Post Stuff: Bangin' the Mobile

Because I would never put it on Facebook ... but I feel it should be seen to be believed. This little delight's too good for that Zuckerberg zitface.

I present to you: Blake and the Batmobile.

A little context?

Summer 2008. I was a design/writing intern for The Chicago International Film Festival and in mid July, for our Summer Gala, we hosted the Chicago premiere of "The Dark Knight" at Navy Pier. I mean, they shot most all of the excellent film here, and WB probably felt like they owed us a premiere — seeing as England, L.A. and New York got them. We gave them their Gotham for chrissakes!

Anyways, after the event, after containing ourselves from trying to accost Chris Nolan, Gary Oldman and Richard Roeper (actually that last one, not so much), a coupla us interns got the go ahead from our supervisors to run around, yank some swag, and get photo-ops. Well, they brought in a batpod and the batmobile from the production as show pieces.

There was no way I was getting behind the wheel of those things, I mean, come on. There was a red velvet rope! So, the next best thing? A picture that resulted in the above. I look hefty, tired and uncomfortable. But hey, I still have the picture...

Season's Greetings from Goble

Have a happy holiday.

From Blake, and the Bat.

And my eternal quote for Santa's Day:

"Merry Christmas, ya filthy animals."

Now guess what's in that mug.

Post Stuff: "Batman's How to Dress for an Interview"

Shit.

Someone would tell me if I started looking like this, right? I mean Batman's a favorite of mine. But, please. Tell me?

Post Stuff: Flip of the Bird

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Lazy Sunday Afternoon, 2004, by Brandon Bird

Brandon Bird's a badass. A pop culturalist and satirical stylist, this guy makes accessible for a media-minded generation. Funny, awkward and wholly unique, they guy just makes enjoyable imagery. And what better way to enter a scene or room (or blogpost) with Christopher... Walken, staring at you, smiling... with, his, robot and Tab — among other things, of course.

Crimefighters (Credits March), 2005, by Brandon Bird

A graduate of UC Santa Cruz, and former resident artist at Cornell, Bird creates work on subjects familiar to us like: "Transformers," "Law & Order," "Batman," Seth Rogen, "Little House on the Prairie," David Schwimmer, Old Ladies, Chuck Norris, Pool Noodles, Ewoks, "X-Men," Pillow Fights, Abe Lincoln and much more.

Evolution of the Leading Man, 2008, by Brandon Bird

Check him out at http://www.brandonbird.com/

Buy his stuff. Or better yet, buy me his stuff. You'll find something you like. I don't what the hell it is, but you'll find it.

Battle of the Heroes, 2007, by Brandon Bird