Ad Culture Critic Gifts

Advertising makes you crave things you never knew existed.

The Future: "Sorry, but I have to show you an ad now."

The height of fashion in 1796

"It's a postmodern mosaic, almost lyrical in its undercurrent." "My five-year-old will be happy to hear that."

'I've been called some mean things as a baby boomer, but 'Pig in the Python' really hurts.'

Barcode on Ancient Greek Vase

What We Thought Were Canals Are Deep Prejudices and Inequities.

Made in China

Mr. Empirical With "Antarctica""Small is hostile. Rage contributes to shift away from literality. I'm off to True Value Hardware for some more self-reference tools."

Bookstore, the Politically Incorrect Guide to You.

"I find that hugely offensive!"

"Imagine if only 1/2 the companies that claimed to have a great culture actually did."

Men: Hating chick flicks since 1623.

"I feel like we've walked into some sort of epidemic of hipatitus."

'You did turn the company around... but we liked it the way it was...'

"It was a lot more satisfying before 'catch and release.'"

"Never mind, Harry. Just remember, the 'Saturday Review' loved it."

"Say 'eh.'"

Junk art/ food/ tv/ music/ amusements/ novels/ views/ life.

'Adam and Eve in the garden of Sweden'

'Number two. That's the art that offended me.'

Looks Like They're Finally Renovating The Toilet

Unlikely Couples #136: Jim and Sheryl Crow

The Freedom of the Press is Worth Fighting For!

"But will it distract the public's attention enough that they mindlessly buy our products?"

"Please don't watch this show! There's a viewer trigger warning and a short fuse alert."

"Now that was post-modern sex."

T.S. Eliot lacks the courage to eat a peach.

Troys'R'Us.

The problem is, too many people aren't the least bit particular about their arrows.

German School

'We raised the price, so at least as far as we're concerned it's new and improved.'

"How is it in Russia?"

"I'm after the history section."

"Some Debussy, Igor."