“A politician will do anything to keep his job – even become a patriot.” – William Randolph Hearst. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational tinge. When we say, “Creative Sustenance Daily,” we mean it. quietlunch.com
Lucky Beggar Wallet.
We’re all lousy bums and it’s a about time that we carry our monies like one. Designed by George Skelcher, the Lucky Beggar Wallet is made from soft faux leather and is designed to look exactly like a crushed coffee cup. It’s authentic appearance makes it a deterrent to change hungry vagabonds causing them to assume that you are in far more dire straits …
40 Uses for WD-40.
We were doing our usual morning crawl through the web when stumbled onto 40 Uses for WD-40. We’ve always known it for making rusty joints squeaky again but apparently WD-40 is no one-trick pony. The lubricant actually has over 2000 uses, these are only 40 of them. Uses in bold are ones that we thought were either interesting, pure bullshit …
A Letter to All Mothers.
I’m still in the infancy stage of motherhood. I make mistakes daily, and unfortunately they are at the expense of my children. I don’t discipline effectively. I over discipline. I under discipline. I get frustrated with their homework; I get frustrated with their dirty rooms; I get frustrated with them playing with their food instead of eating it; and, I get frustrated when I …
Long Haired, Thick Redbone.
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Locked In. (NSFW)
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Afro Sponges Raise Racist Controversy.
British makers Paladone have come under fire from campaigners for its latest series of dish cleaning products, which feature caricatures of black “soul” figures with brillo-textured afros. The Washing Up Brushes line also includes a punk-inspired brush, where the mohawk is a bristled scrub brush; however, it is the seemingly stereotypical “Diana” and “Disco” sponges that have critics up in …
Naughty Macnaughton.
A cool and collective hodgepodge, Kathryn Macnaughton’s work has an offbeat sense of humor and a pleasantly nimble finish. The Canadian illustrator’s technique is as brisk as the air in the Great White North but as frazzled as Einstein’s hairdo. Macnaughton is an artist who doesn’t make the mistake of taking herself too seriously. She reaches into a cookie jar of …
Ain’t No Party Like a Piñata Party.
Nothing amps up a celebration more than a fly ass hotel room with all the drink, smoke, debauchery and money-filled piñatas you could ask for. Kool A.D’s recently dropped mixtape, 51, features all that and more on the break out track, “La Piñata”; an audio snapshot of a party gone haywire in all the coolest ways possible. Featuring cameos by …
Hump Day Treat of the Week: The Force Meets The Shuffle.
Soooooo how do you make one of last year’s hottest records viral this year? Throw some Star Wars on it. Here is our viral Hump Day Treat of the Week: Written by Bim Star.↓ Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational tinge. When …
Learnin’ Youse Some Lettas: Hardhanded.
Hardhanded (Pronounced: Hard•handed)→ Adjective.: a) having hands made hard by labor. b) strict, oppressive. Example: “Kim Jong Il was a hardhanded dictator.” Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational tinge. When we say, “Creative Sustenance Daily,” we mean it. quietlunch.com
The Pie Hole: Hello Kitty Sushi.
What’s better than life itself? That’s right, bitch, Hello Kitty sushi! This only adds to the list of cool thing about Japanese culture. In fact, we’re going to spend the majority of day the turning Japanese as homage to the Land of the Rising Sun. While we do that, take a look at this video and learn how to make your own …
(Heads) Will Roll. (NSFW)
Photographer Chris Heads has a vintage aura; a vintage aura that is peppered with a hint of smut. The primary job of a photographer is to capture the moment. Heads doesn’t just capture the moment, he encases in a silk web of perfection. London born, Heads’ work does possesses an across-the-pond charm. Of course he knows when to turn it …
Pursuit of Self-Love?
“Happiness does not consist in self-love.” – Joseph Butler. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational tinge. When we say, “Creative Sustenance Daily,” we mean it. quietlunch.com
Inside The Shadow Society.
Puma has teamed up with Solebox, one of the most identifiable shoe boutiques on the planet, to bring us their latest entry in the elusive The Puma Shadow Society concept. Sounds like another humdrum sneaker release but the special thing about The Puma Shadow Society is that participants aren’t allowed to take credit for the designs. This means that the Solebox x Puma States will more than likely be rebranded as …
31 Days to Reset Your Life: May 2012 Challenge.
Heading into the halfway mark of the year, the long-running self help DVD and book series How to Reset Your Life in 31 Days is setting out to help you get your life in check! Developed by Rosetta Thurman, creator of Happy Black Woman, the motivational materials are designed to get anyone out of a rut; whether it be financial, …
On The (Cuttance) Edge.
London based artist, Phil Cuttance makes a mean vase. So mean, it’ll take your lunch monies. Filmed by Petr Krejčí, the FACETURE film shows the whole process of making a FACETURE small vase; from the making of the mold to the casting of the piece. FACETURE is a vivid series that consists of handmade faceted vessels, light-shades and tables. If you …
It’s a Celebration, Bxtches!
May’s theme is about celebration itself. As we’ve hit the almost halfway mark for 2012, we want to take this time to bask in the progress we have all made: editors, staff, fans, readers, friends of readers, non-readers, soon to be readers, haters, and everyone in between. Quiet Lunch Magazine hits the Terrible Twos this month and what better …
The Dark Knight Rises Releases Third New Trailer.
The third trailer for the highly anticipated The Dark Knight Rises was just released yesterday and much like everything Batman related, it has us in a frenzy. Have a look! The Dark Knight Rises Official Movie Trailer #3.↓ Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, …
Parental Tip #427.
“Give your daughter (or little girl you know) a doll, and tell her to put it in her pocket. Tell her to ask the doll questions, and the doll will tell her in which direction to proceed. Tell her to feel the doll, feed the doll, and take care of the doll. This will help her understand how to listen to her intuition—what …
Introducing Gazelle…
If you haven’t met Gazelle, you haven’t met awesome. The Cape Town based duo aren’t exactly the newest kids on the block but let’s put it like this, they don’t have a Wiki page; which means they are relatively new to anyone who almost strictly listen to radio. But if you are into Zef, you will definitely dig these two. …
Liqen x Elotl.
Liqen is a street artist from Mexico City. He’s super talent and we had no choice but to bring you his latest project. “This April I was invited by the “Collectivo Tomate” to paint a mural on a recovery project Xanenetla neighborhood, a neighborhood with lots of history to Mexico in the city of Puebla. It was a good opportunity to …
No Pants, Full Service. (NSFW)
PRETTY MUCH EVERYTHING: PHOTOGRAPHS 1985-2010. Van Lamsweerde and Matadin made a grandstand with their last exhibit that included a library of photos spanning from 1985-2010. The duo, living in New York since 1995, have been a part of numerous fashion campaigns and have placed amongst the most important photographers in the world by the New York Times. The exhibit contained up to 300 photographs and …
Everything is Golden.
Gold is now staring at the Rs 30,000 per 10 gram mark for the first time after equalling the previous record of Rs 29,540 on Saturday. Just when people had started writing it off, the precious metal has staged a comeback, rising nearly Rs 550 per 10 gram over the last week, largely due to the low faith that investors …
Welcome, Carly Sioux!
Quiet Lunch enjoys adding members to its band of miscreants; so, with no further ado, say, ‘Ay, vato.’ to our newest staff member Carly Sioux! Carly Sioux is a brilliant photog but, MORE IMPORTANTLY, she is an exquisite photo essayist who uses her lens to capture carefree mayhem and warm introspection. In essence, she isn’t just some sassy jabroni with a …
Goldie Music Video x Behind the Scenes.
Here lies footage from behind the scenes of A$AP Rocky’s “Goldie“. Harlem’s Pretty Muthafucka gives us a preview of some highly anticipated visuals and also takes a minute out for some moderate shit talking. Have a seat and take peek — provided that you are not already sitting… Goldie Music Video: Behind the Scenes.↓ Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot …
Over the Old, Enthralled with the New.
“A mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions.” – Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational tinge. When we say, “Creative Sustenance Daily,” we mean it. quietlunch.com
Jadakiss Consigns.
Jadakiss is gearing up for a 2012 studio album release and he was grateful enough to give his fans a free appetizer. Usually when an artist does this, it comes off like a halfhearted 13 track promo but J-to-the-Muah uses this platform to go in and prove to his fans –old and new– that he is indeed the “Top 5 …
Smoke and Fumes. (NSFW)
Just in case you haven’t caught the new Flaming Lips video released a week and change ago, we decided to throw it up — despite it being “stale” by hip standards. The song, “Girl, You’re So Weird”, comes off of their collaboration with one man band New Fumes and was released just in time for Record Store Day (April 21st). The …
Simply Dramatic.
The illustration of Aad Goudappel is simplistic but still drives home a particular message. Based in the Netherlands, Goudappel’s work plays coy while revealing a bedrock of social commentary that is all too real. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational tinge. When we …
Quiet Lunch Magazine ‡ April 30th, 2012.
This week’s edition sees the arrival of a new staff member (Carly Sioux), the ushering in of a new monthly theme (Celebration!) and the complete makeover of Quiet Lunch as whole (Brand NEW site!). Since we were only testing the idea before our relaunch, this is our first official issue. This issue begins a brand new chapter in our brief history …
Soft (Yan)ding.
Yan Nascimbene‘s work is serenity at best. Great for a Sunday — or any day for that matter. The French illustrator’s work is lackadaisical but collected. It sacrifices detail in the name of the overall effect; an effect that fosters a comforting moment of reflection. But Nascimbene’s work is not without its message. He is fully capable of washing off the sugary …
Woodkid Makes You Run, Boy, Run.
Best known for throwing his stark visual style on the likes of Lana Del Rey, Katy Perry and most recently Drake’s “Take Care” video, Yoann Lemoine–also referred to by his musical moniker, Woodkid–has released a teaser for his upcoming project. Featuring what Lemoine does best, “Run Boy Run” promises bold dramatic displays and hair raising surrealism. Think the sequel to …
You vs. A Larger World.
This a sketch of a song called “You Against The Larger World” that will not be on Dirty Projector‘s upcoming album Swing Lo Magellan. They released the song in honor of Record Store Day which recently passed on April 21st. “I wrote a ton of songs when we were upstate last year. here’s one that didn’t go further than the demo …
The Lesser of Two Evils. (NSFW)
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Attack of the Mutant Crabs.
BP’s massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico may be related to the eyeless shrimp, clawless crabs and other deformed animals now found in the Gulf, reported Al Jazeera. Fishers and marine biologists believe tremendous amounts of highly toxic chemicals may have had a negative effect on creatures that are constantly bathed in them, contrary to what BP asserts. …
Lady in the Trees.
Stillness in Motion is a sculpture by Olga Ziemska. The piece is made entirely from locally reclaimed willow branches that have been cut and stacked to create a human figure. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational tinge. When we say, “Creative …
Thin Lizzy.
From the quaint London fog emerges Lizzy Stewart; a charming illustrator who uses her craft to tell folkesque stories that warm the heart and soul. Perhaps it is the pencil strokes; perhaps it is her mellow quirk… but there is genuine something about Stewart’s work. It feels natural. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote …
E Cosi Desio Me Mena.
Due to its appropriate design, we have no choice but to heart this ring. Seeming fit only for the most interesting man in the world, this DIGBY + IONA creation is engraved with the phrase “E Cosi Desio Me Mena” (‘And So Desire Carries Me Along’); a phrase taken from Francesco Petrarca’s 1342 work, Canzoniere. The Heart Signet ring has a classic design and …
Ke$ha x The Flaming Lips Upgrade You.
The newly released Flaming Lips LP, The Flaming Lips and Heady Fwends, features collaborative cuts with Bon Iver, Prefuse 73 and the Lips’ audio-tronic bestie, Ke$ha. The featured track, “2012…You Must Be Upgraded” showcases K-E-Dollar Sign-Ha doing what she lyrically does best: sing like an injured cat over a scratchy beat but to the Flaming Lips’ credit, the beat is …
Lana Del Rey Banks On It.
Lana Del Rey has employed the skills of Harlem femcee Azealia Banks on the new Smims & Belle remix of her latest single “Blue Jeans”. Banks, who is currently reveling in celebrity in the UK due to the success of “212“, rides the beat like a champion while Del Rey’s siren-like vocals provides a yin to Banks’ yang. Smims & …
(Houghton) Bothered.
Essentially, Andy Houghton‘s work is a loaded gun; shiny, heavy and filled with danger. There’s nothing about his work that is to be taken lightly. It is unyielding and demands your utmost respect. The British photographer has keen a eye for sex, violence and despair — a rotten appetite that results in rather delicious photography. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch …
Whatever Will Be, Won’t Be.
“Because things are the way they are, things will not stay the way they are.” – Bertolt Brecht. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational tinge. When we say, “Creative Sustenance Daily,” we mean it. quietlunch.com
(Sensu)ble.
Complimentary to the app Paper, Sensu allows the user to create vivid masterpieces and humble doodles through the use of a brush and a stylus. Although it may lack a “real feel”, the brush and stylus works just about as well as any real pencil or brush and works perfectly with your iPad and iPhone. “Sensu is two very useful tools …
The Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia.
From a life sized replica of a lynching tree to the various depictions of African American women as mammies and Jezebels, the Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia in Michigan opened Thursday to some raised eyebrows. According to the Huffington Post David Pilgrim, the founder and curator, started his collection as a teenager and says the museum housed at Ferris …