Taking things apart and failing to put them back together is part of a man's DNA from the time he's born. Even though your skills with a screwdriver and a power drill increase exponentially with age, there's always that part of you that wants to tear something to pieces to figger it out. Todd McLellan is no different; ... continue reading
They say the way to a man's heart is through is stomach. If that's really the case, the fastest way to true love isn't through steak - it's through beer. Not the swill you used to drink in college by the 30 pack, the crafty, hoppy, malty palette pleaser that can be paired with fine diners as well as wine. Turns ... continue reading
You probably already know the benefits of using whiskey stones instead of ice in your drink. Basically, they cool your drink without watering it down so you get all the flavor you expect at a bit more pleasant temperature. With these Icon Whiskey Stones, you can add a bit more fun to your boozing experience. Available ... continue reading
Described as "a complicated technical solution to aide in simple acts of vandalism" the Robo Rainbow was created to tag up the streets with the perfect rainbow. It's a cool idea and a nice gesture (considering he could have rigged it to draw something vulgar) but what would have been really great is if it was a double ... continue reading
Whether you're a coffee or a Red Bull guy, a smoker or a gum chewer, a commuter or a driver, everyone needs something to get through the daily grind. All of those things require money, which means you need a money transportation device. Skip the standard leather wallets you're used to and upgrade to one of these ... continue reading
We're all about the latest and greatest, but sometimes it's fun to look back at the vintage stuff that started at all. Angry Birds might occupy every moment we spend ruling from the throne, but it will never be Risk or Clue. Tim Liddy understands the nostalgia high we get from everything vintage, so he set about ... continue reading
It's a well documented fact that men like doodling. One quick glance at the pad of paper on your desk, or your collection of trapper keepers from grade school is all the proof we need. For most of us, it merely serves as something to prevent boredom while we wait on hold to yell at unsuspecting customer service ... continue reading
We all grow up being taught that bigger is better. Science and modern medicine have a way of making this happen, but that doesn't always mean it's right - especially when it comes to art. Oddly enough, minimalism is bigger than ever right now because there are dozens of artists turning their significant artistic ... continue reading
2010 might mark the 25th anniversary of the movie trilogy with a lot of killer inventions (hoverboards, time traveling cars, down vests), but there are also a lot of pretty sweet gadgets that got invented this year. Time Magazine's 50 Best Inventions of 2010 starts with everyone's favorite fruit branded power tool/tablet ... continue reading
New versions of things we grew up loving are - according to Lucas and Spielberg - inevitable, but it doesn't always have to end with computer animated additions and donkey-faced four year old comedic relief. Every once in a while, an artist comes along and does some reimaging of their own; Old Red Jalopy did it ... continue reading
Most men are perfectionists. If there wasn't someone breathing down our necks about deadlines and parties and promises, we would revise, re-revise, and then revise some more until the task at end was never over. It shouldn't come as a surprise then that the artwork for movies and TV shows is constantly being reworked ... continue reading
Men's style, while certainly more static than women's, still changes on a regular basis. However frequent or subtle that change is, certain get-ups become iconic when featured in Hollywood blockbusters. What better way to showcase the awesome "suits" that famous characters like Gordon Gekko, Keyser Söze, and Patrick ... continue reading
The first thing man acquires after leaving the warmth and comfort of his parent's house is a junk drawer. As soon as your mother isn't diligently lecturing you about the collection of super glue, extra remotes, over-sized shears, paper clips, and everything else necessary to MacGuyver your way from here to Internet ... continue reading
Staying abreast in the world of pop culture isn't as simple as constantly staring at Christina Hendricks as Joan Holloway from Mad Men... except when it is. Stanley Chow is a UK based illustrator with an impressive portfolio of illustrations in that minimalistic style that's all the rage right now. Where most portfolios ... continue reading
Francis Kmiecik, like most every other red-blooded male, has a penchant for hot women. But women with neon antlers, skeleton clothing, and giant tigers aren't frequently found (outside of Vegas) - so Kmiecik started illustrating them for his site Halfanese. Redheads, blondes, and brunettes with tattoos, fixies, ... continue reading