So have you been naughty or nice this year? Well, either is fine, because you gotta do you and we understand that. It's the holidays again and we've got not one... but TWO kickass giveaways for you! Whether you've been naughty or nice, you stand a chance to win! And it's pretty simple to participate, so read on, people!
These two babies that we will be giving away were debuted at Culture Cartel 2018, and are not yet available for purchase online! We had an exhibition space selling some of our most exclusive items, and also had the good fortune of having two of our most loved artists, Alex Face and Whatshisname, autographing at our booth. It is so so rare to have two artists signing at one event, so we took the opportunity to have them autograph one toy each to be given away to our followers! May we proudly present...
This glow-in-the-dark colorway of Happy POPek by Whatshisname made its debut at Culture Cartel, while its OG colorway, red, was sold out in now time earlier this year. Signed on its hind legs and box by the artist, Sebestian Burdon AKA Whatshisname himself, this lovely little pup is ready to steal hearts!
Ready to pounce and play, this naughty boy packs a whole lot of energy and if you have been mighty naughty this year, you've found a partner in crime in this one!
The 4th colorway of Baby Rabbit by Alex Face, this Eskimo colorway features beautiful blue coloration and rosy cheeks. You may even say he's frosty. This bunny may be pointing a middle finger behind his back but he's alway fighting for the right things, rebelling for the right reasons, so if you've been nice, Baby Rabbit (Eskimo) wants to be your friend!
Alex Face has autographed on this Baby Rabbit (Eskimo)'s butt cheek in classy gold. And we are giving him away. Although we want to keep him for ourselves. So badly...
On top of that, our Captain ranked VIPs will be receiving a special holiday gift hand-picked by us, consisting of products that have yet to be launched! Interested in such exclusive first dibs and other awesome privileges? Check out our VIP programme for more details!
So back to the giveaway, how to participate in winning these rare art collectibles? Simple, all you need is an Instagram account! Click on either (or both if you're feeling conflicted) of the images below and follow the instructions to participate in the lucky draw, which will be held on Christmas Eve, 24 Dec 2018, on our Instagram live!
Thank you for being with us this holiday season and we wish you the best of luck in winning these toys. Remember to stay tuned to our Instagram to find out if you have won! Whether you've been naughty or nice, you're always the best. Mighty Holidays!
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You remember your first pet? The animal you loved and cherished with all your heart? Maybe it was a little puppy, maybe it was a kitty cat, maybe it was a goldfish. Whatever it was, I bet you remember its name better than the names of most of your schoolteachers. There\u2019s a deep, spiritual bond between humans and the animals they let into their homes, whether that animal is a domesticated friend of humanity \u2026 or a swamp rodent responsible for untold ecological damage.
That cheerful fellow in the pic above is a nutria, and if you think it looks like a cross between a beaver and a rat, congratulations, you\u2019re ready to be a zoologist. Originally from South America, they were introduced to Louisiana in the 1930s by fur trappers. The desire for nutria-fur coats died out in the 1980s, and so did any curbs on the nutria population. Nutria breed often \u2014 moms are apparently ready to get back at it two days after giving birth, wow \u2014 and eat about 25 percent of their body weight every day. In other words: they\u2019re a cute, toothy menace.
Neuty is a nutria rescued two years ago on West Esplanade Avenue in New Orleans by a gentleman named Denny Lacoste. He took the little feller, no bigger than the palm of his hand, home to his wife Myra, and together they raised Neuty in their home. Today, Neuty is a healthy 22 pounds, a friend to the Lacostes\u2019 dog, and a loyal member of the family. He swims in the Lacostes\u2019 pool, he rides to work with Denny, and he entertains the customers at the seafood restaurant Denny owns.
Alas, Neuty is also a nutria, and that drew the attention of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. The gub\u2019mint declared Neuty an illegally-harbored wild animal and wanted to confiscate him and place him in the Baton Rouge Zoo. Oh no!
Now, let\u2019s not go in too hard on the Wildlife and Fisheries folks; they were just doing their jobs. Nutria can harbor all kinds of horrible diseases, for instance, which makes them less-than-ideal attractions at a restaurant. And while the DWF isn\u2019t looking to make trouble, it took action after Neuty became a social media star thanks to some loving media attention in the New Orleans Times-Picayune.
Last week the DWF showed up to nab Neuty, but in a scene right out of the movie that this will surely become, Neuty wasn\u2019t home. He was out riding around with the Lacostes\u2019 son, and I surely hope Neuty was driving.
Thankfully, after public outrage \u2014 which in Louisiana may well have included weaponry and threats of graphic bodily violence \u2014 the DWF relented. Department secretary Jack Montoucet \u2014 man, Louisiana names are the best \u2014 said the Lacostes will be able to keep lil\u2019 Neuty.
Neuty will have to live under a few conditions, like regular vet visits. At the Lacostes\u2019 restaurant, he\u2019ll have to stay in a cage, and customers won\u2019t be allowed to pet him any more. (Far as I\u2019m concerned, a whole lot of kids \u2014 and more than a few adults \u2014 ought to get the Neuty treatment at restaurants, but that\u2019s a whole other story.)
Hailey Whitters is 33 and doing the singer-songwriter thing in Nashville, and just starting to catch fire. She released her first album in 2015 and her second on February 28, 2020; you can probably guess why it didn\u2019t make much of an impact. Her third, \u201CRaised,\u201D out last March, finally broke through, and listening to this cut off the album, you can see why. The big fat cowboy chords, whoa-oh-oh chorus and football-on-Friday nights subject matter are familiar, but Whitters has a sharp eye for imagery and character that goes beyond the usual pop-country limitations. \u201CRaisin\u2019 hell and raisin\u2019 babies\u201D ought to be on a t-shirt if it\u2019s not already.
We\u2019re building the most kickass Southern books/beer/BBQ recommendation database in the known universe, one month at a time. Each of these is worth a detour off your travels. And hey, look at this: a handy Google map to follow as you go.
Books: Alabama Booksmith, Birmingham, Ala.
Located in the shadow of Vulcan\u2019s mighty glutes, Alabama Booksmith is a niche joy \u2014 a bookstore selling nothing but signed books. It\u2019s clean, spare, and filled with a library\u2019s worth of pristine hardbacks. Most are cover price, too, which is good news for those of us authors whose signature devalues the book. You\u2019ll spend more money than you expected to, but at a bookstore, that\u2019s a very good thing.
Beer: Wild Leap, LaGrange, Ga.
The best kind of success story: a brewery built in an old garage that\u2019s become so successful it\u2019s both revitalized an entire section of LaGrange and spread to a newly-opened Atlanta branch. Wild Leap also distills its own spirits and features the now-mandatory-for-breweries cornhole boards and array of food trucks. A hidden gem that\u2019s not so hidden anymore.
BBQ: Lexington BBQ, Lexington, N.C.
You\u2019ve got to love a barbecue joint located on Smokehouse Lane. Classic Carolina bbq \u2014 chopped vinegary pork, minced red cole slaw, hush puppies \u2026 damn, this is fine stuff. Careful or you\u2019ll eat right through the Styrofoam plate. Wash it down with an icy Cheerwine or go straight to hell.
Got a suggestion of your own? I welcome \u2014 hell, I demand \u2014 your recommendations in any or all three categories. Let me know where to go right here, or tell the whole class in the comments below.
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Or you might be in Quincy. There are many reasons why Quincy is called "the peoples' house." Quincy houses great people and welcomes great people. Where else can you finish your last p-set while enjoying fresh, hot mozzarella sticks? Nowhere.
In Currier, there are rooms called the Bee Hive, the Fish Bowl and the Mouse Hole, and our mascot is a tree. Are you ready to be one with nature? And by nature, we mean days spent lounging on the Quad lawn, three years of singles, the best d-hall on campus (just look up "Cafeteria" on Wikipedia), kickass stein clubs, and the best community there is.
You might be in Eliot House, Hollywood's favorite Harvard backdrop, which will make you feel on top of the world. Get ready for "Fte," the magnificent 1920's style formal in the house's beautiful riverside courtyard. Bring your best thoughts about provocative themes to "Question Table" during community dinner and let the Inferno Grille make you delicious mozzarella sticks and milkshakes while you make great conversation and friendships that will last a lifetime.
John Winthrop set sail from England to the New World with a vision that would rewrite history. Over the next year, Winthrop students begin their voyage through swing housing and will return just as triumphantly to the New Winthrop.
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