I am late, shut up.

( musicals in hurrrr )

So, the 10th of September is upon us, and once again my 10th of Awesome is sadly scraping the end of the day. HOWEVER I love the things I am about to post, so it's okay.

The Cat Piano is a short animated piece by The People's Republic of Animation. I love this animation, and when in doubt I will have it playing almost constantly. The narration and the animation and the direction are all very well done, and it's just...very solid to me. It's free, and definitely worth a watch.

Next is Electric Car by a band called They Might Be Giants. They Might Be Giants is making an album-dvd release geared towards children called Here Comes Science. I will admit, when I see computer animation, this is the type I'm really attracted to: lots of tactile layers and moving puppets and cute things. It's an incredibly addictive and catchy song, and the animation is just adorable. And, as lame as it might sound, it actually kinda gives me hope for the future, to know some kids out there will grow up loving these kinds of songs.

And finally, I would like for everyone to watch Sarah Haskins. Sarah Haskins has a segment called Target Women, where she looks at trends in the media(specifically commercials) and how it's geared at women, and the problems that come from it. She is hilarious and you won't be able to help but dwell on what she says. She is my favorite feminist comedian.

I hope you guys enjoy, as I find these all awesome.

I pimp Pushing Daisies and Being Human as awesome TV shows for the tenth of awesome. Reasons and more words will come later when I have time!

Edit: I have a little time! And thus, pimping.

Pushing Daisies



( Thoughts and Links here! )


Being Human



( This Will Be Edited Laterrr )

Today I've decided to share some artists who I find particularly amazing. I love their work and when I see that they've posted something new it's always really inspiring and daunting at the same time, because they're so good.

( Clio Chiang )

( Vera Brosgol )

( Jen Wang )

Also, check out the sketchblog they did along with Bill Mudron, Erika Moen and Dylan Meconis (who are also awesome)!

Hey, buddies of mine who read this journal! I had an idea while I was showering that I think would be pretty awesome.

I like to find out about cool things, and I can only assume the same is true for other people. I know I'm often unaware of awesome things that everyone else loves (especially internet things), and stuff I immediately think of when I think of "awesome" other people might not know about. SO! My idea is this:

The 10th of every month being an awesome pimp day.

What does that mean? It means that on the 10th you make a livejournal post dedicated to something you find awesome and want other people to be aware of. It doesn't matter what it is. It could be an artist, or a comic, or a book, or some music, or something cute you saw. Anything is game, so long as you find it pretty darn spiffy!

It is about giving! Giving, and receiving, and above all else sharing things that are cool. What more could people want?

So! Is anyone interested?