Author archives: Frank

Sensational found at Harvard - Books made of ...

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Well, I have to admit libraries do have something creepy to them. Books covered with dust, some of them have been existing on this earth longer than we do. They are full of secrets from past epochs and some of them haven’t been opened for a very long time. Who...

Last Words – a last Joke

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Galgenhumor is a pretty bizarre matter. It shows how cynical or calm one might be in case of facing death. In addition, it can make the inevitable bearable and reduce tension. The case of the double-murderer Patrick Bryan Knight is a drier issue. After he was convicted of killing Mary and...

The most awesome Wmns Sneakers 2014: Supra So...

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The Supra Society II  looks as if Supra has crossbred a sky-top sneaker with strap sandals. I mean, look at this shoe. The tongue and shaft ends above the ankles on the one hand and on the other hand, the upper third completely consists of straps. In addition, it comes with the typical...

The most awesome Wmns Sneakers 2014: Supra Wm...

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Supra Wmns Cuttler is another sneaker for women. It appears a bit cooler than the Womens-Vaider by Supra. This high-top sneaker comes with a small zip border at the sides with which it is fastened to your feet. The white sole creates a very nice contrast with the dark main...

The most beautiful Wmns Sneakers: Supra Women...

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This is a nice sports sneaker for women. I mean, you don’t always have to wear stilettos, right? Sneakers can look very chic when incorporated into a sporty and casual outfit! And here we have a really nice one. The “Vaider” by Supra  is a high-top sneaker with a really cool...

Gustave the killer crocodile

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Nein, das ist jetzt kein trashiger B-Movie, der 23:45 auf RTL2 läuft, das ist eine wahre Geschichte. Gustave ist ein echtes menschenfressendes Krokodil, welches in Burundi, Ostafrika, lebt und der größte Räuber des ganzen Kontinents ist. Mehr als 6m lang und 1t schwer ist es wirklich riesig. Das richtig Dumme ist, dass...

Die schönsten Sneaker 2014: Chums × atmos Z...

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Those who like unusual and brash sneakers should check out these babies. Chums × atmos  Zapatos Hi Yellow must be one of the flashiest shoes I’ve seen for a very long time. At first, they look like chucks, but the colors disturb this image. These shoes are really colorful! It seems like a clown...

The most awesome Sneakers 2014: Adidas Origin...

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Okay, you remember what I told you about shoes from the Far East? Here, we have another exemplar which comes from this certain region in the world. Well, I don’t know how to start. This shoe can’t be compared with any European designs. It just seems to be completely different....

The most awesome Sneakers 2014: Der Ewing 33 ...

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Ewing designed a perfect shoe for those who’d like to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day every day – a special edition for St. Patrick’s Day. Of course, it is kept in a green shade. One will only find some white and red accentuations, which were used to freshen up the look. This...

Pokémon Master via Google Maps!

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Oh mein Gott, es ist soweit! Ich kündige meinen Job, ich verlasse alle meine Freunde und meine Familie und mache, dass ich los komme. Google sucht mithilfe seiner Google Maps App den ultimativen Pokémon Meister! Durch eure Smartphones könnt ihr überall auf der Welt Pokémon lokalisieren, diese danach suchen und schließlich einfangen....

Dress like Ryan Gosling - The "Drive" Outfit!

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I’m sure you’ve all watched the movie “Drive” for a thousand times and you’ve all wanted to have such a cool outfit like the nameless protagonist of the movie, played by Ryan Gosling. Now, it’s possible! “For the young Dude” tell you all pieces you need to look like your...

ZDF is planning a German “Breaking Bad”

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Yes, you read it right. ZDF, a German public television broadcaster, is really planning a copy of the popular and successful TV show Breaking Bad… Wait, wait. It even gets worse: The German comedian Bastian Pastewska, one of the unfunniest comedians I’ve ever seen, is supposed to play Walter White....

The most beautiful Sneakers 2014: Supra Chime...

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A chimera is a mythological creature which consists of several animals. Well, a chimera in the shoe industry however defines sometimes confusing Japanese designs. The shoe’s unusual silhouette turns this model into a post-modern piece of art. Well, to be honest, I have never seen something like this before. The heel...

The most awesome Sneakers 2014: Supra Skytop ...

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A shoe from the Far East. This has to be exotic, right? Yes, it is. The Supra Skytop  IV “The Pack Pimlico” Black Elephant doesn’t only have a strange long name, but also awaits us with an unusual fitting. As you can tell from the name, it’s a high-top sneaker and...

Prada hires 4 famous fashion editors to renew...

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Four renowned and extremely successful designers share the honor and task to present Prada in a completely new light in four fashion metropolises. The visual character and identity of the brand is supposed to be renewed just in time for the Fashion Weeks. Not a simple task! The four designers are: Alex White...

Jan Böhmermann exposes TV Total

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You surely know TV Total, the German comedy TV show presented by allrounder Stefan Raab, right? To my amazement this show is still allowed to broadcast its pitiful approach of entertainment. A couple of shows ago Stefan Raab wanted to show us all how famous his show really is because...

The most awesome Sneakers 2014: Der Reebok q9...

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The Reebok q96 is the pure embodiment of urban lifestyle: It stands for a retro, chic and old-school style. The silhouette resembles the 90ies’ basketball shoes. In addition graffiti-like prints are displayed on the shoe: red and green with thick, black outlines. You know what I mean? Then, there are the bicolor...

The most awesome Sneakers 2014: Garbstore x R...

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The newest love child of Garbstore  and Reebok  is pretty modest at first sight. At least it seems more modest than you would expect of a sneaker that’s been named “Inferno”. But the name is supposed to be perceived subtly anyway. This shoe embodies the burned, everything that is left after the...

The most awesome Sneakers 2014: Crossover x R...

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This sneaker is something I have never seen before! At first, the design may look inconspicuous - they seem to be just cool and comfortable shoes with an unusually angular fit due to the soles. They are filled with air and dampen each and every step you take. Furthermore, a...

The most beautiful Sneakers of 2014: Shelflif...

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The Shelflife x DR.Z x New Balance 574 “City of Gold” is the new baby of the African sneaker and street wear store. Shelflife picks up classic New B. patterns, which are black and golden yellow, inspired by the history of Johannesburg. This sneaker is more than just a shoe,...

Things a real Berliner would never say!

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Yeah, the Berliners are a very special folk. I’m one of them. I can tell you that we’re quite different, but it’s not really difficult to assimilate yourself, my dear incomers. You only have to follow a few rules. Of course, Berliners are not impolite or cold-hearted. They just turned...