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.

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

Bookstore, the Politically Incorrect Guide to You.

Men: Hating chick flicks since 1623.

Made in China

"I find that hugely offensive!"

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

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

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

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."

"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.'

The Freedom of the Press is Worth Fighting For!

"Now that was post-modern sex."

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

Looks Like They're Finally Renovating The Toilet

Unlikely Couples #136: Jim and Sheryl Crow

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

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

Troys'R'Us.

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

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

German School

"I'm after the history section."

"Do you have pants in XL?"

"How is it in Russia?"