Locations from our favorite TV shows can seem as familiar as our own neighborhoods. That should explain the shock of recognition you’ll feel as you scroll through this selection of pieces from Tim Doyle‘s Unreal Estate show, which finds the illustrator and print-maker revisiting some unforgettable small-screen sets in a series of prints. See Arrested Development‘s infamous banana stand, the diner where Seinfeld‘s characters were regulars, and Moe’s bar from The Simpsons in a brand-new way after the jump. If you’re in the Bay Area, be sure to check out the exhibition in person, at San Francisco’s Spoke Art, between February 2nd and 23rd.
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Today at Flavorpill, we enjoyed catching up with 30 must-see Tumblr blogs. We went behind the scenes of the Kitten Halftime Show. We learned about Hello Kitty’s dark secrets. We watched a woodturner create a wooden lampshade. We caught up on all the details regarding the Arrested Development revival. We lamented the impending loss of this amazing Star Trek apartment. We read up on a naked activist movement in support of an Iranian actress banned from her homeland. We hung onto hope about a Before Sunset follow-up. We approved of this first world cat problems meme. We learned that Chinese Oreos are tube-shaped. We wondered if we should buy the Younicorn app. We browsed the strangest social coupon deals. And finally, we watched an interview with Jean-Luc Godard, discussing authors’ rights in the digital age. Even if you don’t speak French, there’s still an informative article to check out over here.
We might be going a little overboard with the pop culture fingernails over here, but last week’s collection of literary nail art hasn’t quite faded from our minds (or our cuticles). Did anyone successfully enchant their nails with Elvish script? Or fit tiny Hufflepuff crests on their pinkies? We’re still working on our Petit Prince manicures, but in the meantime, we decided to check out another source of nail-art inspiration — television. If you’ve ever wanted to deck your digits with Dexter, Donna Meagle, Doctor Who, or a handful of other TV characters that don’t fit that alliteration scheme, you’ve come to the right place! Enjoy a selection of 20 TV-inspired manicures after the jump, and hit the comments to let us know which one you’d like to handle your remote.
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Have you ever had to dress like a banana for your family’s business? Or like a pirate to deliver a clamwich? Or like an omelet because you’re Justin Timberlake? Every now and then, our favorite film and TV characters will find themselves with some truly unappealing occupations. Whether it’s flipping burgers at a themed fast food joint or gathering golf balls at a driving range, these fictional work situations typically involve greedy bosses, rude teenagers, and — of course — embarrassing uniforms. Check out a collection of awesomely awful film and TV uniforms after the jump, then hit the comments to let us know your favorites.
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In this week’s episode of 30 Rock, Tracy Jordan took a lot of heat for homophobic comments, which reminded us rather strongly of that time Tracy Morgan found himself in hot water after making anti-gay comments during a stand-up routine in Nashville. We thought it was interesting and oh-so-meta that the show chose to address one of its stars’ real-life controversies via the fiction of the show, and the episode left us thinking about how so many of our favorite TV shows are metafictional — or at least have prominent meta qualities. It’s just all so post-modern. Click through to read about the most metafictional television shows of all time, and let us know if we missed your favorite in the comments.
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Is your boyfriend in love with his cousin? Are you in love with your neighbor? Is your neighbor in love with a jerk? Are you a cartoon? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you might be a lovelorn teenage character on a TV series. When we brought you our favorite ’90s teen power couples, we neglected to mention the best friends, classmates, ex-lovers, and siblings of these perfect couples — the characters who, more often than not, are majorly lacking in the love department. This phenomenon is typically blamed on awkwardness, fickleness, or ugly duckling syndrome, but what if these misfits’ true TV match is just on another series? With Valentine’s Day less than a month away, we’re pairing lonely teenage TV characters with other lonely TV characters. Some are from current shows, others are from yesteryear, but all deserve a little more love than they receive. Check out the matches we’ve made after the jump, then hit the comments to recommend others. It’s pretty fun.
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It’s been almost a decade since Jennifer Saunders graced us with a new episode of Absolutely Fabulous, much to the dismay of fans around the world. But thanks to the magic of the BBC, where it’s never impossible to revive a great show, Patsy and Edina are finally back. To celebrate AbFab‘s 20th anniversary (yes, that makes us feel old), the original cast reunited for three half-hour specials — and the first one airs Sunday night, on both BBC America and Logo.
Having seen the first one, we can safely say that Saunders hasn’t lost her touch. Among other developments, we learn that one of the characters is in prison — and while it’s probably not who you’d think, nothing we could learn about the three generations of Monsoon women would shock us at this point. So, as an homage to one of our favorite dysfunctional families on the small screen, we’ve rounded up ten more we wouldn’t want to see on Thanksgiving but can’t stop watching on TV.
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Do you have an older brother who speaks in Ron Swanson quotes? Or a best friend who went as Blue Man Tobias Fünke for Halloween? Or a younger sister who sings “Night Cheese” in her sleep? If yes, this gift guide is for you! Sometimes, season DVD/Blu-ray sets just won’t cut it for our favorite modern TV aficionados. Firstly, because they probably already own ‘em. And secondly? Well, they’re just not original enough. These people deserve silly, offbeat TV-related gifts that will make them chuckle and ask, “Where in the world did you find this?” Then you’ll bring them here and we’ll all high-five and eat “meat tornado” cookies. Or not. Either way, check out some TV-themed trash bags and binoculars after the jump. Read More »
We’ve been hearing rumors about the return of cult favorite Arrested Development, which was cancelled in 2006, for years now, and while they’ve been getting more and more believable in recent months, we’ve sort of had our doubts the whole time. Well, now it’s official. According to Variety, 20th Century Fox Television and Imagine Television have struck a deal with Netflix to license new episodes of Arrested Development to starting in “early 2013.” As Jason Batemen tweeted, “Netflix is gassing up the staircar! I don’t think I’ve ever been happier to wear a pair of khakis.”Don’t get too excited yet, though: while all of the stars have expressed interest in returning to the show, no deals have been cemented. As producers Ron Howard and Brian Grazer stated, ”Bringing a series back from cancellation almost never happens, but then, ‘Arrested’ always was about as unconventional as they get, so it seems totally appropriate that this show that broke the mold is smashing it to pieces once again.” Our question is, will this do anything to heal the huge gap between Netflix and its embittered users (and ex-users)? Let us know what you think in the comments.
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Bringing the mythic media of your favorite television shows to life, Fake Anything showcases fake ads and products inspired by the antics of your most beloved characters. And as expected, their site boasts a few fake testimonials that are good for a laugh — but their clever ad campaigns for shows like Arrested Development, Parks and Recreation, and Seinfeld (Death Blow!) are infinitely more amusing. We’re a little concerned that we’d totally buy Liz Lemon’s “Night Cheese” and enjoy it “while wearing a Slanket,” but once you see the product’s pretty tin packaging you might feel the same way. Hit the break for more TV ad goodies. Read More »
