Monthly Archives: October 2008

The man who hates to lose must feel piqué today: Sarkozy Loses Court Case Over Novelty Voodoo Doll Kit (Click pic for source)

Seven minutes is the average time it takes to smoke a cigarette. Now that the smoking ban in France is nearly a year old, fashion and film photographer Eddy Brière wanted to pay homage to the aesthetic and erotic values … Continue reading →

Blog buddy Guuzbourg pointed me to Demain (Tomorrow), the second clip from Parisian singer Berry‘s debut album Mademoiselle. Great talent, and a certified Frogsmoker! Prendre l’air, parler à quelqu’un, Avoir l’air d’aller plutôt bien, Déjeuner, y penser au moins, Tenir, … Continue reading →

Horrifying things happened in Paris last weekend: View more photos

Links for 28 October 2008: Latest: Brown and Sarkozy in action call Latest: After the crisis, Sarkozy attacks unemployment Bionic beat: Scientists develop artificial heart that beats like the real thing Doc Gyneco: Pro-Sarkozy rapper stung for tax fraud High-handed … Continue reading →

For the sake of privacy, Google Street View uses sophisticated face-blurring technology to make faces unrecognizable. Even this painting on a cinema front in Paris doesn’t escape the censor. So far, Google is not considering nipple blurring…

On Mystic Hackers: The Most Incredible Sidecars This (British?) one is made from a Citroën 2CV: Here’s another view Related: The Iconic 2CV

Can you guess who this is? Hint: she’s a well-known mother of three famous daughters and ex-wife of three notorious men. And she’s not really French. (Click pic to reveal her identity.)

Cellphones can be health hazards: Man’s arm trapped in train toilet (BBC) A passenger on a French train had to be rescued by firemen after having his arm sucked down the on-board toilet. The 26-year-old victim was trapped when he … Continue reading →

I had never heard of Pom Pom Girls, but apparently they exist in France (click for bigger): In case you’re as puzzled as I am about their job description, I found the answer on WikiAnwers: Q: What is the difference … Continue reading →

François Macré [myspace] recorded Michael Jackson’s Thriller using 64 tracks of only his voice. He mimicked all instrumental, vocal, rhythmic elements and sound effects using 64 superimposed audio-video tracks, without adding any instrument, sampler, or other effects. The result is … Continue reading →

Found on ThinkGeek: Back Off LED Invaders Door Mat This nifty doormat is made in France and features a glowing display and motion sensor. Any time someone comes near, a glowing green space invader moves back and forth across the … Continue reading →

Links for Monday 27 October 2008: A votre santé: Why The French Can Afford To Get Sick America’s new French connection: Obama and Sarkozy versus the world financial crisis Slimy business: A French family dynasty reinvents the oyster Relief for … Continue reading →

Today, I’m quite busy doing other things, so I’m sending you some pretty pictures instead. Click each for bigger & source.

I don’t think anyone in France wants to dress up like this but on the other side of the Big Pond these costumes appear to be very popular. From left to right: Vive La France Adult Costume (The country of … Continue reading →