Monthly Archives: March 2012
The value of a perfect burrito
A lot of what you hear people say these days regarding successful marketing has a lot to do with having a product that serves a purpose, solves a problem, tells a story, etc. Generally, that’s true. No amount of creative … Continue reading
Partying with the gummys
This is a hollow, 17″, 26 pound, 32,000 calorie gummy bear with a hollow stomach that holds one liter of punch, booze, candy, buttercream frosting or whatever you want to put inside of it. It’s available at Vat19 for $150, … Continue reading
Marketing mis-steps and the assault on free speech
Nike recently released their Nike SB Dunk Low shoes, which are apparently “unofficially” named “Black and Tans.” The issue with the name is that there was apparently a British paramilitary group from 1920 to 1921 who patrolled regions of Ireland … Continue reading
Government logic
Regardless of the source, I can’t really argue with the substance – especially after filling out my tax return. – My name is Jon Friesch, and I like to be left free to pursue my happiness as much as I … Continue reading
The ultimate way to spend the day
The Avengers movie is coming out May 4th, and in case you’re not fully prepared, AMC Theaters has an plan for you. On May 3rd, around noon-ish (depending upon the theater), they’re going to run all of the films that … Continue reading
Cure cancer or stop aging…?
Interesting question came up today: If you could do one of the two, which would you pick… find a cure for cancer or figure out a way to stop the physical effects of aging on the human body? Some conditions: … Continue reading
Fill out your Corbis PhotoVS bracket before March 19th
I’m very excited to say that today, I launched Corbis’ new contest – Corbis PhotoVS (said Photo-verse). Corbis PhotoVS is a tournament bracket with 32 of our favorite images chosen by our team of professional image editors and curators. We’re … Continue reading
Judging people by their actions
On Sunday, I went for a run along the Burke Gilman trail in the Seattle area. I was running on the right side of the trail. Out in front of me was a man walking on the right side. Up … Continue reading
