Month: July 2012

The Meals of Olympic Athletes Recreated in Photo Series

Female 100m Sprinter

Olympic athletes might look and feel better than you do — but according to this photo series by stylist Sarah Parker and photographer Michael Bodiam, they probably don’t eat better. The series shows a typical meal for athletes, as suggested by Olympian nutritionist Dan Benardot, recreated with its components meticulously separated and arranged.

Although servings usually exceed two thousand calories — the “food for fuel” regimen keeps the meals pretty strict and relatively bland. So, enjoy your burgers and nachos tonight while you watch our athletes burning off all of that dry toast, and whatever that green stuff is.

Male Triathlete
Female Gymnast
Female Hammer Thrower

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Fat Statue of David

Michelangelo’s David is an irrefutable masterpiece. But if he was sculpted today as a commentary on the growing obesity epidemic, he might look a bit different, and the line outside the Uffizi would probably be a bit shorter.

The Super-Sized David Garden Sculpture gives us a more modern rendition of David — double chin, pot belly, cankles and all. Design Toscano was also considerate enough to finally cover up David’s manhood — which is probably not helped any by his new dimensions.

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The Mason Jar Cocktail Shaker

We’ve shown you how to turn a mason jar into a travel mug. Now, the ubiquitous glass container can help make a bit stiffer of a drink, with the Mason Shaker. Combining their love of “fine cocktails and classic Southern style,” the design duo of Josh and Eric came up with a prototype for a strainer, outer rim, and cap attachment.

So, what was once used as the go-to container for backwoods moonshine, can now help make your fancy drinks in the comfort of your home. Currently in its Kickstarter phase, The Mason Shaker has far surpassed its target goal. So, keep an eye out for it soon, and you’ll be drinking ironically in no time.

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