and peel off a few more of these stickers since there’s no indication that a sticker had been removed. Although the adhesive is fairly tacky, the sticker comes off cleanly. As a general consumer, you probably wouldn’t realize your bag is missing its Rewards sticker.
Of course, I’m not advocating stealing stars, but I can see how it’s so easy. Keep your caffeine addiction in check, and do the right thing.
Cronuts in South Carolina Are Gangsta
I admit that I’m ignorant about Charleston, South Carolina, but now I know that the cronut craze has traveled south from New York. You can visit Kaminsky’s for their cronut interpretation.
The Kaminsky version is spelled “Kronutz” with a “z” like a good rapper name, and the squared-off cut of the Kronutz give them an edgy look. Gangsta. I’m hoping they offer smaller versions of the Kronutz called the Lil ‘Nutz.
Would You Play Cowboy Poker?
I’d never heard of Cowboy Poker before, but now I’ve seen it “played” at the Surf & Turf Bull Riding and Concert. Held last week at the New Town & Country Stables in Waimanalo, this event also featured bull riding which I’ve never witnessed before either. All I can say is crazy.
Out of the gate, cowboys were flying off the bucking bulls after a few seconds. Staying mounted for three to five seconds was a good ride. Just ask former UH QB, Colt Brennan, who rode his first bull for charity purposes.
This bull just looked nasty and mean.
So about cowboy poker. Four dudes sitting around a table supposedly playing poker…except that there’s a bull loose in the ring with them. And when the bull charges you best be watching him and not your cards.
Last cowboy to remain seated wins.
The cowboy in the red shirt wins this round!
A few more pictures from this experience.
More Friday Fun – Forbidden Super Hero
This film showing at the Hawaii International Film Festival is indescribable. I’m at a lost but can’t stop laughing after watching the trailer of Hentai Kamen: Forbidden Superhero. It’s so waaaay out there that you have to laugh (and see the film).
I’m almost compelled to watch this show since it’s so outrageous. I can only imagine the quotables from this film. Thanks @ryankanno for the tip.
UC Irvine Teaching About Surviving a Zombie Apocalypse?
I really hope a zombified anteater is part of this eight-week course titled, Society, Science, Survival: Lessons from AMC’s The Walking Dead. Yes, this is for real as four UCI instructors “will take you on an inter-disciplinary academic journey deep into the world of AMC’s The Walking Dead.” The cost of attendance is free but a weekly time commitment is expected along with quizzes.
Can you imagine a horde of undead anteaters chasing you down? Truly frightening.
