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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 11, 2013 17:33:13 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. The guy who put the audio together for the truck piece said it was an excruciating sound-design job.
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. The guy who put the audio together for the truck piece said it was an excruciating sound-design job.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Con Art Studio on Oct 11, 2013 17:38:20 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 here's proof.
the top photo, posted on the gothamist yesterday, is of the truck in front of "Staubitz Prime Meats": gothamist.com/2013/10/10/is_this_truck_filled_with_loud_stuf.php#photo-1
the second photo is from the video, which show's the store front window and employees of "Staubitz Prime Meats" - the video was shot yesterday.
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 here's proof. the top photo, posted on the gothamist yesterday, is of the truck in front of "Staubitz Prime Meats": gothamist.com/2013/10/10/is_this_truck_filled_with_loud_stuf.php#photo-1the second photo is from the video, which show's the store front window and employees of "Staubitz Prime Meats" - the video was shot yesterday.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by randomname on Oct 11, 2013 17:43:44 GMT 1, Meat is murder. Tasty, delicious murder.
Meat is murder. Tasty, delicious murder.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Dr Plip on Oct 11, 2013 17:45:07 GMT 1, Don't get me wrong, I really like the meat truck. Are there puppeteers in the back of the truck?
Don't get me wrong, I really like the meat truck. Are there puppeteers in the back of the truck?
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Dr Plip on Oct 11, 2013 17:48:45 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 haven't heard the audio yet, so I don't know whether Bansai is trying to send a message about animal rights or just make a witty image (or both). For all I know, the audio could be 20 minutes of animals being chain sawed to death. I just don't find squeaking distressing. And I have a feeling more people will find it amusing than distressing.
Banksy JR is getting a lot of puppets for xmas.
That's if people don't start ripping them off the truck. That driver doesn't look like he's got a chase in him.
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 haven't heard the audio yet, so I don't know whether Bansai is trying to send a message about animal rights or just make a witty image (or both). For all I know, the audio could be 20 minutes of animals being chain sawed to death. I just don't find squeaking distressing. And I have a feeling more people will find it amusing than distressing. Banksy JR is getting a lot of puppets for xmas. That's if people don't start ripping them off the truck. That driver doesn't look like he's got a chase in him.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Happy Shopper on Oct 11, 2013 17:55:53 GMT 1, Don't get me wrong, I really like the meat truck. Are there puppeteers in the back of the truck? I imagine it's all animatronics. ... If so, a lot of work has gone into this one!
Don't get me wrong, I really like the meat truck. Are there puppeteers in the back of the truck? I imagine it's all animatronics. ... If so, a lot of work has gone into this one!
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 11, 2013 17:57:38 GMT 1, HERE'S THE MISSING AUDIO: Audio 6
The truck has a bunch of puppeteers in the back, poor souls.
HERE'S THE MISSING AUDIO: Audio 6
The truck has a bunch of puppeteers in the back, poor souls.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by dreadnatty on Oct 11, 2013 17:57:48 GMT 1, The @signofbanksy tour continues - looks like near Grand Central Station?
The @signofbanksy tour continues - looks like near Grand Central Station?
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 11, 2013 17:58:09 GMT 1, I'm sure I saw George from Rainbow poking his head out the side of the truck.
Never did like that little s**t and I've been waiting for this moment for years!!
I'm sure I saw George from Rainbow poking his head out the side of the truck.
Never did like that little s**t and I've been waiting for this moment for years!!
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by dotdot on Oct 11, 2013 18:01:16 GMT 1, Don't get me wrong, I really like the meat truck. Are there puppeteers in the back of the truck? I imagine it's all animatronics. ... If so, a lot of work has gone into this one!
indeed i'd reckon so.. more batteries .. in more ways than one. the sound is quite appropriate - the louder and scarier the better. (get that sound track from the shining ON.. I'll leave you to find it on YT)
shock and awe.
Don't get me wrong, I really like the meat truck. Are there puppeteers in the back of the truck? I imagine it's all animatronics. ... If so, a lot of work has gone into this one! indeed i'd reckon so.. more batteries .. in more ways than one. the sound is quite appropriate - the louder and scarier the better. (get that sound track from the shining ON.. I'll leave you to find it on YT) shock and awe.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 11, 2013 18:04:59 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 haven't heard the audio yet, so I don't know whether Bansai is trying to send a message about animal rights or just make a witty image (or both). For all I know, the audio could be 20 minutes of animals being chain sawed to death. I just don't find squeaking distressing. And I have a feeling more people will find it amusing than distressing. Banksy JR is getting a lot of puppets for xmas. That's if people don't start ripping them off the truck. That driver doesn't look like he's got a chase in him. Really? I hope you're wrong about more people finding it amusing. You may very well be right.
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 haven't heard the audio yet, so I don't know whether Bansai is trying to send a message about animal rights or just make a witty image (or both). For all I know, the audio could be 20 minutes of animals being chain sawed to death. I just don't find squeaking distressing. And I have a feeling more people will find it amusing than distressing. Banksy JR is getting a lot of puppets for xmas. That's if people don't start ripping them off the truck. That driver doesn't look like he's got a chase in him. Really? I hope you're wrong about more people finding it amusing. You may very well be right.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by ilmambo on Oct 11, 2013 18:06:41 GMT 1, Don't get me wrong, I really like the meat truck. Are there puppeteers in the back of the truck?
Yes, Banksy is in the back of the truck moving all the stuffed animals with an intricate system of wires connected to all his fingers and toes. Not sure about the source of the audio, that could be Mr Brainwash being kicked in the balls. Or maybe Omar.
Don't get me wrong, I really like the meat truck. Are there puppeteers in the back of the truck? Yes, Banksy is in the back of the truck moving all the stuffed animals with an intricate system of wires connected to all his fingers and toes. Not sure about the source of the audio, that could be Mr Brainwash being kicked in the balls. Or maybe Omar.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Dr Plip on Oct 11, 2013 18:07:13 GMT 1, Don't get me wrong, I really like the meat truck. Are there puppeteers in the back of the truck? Yes, Banksy is in the back of the truck moving all the stuffed animals with an intricate system of wires connected to all his fingers and toes. Not sure about the source of the audio, that could be Mr Brainwash being kicked in the balls. Now that made me LOL.
Don't get me wrong, I really like the meat truck. Are there puppeteers in the back of the truck? Yes, Banksy is in the back of the truck moving all the stuffed animals with an intricate system of wires connected to all his fingers and toes. Not sure about the source of the audio, that could be Mr Brainwash being kicked in the balls. Now that made me LOL.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Dr Plip on Oct 11, 2013 18:07:43 GMT 1, HERE'S THE MISSING AUDIO: Audio 6
The truck has a bunch of puppeteers in the back, poor souls. Puppeteers are cheaper than robots.
HERE'S THE MISSING AUDIO: Audio 6
The truck has a bunch of puppeteers in the back, poor souls. Puppeteers are cheaper than robots.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by kbfrombk on Oct 11, 2013 18:09:20 GMT 1, i think that the intent is for people to find it amusing/cute at first. that's why there isn't a massive "ANIMAL DEATH BLOOD AND MEAT" stenciled on the side of the truck, rather a conspicuous logo on the door.
then you realize the animal noises among the 'ee-ii-ee-ii-oo' are not just animal noises but sad, pained animal noises... and then you look closely and see a lot of them have black eyes! and then you look to the door and see it's a meat truck!
he's a master of 'attention'. i love it.
i think that the intent is for people to find it amusing/cute at first. that's why there isn't a massive "ANIMAL DEATH BLOOD AND MEAT" stenciled on the side of the truck, rather a conspicuous logo on the door.
then you realize the animal noises among the 'ee-ii-ee-ii-oo' are not just animal noises but sad, pained animal noises... and then you look closely and see a lot of them have black eyes! and then you look to the door and see it's a meat truck!
he's a master of 'attention'. i love it.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Dr Plip on Oct 11, 2013 18:10:54 GMT 1, I haven't heard the audio yet, so I don't know whether Bansai is trying to send a message about animal rights or just make a witty image (or both). For all I know, the audio could be 20 minutes of animals being chain sawed to death. I just don't find squeaking distressing. And I have a feeling more people will find it amusing than distressing. Banksy JR is getting a lot of puppets for xmas. That's if people don't start ripping them off the truck. That driver doesn't look like he's got a chase in him. Really? I hope you're wrong about more people finding it amusing. You may very well be right. I would love to be wrong. I guess we'll see when the video footage starts to appear and if people are smiling and laughing. Either way, I think it will send a message.
I haven't heard the audio yet, so I don't know whether Bansai is trying to send a message about animal rights or just make a witty image (or both). For all I know, the audio could be 20 minutes of animals being chain sawed to death. I just don't find squeaking distressing. And I have a feeling more people will find it amusing than distressing. Banksy JR is getting a lot of puppets for xmas. That's if people don't start ripping them off the truck. That driver doesn't look like he's got a chase in him. Really? I hope you're wrong about more people finding it amusing. You may very well be right. I would love to be wrong. I guess we'll see when the video footage starts to appear and if people are smiling and laughing. Either way, I think it will send a message.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by randomname on Oct 11, 2013 18:15:02 GMT 1, I think it's funny. But I have a dark sense of humor.
I think it's funny. But I have a dark sense of humor.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Damien on Oct 11, 2013 18:16:31 GMT 1, HERE'S THE MISSING AUDIO: Audio 6
The truck has a bunch of puppeteers in the back, poor souls. Puppeteers are cheaper than robots. only one toilet break a day haha
HERE'S THE MISSING AUDIO: Audio 6
The truck has a bunch of puppeteers in the back, poor souls. Puppeteers are cheaper than robots. only one toilet break a day haha
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by kobron on Oct 11, 2013 18:30:13 GMT 1, I think it's funny. But I have a dark sense of humor. sorry ... how much can cost a steak with pandas?
I think it's funny. But I have a dark sense of humor. sorry ... how much can cost a steak with pandas?
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by kbfrombk on Oct 11, 2013 18:35:08 GMT 1, Don't get me wrong, I really like the meat truck. Are there puppeteers in the back of the truck? Yes, Banksy is in the back of the truck moving all the stuffed animals with an intricate system of wires connected to all his fingers and toes. Not sure about the source of the audio, that could be Mr Brainwash being kicked in the balls. Or maybe Omar. banksy filmed inside the animal truck!
Don't get me wrong, I really like the meat truck. Are there puppeteers in the back of the truck? Yes, Banksy is in the back of the truck moving all the stuffed animals with an intricate system of wires connected to all his fingers and toes. Not sure about the source of the audio, that could be Mr Brainwash being kicked in the balls. Or maybe Omar. banksy filmed inside the animal truck!
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by tartarus on Oct 11, 2013 18:37:52 GMT 1, Im finding it quite funny too i have to admit. Its making some meat eaters more than a little uncomfortable, as they get to think about the reality of eating animals.
So as a vegetarian, my conscience is clear to laugh at them.
Im finding it quite funny too i have to admit. Its making some meat eaters more than a little uncomfortable, as they get to think about the reality of eating animals.
So as a vegetarian, my conscience is clear to laugh at them.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 11, 2013 18:38:43 GMT 1, I think it's funny. But I have a dark sense of humor. sorry ... how much can cost a steak with pandas?
I think it's funny. But I have a dark sense of humor. sorry ... how much can cost a steak with pandas?
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by kbfrombk on Oct 11, 2013 18:40:22 GMT 1, Im finding it quite funny too i have to admit. Its making some meat eaters more than a little uncomfortable, as they get to think about the reality of eating animals. So as a vegetarian, my conscience is clear to laugh at them. exactly banksy's prime objective: give the veggies more of a reason to feel socially superior than they already have on any other given day.
Im finding it quite funny too i have to admit. Its making some meat eaters more than a little uncomfortable, as they get to think about the reality of eating animals. So as a vegetarian, my conscience is clear to laugh at them. exactly banksy's prime objective: give the veggies more of a reason to feel socially superior than they already have on any other given day.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by love on Oct 11, 2013 18:45:30 GMT 1, Audioguide is working now!
Audioguide is working now!
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 11, 2013 18:45:30 GMT 1,
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by randomname on Oct 11, 2013 18:51:53 GMT 1, Im finding it quite funny too i have to admit. Its making some meat eaters more than a little uncomfortable, as they get to think about the reality of eating animals. So as a vegetarian, my conscience is clear to laugh at them. exactly banksy's prime objective: give the veggies more of a reason to feel socially superior than they already have on any other given day. For all anyone knows, Banksy is eating a burger or hotdog right now having a laugh. I take it as more of a dark joke than a serious comment on society.
Im finding it quite funny too i have to admit. Its making some meat eaters more than a little uncomfortable, as they get to think about the reality of eating animals. So as a vegetarian, my conscience is clear to laugh at them. exactly banksy's prime objective: give the veggies more of a reason to feel socially superior than they already have on any other given day. For all anyone knows, Banksy is eating a burger or hotdog right now having a laugh. I take it as more of a dark joke than a serious comment on society.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by kobron on Oct 11, 2013 18:54:02 GMT 1, Im finding it quite funny too i have to admit. Its making some meat eaters more than a little uncomfortable, as they get to think about the reality of eating animals. So as a vegetarian, my conscience is clear to laugh at them. exactly banksy's prime objective: give the veggies more of a reason to feel socially superior than they already have on any other given day. Yesterday I read: A guy from my counter sells: Pig's ass, in China (it's an aphrodisiac there), Skin from bull's head(very tough) - goes to africa, and there it is made into chips! And you used to just throw these out! Now we have this whole ecology...
Im finding it quite funny too i have to admit. Its making some meat eaters more than a little uncomfortable, as they get to think about the reality of eating animals. So as a vegetarian, my conscience is clear to laugh at them. exactly banksy's prime objective: give the veggies more of a reason to feel socially superior than they already have on any other given day. Yesterday I read: A guy from my counter sells: Pig's ass, in China (it's an aphrodisiac there), Skin from bull's head(very tough) - goes to africa, and there it is made into chips! And you used to just throw these out! Now we have this whole ecology...
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Warm Gun on Oct 11, 2013 18:58:53 GMT 1, ''Old McDonald had a farm.....''
another decent audio guide.
''Old McDonald had a farm.....''
another decent audio guide.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by stillborncrisps on Oct 11, 2013 19:04:59 GMT 1, Could this not now happen with every small Banksy, regardless of which neighbourhood it's in? You just place your rucksack or something in the way, and nobody moves it except you. For cash. Whoever cash is? No way. There only a hand full of neighborhoods left in NYC that this would happen in.
What neighbourhoods would they be?
Until yesterday I'd never even heard of East New York. Growing up in the 80s we were led to believe places like The Bronx & Harlem were the no-go areas of NY. Is that not still the case? Have they been gentrified? How do they compare to East NY?
Would be interested to hear some NY residents' opinions.
Could this not now happen with every small Banksy, regardless of which neighbourhood it's in? You just place your rucksack or something in the way, and nobody moves it except you. For cash. Whoever cash is? No way. There only a hand full of neighborhoods left in NYC that this would happen in. What neighbourhoods would they be? Until yesterday I'd never even heard of East New York. Growing up in the 80s we were led to believe places like The Bronx & Harlem were the no-go areas of NY. Is that not still the case? Have they been gentrified? How do they compare to East NY? Would be interested to hear some NY residents' opinions.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by kbfrombk on Oct 11, 2013 19:09:15 GMT 1, bad sh!t happens in any neighborhood, all the time. some lady just had her leg sliced off by a cab that jumped the curb, in madison square park/gramercy...
in east new york, bad stuff happens on a lot of days and then on some days a really famous, adored artist decides to plant one of his pieces in the middle of it all, and VOILA~ not such a bad day in ENY
bad sh!t happens in any neighborhood, all the time. some lady just had her leg sliced off by a cab that jumped the curb, in madison square park/gramercy...
in east new york, bad stuff happens on a lot of days and then on some days a really famous, adored artist decides to plant one of his pieces in the middle of it all, and VOILA~ not such a bad day in ENY
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