Pac-Man’s anniversary came and went yesterday and we’re kind of ashamed that we missed it. The iconic Tōru Iwatani brainchild made its debut in Japan on May 22nd 1980 and made its North American debut later that Fall. According to the Davie Brown Celebrity Index, Pac-Man has the highest brand awareness of any video game character among American consumers, recognized by 94 percent of them. …
Hug a Tree, Hug This Mug.
There’s something about this mug that gives us a woody. Crafted by hand and designed by Oji Masanori at the Takahashi Kougei wood workshop, the Kami Wood Mug is a touch lumberjack chic with its green-conscious flair. Casually cool and zen, this mug is made of castor aralia wood from the Hokkaido island in Japan and finished with polyurethane to …
Hump Day Treat of the Week: That’s My Jaaam!
So there once was a show way back when about a dude so Fresh & some of his friends… Here is our viral Hump Day Treat of the Week: Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational tinge. When we say, “Creative Sustenance Daily,” we mean …
You Can Too.
We found these ill shoes from Yuketen‘s Spring/Summer 2012 collection. The shoe is made from multicoloured suede leather panels in a palette of brown, blue and burgundy. The crepe sole is 100% rubber. The upbeat color scheme is perfect for the upcoming summer and can even carry on into the fall — especially if the summer decides to go Indian. ↓ Blutcher …
Let’s Get Blown.
Visitors to the TADAO CERN studio in Lithuania were asked to participate in a shoot with photographer, Tadas Černiauskas, who aimed a high powered leaf blower at his subjects. The series of photos, entitled Blow Job, are a collection of deliriously funny moments captured for years of potential blackmail to come. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication …
Bad Folk; Bad Politics.
“If human beings are fundamentally good, no government is necessary; if they are fundamentally bad, any government, being composed of human beings, would be bad also.” – Fred Woodworth. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational tinge. When we say, “Creative Sustenance Daily,” …
Identity Projection.
19 year-old Isobel Wood has a sense of humor. But it isn’t all fun and games. Her Temperament series (oil paint on paper) contains an interesting message once you get past the slight giggle fit. “The absence of the face confounds our anthropomorphic projections and frustrates our tendency to want to read signs of temperament/character in our pet animals. a common reaction …
10 Year Old Goes to College.
Dafne Almazan Anaya, a Mexican native, is Mexico’s youngest college student. At just 10 years old, Anaya is currently enrolled at the Technology Institute of Monterrey where she is earning a Psychology degree. Anaya comes from a family of advanced thinkers; her older brother graduated college at the age of 16 and now, at age 18, is studying to become …
D'(Angel)o from Above.
The godfather of neo-soul has return in all his glory. After a 12 year hiatus, D’Angelo recently resurfaced in a profile for GQ. In the interview, D’Angelo speaks about his career, his addiction, his brushes with death and his eventful resurrection. The critically acclaimed singer, who was once considered the heir apparent to the throne of soul music, emerged in the …
Jungle of the Future.
A-lab Milano design duo Alessandro Biasi and Simona Costa’s Spring/Summer 2012 collection features an assortment of wild prints. Bright, powerful and like taking a tiger swipe to the face, their juxtaposition of the jungle coupled with innovative design is perfect for conquering the feral world of fashion. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of …
Hard Cash.
New York sculptor Randall Rosenthal creates a realistic jackpot that isn’t what seems. Made from wood, Rosenthal created this piece from a single block. We aren’t sure about the tools he uses but the results are phenomenal. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, …
Split Wood, Stitch Wood.
his one-of-a-kind design dream comes courtesy of Uhuru Design in Brooklyn, New York, and is handmade out of flitch-cut hardwood and recycled plastic. Available in seafoam, red and blue stitch accents, the Stitched Table is the perfect mix of functionality and quirk; making for a great conversation piece. You can choose from a selection of customizable sizes and finishes, and …
Picnic Basket Pose.
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