Political Beer Ads – Budweiser “Wassup” Boys Endorse Obama (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) After 8 years, the Budweiser boys of “Wassup” fame are back, and they’ve reunited for an Obama campaign commercial. The video has the men in a much unhappier state than when they were last seen. There’s…

In-Shower Cancer Prevention – The Cue Breast Exam Reminder (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) We have all seen the pink ribbons that remind us about breast cancer. Now Avie Products has developed a product that is a partner in breast health: the Cue breast exam reminder.

Cue is a waterproof,…

Hello Kitty Computer Peripherals – The Canon Selphy CP770 Printer (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Love her or loathe her, Hello Kitty is here to stay, and her reach has extended even farther into technology. On November 1st, Canon brings us the Selphy CP770 portable printer, sporting the famous Hello…

Home Flash Freezing – The Anti-Griddle (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Tired of slaving all day over a hot stove? The Anti-Griddle from PolyScience won’t help with the “slaving all day” part, but instead of the hot stove, you can now have the option of slaving over a very…

Neon Flood Lights For Bicycles – The ‘Down Low Glow’ Kit (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Made in Berkeley, California, the ‘Down Low Glow’ bicycle lighting system will intensify your visibility on the roads at night. Increase your safety and pimp out your bike at the same time with a cool,…

Stick-On Thermometers – ‘Thermoplay’ (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Taking your child’s temperature could soon be as easy as sticking a digital flower on his head. The ‘Thermoplay’ thermometer by Stefano Pertegato was designed to be stuck to an active body part with a…

Extreme Torture Shoes – From 4-Legged Boots to Porcupine-Spiked Heels (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) To think, I thought shoe design could not possibly get worse than the Marc Jacobs reverse-heel design debacle (#5 in the gallery). It clearly can. Honestly, who would wear a shoe made out of a sex toy…

Politics as Road to Hollywood – Are TV Roles in Sarah Palin’s Future? (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Not long ago, Hollywood took aim at Sarah Palin as many celebrities reacted badly with her nomination. There could be a complete about-face, however, as more polls show a losing McCain-Palin ticket.

Reuters…

Recyclable Religious Architecture – The Beer Bottle Buddhist Temple (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) In a spectacular display of extreme recycling, Buddhist monks from the the Sisaket province in Thailand have built a temple made from one million recycled beer bottles.

The eco-friendly temple, called…

Blogger Censorship – More Website Bans from Turkish Government (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) After months of spotty access to YouTube, this time Turkish authorities have banned reach to Blogger.com. Thousands of bloggers now cannot reach their blogs, and readers cannot read blogs hosted on Blogger.…

Soothing Wall Projections – Indoor Water Reflections

(TrendHunter.com) The Room Palette effect lamp by RelaxStyle can change the ambiance of any room, much like a super-sized lava lamp. 

The flexible head allows the relaxing aquarium-style visual effects to be projected…

Body-Shaping Seating – The Beauty Bottom Cushion

(TrendHunter.com) With the Beauty Bottom Cushion made by Cogit, you can sculpt, tighten and tone even while you’re sitting down. This nifty device works by maintaining the user’s muscle tautness through ergonomically-correct…

Tibet-Inspired Steel Furniture – The Infinity Collection (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The Infinity furniture and lighting collection by Tangle Creations is based on the Tibetan infinite knot. The symbol has no beginning and no end. The pieces are titled Art, Sky and Sun–the latter being…

19 Celebrations of Irish Culture – From Breeders’ Cup Horses to Guinness (CLUSTER)

(TrendHunter.com) Any day is a good day to be Irish, but with Ireland-bred Goldikova winning the Breeders’ Cup Mile at Santa Anita, today’s an especially good day to proclaim roots in Ireland.

Whether you’re Irish because…

Recycled Books as Bags – DIY Reader’s Digest Purses (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) These fabulously unique recycled book purses are created using three attractively bound carved-out Reader’s Digest books with a leather belt as the handle.

The ultimate in DIY chic, it is possible to…

‘Whassup?’ guys offer Obama endorsement

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Charles Stone and the rest of the gang from the old “Whassup?” Budweiser commercials are back for a special hilarious election-themed spoof of the original ad. The last eight years haven’t been kind to them, but things are looking up.

—Posted by Tim Nudd

Political Lawn Art – ‘The Field of Hope’ Obama Poster (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Dedicated Barack Obama supporter Jim Lennox joined forces with a group of local artists in rural Pennsylvania to create this fabulous large-scale replica of the Obama ‘Hope’ poster in his field near Scranton.…

10 Costumes Worn Year-Round – From Furries to Stormtroopers (CLUSTER)

(TrendHunter.com) With Halloween coming up quickly, everyone is dressing up–or down–with just about every theme in mind. However, taking a wander through some of our popular articles, I realized that we should promote…

One-Dollar Bill Origami – Folded Currency Creations (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) In the event that the global financial crisis worsens, this collection of origami creations made out of one-dollar bills may provide some inspiration for making good use of your near-worthless paper money.…

59 Bizarre Skulls, Skeletons and Bones (CLUSTER)

(TrendHunter.com) Skulls, skeletons and bones are macabre and perfectly spooky for Halloween. They have been a source of inspiration for all manner of art, including bone jewelry and sculptures made from all sorts of materials…