With last Tuesday’s election of the United States first black Commander in Chief, President-elect Barack Obama made history. In addition to Obama’s historic achievement, following a long and arduous campaign, that peaked with record voter turn-out and a dominating victory, Obama also managed to make newspapers desired once again, even if just for one day. Newspapers across the country had to increase production on November 5th, following the election, to keep up with the demand of those looking to grab a souvenir, to remember the historic occasion, or make a buck, with copies of papers like the NY Times selling for more than $100. on eBay and Craigslist. However, if you’re like me - poor - and not willing to shell out the $1.50 the Times would have cost from a newsstand, nor insane enough to spend $200.00 on an eBayed version, just check out this compilation of Obama victory newspaper covers from across the United States, and save your money for the looming economic collapse.
Unlike most ads, this video promoting Hutchinson’s new lines of urban bike tires is more like a short piece of cinema than a traditional spot. Created by filmmaker Daniel Leeb it features Alfred Bobe Jr., one of NYC’s craziest bike messengers, darting through traffic on, what else but a fixed gear equipped with Hutchinson’s new Kevlar reinforced “Intensive” tire, all the while model Fatimah Durkee hipsters it up as she pedals around on town with the brand’s “Urban Tour” tires.
The eBay gavel has struck down on the auction sites Obama inspired bike. Begging the question, is there anything Obama-mania can’t sell?? The Animal New York x Geekhouse Bikes x Dan Funderbaugh collaborative effort raised another $1425.00 for the Obama campaign, by unloading the pre-pubescent girl themed bike. Thank Jebus for this sale pumping some much needed cash into the struggling fund raising efforts of the Obama camp.
I heard McCain tried a counter auction of a bike to aide his own campaign, but with the lack of a seat, it failed to sell.
Artist (usually) extraordinaire, Dan Funderbaugh, working with the crew over at Geekhouse Bikes and Animal New York, created this, how can I say this, umm, flamboyant, yea, let’s go with that, one-off bike. I’m sorry, Dan usually has some bad ass style, but this bike looks like it was designed by Mattel and should be sold as a Barbie bike. It is just missing some tassels and a basket. In any case, the aptly dubbed ObamaBike is being auctioned on eBay, with all money raised from the sale going to the Obama campaign, so that’s good (political involvement is always a good thing, regardless of the side you are on). YAY! I can’t wait to see some hipster doofus driving this thing in my neighborhood!
Have you had it with people putting sticks in between the spokes of your bike wheels, just to get a chuckle as you fall face first onto the pavement (see the video below)? Well then, step right up my friends and take a gander at the revolutionary, the brilliant, the gorgeous Alberto Del Biondi concept bike! Just look at those magical spokeless wheels. No longer will you be subject to the tomfoolery of those ignoramuses who just want you kissing the blacktop! Of course, this bike is just in its concept stage, and cannot be purchased. Sorry, did I forget to mention that? Enjoy making out with the street suckas!
The man in this picture is getting a bad rap as the dumbest bike thief. Not only did he unbolt an entire section of fence to roll away with the bike chained to it, he did this all under the watchful eye of CCTV. He is now facing up to five years in prison for the theft. I say, hold that gavel, Judge Judy, this man is no bike thief. He merely wanted to steal the fence. It is not his fault the bike was attached to it. If you must convict him of anything (besides being Polish), convict him of fence theft, which is a misdemeanor, carrying only a fine of 4 zloty’s. Ok, if you don’t buy that one, at least show some leniency for his commitment!
