December 14, 2006

Rubes So we've talked a little about Rube Goldberg [flash] and his cartoons which have inspired the young, and older, the French, and the Japanese. They've even been used in advertising, but I think this one most exemplifies Rube's style.
  • It is a good one. Couldn't identify the beer though. Looked like a pilsner bottle, but not pilsner urquell.
  • Giving us a preview before actually setting it off may increase the suspense, but I found myself getting a bit impatient watching the beer-pouring one. Also, a major part of the joy for me is not knowing what's coming up next and simply going for the ride. and that was some atrocious camerawork
  • A very nice set of links. > the French, Quebecois, I think.