For our American brethren, according to tradition, the fourth Thursday in November marks a day of gratitude, feasting and sharing. What tradition refuses to recognise is that it’s also a time of overindulgence to the point of bursting, despair due to parental criticism and tolerance of other inebriated and flatulent—both figuratively and literally—family members. Did [...]

When will the madness cease?! First there were bacon-flavoured envelopes, then bacon shoes and now bacon candles! David Burke’s Primehouse in Chicago has created an edible bacon candle made from rendered bacon fat to be used as a garnish on certain dishes. David Burke recommends pouring it over “dry aged beef, scallop sashimi or any other delectable [...]

Former Acne art director, Daniel Carlsten is pounding the virtual pavement with his impressive online portfolio of visual communication. One of the gems are the invitations he designed to celebrate Acne Paper’s fifth issue—the ‘Elegant’ issue. The gentleman’s jacket design of the custom die-cut invitation reflected the dress code of the launch event, each having to [...]

I’m perplexed by a party invitation problem: I don’t want to invite losers. Unfortunately, there are a lot of them getting about; sometimes in disguise as interesting arty folk and occasionally my loser beam doesn’t pick up on it until they are within its circumference at a gathering. What’s a sure-fire question I can ask [...]

A nightclub promoter is enforcing a strict dress code in an attempt to rid violence and dance floor melees. The promoter of Dorcia, a night at Melbourne’s Ding Dong says that their policy will eradicate the “sports jock mentality” that can be found at many club nights. There have been cries of outrage saying that the [...]

20-year-old student, Geisy Arruda has caused quite the escándalo at a Brazilian university after supposedly disregarding “ethical principles, academic dignity and morality.” Miss Arruda was  expelled from Bandeirante University after wearing a pink mini dress to class, which resulted in mass hysteria from the student body. She was escorted by police guards as she was mobbed by [...]

Today at 11:00am many people around the world will be observing two minutes’ silence in their respective timezones for Remembrance/Veterans’ Day, commemorating those who scarified their lives in the various wars of the past century. Given that it’s a work day for most, what’s the protocol for solemness in the workplace? 1. Take your phone off the hook. It’s only a [...]

Those of you who are fans on Facebook (and if you’re not, you should be!) would be aware that recently I almost met an untidy end after my prevailing clumsiness saw that I had a brief sojourn in the emergency ward. Contrary to popular belief, I hadn’t been experimenting with wet cement, hard fruit or [...]

I know I’ve been promising it for a while, but I am pleased to present to you the long-awaited travel feature and my first piece for Finch’s Quarterly Review. If you click on over to their site you have the opportunity to witness a high-resolution image of my ugly mug taken by the talented Antonia [...]