Citizens of the realtime web are patrons of the present. They’re always up on the newest gadgets, latest headlines, juiciest rumors—getting fresh content as it emerges, and looking towards the future. However today those realtimers must have been feeling a little nostalgic, as the social web started swapping memories of when #WhenWeWereYoung. From fond recollections of sneakers with lights in them, or the words to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle theme-song, mini blasts from the pasts were sent out in a consistent stream throughout the day. While some people obviously didn’t “get it” and expressed their confusion as to why a “Killers” song was trending, most were quick to join in on the reminiscent bandwagon. (more…)
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When We Were Young
10/27/09 - Posted by Jennifer Hodges under Because We Feel Like itYellow: A Bold Choice for 2009
12/04/08 - Posted by Christopher Reinhard under Because We Feel Like it, GossipStop the motherf*cking presses: yellow is here, and it’s taking over. Pantone recently predicted that mimosa, a particularly vivacious shade of the primary color, would be the most influential hue of 2009. Sources from Pantone suggested that the recent wave of hopefulness sweeping the nation has the most to do with their selection, and “It’s invariably connected to warmth, sunshine and cheer — all the good things we’re in dire need of right now.”
Maybe it’s crazy to think that one color can be more influential over the course of a year than any other; it’s just a color, right? Then again, you’d merit a different response from designers Michael Kors and Carolina Herrera, whose spring runway collections were noticeably yellower than usual.
I’m not sold on this whole influential color thing just yet; but if your co-workers start coming into the office all decked out in mimosa this January, at least you can craft yet another worthless compliment out of their “noticeably sunnier disposition.” Sharp.
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