Barbie’s Dreamhouse? So three years ago. This week’s Pink Thing of the Day is the decidedly less wholesome Ed Gein’s Dreamhouse, a hilariously twisted creation from the darkly absurd animated series Cyanide & Happiness Show (on the Animation Plus Network).
At first glance, the house looks like it belongs in a kid’s Saturday morning cartoon. It’s Shocking Hot Pink from roof to foundation, complete with cheerful sparkles and the kind of cartoon charm that practically screams “family-friendly fun.” Then you notice the name. And the tiny figure peering out the upstairs window. Suddenly, this sugary suburban fantasy takes a sharp detour into the bizarre. Continue reading Pink Thing of The Day: Ed Gein’s Dreamhouse→
For decades, fans of heavy metal and hardcore punk have heard the same criticism: it’s too loud, too aggressive, too chaotic to be considered “real” music. Parents worried, teachers dismissed it, and cultural gatekeepers often labeled it as harmful. But for many listeners, this intense, high-energy music has served a very different purpose — not as noise, but as a lifeline. Continue reading Heavy Music, Real Healing: New Documentary Heavy Healing Explores the Power of Aggressive Sound→
Sometimes a piece of pop culture merchandise manages to capture the entire spirit of a film in a single object. This wonderfully dramatic Jaws Shark (Attack)Tiki Mug with Swimmer Swizzle Stick does exactly that, turning the iconic movie poster for Jaws into a three-dimensional drinking vessel and immersive, nostalgic experience.
Released in 2019 by Mondo and produced by Tiki Farm, the ceramic mug is shaped like the gaping jaws of the great white shark made famous in Jaws. The shark rises up through sculpted ocean waves, mouth open wide and ready to swallow whatever tropical concoction you choose to pour inside. Continue reading Shark Attack Jaws Tiki Mug!→
Games don’t appear out of thin air. They pull from stories, music, fashion, even the shows we binge on weekends. Pop culture feeds gaming, and gaming in turn keeps those cultural moments alive. When a movie or TV show takes over screens, it’s often only a matter of time before someone builds a game around it.
