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Monday, February 02, 2009

Horoscopes Abound with Meaning

Apparently the universe knows that I’m uploading photos instead of working. My plea: But it’s still the weekend.

[Tarot.com ] Although you have tried to remain focused on your duties, distractions abound. Paradoxically, it’s the unexpected little twists and turns to your weekend that allow you to slip beneath the surface and find meaning. Nevertheless, it’s time to concentrate on the simple and obvious facts. Today you can experience greater pleasure by paying attention to your senses than attempting to uncover more hidden secrets of the universe.
By Rick Levine

Show Us Your Balls Super Bowl Commercial

Giant Ant Media and AdHack.com teamed up a couple of months ago to film their alternative to the Super Bowl commercial.

I can’t say the Super Bowl commercials were great this year, but I definitely had a good laugh at the AdHack “Show Us Your Balls” ad.

I loved it so much that I agreed to help promote it. Here’s my hefty press release talking about the secrets to making a great ad. and, for your viewing pleasure ...

Now that you know what the crazy avatars are all about, go check out AdHack’s Contest page where you can write the follow-up script for a chance to have your version filmed.

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And those are my “balls balls” at the end of the commercial.