The Week: June 17, 2011

I’m swamped – positively swamped. But I’m kind of thrilled about all the things I have on my plate: loads of travel, and hopefully some delicious desserts, too. So while I try to track down an elusive (but supposedly amazing) ice cream shop, please enjoy a collection of links that I’ve gathered from the last week (and yes, I promise to tell you all about the ice cream, once I find it):

I’m enjoying the work of graphic designer Jack Crossing immensely. It’s stark and gritty, but not without heart.

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The opening credits of The Office recut to look like a 90s sit-com. Makes you realize just how much television comedies have evolved (and how much they haven’t).

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Mischievous markers, trouble-making pieces of twine, and stubborn splotches of jam are just some of the characters you’ll meet in Christoph Niemann’s Haunted Household.

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Gasp! Is that a young Captain Kirk? William Shatner was just one of many now-famous actors who appeared on The Twilight Zone before making their big break. Check out Life Magazine’s photo montage of guest stars on the classic series.

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Broadway’s not just for gays anymore: if you haven’t seen Neil Patrick Harris’ opening for the 2011 Tony Awards watch it. And if you’ve already seen it, watch it again.

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This gif has me giggling like a madwoman. Someone needs to explain to me why Peter Dinklage isn’t in EVERYTHING right now.

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Because I can’t go more than a few days without mentioning Wiener: Slate has an interesting take on why male politicians get caught in sex scandals more often than their female counterparts.

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40 famous logos, and how they’ve evolved over the years. Personally, I think Nokia should go back to the fish.

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Let the feast begin! 10 foods you can allegedly make in your coffee maker. Quality of the resulting cuisine TBD.

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I’ve been trying to update Copywronged more frequently. If you haven’t checked out my oft-neglected photo blog of advertising mishaps, now’s the time.

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I’ve listened to this song four times today. And it’s not enough. “Can You Tell” by Ra Ra Riot. Listen. Thank me later.

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Alright – that’s it for me this week. See you Monday!