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Facebook is a universal connector, but its interpretation varies from culture to culture. Just look at the way each individual nation approaches the social network in its corresponding hit pop song. American Facebook songs tend to be ironic and they harbor frustration. Middle Eastern Facebook songs are romantic love ballads. The Indian treatment paints Facebook with a rose-tinted screen filter; they write about how the site is so great. [Check out Ryder’s collection of Facebook… [read more »]

Welcome to A TOUCH OF CAMO. A website retailer and bridal atelier based in Arizona. JoAnne Schnepp and her hubby Gregg are the all American entrepreneurs who created and cornered the camo formal attire market. But the question begs to be asked, is Camo a fetish?

Romania, 2010 – There are few women out there who believe with all of their might that they’re capable of singing like a legendary R&B chanteuse. Catalina Toma from Romania is one of these people. Her song, “Why…My Lord,” is highly problematic and a contender for “Sluttiest Christian Pop Video of the Year Award”. But then again, where does it say in The Bible that you can’t sing about God while flirtatiously exposing your tramp… [read more »]

Channel 4 documentary about Ibiza and the Balearic beat, 1990. Courtesy of Ryder Ripps

Elastic Youth: Interpreting the Scrunchie Presented by DIS Sunday, November 14, 2010 3:00pm @ New Museum, 235 Bowery, New York, NY 10002 In Interpreting the Scrunchie, David Riley offers an in-depth analysis of the controversial hair accessory. Drawing on patent documents, fashion theory, and examples from pop culture, he traces its history from mass marketed phenomenon to object of derision among the fashion elite. Along the way this lecture will address a number of questions:… [read more »]

GAMES, “Shadows in Bloom” Directed by Weirdcore. All research, editing & post production by Weirdcore, with strong influence & guidance from SunsetCorp/Daniel Lopatin.