Michael Marucci - Michael is an art director who dabbles in trend spotting. Most of his trends relate to innovative new ads, because that's the way he rolls. In his spare time, he likes surfing and photography. Less [+/-]
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Hunting Since: September 2006
Michael Marucci's Latest Trends
Shame on You Kit
Refreshment for the Morning AfterThe Shame on You kit is an aptly named refreshment kit that contains all the goodies you need for the next morning. Specifically, it includes, "toothbrush and toothpaste, a 1 size fits all thong, 3 condoms,…
Published 4,859 Views
The Return of Black Death
Bubonic Plague Kills Monkey At U.S. ZooOne of the most devastating diseases in human history - the Bubonic Plague (also known as Black Death) - has killed a capuchin monkey at the Denver Zoo. The disease is carried by fleas and is highly contagious.…
Published 4,670 Views
MySpace Hands Sex Offenders Over To The Cops
MySpace will no longer be a safe harbor for convicted sex offenders trolling for unsuspecting victims. MySpace has agreed to share information with law enforcement and they will be working to rid the site…Published 3,639 Views
Needle Freaks (GALLERY)
Extreme Tattoo AddictionThere was a time when tattoos were thought to be a passing trend but for some people tattoos have become an addiction. Some people are opting to be body-locked - covering their bodies from head to toe…
Published 24,821 Views
Floating Logos (GALLERY)
Look Ma, No StandsMatt Siber has created an interesting display of famous logos - they're all floating! Siber Art describes, "Inspired by the proliferation of very tall signs in the American Mid-West, Floating Logos seeks…
Published 4,666 Views
Naughty Dollies (GALLERY)
Lita The Burlesque Plush DollClaiming to be a doll for adults who like burlesque does not change the fact that the only people who are going to want this doll are little kids. And what do little kids do when they get a new toy? They…
Published 5,457 Views
Subliminal Advertising
New Book Disects Sneaky Trends in MarketingMedia researchers have compiled lists of examples of how the media is used and manipulated to subliminally coerce us... mostly to make purchases that we can't afford. Some of the main tricks of the trade…
Published 3,399 Views
Garbage As Art
German Artists Create 1000 Statues From Domestic RefuseThe truth to the saying 'one man's garbage is another man's treasure' was underlined with a flourish when German artists created an exhibit of 1000 statues fashioned entirely of refuse. The statues were…
Published 4,727 Views
Gun-Operated Alarm Clock
Hit that snooze button right between the eyes with the Gun-Operated Alarm Clock sure to knock 'em dead every time! And you can control the other functions too with the handy tilt-action design.Published 3,885 Views
The Taxi Magnet
Grab a Cab In StyleToo cool to hail a cab? Then check out the Taxi Magnet, a handy device that allows you to summon a cab without flailing about. Make sure you're the first in line, next time you need a taxi!
Published 3,655 Views
Viceland's Canadian Thrift Store Finds (GALLERY)
Thrift store shopping is all the rage, especially among the younger set... and especially if it's done by staff at Vice. You can only find treasures like a Frankenstein toque, leather pants complete with multiple maple leaf insignias, and political thrash metal band sweatshirts... not t-shirts, mi…995 Views
Robot Fetishism and Technosexuality aka "I'm in Love with an Actroid"
Technology is wonderful! It sprouts new and unusual interests, fetishes and fixations. Take for example Robot Fetishism and Actroid Love. These are just a couple of terms associated with love for a humanoid…Published 5,433 Views
Teacher/Student Love Affairs
A Growing TrendIn all honesty, all of us have had a crush on a teacher. It's a rite of growing up. But what if the tables are turned? What if a teacher falls in love with a student? Is that child abuse in the making?…
Published 6,099 Views
Promiscuity Causes Cancer
Girls who adhere to a code of sexual freedom are putting themselves at risk for more than AIDS. According to a recent study, human patuloma virus, which causes cancer of the cervix, can be transmitted…Published 3,708 Views
Gen Nexters Cool With Smoking Marijuana
According to a recent survey, Gen Nexters, Gen Xers and Baby Boomers agree on one thing - smoking pot is socially acceptable In fact, smoking marijuana is increasingly viewed as more socially acceptable…Published 2,362 Views
Finance Recruiting Gets Naughty (VIDEO)
Career at Optiver Keeps You 'Aroused'?Optiver, a financial derivatives trading company, has launched a recruiting campaign that's pretty intense with T&A;. As if that wasn't extreme enough, their 'pitch' is that a career at their firm will…
Published 10,783 Views
Obsessive Fans (VIDEO)
Hugh Grant Handcuffed by Fan at PremiereIn our media crazed world, obsessive fans continue to push the boundaries in order to get exposure to larger than life celebrities. One fan, Cielke Sijben handcuffed herself to Hugh Grant at the premier…
Published 2,390 Views
Alabama Bans Sex Toys, But Okay with Guns
It's okay to own guns in Alabama, but the state is not okay with sex toys. A three-judge panel unanimously upheld the statute in the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals.Published 2,716 Views
Bluefly Nude Ads Bomb
Although Nudist Site Covers the AdBluefly Clothing launched a new ad campaign that feature nude models throughout the city, who apparently are metaphors for the way that Bluefly clothing makes your feel free. However, Ad Rants is poking…
Published 10,696 Views
Bongs Get High Tech
Volcano VaporizerEver wonder what the college kids are up to these days? Well, it seams that bongs have gotten high tech. For $539, one can inhale their 'medicinal' marijuana with a high tech vaporizer.
Published 4,928 Views
Diesel Website (and Salesman) Hijacked by Two Lingerie Models (VIDEO)
Oh look, two models have hijacked Diesel's websites, captured a salesman and tied him to a bed. They've made their demands to Diesel and are now taking requests from readers on what to do with the captured…Published 10,407 Views
Dissolvable Dress Makes a Statement
Let It Rain?Making a political statement about our throwaway society, the dissolvable dress erodes to nothing once exposed to water. The dress is meant to highlight the fact that plastics can be made friendlier.
Published 6,430 Views
Coca Cola Gets Dirty with New Carmen Electra Ads (GALLERY)
Coca Cola may not be the family brand you thought it was. Their alleged latest campaign, featuring Carmen Electra, appears to be more revealing than anything Coke has shown us in the past. Perez Hilton,…Published 20,451 Views
Playboy in Braille (GALLERY)
Blind people enjoy pornography too. That's what you'll learn when you pick up a copy of Playboy in braille. Although, if you don't know how to read braille, you won't know the difference between an ad…Published 7,419 Views
Geek Graffiti
Remember Nerd Art Paintings? Well, now we have Geek Graffiti, proving that vintage Nintendo games never lose their cool. Even in the graffiti counter-culture there's always room for retro pixels.Published 7,162 Views
Adult Industy First to Launch HD DVD
According to T3 Magazine, in 1993, Digital Playground was the first company to launch a DVD. It was titled, "Virtual Sex". Thirteen years later, HD DVD is on the horizen, and the same company is leading the charge into the new technology. This is all part of the breaking news from the convention …736 Views
Celebrity Butt Plugs?
George W TushYes, yes, I know. This is the most inappropriate product ever posted to this site. But (er...) the product is actually pretty entertaining. A great gift for someone you think acts too Republican. The…
Published 5,391 Views
Magazine Cover Beach Towel
New Playboy Ad CampaignPut yourself on the cover with the Playboy Beach Towel. The caption screams, "I can be the March Playmate," which - of course - relates to a campaign to solicit new playmates. Regardless of whether or…
Published 7,610 Views
Elastic Business Cards
Poul Nielsen, a personal trainer, has created these awesome elastic business cards. You can't read the card unless you stretch the elastic. Brilliant experiential advertising.Published 5,500 Views
Animated Porn
Advances in technology have pushed Hollywood animation to the next level. Accordingly, it seems fitting that the world of adult films should be taking advantage of the new technology. Animation is the…Published 112,789 Views
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