As we’ve reported twice, McDonald’s Canada is running a new ad campaign that allows Canadians to ask the company questions on a web site via Twitter and Facebook. As previously mentioned, they have blanketed Toronto’s busy Yonge and Bloor station… Read More ›
Month: October 2012
Ad Suggests Toronto Newspapers Have Low Self Esteem!
The following ad has recently appeared on Toronto subways: What kind of negative message is this sending newspapers across the city of Toronto? Dear Toronto Sun and other newspaper friends, don’t let anyone tell you that you are not good… Read More ›
Google Inadvertently Invades Its Own Privacy
Yahoo reports that Google accidentally released a weak earnings report hours before schedule, after which the stock plunged. We extend our sympathies to Google, for not making as much money as some analysts hoped in its business of revealing everyone’s… Read More ›
British Rescuers Spend 3 Hours Trying To Rescue The Lucy Van Pelt Of Goats!
The Mail reports that a goat, trapped on a cliff in England for five days, was about to be rescued from a team descending 70 feet down toward the cliff, when the goat decided to jump off the cliff… to… Read More ›
Target Running Christmas Ads Just In Time For The Halloween Rush!
AdAge reports that retailer Target began running Christmas ads last week. 3 More Ads We Hope To See From Target 1. Detroit Tigers 2012 World Series Victory ads, run as soon as possible, but hopefully at least before ALCS Game… Read More ›
New World Record For Being Out Of Date Set At Rubik’s Cube Competition!
The Telegraph reports that hundreds of Rubik’s cube enthusiasts flocked to Poland for the European Rubik’s Cube Championships, where at least one of the competitors can solve the puzzle in an average time of 8.65 seconds. 3 Prizes We Hope… Read More ›
Glenn Beck Launches Line Of Jeans… While Model In The Jeans Launches A Spaceship.
The Hollywood Reporter reports that conservative commentator Glenn Beck has launched a line of made-in-the-USA jeans, under the brand name “1791 Supply Co.”, named after the year the U.S. Constitution was ratified. You can watch the promo video by clicking here…. Read More ›
Cell Phone “Butt Dialing” Contributes To 100 Million Non-Emergency 9-1-1 Calls Each Year
The Daily reports that as more and more people inadvertently dial 9-1-1 with their cell phones in their pockets, that 40 out of 100 9-1-1 calls in America are now illegitimate. The good news, is this has lead to one… Read More ›
Sixth Grade Class Picture Mysteriously Has Third Eye Appear On Girl’s Forehead
According to the Local, a photography company has no explanation of how a third eye mysteriously appeared on a girl’s forehead in a school class picture taken in Sweden. From the news story: “He [the head of the photography company]… Read More ›
Gambling Help Site Offers Chance To Win A Home Entertainment System… That Hopefully Won’t Be Used For Gambling.
A Canadian gambling help and education site is offering a chance to win a free home entertainment system to people who visit the site and complete a survey. Okay, the site is doing the right thing by trying to educate… Read More ›