Words are forever being repurposed; gay, wicked, sick, heavy… on re-reading HG Wells’ Invisible Man I noticed the following line. ” He lit the dining-room lamp, got out a cigar, and began pacing the room, ejaculating. Now and then he would argue with himself. ” Interesting to see how this line could not be used [...]
Chronological
Another ringer wanted
250810 [August 25, 2010] – 20:25
I wonder how long this wanted card has been in use. Spotted in the Sepulture Church of Northampton during the bridal procession.
Know thy audience
200810 [August 20, 2010] – 21:25
Glymbourne hosts rather opulent events and the clientele attracted obviously may have problems understanding the more ‘common’ toilet symbols.
What. Load of Radish
150810 [August 15, 2010] – 17:00
A fresh radish has a different texture to it, more bite, more fibre. Yes, it is straight from the garden. Salad anyone?
Giant Jack Russell
140810 [August 14, 2010] – 09:35
Spotted this dog in France. Kinda looked like a giant Jack Russell. Turns out it is a Spaniel/ Bassett cross. Nice dog, smooth tail, smooth fur, nice temperament. Good cross.
Road labelling in France
110810 [August 11, 2010] – 13:37
Most, if not all, road markings in France use inverted letters and solid symbols. They all look pre-prepared in comparison to the UK who predominantly use single thickness lines and construct words and symbols as required. Does the use of inverted letters make the words easier to read? or are they simply easier to apply [...]
Coke bottle tops and necks
100810 [August 10, 2010] – 18:55
I don’t really buy fizzy pop at all so I am not sure if this is an entirely new phenomenon. Bought this Coke bottle in Paris and immediately noticed it had a short screw top and neck. Yes I realise this is not amazing news but it has changed the dynamic of using the bottle. [...]
Inside TFL’s bike hire stations
080810 [August 8, 2010] – 21:40
Everyone is talking about London’s new bike hire scheme but who wants to know what is going on inside? Well no one probably but here are the pics- the insides of one of the terminals, the one opposite Euston station in fact.
WAIT what’s inside?
250710 [July 25, 2010] – 16:30
I was lucky enough to be passing a new junction and saw this pedestrian crossing button terminal being installed. As you can see, there is not a lot going on in this box anymore but the form factor has been left constant. In years past I imagine this box was brimming with wires and took [...]
No artwork available
210710 [July 21, 2010] – 18:25
At least they were honest. This underpass has never really seen anything other than a marker pen from Whsmiths so this felt quite ground breaking. As I understand it. Saying it is not art may even qualify it for being it.
Spotting the unusual is easy
160710 [July 16, 2010] – 23:20
People have some sort of ‘normal’ filter where only the odd signals from the visual processing unit get pushed to conscious thought. This window would have gone unnoticed and a passerby would not have been able to tell you what they just ignored yet with no flashing lights or signage this simply ‘not right’ scene [...]
how do they do it?
120710 [July 12, 2010] – 11:08
This may sound a little stupid but i have always wondered how they coat nuts with, well, anything. Take a chocolate covered Brazil nut – perfectly shaped, no flat spots, no mount marks in fact, no marks at all, just a smooth shape…. So how is it done? are the nuts shot through a chocolate [...]
Form input
080710 [July 8, 2010] – 11:08
It is rare that i get this excited about form validation but it has just happened. I almost feel a sense of urgency in sticking it in my scrapbook. Now I dont think i have a category meant for digital interface stuff… maybe this is the turning point to add a ‘patterns’ category – nah, how [...]
Airport Stokke
070710 [July 7, 2010] – 16:00
The similarity between these items is uncanny they even handle the same. Both are of Dutch design… One, the Stokke pram boasts the highest seat for your child (to aid interaction and visibility), the other quick access to your hand luggage. Humm. Not a ‘wow’ post in the scheme of things but interesting nontheless.
Tubular Future Fancy
020710 [July 2, 2010] – 14:50
Apparently this is the first new underground train in the last 10 years. A lot has happened in this time, broadband is commonplace, mobile phones ubiquitous, mass produced sudo electric cars… Infact not a lot has happened that has brought us closer to the future, the iPhone maybe? Anyway after ten whole years we have [...]
Wait For The Coin To Drop
030510 [May 3, 2010] – 10:02
I have walked past this box many times, tried to slide open the panels, leaned on them – all the things you do when you are a good boy of 14. Only now have I realised it has special features. Insert 5p Coin Wait for the coin to drop Then Lift Up Flap No icons. [...]