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No. But it should! Today I’m wearing a purple acid wash T ( as seen on the model on the right) that inspired nostalgia throughout the office for those crazy Genera Hypercolor tees (on the other 2 models) . I’m a sucka for anything neon or just straight up brightly colored. That’s why I think Genera should bring back the Hypercolor tees - AND shorts! - that were the rage during the mid 80’s. Supposedly almost all of the [2one5] office sported one at one point or another. These shirts had the magical ability to change colors when your body heat increased. Personally, I find this concept kind of gross. And I have a question: What do you do when it’s hot out? There’s no hiding in a shirt that changes colors based off of your body temp. Other issues brought to light by owners of these rad T’s: not a good date shirt… we’ll let you figure that one out… also, no fun in the cold. But those minor details aside… I WANT ONE!!! Please, please bring these back!
May 7th, 2008
You may see one of these tiles embedded in the street next time your cruisin’ round one of our countries major cities. Living in Philadelphia, the city with the largest population of these mysterious messages, stumblin upon one is like find $20 in the pocket of a jacket you haven’t worn in a long time. Well… maybe not that good… Anyway, every time I see one I think: wtf are these jauns? Alas, I feel this here blog is the perfect time and place to uncover said mystery. After a quick text to the good ol’ brother of mine, I find out that, because no one really knows who does them, they are commonly known as Toynbee Tiles.
Before I get into it, I’d like to say that I think someone is laughing their ass off at the joke they’ve played on us. HAHAHA. not funny.
Most tiles have about the same message that reads something like this:
TOYNBEE IDEA
IN KUBRICK’S 2001
RESURRECT DEAD
ON PLANET JUPITER
My personal theory #2: drugs. just drugs. No but really here it goes: Arnold J Toynbee was a famous historian. Kubrick’s 2001 refers to Stanly Kubrick’s movie 2001: A Space Odyssey. Putting the pieces together, some people believe that the tiles refer to some mass conspiracy between the press, the United States Government, the USSR, and “the Jews.” Others believe these tiles are based off of a story written by Ray Bradbury entitled The Toynbee Convector which presents the message that, in order to survive, humankind must always rush to meet the future, believe in a better world, and must aim far beyond what is practically possible in order to reach something barely within reach…
Still feel like that doesn’t explain anything? HA me neither… I don’t think anyone has really solved any part of this mystery. Like who does them - although, they believe it might be someone from Philadelphia because of the large number located in our city - why they do them, and I still don’t think the story behind them makes that much sense. We do know how they are made thought! One of the tiles located in Pittsburgh has instructions on how to do them and encourages people to go out and make em.’ It says something along the lines of:
“lenoleum, asphalt glue (?) in several layers, then placing tar paper over it so that car wheels won’t mess it up, and the heat of the sun on the tar paper will bake it into the street.”
These cryptic political statements began showing up in the mid 80’s and, since then, there have been 250 known tiles. So next time you’re in the city, grab your buds, throw em in your Mystery Machine Van and go Scooby doo on these tiles asses. If you crack the mystery, hit us up and explain it in some way that makes more sense than how I just explained it…
May 7th, 2008
Yo Gaba Gaba is one of those shows for kids that you find yourself watching. If you find yourself singing along to the songs about buckling up for safety because accidents are bad…. then you have a problem. Perched in his chair, pacifier secure in his mouth, eyes glazed over from a full day, there was nothing keeping this little man from his Yo Gaba Gaba time. And I don’t blame him! This show combines the innocence of lesson learning through singing songs, with music that is actually good!
Hosted by DJ Lance Rock (Lance Robertson), a member of the “LA indie scene,” is the eccentric man dressed up in the neon orange spandex unitard who wears enormous glasses. Let me paint a picture. Brooklyn young parents who want to expose their children to educational - but GOOD - music and TV. That’s this show. And I say keep it up! With Mark Mothersbaugh, who is famous for the soundtracks to Wes Anderson (my favorite director) movies and is often found on my shuffle, instructing kids on how to draw pictures of objects, a segment called “cool tricks,” another one called “Dancey Dance Time,” and my personal favorite: ” The Super Music Friends Show” in which they bring in really good musical guests to get dressed up in crazy outfits and sing little kid songs. It’s priceless!
Babysitting Benjamin this weekend was my most recent excuse to jam out to the swift beatz of DJ Lance Rock. My personal favorite moment: When Ben decided he wanted to get up and dance after me asking him at least 5 times to show me his cool moves! It made my day! Babysitting this little dude on a Saturday night!
May 6th, 2008
I stumbled across this video the other day and had to share. Zoo York’s skate team recently made a video of themselves “spreading the word” (or literally throwing “the word” onto pedestrians). Whether you find this idea to be creative or repulsive, there is no doubt that these guys deserve credit for being able to make jaws drop and cause a commotion. To see video, click here.
May 5th, 2008
This Spring, Fat Beats NYC, will launch the new collection from [ 2 one 5 ] showcasing several fresh new tees, windrunners and hoodies. This is [ 2 one 5 ]’s first appearance on the New York fashion scene and we are thrilled to be working with Fat Beats! New Yorker’s be sure to go check out the new collection!
Fat Beats
406 6th Ave, 2nd Floor
(between 8th & 9th streets)
May 5th, 2008
It’s that time again! Another excuse to party disguised as a holiday! To be honest, I know nothing about the 5th of May in relation to the Mexican culture. I’m pretty sure not too many people do. So, I’m here to enlighten you with the basic facts right quick:
- France, Mexico, and the big bad USA were in a bit of a tiff. Everyone thought everyone else had too much power. Big surprise, someone was gonna make sure something was done about that!
- France was currently occupying the shit out of Mexico and wanted to make it into another empire under the hard-ass rule of Napoleon III. Mexico wasn’t having any of that bull on their turf.
- On the 5th of May - CINCO DE MAYO - in 1862, Mexico threw down in what has come to be known as “Batalla de Pueblo.” The Mexican Army defeated the French and regained control of their stomping grounds.
- THIS IS NOT THE MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY! That was September 16, 1810.
So what have we done to Cinco De Mayo here in America? As I said, it’s a party. The holiday is celebrated more by Mexican-Americans than Mexicans in Mexico. That’s just strange. So grab your friends, your tropical drink, your local mariachi band, and celebrate France leaving Mexico alone!
May 5th, 2008
And we’re not talking Burger King! For all you sneaker fiends out there, we’re taking it back to 1985 when British Knights released their first shoe to the youth. Today, 23 years after the brand first hit the streets, they have decided to reestablish themselves amongst the Puma’s, Adidas, and Nikes, capitalizing on the resurgence of neon prints, bringing it back old school, as well as introducing some new style. Supposedly all the cool kids were wearing these through to the early 90’s so BK has decided to take on the old motto “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” The Purple Wizard Moccasin by Gio Chiappetta is an identical replication of the shoe that hit in 1989. Of the shoe, designer Gio Chiappetta, aka Pro Wolf Master, says,
“The materials and colors used are all reminiscent of the BK legacy… with a contemporary twist. It’s simple… a leather shoe with funky canvas detail. I guess you could say this shoe is a commentary on the state of the street/sneaker culture and what I love. I like wierd.”
May 5th, 2008
In trying to finish up a painting that I’ve been working on forever I went out to buy some spray paint only to find out that you have to be 21 to do so. Not only do you you have to be 21 but they make you sign a sheet of paper to prove that you bought it!!! AND they keep it under lock and key!!! I’m sorry if this is old news to all you seasoned graffiti artists - supposedly there was some “War on Graffiti” taking place in Philadelphia in the 80’s - but I’m a product of the 90’s and am just stumbling upon yet another attempt by our wonderful city to curb gang violence. Well… seeing as this anti-graffiti law - o yea, they also have a fancy acronym PAGN (Philadelphia Anti-Graffiti Network) - has been around since the 80’s and our streets are still plastered in it, I think it might be time to reconsider this not selling to minors thing. Now instead of being able to walk into an art store and buy some paint, I’m gonna have to creepily stand outside the store with my hood up and ask unassuming passers-by to illegally purchase spray paint for me. Sweet.
May 2nd, 2008
Where are all of the best bands going to be this summer? Following each other around the music fest circuit. From the West coast to the East. Here in Philadelphia, one of the closest is Bonnaroo. The Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival is one of those things that is better in theory than in actuality. I can say this having dropped $200 and a week of my life trying to cram in a years worth of concert going into 3 days. It doesn’t work. Granted, I didn’t properly prepare myself for the 100 degree weather and the glaring Tennessee sun and ended up with heat stroke… but still. On the flip side, if you think your music festival going skillz are stronger than mine… I strongly suggest hunting between the couch cushions to scrape up the money to buy your ticket. This years line up is insane!
Just a small sampling of the good stuff to come include a little something for everyone: Pearl Jam, Metallica, B.B. King, Sigur Ros, Cat Power, M.I.A., Rilo Kiley, Lupe Fiasco, MSTRKRFT, !!!, Led Zeppelin, Vampire Weekend, and Chromeo… Just to name a few. (check the website for a complete line up!!!)
Be prepared to get in touch with your hippie side. Imagine. You and a stadium full of people on the biggest camping trip of your life!
The festival takes place in Manchester Tennessee June 12-15
April 30th, 2008
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