Website Of The Year

Ever have one of those days where your clothes look bad and your hair won't do that thing. For some people that is their everyday life. These are the People of Wal-Mart. My favourite site this year mashes up the content of Look At This Fucking Hipster and This Is Why You're Fat resulting in beer bellies and belly laughs.

Runners-Up

The Goodfoot Blog - They somehow always post a sale flyer when I come into some money. Geez!

The Sports Hernia Blog - Sports hasn't been this funny since I watched Little Giants and The Big Green back-to-back.

Comic Book Of The Year

This two-part series co-written by Neil Gaiman (The Sandman) and Andy Kubert (Marvel 1602, Batman vs Preadator) invites readers in to the funeral of Batman with hundreds in attendance. Friends and foes alike line-up to confess their sins and retell the story of how they are responsible for killing the caped crusader. Each gripping story more convincing than the last. I could of done without the guided-by-mom's-ghost-trippy-rebirthed-in-space ending when I first read the second book but it has grown on me over the year. Why did it take them so long to kill Batman? It has spawned incredible storylines and possibilities.

Runner-Up

Kick-Ass #5-7 (#8 available February 17th 2010) - Dave Lizewski's world is all that he ever wanted; A true superhero tale of bravery and creation through perseverance. But he's not ready for any of it. Creator Mark Millar has made the bumbling character in comic books cool like Seth Rogen did in films. As Kick-Ass progresses, events unravel that make the initial four comics books look like Archies.

Music Video Of The Year

This year was full of visually stunning music videos. With the internet becoming the modern day MTV, videos range in quality and style. My favourite(s) this year would have to be the video(s) for "Two" by Grizzly Bear. Grizzly Bear's choral sound is emphasized by this video. Not any overly eventful video but well worth waiting around for the climax. The song alone is worth waiting around. In a time where video's are once again changing and evolving, Grizzly Bear inspired two equally beautiful videos. Patrick Daughters teamed up with Grizzly Bear to create the video above. While independent director Gabe Askew directed the video bellow on his own.

Two Weeks - Grizzly Bear from Gabe Askew on Vimeo.

Runners-Up

Major Lazer ft Andy Milonakis - Zumbie (Video)

Kanye West ft KiD CuDi - Welcome to Heartbreak (Video)

M83 - We Own The Sky (Video)

KiD CuDi - Day N' Nite

Accessory Of The Year

Something like this makes every high school's John Bender character well up a bit. The ultimate statement of bad-assness - publicly exhibiting one's underwear. From the very bright and cheery fredflare.com the Handerpants are made of a cotton-spandex blend to keep your not-so-private parts warm.

Runners-Up

Dee and Ricky anything - I contemplate daily going to Toys R' Us and buying lego to make my own Dee and Ricky style broach. These guys really see the fun in fashion and it's fun to watch their rise on their blog.

Fedoras, Pork Pies, Boaters, and Bowlers - Not top hats though. (Exception: T-Pain)

Beards - Not only because I have one. Because I AM one.

Kelly KaPOWski (Vol. 8)

Sunday Morning. Orange juice, bacon, eggs, toast, the sports section and Kelly.

Chris (Farley) Laettner

I don't know who I miss more, Farley or Laettner.

VIA Elitaste

...Of The Year

Like I did last year I will be compiling a list of ten "...Of The Year" over the next few weeks. Last years categories included; Music Video, Movie, TV Show, Hate, Comic Book, Website, Overall Favourite, and "Other Categories". This year I may switch a few of the "Other Categories". Any suggestions? Check out last years winners under the "December 2008" archive.

Major Collaborators

To celebrate their three year anniversary, Washington, D.C. streetwear purveyors, Major have hooked up two industry heavyweights from opposite coasts. California's The Hundreds have channeled The Cleveland Indian's Wild Thing for their tee. It is simplistic and typical of The Hundreds signature style. New Jersey's Mishka have overloaded their crewneck with logos; the Washington Capitals eagle, the Major M, and their own KWP pyramid and Keep Watch! eyeball. Both are available in limited quantities in store and online.

VIA Mishka Bloglin and The Hundreds

The Dutchess & the Duke - Mary (Video)

I'm so happy when I stumble upon things on the internet. Without the help of StumbleUpon.

Blu & Exile - Blu Collar Workers (Video)

School is wrapping up. The Holidaze is almost over. But I'm still a blue collar worker. Not even a 9-to-5er. I'm a 6-to-11ist.

Gotham Leap

Much like Dr. Sam Beckett and Al, Gotham's caped crusader, Bruce Wayne, is going to be leaping through time and space in 2010. After Batman was apparently killed by Darkseid in "Final Crisis" readers were shocked to find out he was actually alive! Only in another time and in a cave and having no knowledge of who he is. "Batman: The Return of Bruce Wayne" begins here and takes the Dark Knight on his greatest adventure yet. Traveling through time making stops as a caveman (above), a viking, a puritan, a pirate (bellow), a P.I. and other pulp-hero hero archetypes. "It's Bruce Wayne's ultimate challenge - Batman VS History itself!" said comic book god and "...Return of Bruce Wayne" writer Grant Morrison.

VIA IGN

Getting On My Mind...Out Of My Mind

A friend of mine who works in the "music biz" passed along Panic Bomber's album "Getting on My Mind" last week and I've been trying to get it out of my mind ever since. When first listening to the album I felt that Richard Haig, the man behind Panic Bomber and the make-up above, was headed into well-treaded territory. But his ever-changing vocals, memorable lyrics and experimental instrumentation changed my opinion. "Getting on My Mind" is a musical ride through pure emotion and personal dilemmas. Tracks like "A Giant Tortoise" and "Keep Ignoring" set him apart from the hundreds of new artists in the ever expanding Electronica genre. A student of the University of Miami's Music Engineering Technology program he is quickly garnishing praise from local and international fans. Being named The Miami Herald's "Best New Electronica Artist 2009" and selling out shows in London and Glasgow. Check out his official site here and listen to tracks from "Getting on My Mind" at his myspace here.

That Last Post...

...Inspired This.

R.I.P. Radio Raheem

Forrest Blaster

While most may think that a big, clunky, metal ghetto blaster is the epitome of coolness, I beg to differ. Designer Singgih Kartono's Magno Wooden Radios are beyond cool. Slightly treading into lameness. Made of sustainably grown wood yet adaptable with i-Pod's and other mp3 devices the Magno aims to please all markets. Eco-friends to music buffs. The only question is, does anyone use a radio anymore?

VIA Retro To Go

Berghaus In The House

The numerous in-house testers of Berghaus' outerwear line once took the product to the world's highest peaks and the roughest terrains. This resulted in Berghaus being responsible for producing some of the most durable gear available. The brand has now relaunched these jackets under the title the Berghaus Heritage range and is hoping to reclaim it's spot at the top. With Berghaus' original models and new vibrant colour schemes these jackets are perfect for your streewear-enthusiast adventurer type. Like Indiana Spike Jonze.

VIA Wallpaper*

Angus and Julia Stone - And The Boys (Video)

Julia Stone's childlike voice reminiscent of Lykke Li pulled me into this song immediately. The video treatment was a secondary factor.

Fo-Hunned (400)

Yet another nerd-worthy accomplishment for ZachMorrisism. Four hundred posts, four hundred and one including this. To celebrate I deleted some "Friends of ZachMorrisism" that are no longer updating and added some websites I have recently begun perusing daily; The Sports Hernia, Elbows and People of Wal-Mart. Thanks for your continued readership and continue to enjoy your Holidaze.

Friendly Fires - Jump In The Pool (Video)

I need to jump in the pool more often. Get over my fear of getting wet.

DCHE BAG

Now pretentious, eco-conscious douche bags have another way of bragging beyond their well-worn tag line "I do my part. I drive a Prius." Ontario, the province in which I reside, has decided to issue special license plates to those driving "sustainable cars". The plate will allow the cars driver to use carpool lanes and have access to priority parking spots at select locations. That's right Ministry of Transportation Ontario put another log on the smug fire. It will soon engulf us all.

VIA MTO

Jessie Span-Oh Snap! (Vol. 3)

Studying since I woke up. Jessie give me strength.

No Age - Losing Feeling (Video)

Famous mice only come every once in a while. Mickey, Mighty, Jerry, Fievel all round out a selective list. Could No Age's Drummer/Singer Dean Allen Spunt be the next rodent of choice? Or will Remy from Ratatouille finally break mice-rat barriers?

Camera Has A New Perspective

Erin Fong, a California College of The Arts student has come up with this concept of the Nova DSLR. Making the camera's structure secondary to it's lens increases shooting angles and makes it look like something out of The Jetsons. Great Christmas present for your boy Elroy!

VIA designboom

This Week In Covers

DC Comics

Lobo: Highway to Hell #2 (of 2)

Marvel
The Marvels Project #4

Vertigo
Northlanders #23

Scalped #33

Image Comics

One Model Nation (Graphic Novel)

Vampire Weekend - Cousins (Video)

Vampire Weekend are back with their sophomore disc in January. For now tide yourself over with the video for "Cousins" the second single after "Horchata" the ballad about the grounded almond beverage.

X-Large X Everybody

Streetwear brand X-Large are quickly becoming sought after collaborators. Recently they have put out product with Disney and Penfield. The most recent collaboration comes as part of a kick off for "Afro Samurai: Resurrection." Seeing that Afro Samurai is voiced by Samuel L. Jackson you know that these mother fucking tees are off the mother fucking chain.

VIA The Hundreds: The Feed

Beauty In The Build-Up

December 1st is here. Day one of the mad dash I like to call the Holidaze. Between now and December 25th I have a lot on my plate, so expect the same amount of posts that I have been putting out lately for the next three or four weeks. After the Holidaze I hope to get back in the swing of things and get back in a daily posting routine. Please continue to follow ZachMorrisism and remember to drink irresponsibly. For without irresponsible drinking we wouldn't have the Saved By The Bell episode "Drinking and Driving" where we all learned a valuable lesson on covering up an auto-accident.