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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by floubi on Oct 11, 2013 16:43:57 GMT 1, I can't get it yet either Nor me. Just flicks the page to the top.
I think the audio is the one on the video only. When you click on audio it goes on the video....
I can't get it yet either Nor me. Just flicks the page to the top. I think the audio is the one on the video only. When you click on audio it goes on the video....
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 11, 2013 16:45:44 GMT 1, audio being sorted i think.
edit: or not?.
audio being sorted i think.
edit: or not?.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Dr Plip on Oct 11, 2013 16:49:34 GMT 1, Does anyone else think the Sirens of the Lambs truck is too cute?
It reminds me of the fried chicken places with logos that include a smiling chicken, winking or something. That doesn't even make sense! Why would the chicken be happy?
Why is it smiling??? Those are probably its own legs!! It just doesn't make sense!!!
Does anyone else think the Sirens of the Lambs truck is too cute?
It reminds me of the fried chicken places with logos that include a smiling chicken, winking or something. That doesn't even make sense! Why would the chicken be happy?
Why is it smiling??? Those are probably its own legs!! It just doesn't make sense!!!
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Emile on Oct 11, 2013 16:50:36 GMT 1, They forgot to upload the file, cause a direct link also doesnt work d25mcs4ofr8rsq.cloudfront.net/6.mp3
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by randomname on Oct 11, 2013 16:51:04 GMT 1, Just checked the 800 number. Last update was crazy horse.
Just checked the 800 number. Last update was crazy horse.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by kobron on Oct 11, 2013 16:51:24 GMT 1, Capitalism + Communism = Roman Abramovich
Capitalism + Communism = Roman Abramovich
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by randomname on Oct 11, 2013 16:53:15 GMT 1, Reminds me a little of this. Not much, but a little.
Reminds me a little of this. Not much, but a little.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by dreadnatty on Oct 11, 2013 16:56:47 GMT 1, Capitalism + Communism = Roman Abramovich
U can add Oleg Deripaska and Mikhail Prokhorov to Roman. Didnt work out so well for Mikhail Khodorkovsky though.
Capitalism + Communism = Roman Abramovich U can add Oleg Deripaska and Mikhail Prokhorov to Roman. Didnt work out so well for Mikhail Khodorkovsky though.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by tartarus on Oct 11, 2013 16:57:22 GMT 1, That truck load of animals has a tail!
That truck load of animals has a tail!
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 11, 2013 16:59:52 GMT 1, Does anyone else think the Sirens of the Lambs truck is too cute?
It reminds me of the fried chicken places with logos that include a smiling chicken, winking or something. That doesn't even make sense! Why would the chicken be happy?
Why is it smiling??? Those are probably its own legs!! It just doesn't make sense!!! Maybe Plip, but the fact they are stuffed into a cattle truck and wailing etc might just make people think about animal welfare.
Or not.
Cute though yes.
.....with a smiley driver.
Does anyone else think the Sirens of the Lambs truck is too cute?
It reminds me of the fried chicken places with logos that include a smiling chicken, winking or something. That doesn't even make sense! Why would the chicken be happy?
Why is it smiling??? Those are probably its own legs!! It just doesn't make sense!!! Maybe Plip, but the fact they are stuffed into a cattle truck and wailing etc might just make people think about animal welfare. Or not. Cute though yes. .....with a smiley driver.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 11, 2013 17:03:31 GMT 1, Reminds me a little of this. Not much, but a little. That's envy for ya.
Reminds me a little of this. Not much, but a little. That's envy for ya.
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spirit
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by spirit on Oct 11, 2013 17:04:22 GMT 1, Does anyone else think the Sirens of the Lambs truck is too cute?
It reminds me of the fried chicken places with logos that include a smiling chicken, winking or something. That doesn't even make sense! Why would the chicken be happy?
Why is it smiling??? Those are probably its own legs!! It just doesn't make sense!!! There's a couple of issues here. The cuteness of the animals in the truck is contrasted with the distressed sounds they are making. Together it's an uncomfortable combination that first makes you smile, then makes you question... they are cute but definitely not happy.
I think the timing of this vehicle installation after the "Crazy Horse" one is also important. There is certainly nothing cute about Crazy Horse... and this makes for a good contrast.
I'm just loving all the variety here - shaping up to be the best thing Banksy has ever done I reckon.
Does anyone else think the Sirens of the Lambs truck is too cute?
It reminds me of the fried chicken places with logos that include a smiling chicken, winking or something. That doesn't even make sense! Why would the chicken be happy?
Why is it smiling??? Those are probably its own legs!! It just doesn't make sense!!! There's a couple of issues here. The cuteness of the animals in the truck is contrasted with the distressed sounds they are making. Together it's an uncomfortable combination that first makes you smile, then makes you question... they are cute but definitely not happy. I think the timing of this vehicle installation after the "Crazy Horse" one is also important. There is certainly nothing cute about Crazy Horse... and this makes for a good contrast. I'm just loving all the variety here - shaping up to be the best thing Banksy has ever done I reckon.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 11, 2013 17:06:30 GMT 1, Wonder how many soft toys will go on ebay with 'proof' they fell off the back of this one?.
Wonder how many soft toys will go on ebay with 'proof' they fell off the back of this one?.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by mmmike on Oct 11, 2013 17:07:21 GMT 1, Does anyone else think the Sirens of the Lambs truck is too cute?
It reminds me of the fried chicken places with logos that include a smiling chicken, winking or something. That doesn't even make sense! Why would the chicken be happy?
Why is it smiling??? Those are probably its own legs!! It just doesn't make sense!!! I agree about the ads. I think they should be considered false advertising. It would be great if they had to show how the animals were treated. i think for the Banksy it gets the point across to anyone who might be open enough to consider our own inexcusable treatment of animals. I think it is great.
Does anyone else think the Sirens of the Lambs truck is too cute?
It reminds me of the fried chicken places with logos that include a smiling chicken, winking or something. That doesn't even make sense! Why would the chicken be happy?
Why is it smiling??? Those are probably its own legs!! It just doesn't make sense!!! I agree about the ads. I think they should be considered false advertising. It would be great if they had to show how the animals were treated. i think for the Banksy it gets the point across to anyone who might be open enough to consider our own inexcusable treatment of animals. I think it is great.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by kobron on Oct 11, 2013 17:07:53 GMT 1, Capitalism + Communism = Roman Abramovich U can add Oleg Deripaska and Mikhail Prokhorov to Roman. Didnt work out so well for Mikhail Khodorkovsky though. oh yeah It's a gang war .... once it was similar -> Once Upon a Time in America-Sergio Leone...
Capitalism + Communism = Roman Abramovich U can add Oleg Deripaska and Mikhail Prokhorov to Roman. Didnt work out so well for Mikhail Khodorkovsky though. oh yeah It's a gang war .... once it was similar -> Once Upon a Time in America-Sergio Leone...
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Warm Gun on Oct 11, 2013 17:07:56 GMT 1, I agree, they seem cute for a brief time until you realise that they actually seem to be crying in distress.
More than meets the eyes with this one.
I agree, they seem cute for a brief time until you realise that they actually seem to be crying in distress.
More than meets the eyes with this one.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Happy Shopper on Oct 11, 2013 17:09:02 GMT 1, I think the point, or at least A reason the cattle truck works, is that we teach children how cute these farm yard animals are and make soft toys of them... but the reality is we kill them and eat them.
I think the point, or at least A reason the cattle truck works, is that we teach children how cute these farm yard animals are and make soft toys of them... but the reality is we kill them and eat them.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by angel41 on Oct 11, 2013 17:11:16 GMT 1, Hannibal Farm.
Hannibal Farm.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 11, 2013 17:12:47 GMT 1, I think Ban Ki has tried to make the animals look unhappy and distressed but they still come across initially as cute because who doesn't find a load of stuffed animals cute.
I think Ban Ki has tried to make the animals look unhappy and distressed but they still come across initially as cute because who doesn't find a load of stuffed animals cute.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Pistol on Oct 11, 2013 17:14:04 GMT 1, [/quote]There's a couple of issues here. The cuteness of the animals in the truck is contrasted with the distressed sounds they are making. Together it's an uncomfortable combination that first makes you smile, then makes you question... they are cute but definitely not happy.
I think the timing of this vehicle installation after the "Crazy Horse" one is also important. There is certainly nothing cute about Crazy Horse... and this makes for a good contrast.
I'm just loving all the variety here - shaping up to be the best thing Banksy has ever done I reckon.[/quote]
Spirit I have to agree with you on all fronts, originally I said that this event made me smile and no more than that but Banksy has now thrown in some real thought provoking pieces. As you say this has to be his best work so far and only 11 days in! I do wonder how it can carry on getting better, but have no doubt it will. The event has taken street art to a whole new level. Amazing stuff!!!! I can't see this being bettered by anyone!
[/quote]There's a couple of issues here. The cuteness of the animals in the truck is contrasted with the distressed sounds they are making. Together it's an uncomfortable combination that first makes you smile, then makes you question... they are cute but definitely not happy.
I think the timing of this vehicle installation after the "Crazy Horse" one is also important. There is certainly nothing cute about Crazy Horse... and this makes for a good contrast.
I'm just loving all the variety here - shaping up to be the best thing Banksy has ever done I reckon.[/quote]
Spirit I have to agree with you on all fronts, originally I said that this event made me smile and no more than that but Banksy has now thrown in some real thought provoking pieces. As you say this has to be his best work so far and only 11 days in! I do wonder how it can carry on getting better, but have no doubt it will. The event has taken street art to a whole new level. Amazing stuff!!!! I can't see this being bettered by anyone!
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 11, 2013 17:17:19 GMT 1, It's still weird that it was out and about yesterday though. I wonder why?
It's still weird that it was out and about yesterday though. I wonder why?
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 11, 2013 17:17:21 GMT 1, Go to NY now fella, scriptwriter!, good that!.
Go to NY now fella, scriptwriter!, good that!.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Damien on Oct 11, 2013 17:18:14 GMT 1, I agree, they seem cute for a brief time until you realise that they actually seem to be crying in distress. More than meets the eyes with this one. he made a little toddler cry
I agree, they seem cute for a brief time until you realise that they actually seem to be crying in distress. More than meets the eyes with this one. he made a little toddler cry
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Hairbland on Oct 11, 2013 17:21:33 GMT 1, So I take it the British don't have bullies? That's news to the better part of the world. Oh we have plenty of bullies too randomname - Britain and the US are just two pieces of corn in the same turd. We also enjoy intimidating/exploiting others for money/power - I think it's called Capitalism. Sending white people who spent more on a round trip taxi ($100) into a poor crime-ridden neighborhood where $100 is half of the monthly maximum in food stamps for a family is brilliant.
So I take it the British don't have bullies? That's news to the better part of the world. Oh we have plenty of bullies too randomname - Britain and the US are just two pieces of corn in the same turd. We also enjoy intimidating/exploiting others for money/power - I think it's called Capitalism. Sending white people who spent more on a round trip taxi ($100) into a poor crime-ridden neighborhood where $100 is half of the monthly maximum in food stamps for a family is brilliant.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Con Art Studio on Oct 11, 2013 17:22:30 GMT 1, It's still weird that it was out and about yesterday though. I wonder why?
maybe so they could take photos and video of it in action to post on the website and youtube.
It's still weird that it was out and about yesterday though. I wonder why? maybe so they could take photos and video of it in action to post on the website and youtube.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 11, 2013 17:27:49 GMT 1, It's still weird that it was out and about yesterday though. I wonder why? maybe so they could take photos and video of it in action to post on the website and youtube. Very good.Makes sense and I guess there was no other way.
It's still weird that it was out and about yesterday though. I wonder why? maybe so they could take photos and video of it in action to post on the website and youtube. Very good.Makes sense and I guess there was no other way.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 11, 2013 17:28:45 GMT 1, Just love it!
Just love it!
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by hunter on Oct 11, 2013 17:30:31 GMT 1, It's still weird that it was out and about yesterday though. I wonder why?
Didn't he say in Exit Through the Gift Shop that filming people's reaction to the phone box added another dimension to the work (or something to that effect).
It's still weird that it was out and about yesterday though. I wonder why? Didn't he say in Exit Through the Gift Shop that filming people's reaction to the phone box added another dimension to the work (or something to that effect).
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 11, 2013 17:30:32 GMT 1, maybe so they could take photos and video of it in action to post on the website and youtube. Very good.Makes sense and I guess there was no other way.
And it made a buzz driving through town without it's mention on banksy's site... Great extra PR...
maybe so they could take photos and video of it in action to post on the website and youtube. Very good.Makes sense and I guess there was no other way. And it made a buzz driving through town without it's mention on banksy's site... Great extra PR...
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Hairbland on Oct 11, 2013 17:31:45 GMT 1, And while having the truck with pictures in front of Brooklyn's Staubitz Meat Market and Farmers' Market rocked, having its publicity now being the Meatpacking District is equally brilliant...
To quote from NYC tourist bureau: Manhattan is at its most glamorous in the Meatpacking District: here, the city that never sleeps really never sleeps. The area, which roughly runs from Gansevoort Street to West 14th Street and from the Hudson River to Hudson Street, represents the City's stylish side. The well- (and high-) heeled amble along cobblestone streets, shopping at the neighborhood's luxury retailers and reveling in its nightclubs and lounges. And the High Line, New York City's most successful public park in decadesโalong with recently created, pedestrian-friendly zones along Ninth Avenueโgives visitors ample chances to relax. Since its beginnings as Fort Gansevoort in the early 1800s, the neighborhood has played host to produce markets, tenements, more than 250 slaughterhouses and meatpacking plants (hence the area's name), auto repair shops, lumberyards, underground sex clubs and multiple episodes of Sex and the City.
And while having the truck with pictures in front of Brooklyn's Staubitz Meat Market and Farmers' Market rocked, having its publicity now being the Meatpacking District is equally brilliant...
To quote from NYC tourist bureau: Manhattan is at its most glamorous in the Meatpacking District: here, the city that never sleeps really never sleeps. The area, which roughly runs from Gansevoort Street to West 14th Street and from the Hudson River to Hudson Street, represents the City's stylish side. The well- (and high-) heeled amble along cobblestone streets, shopping at the neighborhood's luxury retailers and reveling in its nightclubs and lounges. And the High Line, New York City's most successful public park in decadesโalong with recently created, pedestrian-friendly zones along Ninth Avenueโgives visitors ample chances to relax. Since its beginnings as Fort Gansevoort in the early 1800s, the neighborhood has played host to produce markets, tenements, more than 250 slaughterhouses and meatpacking plants (hence the area's name), auto repair shops, lumberyards, underground sex clubs and multiple episodes of Sex and the City.
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