Author: Tom

These kicks look good enough to eat

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A collaboration between a custom footwear maker and a visual artist has resulted in truly gorgeous custom shoes. Known for his work published under the #deliciouskicks hashtag, @ryustyler photographs sneakers alongside colorful food or other everyday objects. Recently he teamed up with Chase Shiel (@chaseshiel), who brings conceptual custom-made footwear to life, to create the Matcha Air Jordan 1 sneakers in reflection of the Japanese ceremonial tea that has taken over hipster kitchens everywhere this year. Each pair of custom kicks (now sold out, unfortunately) retailed this weekend for $970 and will ship with an authentic bamboo tea whisk.

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“thank u, jeff” is the Ariana Grande parody you NEED this week

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In THE viral moment of the week, “The Late Late Show” host James Corden debuted his Ariana Grande parody song, “thank u, jeff” starring none other than the legendary Jeff Goldblum. The video cuts from Corden writhing on a bed in satin jammies, to the talent show dance scene complete with men dressed as different movie versions of Jeff Goldblum swaying behind the host as Jeff himself dances along in the audience à la Kris Jenner. Just like the original “thank u, next,” the lyrics are worth turning up the volume for, too. “Thank you, Jeff. Thank you, Jeff. He’s so fricking scared of that T-Rex.” We’ll be singing this song. all. weekend.

The updated cast and crew Star Wars jacket goes on sale this week!

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Columbia Sportswear just announced the release of a limited edition Star Wars jacket, which drops at midnight on Friday December 7. “Inspired by the original worn by the cast and crew filming the iconic ice planet Hoth scenes of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in 1979,” the unisex coat includes Star Wars patches, geographical filming coordinates in the lining, and a customizable name plate on the chest pocket. ” Worthy of ice planet Hoth, the waterproof-breathable shell with Omni-Heat™ thermal-reflective lining and 200g insulation will keep you as warm as a Wookiee.”

For a cool $500, you can snag one for your favorite Star Wars fan for the holidays.

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Eminem’s VR experience will premiere at Sundance in January

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Eminem stars in a new 21-minute immersive VR experience, which is set to premiere at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival from January 24 to February 3, 2019 in Park City, Utah. “‘Marshall from Detroit’ is a 3D, 360-degree virtual reality experience featuring Marshall Mathers (Eminem) and Sway Calloway,” according to the press release, which “invites the viewer to join Eminem on a night ride through Detroit with an up-close-and-personal view into the rapper’s thoughts and views on the city he has always called home.”

Still from the virtual reality experience “Marshall from Detroit” courtesy of Felix & Paul Studios.

These two new “Rick and Morty” ice cream flavors are out of this world

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Afters Ice Cream, famous in California for its milky buns and handcrafted ice creams, has just unveiled two new flavors as part of a collaboration with fan favorite TV show “Rick and Morty.” The Afters Ice Cream x Rick and Morty collab features branded merch, Instagram-worthy store designs, and two new flavors called Caramel Portal and Dark Matter Brownie Batter.

– “Caramel Portal Ice Cream topped with Green Apple Popping Isotope Candy: Rick and Morty interdimensional portal green colored caramel ice cream with dehydrated marshmallows and optional green apple popping candy topping”

– “Dark Matter Brownie Batter Ice Cream topped with Galaxy Sparkle Sugar: Black brownie batter ice cream with fudge and brownie bites topped with optional black sparkle sugar”

Though Afters Ice Cream has announced that all its locations had sold out of the new ice cream flavors shortly after launch over the weekend, they’ve promised to be restocked in all stores today – so get your exclusive sweet treats while they last!

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Forget the elves, and treat yourself to Shiraz on the Shelf instead

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The start of the first week of December is giving us ALL the Monday feels. Though everyone’s minds are on their massive to-do lists leading up to the Holiday Season, it’s also the first day of another long work week. Luckily, we have Shiraz on the Shelf. In a playful imitation of the children’s favorite Elf on the Shelf, Shiraz on the Shelf is “a new Christmas wine tradition” from comedian Dena Blizzard, known online as One Funny Mother. “This perfectly packaged gift set includes a designed wine glass and hilarious illustrated booklet with your new favorite inappropriate Christmas poem,” says the description on the sales page. “Wine not included, but highly encouraged.”

Stella Artois wants to help you host holiday parties with a robot bartender!

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If you’re one of the MANY people who snapped up a robot vacuum on Black Friday, you’re in luck, because that robot is now able to help you host a party. And THAT’S a way to our hearts, folks.

Belgian beer company Stella Artois released a $20 upgrade to robot vacuums called B.A.R.T. (Bartending Automated Robotic Technology), which is “designed to serve beer and snacks to guests all while cleaning up after itself, so hosts can spend less time stressing and more time enjoying special moments with their friends and family.” Basically you just install B.A.R.T. on your robot vacuum, and let it deliver stuff while it skates around cleaning up crumbs. Brilliant!

According to the press release, its features include:

-A custom tray that holds up to four bottles of Stella Artois and Stella Artois Chalices
-Specially designed cup holders to keep beer from spilling in transit
-A bowl for party snacks to pair with your premium lager

Though the limited supply of B.A.R.T. units appears to already be sold out, they’re also offering a free 3D print file so you can make your own at home. Click HERE to see more on the Stella Artois website’s B.A.R.T. page.

Calling all hungry pups! Burger King will deliver a dog treat with your Whopper

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In news that makes you go, “ummm, ok sure!”, Burger King announced that it will deliver a free DOGPPER with your Whopper this week. “This dog-friendly alternative to the WHOPPER® sandwich is a bone-shaped treat with flame-grilled beef taste for the dogs of these generous owners,” according to the press release. The treats will be delivered through DoorDash with orders of the Whopper + Dogpper combo using promo code DOGPPER, now through December 4th. So, you know, treat that little beast of yours to a beefy bone instead of a bag of fries (yeah, we’ve been there too).

“The Good Place” star Jameela Jamil posted a video from the toilet (complete with farts!) to protest weight loss products

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Tempting as it may be to counter holiday face-stuffing with celeb-endorsed weight loss products, “The Good Place” star Jameela Jamil reminds us that these laxatives aren’t exactly comfortable to use. When Cardi B. posted an ad on social media earlier this week promoting a detox tea, Jameela went viral with a comment that she wished that these celebrity endorsers would “all shit their pants in public, the way the poor women who buy this nonsense upon their recommendation do.” Jameela is a well-known advocate for body positivity, and runs multiple social media accounts (@i_weigh) to encourage people to “look beyond the flesh on our bones.” Well, sis took the pants-shitting viral moment to the next level today with this video of a fake celeb endorsement for laxatives, complete with some pretty gnarly sound effects:

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Have to admit we’re impressed with her willingness to just GO THERE. As she says herself – her legacy is complete.

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Grab “The Maisel” sandwich at the Carnegie Deli pop-up, next week only!

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Though the main branch of Carnegie Deli has been closed for almost two years now (after a 79 year run!!), the iconic New York City restaurant is opening a pop-up deli in honor of the second season premiere of the Amazon series, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.”

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According to the website, “While it may be 2018 on the outside, it’s 1958 on the inside—the decor, the jukebox, the photobooth, and even the menu.” With “The Maisel” sandwich listed for the price of 99 cents, we’d have to say we agree. Just look at this delicious-looking monstrosity built with pastrami, salami, cole slaw and special sauce on rye bread!

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The second season of the show, starring Rachel Brosnahan and Alex Borstein, begins December 5. The Carnegie Deli pop-up will run from December 1-8.

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