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Who Approved These?

By OMGuide
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Updated 08/06/2009
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Humor; Misc.

This collection of images is almost entirely made up of examples of advertising, mascots, slogans and marketing gone wrong (some may argue "right"). The people responsible for giving the final go-ahead for the products/signs featured definitely deserve our thanks. The irony, poor artistic ability and wonderful grammar are sure to make you laugh. I'm just curious how many were designed to be intentionally humorous.

SXSW Interactive Festival: Where to Get Away from the Geek

By OMGuide
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Updated 05/26/2009
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Travel & Events; Entertainment

As the opening day of SXSW approaches, droves of out-of-towners will be flooding the streets of Austin, Texas, filling its hotels to capacity. Though many of the individuals arriving for the festivities have every intention of this being a business trip, there are those who will (most likely due to the consumption of alcohol) forget what brought them to Texas' finest metropolis. Here's a guide for those of you who won't mind getting sidetracked during your visit.

Scary-good Face Painting

By OMGuide
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Updated 04/27/2009
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DIY & Crafts; Literature & Arts

Almost everyone has attended an amusement park, county fair, or sporting event and had their face painted (don't forget Halloween). The designs are usually crude and simple, done by a friend, relative, or greasy haired teen who understands there are 10 others waiting their turn in line. In the examples below, all discovered on Flickr, the artists have done an exceptional job of taking face painting to the extreme. A precise hand and creative mind have brought these images to life; in some c...

World War II Propaganda Posters

By OMGuide
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Updated 02/16/2009
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Literature & Arts; Misc.

The United States government and its military endeavors are always questioned in the media; that goes without saying. Hate us or love us, when perusing the posters below, all of which were designed to bring Americans together in a concerted effort to help topple the Axis Powers of World War II, you'll have to give us credit for our craftiness. The messages of these posters focus on rationing of goods, careless talk, war bonds, guilt, religion and much more. All are examples of good ol' Ameri...