You wouldn't know it these days, but it is in fact possible to market fast food to black Americans without acting as if they all loved either lame rap or watered down R&B; or as if they all spoke whatever the hip, urban vernacular of the day is (yes, I'm aware of just how painfully white that sentence makes me seem). And I have the proof right here, in the form of two Burger King print ads from 1976.  There's no pandering or ... Read on, Daddy-O

There is certainly no shortage of awful commercials out there these days.  At best, most television ads are instantly forgettable; at worst, they me diving for my remote like it's the last slice of pizza.  But I want to focus on the positive today - commercials (or whole campagins) that actually make me stop and watch, and in some cases are more entertaining than the shows they're interrupting. The King (Burger King) I've made no secret of my love for all things Kingly.  I ... Read on, Daddy-O

I've been known to enjoy one or two of these so-called "fast food" ham-burgers in my lifetime. I know they're no good for me, and I don't care. And sure, if something I order isn't prepared correctly or just not available, I have gotten annoyed. That's simply because I don't suffer incompetence lightly. But the level of betrayal exhibited by the people in Burger King's new "Whopper Freakout" ad campaign is simultaneously amusing and disturbing. Some customers were ... Read on, Daddy-O

There is no shortage of press and academic research covering the topic of so-called Internet Addiction. Of course, the first reaction of any true addict is "not me!" This denial is usually followed by surprise, realization, and then descent into an all-too familiar shame spiral. In the interest of science and self-improvement I've spent the last few weeks keeping a meticulous log of my daily activities, in order to better understand just how the Internet fits into my life. The ... Read on, Daddy-O

Ah, what a glorious day it is today!  And why, you ask?  Because today is the day we mortals celebrate the anniversary of David Hasselhoff's birth of course!  David Hasselhoff is, as you may already be aware, one of the three most important figures in history - the other two being William Shatner and the Burger King. So happy birthday and a hearty huzzah to you, you big ol' talking car-driving, paunch-sucking, no shirt-wearing, surreal music career-having, mediocre TV movie-making, floor cheeseburger-eating lug ... Read on, Daddy-O

The L.A. Kings! Read on, Daddy-O

I've always considered myself an armchair graphic designer, particularly when it comes to logos. A logo is a really easy and effective way to convey an image about your business/club/whatever. And while I'm all for modern styling, logos are one area where I'm old-fashioned. Too often, companies will update their logo for seemingly no good reason, and it's usually for the worse. So let's take a look at a sampling of logos and emblems, both old and new, ... Read on, Daddy-O

I might as well come clean - I am obsessed with The King. I love all the commercials; the creepier the better. And I just know I'm not the only one. But sadly, there has been a dearth of King-related merchandise. The Halloween mask was made in such limited quantities that it was long gone before I even found out about it. The video games released last year do me no good since I don't own an ... Read on, Daddy-O