The True Story of the VID (a/k/a ВND and ВИD) Logo, the Creepiest Closing Logo Ever
OnIf you’ve seen any “scary closing logo” compilations, you’ve probably seen the VID logo — or perhaps you know it as the BND or ВИD logo — here’s what’s up.
Category: Essays
Longer form pieces.
Fred Rogers, Hayao Miyazaki and the Concept of Everybody Media
OnAn essay about making “Everybody Media” instead of explicitly “Children’s Media,” and how it can be the most rewarding method of making things.
A Proposed Variation on ‘The Dating Game,’ Based on ‘The Prisoner’s Dilemma’
OnThe Prisoner’s Dilemma re-imagined as a Dating Game type TV Show, bringing game theory to a quasi-romantic television program
Quadrospazzed on a Life Glug: The Work of Chris Morris
OnAn essay about Chris Morris and the Paedogeddon epsiode of Brass Eye, and why his work, though dark, is surprisingly humane.
In Praise of ‘Lost Episode’ Creepypastas
OnWhile I’m at best a mild fan of creepypasta, or internet horror stories, I’ve always had a soft spot for the lost episode creepypastas about evil TV shows.
Jelle’s Marble Runs Is One of YouTube’s Most Relaxing and Fun Channels
OnIf you’re looking for something to relax to, check out Jelle’s Marble Runs, YouTube’s most slackful channel, featuring massive marble mazes.
Things That Are Neat: Crows!
OnIf you’re not already on board with crows, then, oh dang, are you missing out, because they’re beautiful, smart and just generally awesome.
Rashida Jones’ New Sitcom, ‘Kevin Can Fuck Himself,’ Sounds Like an Amazing Take on Awful Sitcom Tropes
OnRecently, news came out about Rashida Jones’ new sitcom, tenatively titled Kevin Can Fuck Himself, taking aim at the awful way sitcom wives are treated.
R.I.P. Hardy Fox, a.k.a Charles Bobuck, Composer for The Residents
OnEarlier this week, Hardy Fox, the longtime composer for the Residents passed away from brain cancer; he was 73 years old, and survived by his husband
Why Doesn’t American Reality TV Learn From the Lessons of The Great British Bake Off?
OnIt’s been an international hit for ages, but why hasn’t American TV seemingly learned anything from ‘The Great British Bake Off’?