"...There are, however, some designers and even clients who insist that the public deserve and will respond to much higher standards in graphics. They are convinced, as Charlie Chaplin was convinced, that the best way to entertain the public is to first entertain oneself."

China admits no mistake—seriously

Posted: October 2nd, 2009 | Author: Iancu | Filed under: fun, japan/asia, photography, thoughts | Tags: , , , | No Comments »

All is more than clear now: don’t ever fuck with China. They’re this serious:

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An instructor aligns the formation of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Airborne Corps during a training session at the 60th National Day Parade Village on the outskirts of Beijing, September 15, 2009. (REUTERS/Joe Chan).

Don’t say you haven’t been warned!

(via Boston)


Singing In The Rain Stormtrooper

Posted: September 26th, 2009 | Author: Iancu | Filed under: fun, photography | Tags: , , , , | No Comments »

Too much fun not to post it :)

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(via jlist)


Must have samurai umbrella!

Posted: March 23rd, 2009 | Author: Iancu | Filed under: fun, japan/asia | Tags: , | 3 Comments »

There is no doubt, if they have international shipping, I’m getting one! No one will stand in my way >:) If you’re interested too, get your own here, from ThinkGeek (Jedi fans, get your lightsaber umbrella here).

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samurai-umbrella

(thanks Andrei for finding it!)


Periodic Table of Typefaces

Posted: March 13th, 2009 | Author: Iancu | Filed under: tips&tricks, type | Tags: , | 2 Comments »

I’m glad there are insane type maniacs among us, creating such useful things as the Periodic Table of Typefaces. Up on the wall with it!

Right-click, Save As — this is the large version

Right-click, Save As — this is the large version

(thanks Adrian for the tip)