At any given time, we’re either holding a smartphone or a sandwich. And since we tend to exhibit the same wide-eyed enthusiasm at the sight of each, Phones Replaced with Sandwiches makes perfect sense.
The new Tumblr blog, using the easy target of stock photos, simply inserts a yummy sandwich in place of a smartphone, making for a rather seamless transition. Just try to look up every once in a while, people. We know sandwiches are very important.
Although Star Trek has already ventured into the booze business with Vulcan Ale, they’ve recently classed it up a bit with a line of wines. Produced by Vinasa Winery in Sonoma — trekkies and other random geeks can enjoy a Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Sangiovese.
The retro labels were created by artist Juan Ortiz and based on three original episodes: “The City on the Edge of Forever,” “Mirror, Mirror,” and “The Trouble With Tribbles.”
[link, via Grub Street]
For the fast food eater who’s using their hands for more important things, there’s the Hands-Free Whopper Holder. Supposedly, a few of these were presented to fifty lucky fans in Puerto Rico, where they’re celebrating the chain’s fiftieth anniversary in the country. Simply strap it on as if it’s a human feedbag, and you can stay productive as you chow.
So, is this contraption real? We’re still not sure. But if this is some sort of slick marketing campaign to improve Puerto Rico’s chances of becoming a U.S. State, they’re certainly heading in the right direction. Please watch this…
Father’s Day approaches, and the dads in your life would probably love a few silly pointless gifts. Whether dad wants to look a bit tougher when baking, or likes to deliver swift justice to his cutlets, Foodiggity is here to help.
Tattoo Oven Mitt, $14.99Turn Dad into a kitchen badass with The Tattoo Oven Mitt. Because it’s hard to look tough while baking, especially when dad is making his special quiche. [link]
For the dad who likes to rock out with his cuke out, there’s the Rockin’ Veggie Peeler. Have dad unleash some heavy metal on some veggies, even he’s normally into soft jazz. [link]
For the dad who likes to thoroughly beat his meat. The Knuckle Pounder Meat Tenderizer will help deliver swift justice to dad’s t-bones, and keep all the cutlets in line. [link]
For the dad who needs to work on his brunoises, The Obsessive Chef Cutting Board is here to help. Part kitchen tool, part OCD-encourager, the cutting board includes guides for the most important cuts. [link]
Let Dad show his meat love, albeit temporarily, with Meat Tattoos. Sorry, mom… But they’ll come off eventually. [link]
Your father, who art in the kitchen, deserves a Grilled Cheesus Sandwich Press. Dad can make his go-to grilled cheese even holier, or any sandwich that he tries to pass off as dinner when mom’s not home. [link]
Happy Father’s Day… Be sure to stop by The Foodiggity Shop and check out a few more ideas for dad.
Dinner in front of the TV… It’s the kind of stuff that makes America great. So fiber artist and patriot LeBrie Rich created a full compartmentalized meal, television and beer. Merica!!
[link, via MAKE and Laughing Squid]
