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by Molly McCall
Wed, February 21, 2007, 3:00 am PST

We can't say when the first piece of fruit (or stick of butter or bowl of cereal) saw light with a pair of googly eyes, but the moment must have been magical. To celebrate the transformative properties of a pair of stickie plastic orbs for any number of dinner table provisions, WNYC and hostess extraordinaire Amy Sedaris put out a call for the most creative encounter of food and eyes. The results reveal a world of victuals that's giving us the once-over. A plate of sushi winks seductively, an ear of corn peeks from behind its husk, and a milky cup of coffee leers. We had no idea that the contents of our kitchen cabinets bridled with so much emotion. The jar of pickles seems so uncomfortably confined, the peanut with the Jay Leno chin so lovably grumpy. The challenge is now closed (sorry!), but it's not too late to browse the photographic evidence of how the crafty stickers make food "come alive."
by Marty Gabel
Mon, January 29, 2007, 3:00 am PST

Always low prices. That was Sam Walton's mantra when he opened the first Wal-Mart in 1962. We're not sure what maxim should be applied to this particular store in Taylors, South Carolina, though. "Upon entering around 8:30 p.m., I was completely blown away by how disgusting this entire store was," writes our intrepid shopper. So he grabbed his camera just to prove it, and a photo essay was born—complete with viewers' acerbic comments, naturally. Relish the fabulous decaying peach. Swoon over the mysterious crunchy things on the floor. Enjoy the strange juxtaposition of random shopping items. Savor the half-eaten apples on sale. Witness the mystery substance leaking onto the shelves. And finally, of course, revel in the pure irony of it all. Today's Pick proves that your local superstore may be hiding more secrets than you think. Keep flicking through all 119 images of devastation and thank heavens you didn't shop here that day.
by Molly McCall
Fri, January 19, 2007, 3:00 am PST

Despite what you've seen on "The Office," gentle teasing at work usually indicates that your coworkers like you. They forward you funny emails? Good sign. They play a friendly prank? It's just for laughs. In Walt's case, his colleagues expressed their fondness for him by taking to his car with a case or more of sticky notes. They covered the tires, plastered the roof, smothered the bumper, and lavished extra care on the side view mirrors and gas cap. Not only did they meticulously service Walt's ride, but they practically glowed while doing it. "About a dozen" employees lent their paper-affixing skills to the job, pulling it off in less than two hours. By the time they were done, Walt's slick champagne-colored Jag had been transformed into an amazing Technicolor novelty car that's ready to take notes. We just wish we could have witnessed Walt's response to this flourish of workplace love.
by Molly McCall
Thu, December 14, 2006, 3:00 am PST

We live in a mad, mad celebrity culture. Yet only the most motivated of us are out on the red carpet snapping pictures with the stars. Hey, we're not advocating a career in the stalkerazzi here. When Alan Light adds to his glittering collection of celebri-images, he does so with the permission of Mr. and Ms. Big. Well, most of the time. Looking through Alan's photo set is like blasting back in time. Here comes Lucille Ball; there goes Sammy Davis, Jr.; and, wow, that's Richard Pryor and River Phoenix. Ah, the days gone by. Alan's shots of Sylvester Stallone, Tom Cruise, and Mel Gibson reveal that gang looking oh-so-young—and far from the ravages of time or notoriety. A young and vital Michael J. Fox made us feel wistful, while a young and vital O.J. Simpson kind of weirded us out. Ellen and Anne posed together, Bruce and Demi strolled together, and Robin Williams and his moustache hit the town. For that final parting, we can all be grateful.
by Molly McCall
Mon, November 06, 2006, 3:00 am PST

We have no idea how many skateboard pictures there are on Flickr. But the number is high. According to The Hot Crew, though, not all of them rate a special mention. And only a select group qualifies for the blog's inventory of the 100 best. Though we're left to guess at the exact criteria for a "real" skateboard pic, the posse gathered here is stirring. Skaters zing overhead, whoosh past, cut through the air, and hover just beneath the cloud line. They ride full pipes, wood ramps, and any wall accommodating enough to present itself. They leap crowd-control barriers, smack through water, plummet down stair rails, and hurl their bodies at the heavens. After just a dozen of the pictures, we were left feeling mournfully earthbound. In one image from 1977, skaters ride a ramp in Paris as the Eiffel Tower looms in the background. If only it, too, could fly. The skaters do, actually, take the occasional moment of rest. But then, the photos pick up again, the boards launch back into the sky, and we're off.


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