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MadameX
New York
Woman of the World
Interests: Dance (swing, tango, ballet), crafts (knitting, sewing, what-have-you), cooking, dining, travel, reading (urban policy, culture , social history, biographies & more!)
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Quizno's jumped on the "cute" bandwagon, but I prefer their previous campaign admonishing us not to tinker with a toaster.
Commented Sep 23, 2010 on Is Cute the New Cool? Some Car Commercials from Kia at espresso bongo
Is Cute the New Cool? Some Car Commercials from Kia
When it comes to cars, a non-driver like myself associates them with the power, speed and sleek design you see in ads -- and the hassles you don't. That's why I found some TV spots currently running for the Kia Sorento and Soul intriguing. These cars are portrayed, by contrast, as cute. ...
That beatnik poet could get a grant, now.
Commented Apr 27, 2010 on Is Poetry Dangerous to Society? at espresso bongo
Is Poetry Dangerous to Society?
I've always been fascinated and amused by the way poetry, and the identity of the poet, are portrayed in popular culture. This clip from the opening of Roger Corman's 50s camp classic, A Bucket of Blood, pretty much says it all: The poet you see there, in a version of the "beatnik coffeeh...
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