Bento(n) on the Box

The internet is in love with Benton, here's why.



Now off the leash, Benton roams freely across the internet, turning up all over the place.

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Well that beats 'Copywriter' hands down.

For the wordsmith - a more intelligent way to insult your peers.

Two of the most important pieces of information you'll ever need.

Don't thank me, thank the internet...

What's new this Tuesday?

If, like me, you like to think you're the-guy-who-finds-all-the-funny-internet-shit-first-and-sends-it-to-your-friends-because-being-first-in-some-way-makes-you-cool-and-not-pathetic, then this website should help.





www.isitold.com

How to perk up a mid-week lull

What better way to lighten the mood than witha picture of dog and a cat dressed as the blues brothers, a talking cow and a Kevin Bacon/Steve Jobs gag. My work here is done. Afternoon everyone.

Lion takes no prisoners

I recently (after 3 years of moaning and whinging) finally got a new mac at work. OK, it's only a mini, however just to be on the 'intel' side of the fence has been a bonus. Having had a few weeks with it now, i've discovered that the operating software is somewhat more 'bloody' and straight to the point. If you ever needed proof that the machines would one day rise up and destroy us all, then this is a pretty good indication.

Down(town) Time

Every once in a while we get a few precious hours to self-reflect, tidy up our work spaces, clear away the mountain of (now) dead briefs and recharge before doing battle with another slightly warped proposition. In this time, occasionally I like to change my screensaver from a photo of my cool, year-old son in his latest Adidas kicks just to keep things fresh.

And this is by far the 'Phreshest' saver i've had in a while - Out Run this 90s bad boy. (Don't worry Finn, daddy will change it back shortly.)

I got wood for Friday...

An extra monday morning moustache LOL

Lolling on a Monday

Krave goes mobile - the relentless pursuit goes outside

An article and YouTube video about our latest bit of work, where we created a Smartphone app to compliment the Krave Krusader Facebook game.

Mmmmm - another piece of my work

For the toast purist

I, for one, am a fan.

The Riot Collection

Over the last few days we've seen looting and vandalism. We've seen destruction and fires. People have lost businesses and homes. Fortunately, throughout all this, people's spirits have not been broken and in some respect communities have become closer. Here is a selection of some of the best websites, links, films and images that have helped to keep the rest of us sane over the past week.




http://photoshoplooter.tumblr.com/





The 'Blitz Spirit' still alive and well in Clapham Junction. Probably the most iconic photo of the aftermath. Using the hashtag #londoncleanup on twitter, people en masse arranged to meet at rioted areas and offer their time (and brooms) to clean up the devastation the following morning.



During the riots at Clapham Junction, my local fancy dress shop, the 'Party Superstore' got raided and torched. I found this image and thought it a fitting tribute.



http://keepaaroncutting.blogspot.com/

89 year-old Aaron Biber had his barbers ransacked by hooded looters. Without insurance, it looks like he may have to close it for good. Two junior creatives at BBH have created this site where people can donate just a £1 to help save this salon and show the looters that good will always overcome evil. So far donations are up to £11,602.91

This was always my favourite Sesame Street sketch...

Apologies for my absence I've been ill. I've been popping pills all week...

...which leads me neatly to this.



Nom Nom Nom

Would the last creative please turn off the lights.

Like someone revealing all the tricks of the magic circle, someone has gone public on how (as a creative) we come up with the right solution for digital. Well it was fun while it lasted.

Here it is:

http://wheelofconcept.com/

These are my new commuter friends now.

The only thing missing is the 'Sevenoaks' platform sign. Pink Converse get some very odd looks at 08:11.

The Big Bus Challenge 2011

Campaign/Marketing magazine recently ran a competition within the industry to help promote the media hub that is the humble bus side. The competition could be for any existing client regional or national - the prize being 200k worth of free bus-vertising. Having worked with Paddy Power we've just entered our idea to promote their poker site with our own intepretation 'Bus Poker' which uses it's passengers as the cards. Here's our entry and an explanation of the idea. Who knows if it'll win, but it's nice to do a bit of spec/comp stuff. I think off the back of it, we'll look to do a lot more of it.

The idea



Paddy Power Bus Poker is an idea that adds a touch of poker fun to waiting for a bus.

The bus panels act as both our ‘Card Table’ and direct viewers to a website/Facebook page that explains how to play ‘Bus Poker’ in a series of films and guides and subsequently promotes the wide range of poker games available at PPP.com.

How to Play
The main premise is that people sat within a designated section on the bus are the 'Cards' and players (between 2 and 4) use them in an interpretation of Poker. After deciding who starts (the big blind), the first bus to arrive will act as his/her 'hand'.

* On the bus, a section of a row of five seats acts as a hand of cards.
* The first player can play or fold.
* The remaining player/s wait for subsequent buses to receive their hands. The winner is (like poker) the one with the best hand.
* Players can add a cash incentive but all players must agree this beforehand.

Card values
Cards are denoted by age and sex:
* OAPs = Aces
* Men = Kings
* Women = Queens
* Teenagers = Jacks
* Children =10s

E.G: 2 women, 2 men and an OAP = Poker hand of 2 pairs (Kings & Queens)

The inspiring words of an account man to a creative.

Go the F**k to....zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Teething, nightmares, getting caught between the bars of his cot, just not tired at 5am. All these things I am going through at the moment. At least someone else is as well.

A spoonful of Krave - How the campaign worked out.

Kelloggs Krave Wash Up film

After a few tears, a lot of sugar and a baby in the middle of it, you can view the fruits of our labour on Kelloggs Krave - this was initially the pitch winning work that they ended up buying and running. Of course Facebook and it's revolving policy changes to corporate pages would've meant we couldn't do it now.

Back then it was so much easier to get people to 'Like' you.

33 Ways to Stay Creative and a Beer Ad

And that's what I have liked from the internets this morning.

Google Map's Easter Egg is inspired by a Mission from God.

Tip of the hat, Gentlemen. Tip of the hat.