Monthly Archives: March 2008

Nick Sarkozy should learn to accept that he’s not a tall man. Standing on his toes each time someone takes a picture only makes it worse. The photo above was not a one-off. He performs the same ballet all the … Continue reading →

The Economist published this nice chart: Few things will ruin a break more effectively than discovering your luggage hasn’t taken the same trip. Sadly, figures from the Association of European Airlines suggest that airlines are losing more luggage than before. … Continue reading →

Click to see large version. This French ad for Pringles Hot & Spicy may look clever, but it’s hardly original: Winner of the “Lurzer’s Archive International Student of the Year Award 2005″. Click for larger image. And here’s another one: … Continue reading →

From Sky News: Carla Makes First Speech In Britain Carla Bruni Sarkozy called on women to unite in the battle to help mothers who die in childbirth in her first public speech in Britain as France’s first lady. She was … Continue reading →

This week France held its first Miss Pole Dance pageant. Number 10 won, but I don’t know her name — and who cares? (Warning: accidental nip slip!) Via | View Hi-definition

It’s no-one’s idea of great music but the ghostly warbling of a French folk song nearly 148 years ago comprises the oldest recording of the human voice, France’s Academy of Sciences says. The 10-second recording was made by a Parisian … Continue reading →

Aerial view of the dinner table at the banquet offered to the Sarkozys by the Windsors last Wednesday. The food may have been OK, but I wouldn’t have enjoyed eating there. Source : REUTERS/Christophe Ena/Pool

In a concerted effort, several capital cities (including Copenhagen, Toronto, Chicago, Melbourne, Brisbane and Tel Aviv) will switch off their lights for one hour, on March 29. No French city has so far signed up to this World Wildlife Fund … Continue reading →

The French are getting older all the time. On average they die at the age of 81. And those who reach 100 years (les centenaires) are turning into a crowd. There were only one hundred of them in 1900, and … Continue reading →

Le Rêve. Cleverly made, long before photoshop. Found on Vintage Photo.

For everyone who needs to be reminded of the genius of French singer Camille: check out this live performance for tv-show Taratata: Camille’s new album “Music Hole” is due in April. In this video she performs “Gospel With No Lords” … Continue reading →

Honda uses belligerent French paintings to advertise the safety of their cars in India. The tiny slogan in the bottom right corner reads “More people die in road accidents than in wars. Drive Safely.” But how many people will actually … Continue reading →

The Simpsons Park is a French website, run by a number of Simpsons fans. One of their projects is a gallery of artworks featured in Simpsons episodes. I’m showing two above: a work by Monet and one by Botticelli. Discover … Continue reading →

I mentioned the advertising campaign for Radio Nova earlier here on Frogsmoke. Their cinema commercials are just as innovative. Here’s one of them: More here.

Press go Carla crazy as Sarkozy visits (AFP) Poised and only a little nervous, First Lady does France proud (Times) Is Carla Bruni the new Princess Diana? (Telegraph) Carla covers up as she woos London fashion critics (Expatica) French dressing: … Continue reading →