At least it's for a good cause?

I appreciate the creativity, and the mission, but man, this mascot is super creepy! But it seems like it is working, and for that, I think it's pretty genius. 

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/senior-testicle-bat-cancer-research-article-1.1367516

But take a look at that picture. And look at the other picture in the article.

THAT'S TOTALLY CREEPY!

(And thanks to Michael, yet again, for finding this creepiness for me!)

Kind of funny, kind of creepy

When you follow this pizza chain on twitter, there's a chance their mascot will "follow" you in person. This is hilariously creepy. Kind of genius. Kind of funny. But mostly creepy, no?

"When the pizza restaurant chain Mellow Mushroom kicked off [its] "Follow Me and I’ll Follow You" campaign recently, it left out one slight detail: the following might end up extending beyond Twitter and into fans’ real lives. Created by Atlanta-based agency Fitzgerald+CO and directed by Arts & Science’s Adam and Dave, a new series of videos shows Twitter users going about their day, only to be ambushed by Mellow Mushroom’s mascot, a giant felt mushroom that looks like it fell out of 1967 Haight-Ashbury and into a shallow puddle of THC resin."

http://www.fastcocreate.com/1681818/mellow-mushroom-takes-social-media-stalking-beyond-the-internet

THAT'S TOTALLY (kind of hilariously) CREEPY!

I also just submitted this comment at the bottom of the article:
You have a typo. It should say, "When the pizza restaurant chain Mellow Mushroom kicked off ITS "Follow Me and I’ll Follow You" campaign recently,"
Its=belongs to it (no apostrophe)
It's=it is
I was really hoping I read it wrong, but the apostrophe is definitely there. *Sigh. Come on, Fast Company! I have come to rely on you for at least decent grammar!

Keeping skin cancer away and scaring people away! 2-for-1!!

I'm really not sure what to say about this. I "get" the reasoning behind this, and I applaud them for wanting to keep skin cancer away, but I think this is a little much. I feel like sunblock, when used correctly, works really well!!

Full Daily Mail article, with more pictures (ahhh!) here: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/

news/article-2189877/Meet-
Face-Kini-latest-craze-hit-Chinas-beaches-bathers-wear-masks-beat-suns-harmful-rays.html?ICO=most_read_module

That's Totally Creepy!

(Thanks for my sister, Carolyn, for finding this gem)

Personalized mailing? More like CREEPY-ilized mailing!

My sister, Karen, is getting married in a few months, so naturally she's been inundated with bridal ads and mailings. But this one really takes the creepy cake. I can't figure out which is creepier: the little boy's face or the fact that they "personalized" the postcard by adding her name to the creepy boy's sidewalk chalk masterpiece. AHHHH!

THAT'S TOTALLY CREEPY!

And don't get me started on the name of the tux shop. Cutesy names for businesses. Ugh. 

(And, of course, congrats and thanks to Karen!)

Because nothing soothes a baby like dismembered hands/arms, right?!

I'm not really sure what to think about this. I mean, it probably does help soothe the baby somehow, but as a parent, how can you put these on your baby? You are an adult and you can see that you are putting creepy dismembered hands/arms on top of your baby! What's even creepier is that they are sold out! Check out this link: http://www.pregnancystore.com/zaky.html

Side note: the "discounted" price is pretty hilarious.

"Regular price: $44.95
Sale price: $44.95"
 Side note 2: Imagine putting Handerpants on these (refer to post below)! *shudder

THAT'S TOTALLY CREEPY!

(And a big thank you to my brother-in-law, Matt, for sending this to me. I've been really bad about updating this blog the past few months. I've had trouble finding truly creepy things. I know they're out there, I've just been bad at looking for them! It's nice when they land in my inbox!)

Gag gift? Real? Real(ly) Creepy Gag Gift?

"Handerpants...Underpants For Your Hands!" I mean, the tagline says it all. I just noticed this is an Archie McPhee product, which leads me to believe that it's supposed to be a gag gift. BUT I have a sinking feeling that there are a lot of people in certain parts of the world that are taking this seriously and are wearing them for their "intended" purposes, such as "keeping gloves fresh" and "sanitary handshakes".  You decide for yourself.  http://www.handerpants.com/

Even as a joke, I think this is TOTALLY CREEPY!

Creepy or Genius? Part 2

My sister, Carolyn, says this is creepy. I think it's part genius, part creepy, but 100% innovative use of space and materials available:

http://video.nytimes.com/video/2009/07/19/arts/1247463519939/urbaneye-dumpster-pool-party.html#

She did point out something that is creepy though: there are only white and Asian people there. THAT'S TOTALLY CREEPY when you're in a city like New York.

Creepy or Genius?

Doritos has a new flavor out called "Tacos at Midnight". I just don't know how I feel about it. I'm totally freaked out, but also totally intrigued. Mostly because I now know that somebody gets paid to name Doritos flavors and is allowed to name them things like "Tacos at Midnight". Amazing.

http://www.fritolay.com/our-snacks/2011.html

My favorite part: the name on the bag is written in faux neon lights. AWESOME!