Someone put a camera on a Hula Hoop and decided to call it a Hula Cam.
They let a bunch of people at the Burning Man event try it ...
Basically, a bunch of women at Burning Man are shown hula hooping from the hoop’s point of view.
Needless to say the video went viral.
It is a little bit "trippy" ... but somehow strangely interesting.
I was watching some of our team chat about the new iPhone 5. They shared the link for the video and said things like "Wow, dude ... I want one so bad!"
Here is a link to Apple's official iPhone 5 promotional video.
There is also a spoof of the video. It is very funny ... worth watching for a laugh and some perspective on how "big" the Apple brand promise has become.
In many ways, the spoof made me want the phone even more.
As a side-note, wouldn't it be great to design a product that was spoof-worthy?
As you think about what a spoof of your product or service would be, perhaps the bit of "truth" in the humor points at the real competitive advantage ... or at least towards the roadmap that leads towards creating one?
Imagine being a performing artist who has a song what's on the top of the charts. Now imagine how much time and effort you put in to getting that song "just perfect." The perfect phrasing; when to breathe just a little bit deeper in order to hit that note; the gestures and dance steps to make it even that much more special ...
Now imagine the other side of artistry ... The fact that it's "perfect" means that it's no longer challenging. How do you convey something special if it's no longer special to you?
It's just as true for business person is it is for a performing artist; there's always something new -- and there is always a possibility of something more.
Below is a music video put together by the artist called Gotye. You probably know him from his “Somebody That I Used To Know” video, which has now been played more than 300 million times.
The version below isn't the music video that made him famous. Instead, he put this video together solely from clips that he found on the Internet of people either imitating, innovating, or parodying his original work of art.
Watch Gotye's "Somebodies" ... In some ways, it may be better than the original.
What a great reminder that you can always find "just a little bit more" if you're committed to searching for it hard enough.
School has started again. Think how different it is now compared to when you were a kid ...
Here are some of the posts that caught my eye. Hope you find something interesting.
Whether you like the Cowboys, or not, one thing we can probably all agree about is that old white dudes shouldn't rap too often. At least that's what my kids tell me when I try it.
Apparently, Hip Hop Jerry Jones (owner of the Dallas Cowboys) didn't get the memo.
Here is the video.
If you can't bring yourself to click the link, here is an animated image to give you some flavor.
If you're curious, you can discover the meaning of Rap lyrics With RapGenius. Now there is a real public service ...
Traders know risk control is important.
Apparently, the Royals are learning new rules for the Internet Age.
Perhaps Prince Harry assumed that "What Happens In Vegas, Stays in Vegas" ... unless TMZ gets it.
Here are some of the posts that caught my eye. Hope you find something interesting.
Here are some of the posts that caught my eye. Hope you find something interesting.
Check-out Vizify if you want to see an interactive infographic all about you, your online activity and personal interests.
It was fast, easy, and fun to create -- and customizable enough that the result was better than expected. See for yourself.
via Vizify
It uses data from social media sites, so you don't have to type. Very clever.
Click here to have Vizify create an interactive infographic about you.
Irony: The First Real Flying Saucer is from Earth and Lands on Mars
Here Are Some Interesting Links to Read This Weekend
The iPhone 5 is cutting edge ... and Siri is getting smarter. Too bad it can't answer the tough questions. Here's a cartoon that imagines what would happen if asked "Can the economy be fixed in the current political climate?"
Here are some of the posts that caught my eye. Hope you find something interesting.
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