Rio has got themselves a BIEN Olympic logo.

So people are talking sh*t about the new Olympic logo for Rio in 2016. But I find it...very appealing.

There is a whole lotta hoopla on this site, about how the interlocking hands are drafted from the outline of the most famous mountains in RioRio de Janeiro...whap, whap, whap whap. I think this accurately describes it the best

In contrast to the much debated/hated Wolff Olins identity of the upcoming 2012 Summer Olympics, the Rio 2016 emblem is a traditional take on Olympic identity: a single icon that represents all kinds of Olympic spirit goodness while somehow representing the local visual culture.

And that's that people. Our business is all about opinion and you may not like the simplicity/unoriginality of the idea that is "people holding hands", but in the long run the icon is basically the very definition of what makes a logo. One visual, that has multiple different meanings. It's thought out, well executed, clean, balanced and...looks like it came from Rio (which is the point I believe). I'm not even gonna bring up what london did (ok, I lied), but this....is like 85 times better. I just hope their mascots somehow depicts drug smuggling and kidnapping. I know...I ask for alot.

In other logo related news....Starbucks has a new logo. They have FREED THE SIREN. I really do love talking about the Olympics.

Shaun. Out.

London Olympics, Strike 2 (or what ever game they play across the pond...cricket?).

Ok, so remember when everyone was making fun on London's 2010 Olympics logo? Well in an attempt to win the world back....this is thier second step in branding. Every Olympics needs mascots, I guess. The Olympic mascot on the left is named Wenlock and the Paralympic mascot on the right is name Mandeville.

I just dont know where to start. Should I make a Barney reference? Or a Real Monsters joke? I mean....it's one thing to come up with a horrible logo to represent an international historical event, but it's a completely different crime to get wasted at the local pub, stumble home only to puke your brains out all night, and then use the remnants of the inside of your toilet bowl as creative inspiration.

That's just obscene London. Obscene.

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The Linkdown.

1. After her tap dancing lesson in baby powder (cocaine)- Lohan tweet battles George Lopez, and I die of pure and utter triviality.

2. That "Black One"...who talks real fast. Ohhh, that one.

3. Ad Obituaries. The Creative.

4. I just finished telling my mom about my devious plan to fill out my census (non negro style), and then I ear that in 2020...there will be swatches. Ding.

5. Vogue endorses a little Chocolate Swirl action within it's covers.

6. The fabulous Johnny Wier outs the Olympic champion with a simple wink. Damn, that's f*cked up. Red Ice! Red Ice! Red Ice (with glitter)!

7. The Godfather of hip-hop is white.

8. Albino Strawberrys that taste like pineapple? Sure, why not?

9. NJ Senator vs Saggy Pants. "Raise your pants...raise your image."

10. I still cant believe Ricky Martin is gay. I mean...look at all these straight photos of him. I makes my logic go-upside, inside out.

The Linkdown: Done on Lunch Break.

1. Gay Rugby Team ad...is funny.

2. Hillary Duff (already ashamed I mentioned her on this site) get's proposed to. Upon acceptance....she rewards graciously.

3. Naomi Cambell does good, for a good cause.

4. Someone is upset that he didn't win GOLD in the Vancouver Olympics. So what did he do? He invented a new type of metal. B*tch Move.

5. Reverse Racism in advertising

6. First Oprah. Now the Dali Llama. Wifi must be booming over in Tibet.

7. Fuck the Sharktopus. Time to get Jurassic on the shark hybrids.

8. Finding the G-Spot is just a click away.

9. Fashion Forward? I don't know...but definitely fashion upright.

Spot Light: No One puts Shani Davis in a Corner.

Shani Davis. He was already the first black Winter Olympian to win individual gold in 2006. He became the first American man to defend an Olympic speed skating title. He is now the second most-decorated American man in Olympic speed skating. He has won 2 individual olympic medals. He has had some problems with...the Olympic Committee and the US speed skating Team. Some screamed racism, Shani has another view......

"I've lived 27 years of my life and I have self worth and I know what I am as a person," Davis said on the eve of the Vancouver Games. "I don't need anyone to define that for me if they're paying attention to me once every four years, or just these two weeks of the Olympics.

"I already have my self-definition, and I'm quite happy with it."

-Shani Davis

Congrats in the face of controversy my dude.

Kids in Commercials.

I like this spot. There's something about kids doing grown up things....it always gets me. The kids shaving reminds me of Home Alone, awesome.

Bottom Line: The Winter Olympics is NOT too Safe.

I've have already admitted that I do not watch the winter Olympics. But it is everywhere. So yes, I watched that Black Guy win speed skating-(and I've been compared to him at my office already-I'm light skinned by the way). And yes, I know who Shaun White is (he spells his name correctly...so obviously the best). I even caught the Chinese wins in pair skating (slow Sunday night with no cable). Apart from that...I am completely out of the loop. But I was just walking around my office and I saw a group huddled around a monitor. So like a natural office worker, I join the crowd to banter. And they are watching how 3 female ski jumpers bit it hard on the course. I cant find the video...but it looked a little something like this:

Yep...that's a helicopter.

So I'm watching this...and people were like "Oh they made the hill to high. And that's what caused them all to busted their asses." Now, I don't know if that is true or not (I don't even know the name of the event). But I was forced to think "So you 'train' for years to come and do a sport on an international level and then you f*ck up cause someone didn't build the course right?"

I know, I know. There's a rebutle to that. "Shaun, that is what makes winter sports so interesting." And this would be a valid argument. Except then I found out about that Georgian guy who died prcaticing to participate in his luge event: Nodar Kumaritashvili. Yep, killed....practicing. He hadn't even competed yet. He was from a legacy of luge competitors and the first thing that came out of his dads mouth and the Olympic Committee's mouth is that the course is "too fast." Too fast?

"The crash happened on curve 16, known as Thunderbird, where sliders experience a G-force of 5½ — more than a Formula One driver. Kumaritashvili came up too high, banged down into the inside wall and was then flicked into a metal beam holding up the roof. He had also crashed in a similar spot during the first training run on Thursday, along with a handful of other athletes."

Let's get serious here. People are throwing their bodies onto and down hill iced slip and slide....for the Olympics. And you are just now figuring out that the course maybe to fast? Get the fuck out of here. Sport is something you control. It's you training your body to do exactly what it needs to do (or more) for your own personal accomplishment. Your body and your ability should not be left in the hands of a mystical 3rd party. Especially when you are making it a competition (aka The Olympics).

Now there are videos circling the Internet of this travesty. It will never make it to this blog- because are not an extension of the Saw franchise. I feel horrible for that young athlete ad his family. And every other athlete that is putting their bodies on the line for these made up courses and events that have no rules or guides. Noder was NOT the only one in the history of the Winter Games.

And that....is the difference b/t the Winter Olympics and the Summer. In my opinion. Get it together Winter Olympic committee. Whether you live or not through the Olympics shouldn't be a talking point. The key work here is games. Games.

The Opening Ceremony.

Ok, I'm kinda upset that I missed this. Giant crystal polar bear =  kinda awesome (but still no China 200).* Check out Boston.com for more awesome pics if you missed it too.

*if communist slavery was in.

Someone call me, when the Jamaicans have a bobsled team.

It starts tomorrow kids. I will not be going Olympics crazy like I did 2 summers ago. Because...well because I could frankly give 2 sh*t about the Winter Olympics and/or Vancouver. But the animation is nice for BBC's coverage....isn't it?

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UPDATE: Okay, maybe I'll watch it a little bit.

Ummmm, the best (easiest) way to beat an Olympic Champion.

Ever wanted to be an Olympian? But putting down that pack of cigs, glass of whiskey, and the burden of paying bills (and let's not forget your pride) seemed far too great of a risk? Well now you can challenge and compete with the greats, and still keep your cushy day job.

Enter The Best of Us Challenge where you go head to head with Olympic greats. Not in that particular skill they are known for. But you really do have a valid chance of beating....say Rafael Nadal....without breaking a sweat. 

"Welcome to the International Olympic Committee's The Best of Us Challenge, where Olympic athletes are challenging YOU to compete against them in some truly unique events. You can even win a trip to the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games or the Youth Olympic Games."


You have to love this.

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Rio 2016.

So, I know wer are suppose to support Chicago's bid for the 2016 Olympics, but this spot is just lovely in all the right ways. Not that I'm gettin caught up....I saw City of God....cha.....

But still, the spot is lovely. 

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Root for CHICAGO 2016

Being that the blogs roots started in Chicago, PROSTITUTED THOUGHTS is a proud supporter of Chicago's bid for the 2016 summer Olympics.

if you didn't know, they will announce the bid winner this Friday, October 2nd.
and are competing against...





And our Pres. is going to make an in-person pitch before the IOC this thursday!
Cross fingers for Chi-town !!!


thats all.

Olympic Super Friends Unite.

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Funny because it's true. Can we really have the theory of "An Olympic Competition" when there actually isn't any competition at all?

Beautifully Simple.

Here are a few poster proposals for the 2012 Olympics by designer, Alan Clarke. This gets me all excited. 

Perhaps someone should take note.

girls doing sports ads.

they are def smoking something over in amsterdam (did you get that joke). But I do like the spot. It's wierd for all the right reasons. This is part of the Nike women campaign. Enjoy the randomness.

I really like this one too. 
 

Agency: Wieden+Kennedy, Amsterdam.

smart girl ads.

remember when i said that my girl Nasty Lui would never subject herself to getting paid to say sh*t like "It makes my taco pop"...well look, I was right. And unlike her bitter rival Shawn, she is actually promoting a brand that she could potentially use. And after I spent about 30 seconds on the website (the music will drive you absolutely crazy), I have have come to realization that I may need to call off my Olympic crush on her...at least for another 5 years. Especially since she is a "smart girl."

In other Olympic ad pimping news....Phelps likes to learn new languages. (yeah...ok). Even his mom got a deal and all she did was give birth to him. And my favorite, decathlon winner, Byran Clay achieved every person's ultimate goal. 

And yes...you are correct. I cannot let the Olympics go. Its too soon. There was just...just so much between us......

UPDATE: Dolphin Phelps is using those 8 golds for the mere purpose of A&T. The American Dream.  Douche bag!!!!

UPDATE 2: I take it back....he does learn languages...and its hysterical to watch.

"jack, I'll never let go."

well, much like Kate Winslet's character in the blockbuster 1997 hit, Titanic, I feel like I have gotten to know my American Gymnasts in a fairly intimate way since Beijing 2008. Also much like the movie....I am forced to slowly ply thier frozen hands- finger by finger- off of my floating bed frame when things get tough and the outcome looks bleak. 

Enter this commercial for Taco Bell.


Sorry, but the combination of unnecessary twin dome and having the 2nd best gymnasts in the world lie to my face talking about they eat taco bell, hurts my soul. Do you have no shame? Does taco bell think we are all idiots. Let's be serious for a second. How did you not see this ice burg coming?

"It makes my taco pop." One must seriously need some cash to say that on national tv. 

Where is my Nastia? She has standards.

"different, dynamic and bold."

the unveiling of the London 2012 Olympic logo has caused quiet a ruckus. 

I mean...I'm no designer, but this hurts my eyes and frankly...makes me think that London is unfit to host the Olympics. Granted no one is going to drop 40 billion dollars like China, but this is feeble and amateur and they at least could've paid a one eyed bum on the street to sit infront of illustrator for like an hour. He would've done some serious design damage. Way better than this.

There is also a petition to change the logo that has already gotten 50,000 signatures. And after being mistaken for a man tumpled over vomiting and/or Lisa Simpson giving head its no wonder people are all shook up by this retro monstrosity.

WAS is even helping Team World by sponsoring a competition to oust the current logo. 

others have already gotten started....

because Im into difficult break ups.

and its hard for me to let go. Olympics 2008, expect a lot of heavy breathing phone calls and long my space messages. And if you think that my face book relationship status is gonna change anytime soon...you  clearly dont know me.

I cannot help butlook through the photos of all the intimate times we had....

the passionate forehead kisses

the slow dances...ok thats all i got (lets do some real commentary).

betcha if you had 16yr old hands, you coulda held onto those bars.

NBC did NOT show me the hot asian girls with tats.... media dictator.

Ouch.

Awwwwww, Yao. I bet you wish you were asian...american.

Keeping it real hood, no matter where you go.

(gross outtie...barf)

Ewwwwww. Sexy.

"Who let the fat kid play?"

Inspiring no?

Its actually worse that the Spaniards thought.

SPF.....

more behind the scenes awesome Beijing Olympic Photos here.

(there really are some beautiful shots.)

I just refuse to believe its over.

*single tear*

VISA advertising for the world.

so now that the Olympics are over...and I have officially seen all 800 of the VISA "Go World" spots...I've picked my favorites.


At first I thought these were too mushy. But when I realized that the VO man was none other than cool man luke Morgan Freeman ( a personal hero of mine), I started paying attention to them. TBWA/Chiat/Day really did do a great job of selling a "feeling". Im not sure how they were able to churn out the Olympic American winners spots so quickly....multiple Phelps (not part dolphin, duh), Nastia, and Clay. But it was a perfect tie in to the more emotional spots that focused on the past Olympians like Derrick Redmond, Bob Beamon, Dick Fosbury and StevenLopez.

My Favorites:

1. Brian Clay 

(f*ck phelps, this guy is a total bad ass....he only won one medal after being the best in multiple sports...on land)

2. Keri Strug

(one of the first memories I have of the Olympics...when America was super cool)

3. They are human and we are human.

(just some powerful writing....)

Want to see all of them? Click here. I hope you have flash 9. 

I cannot tell a lie...I kinda want a t-shirt.