The Differents: Why Didn't I Think of That

Potentially...a naked woman doodle

Or is it?

Want to see how you can take this doodle and make it into fifteen inspired creations (some with naked women but most clothed)? Check it out here.

2010-09-30 12:00:44 PM | Cool, Design, Ideas, Job Satisfaction, The Differents, Why Didn't I Think of That

Get tied up

Hey! What did you think I was talking about? You're kinky.

Sneakers are a big thing these days y'know. It's an industry unto itself but personalizing your sneeks doesn't always mean having to blow a couple hundred bucks on a new set. Instead, you can just tie them up differently.

Check out this great collection of show lacing techniques.

For more interesting lacing techniques you can visit http://bit.ly/3bIzrM

2010-09-29 11:13:30 AM | Cool, Design, Ideas, The Differents, Why Didn't I Think of That

Is it a painting or a real live person?

If you're anything like me the first time I saw this photo you're probably really confused right now.The picture above is a photograph. It's not a painting mixed into a photograph... it's an actual photograph of an older gentleman painted to look as though he's a painting. It screws with your mind though doesn't it.

The idea and work is created by a Washington D.C. "dfrnt" by the name of Alexa Meade. Interestingly the name of this work is "Timmy" (totally a coincidence).

Who says that paintings can only be done on canvases and flat surfaces?

For more information visit http://bit.ly/b88iGD or Alexa's website directly at http://www.alexameade.com/index.html

2010-09-06 6:59:53 PM | Cool, Ideas, Job Satisfaction, Photography, The Differents, Why Didn't I Think of That

World's Largest Skateboard

Once in a while you come across something that is so perfectly done, you have to just say, "Bravo!" In the case of the world's largest skateboard, I just had to follow it up with a laugh. Just look at that thing! It's perfect!

The behemoth creation was created by Rob Dyrdeck in Venice Beach, California and I'm just itching to have him bring it to Calgary where I live so I can take it for a spin (along with about 20 friends).

I think he should take his skateboard to parades throughout North America. Just imagine the great joy he would bring to everyone who see it. Sign me up.

2010-08-19 10:05:58 AM | Cool, Dfrnt Marketing, Ideas, Job Satisfaction, Sports, The Differents, Why Didn't I Think of That

"But it's my job to be gross"

via www.funniest-commercials.net

I say, "Go for it!"

2010-06-24 11:29:36 AM | Cool, Dfrnt Marketing, Ideas, Job Satisfaction, The Differents, Why Didn't I Think of That

Müvbox - Think Inside The box

via www.muvboxconcept.com

Take your standard french fry or ice cream truck, take the wheels off and add lobster. That's what MuvBox is all about.

Where is it written that food you buy on the street or at a festival has to be greasy and gross? Nowhere, that's where. So when I came across this concept called MuvBox from Montreal I thought to myself, "Well that makes sense!" Not only is this food vendor portable but it's able to make food that ISN'T hamburgers and hot dogs. MuvBox makes lobster rolls and wood fired pizza.

Not only do can you buy delicious food but you also have a place to eat it. Check it out. There are tables there for you to use. Smart.

One of my favorite meals in the Hawaiian Islands is something called a "plate lunch". You can find plate lunch along the road and in towns throughout the islands. They are set up in small buildings and in old buses (like Giovanni's Shrimp bus) but imagine if the Hawaiian's got ahold of this MuvBox concept? The possibilities are endless.

I think I'll get my hands on one of these MuvBox's and finally open up that BBQ shack I've always wanted to. I'm gonna call it "The Swine Diner and Fillin' Station". Make sure you stop by and set a spell...

2010-06-14 4:57:30 PM | Cool, Design, Dfrnt Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Food and Drink, Ideas, The Differents, Why Didn't I Think of That

105 km/h (60 mph) waterslide ad... hang on!

Extremely long waterslide ad from Brazil Beach Park

via adweek.blogs.com

Weeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

2010-06-08 10:53:14 AM | Cool, Design, Dfrnt Marketing, Ideas, Photography, The Differents, Travel, Why Didn't I Think of That

Think Differently and Positively.

via www.funmunch.com

If you were blind and could only earn money to live on through pan handling, how would you go about it? Click the link and read this short little story about a blind boy who had his sign (and life) changed by a stranger.

I'm a fan of creative pan handlers. I remember one pan handler I encountered in Vancouver who approached me and asked me for a $10,000 cheque so he could "save some wildlife or something" he quipped. "But if you can't afford that kind of commitment maybe you could give me $15 so I could get some dry cleaning done". He was filthy! I laughed my ass off. Needless to say, I emptied my pocket of change into his hand.

Life is all about context. There are so many ways to solve problems and make it a win / win for everyone involved. So take a moment to read the story about the blind boy and consider how you might make a small shift in the way you are doing things.

Think differently and positively. It could change your life.

2010-06-08 10:24:31 AM | Cool, Dfrnt Marketing, Ideas, Job Satisfaction, The Differents, Why Didn't I Think of That