Chuck Norris Approved

Dakota Miller, Scott Tylenda, Audrey Shobert

There seems to be a craze of Chuck Norris jokes, saying and merchandise.  Teenagers everywhere are saying that when Chuck Norris does a push-up he is not pushing himself up, he is pushing the world down, another one is that Chuck Norris killed his living room and now it is just "the room." Sure these are funny and a great way to pass the time but in all honesty they are immature and frankly can get annoying after awhile. Who would have thought that a politician would have fallen into this teen fad? Mike Huckabee did.... His advertisement seems to be a joke at first glance but then you realize that he is for real! This is a real ad and it really is trying to get you to  approve of Mike Huckabee!  You would assume that politicians would know better than to use silly teen sayings  to convince people that they are right, but I guess not. This seems to be a far reach to try to get a vote.

Borat- OKC Traffic Commission

We all know who Borat is...now. But prior to the release of the extremely popular movie, Borat, or Sacha Baron Cohen, was relatively unknown. Somehow he found a way to speak before the Traffic Commission in Oklahoma City. And of course, hilarity ensued.
Borat in OKC Part 1
Borat in OKC Part 2
The speech starts off innocently enough though, despite the occasional funny pronunciation. But it's not long before fabricates a story about a massacre and asks for an awkwardly long moment of silence. He later apologizes for farting, makes a "joke" that draws delayed laughter, and states his wish to "do a romance inside of" a woman, but "not with force". Particularly impressive is Cohen's ability to keep a straight face throughout the speech. His humor may be racist, perverted, sexist...whatever you want to call it, but a guy who has the guts to do this in front of an official panel like this deserves high praise. Chalk one up for Borat.
By Scott, Dakota, and Brittany

Ed Hardy Brand: Taking Over the World?

Writers: Taylor Vazquez, Jennifer Dobie, Amy Hall

If you do not know what Ed Hardy is, then you must been sleeping under a rock or your parents have kept you hidden from society. But here is a link for you [click here], it is a small interview of the Ed Hardy Brand. Back to my topic which I have not explained, but maybe you actually read my title and probably might have a glimpse of what is on my mind.

Christian Audigier is a very successful man no doubt, but enough with the monopoly. In 2004, he came out with his oddly widely popular tattoo inspired brand: Ed Hardy. At first, I have to admit, even though I really do not want any of you to know, but to keep this from being bias I must, I actually thought it was pretty cool and very edgy. Then it became too much. Not only did he come out with his line, of course it was not enough, he came out with a perfume line, under garment line, swimwear, school supplies, car accessories, bedroom accessories, wine, and yes, a restaurant, in Dubai. Yes I know, he has been very busy taking over the world. What I mean by Ed Hardy taking over the world is as you can see his brand has spread through almost every aspect of the Fashion, Restaurant, School Supply, Vehicle, Alcohol, and Interior Industry. It is getting to the point where it is basically too much. You can wear Ed Hardy undergarments and clothing, drinking Ed Hardy wine all while you are lying in your Ed Hardy decked out room and if you are feeling really “sassy” you can go visit his restaurant and drink your wine there. Ed Hardy never has to leave you with his same boring tattoo inspired work. Some Ed Hardy believers/wearers are probably angry with me because I refuse to wear that disease. I will not support this monopoly. Now some are probably saying well he isn’t such a bad guy, he does give his money to charities that work with children. Yes, I know. But that is not what my argument is about. It is about how the Ed Hardy Brand is getting too much and it just need to stop. He does not need to put his name everywhere and anywhere to help support his charities. He would still be successful with just a clothing, undergarment, and perfume line. But again as I said, enough is enough. I am tired of seeing Ed Hardy everywhere I turn. Plus people who wear Ed Hardy simply look stupid and absolutely un-fashion forward; take it from an Apparel Design Major.