I told you yesterday about the identity of “The Stig” on Top Gear (turns out there was more than one Stig, btw) and at the end of the article I said the following: It reminds me of a few years back when I finally let the cat out of the bag that I was “Woofles” […]

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As you might have gathered, I cruised up to Hermanus with The Muse on Friday arvee last week, in lieu of Don Corleone’s 70th birthday being held at Wolff’s Nest on Saturday night. The drive was pretty cool, except for the fact that we had to return to The Safe House about seventy two times […]

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Here we see Marisa Miller, one of our favourite Victoria’s Secret angels, on set this week. What a wonderful opportunity for boys and girls alike to see how important it is to buy a good bikini that sits nicely.   Marisa Miller   I am absolutely fine with that. If you like that, click here.

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This is what we in the industry call “thinking on your feet.” Or, in this case, Veet. Sorry. Check this out – bloody brilliant.   New Veet ad   Beautiful. For those of you who don’t know, Veet is a hair remover that chicks use to tidy up. Guys also use it. I’ve used it […]

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A couple months back I told you about Taxijam, the incredible new underground music video concept featuring artists playing in the back of a local taxi. Started by 2oceansvibe Character The Film Guy (Richard) and his cousin Simon, it’s gaining rapid momentum and has featured the likes of 2oceansvibe’s favourite The Dirty Skirts and our […]

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  Shame.

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Some of you might have missed this little beauty! It’s an ad for T Mobile which was filmed during nromal work hours and included 350 dancers who let it rip, as everyday commuters passed through the concourse. I don’t normally use the word “concourse” but today’s Wednesday, which means it’s basically the weekend, so fuck […]

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Shame, this is particularly emboerrissing, as we watch some video clips of Walk the Line star, Joaquin Phoenix making his musical debut Friday night at Vegas night club LAVO as a homeless rapper.   Radical shit   This, from thesuperficial:   The Oscar nominee jumped around the stage while performing/smoking for a perplexed crowd who […]

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I thoroughly enjoyed this tongue-in-cheek story about Capetonians and our beloved Cape Minstrel annual carnival.   With teeth..   CAPE TOWN – author unknown Over 300 Cape Minstrels are in hospital this morning after taking part in a traditional street carnival to celebrate January 2 without realizing that the day was not a public holiday. […]

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I saw similar videos to this about a year ago and was so blown away that I lost the ability to type. It seems there has been a new surge of excitement and I have received the following video a number of times in my inbox. It’s pretty crazy stuff these guys do. They wear […]

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This article will be very short and sweet. Yet fat. I just wanted to show you this.   Kim Kardashian and her bum negotiate a doorway   Try throw that shit around me. See how far you get.

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Top Gear fans out there will be excited about this, and a bit sad, I suppose. Much like the neighbour in the Tim Allen “vehicle,” Home Improvement, the test driver featured on the hit TV show, Top Gear, has managed to keep his identity secret. Until now..   The Stig   This, from Daily Mail: […]

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You know sometimes when someone says something and a few days later something very similar happens? Ja, well anyway, I call it a “premonition.” People then also sometimes spice it a bit and stretch the amazingness of the particular premonition by clutching onto what we in the industry refer to as “fuck all.” Like someone […]

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One of the more popular examples of incredibly amazing early Hermanus architecture, is this house just above Grotto Beach, called Ses Kant.   The “Seskant” house in Hermanus   The name is Afrikaans (pronounced “sess cunt”) and means “six sides.”

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Before we chat about that, I thought I should just mention that this year’s Coke Fest (now called CokeZero Fest ’09) is featuring Oasis as its headline act. That’s right. You heard it here first. Other bands on the bill at this stage include Snow Patrol…and the Dirty Skirts. I know. Pretty rad. Now check […]

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Paris Hilton visited the Sundance Film Festival this weekend, and did some strutting around, for you.   Enjoy that guy in the backgroundDo you mind if he looks after your kids tonight? I like what she’s done with the kitty cat face sewn-in on the hat and gloves. Pretty cute. Obviously it would have been […]

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In the future, ALL posters will be as funny as this.     [thanks gary]

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I tell you, it’s been QUITE a weekend in Hermanus. When I stopped to do some writing at the end of it all I didn’t think I had anything to write about. But, if you think about it, two people nearly drowning and being rescued by a Capetonian IS something we need to chat about! […]

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You know the SABC? That’s right, The South African Broadcasting Corporation. Ja, so anyway, they’ve gone and ballsed it up again. Do enjoy this stunning screen shot from a live TV news bulletin, showing a chalk board in the background that should read “Back To School.”   The whole of the SABC should consider it […]

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Wow! This numberplate fetish seems to have really taken off with you lot! I have never received such a solid stream of emails relating to one topic in my life. Well, this life, that is. I received LOADS in my past life as a 16th century prince, but we didn’t have email then. I received […]

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This is the third Jack of all trades article we’ve written, following the incredibly well received original two (here and here). I assure you the following image is genuine. Surely there are laws as to what can and cannot be written on flyers given out in public?     “Get promoted” – just like that! […]

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I was hanging with G-Man at his pad yesterday and we decided that now would be very good time to introduce you to a new way to say hi. We think you’re ready for it. High-fives are out (just ask Ryan Seacrest), and so are fisties. That’s why we’re going for the ” SLAP, SNAP […]

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We get all types here in Cape Town. We’ve spent time with the Nic Cages of the world and it’s great to hear Ed Norton and Bette Midler were spotted at the Grand Cafe in Camps Bay. That’s all very well, but Ving Rhames is in town now..   Ving Rhames   Seriously, Emmy and […]

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I was watching the Louis Theroux interview series on DVD earlier this week. You remember I mentioned DVD Nouveau the other day, right? Ja, so the Louis Theroux series comes highly recommended. By me. That’s right. El stampo of approvio. So anyway, in the one episode, Louis goes to white racist America and spends time […]

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Just when I thought Louis Vuitton couldn’t make me happier, they go and do this.   Louis Vuitton Monogram skateboard trunk   Yes, that is EXACTLY what you think it is. It’s a Louis Vuitton skateboard in a specially designed Louis Vuitton trunk. Jesus, can you IMAGINE rocking up with that at The Advertising Guy’s […]

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Apparently Oyo restaurant at the V&A Waterfront are chasing cyclists away like “pests” and telling them that no more cyclists will be served. I swear.   This is not the actual cyclist in question. Merely another incredible example sent in by a reader   Check this out from hellopeter:   THE INCIDENT I have frequented […]

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You’ll remember around October last year when Posh managed to nail a multi-million dollar campaign for Emporio Armani women’s underwear. So anyway, the first of those ads have started to appear in the states. I thought you might enjoy these:   Underwear, high-heels, rug, in the sun I’m fine with that Slightly angry – primed […]

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I thought you’d enjoy this quick focus on Cape Town’s weather in days to come. Tragic, really.   Shame   It’s pretty straightforward, I think you’ll find. All meetings, if any, should be conducted on the Atlantic Seaboard. Basic stuff. Coffee should be drunk at Vida e in Camps Bay. That’s a given. Lunches, dinner […]

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It’s not often the energies of the universe pull together to give us things like this. Scott Macintrye is a contestant on the latest American Idol which is on at the moment. Scott Macintrye is blind. Ryan Seacrest is the host of American Idol and is therefore fully aware that Scott is blind. That’s why […]

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It would be somewhat out of line not to mention some of the angels on display at last Saturday’s 148th running of the Queen’s Plate. Slightly off the mark in black, rather than blue and white, the ever stylish Gina Athens did particularly well with this short knitted dress. Hat and shades combo also gets […]

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