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Film and Television, Pop Culture

Shark Attack Jaws Tiki Mug!

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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! →

Film and Television, Pop Culture

Pink Thing of The Day: Ryan Gosling’s “I’m Just Ken” Hot Pink Gucci Suit

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This Hot Pink Gucci Suit, with styling by Mark Avery, was worn by actor Ryan Gosling for his now legendary 2024 Oscars performance of the nominated original song “I’m Just Ken” from the film Barbie (2023).
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Design and Innovation

Pink Thing of The Day: Barbie’s Flamingo Mailbox

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Spotted in the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures exhibition From Barbie to Anna Karenina, this stunning Pink Flamingo Mailbox proves that even in Barbieland, the mail delivery is committed to the aesthetic. Used as a prop outside Barbie’s home in the 2023 blockbuster, the mailbox is less about bills and more about vibes  —cheerful, surreal, and joyfully practical. Continue reading Pink Thing of The Day: Barbie’s Flamingo Mailbox →

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Eye On Design: Gauntlet from Tony Stark’s Iron Man Suit

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Tony Stark, as Iron Man, sacrifices himself to save the universe from the super villain Thanos in Avengers: Endgame (USA, 2019), directed by Anthony Russo and Joe Russo. The gems encased in the exterior of this gauntlet represent the Infinity Stones, formidable weapons with the ability to manipulate mind, power, reality, soul, space and time.
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Pink Thing of The Day: Elle Woods Pink Suit from Legally Blonde 2

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Ah yes — the iconic Pink Skirt Suit worn by Reese Witherspoon as Elle Woods in Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde (2003) is one of the most memorable looks in early 2000s pop culture. This particular outfit is deeply tied to Elle’s character arc and fashion legacy. Continue reading Pink Thing of The Day: Elle Woods Pink Suit from Legally Blonde 2 →