mini boArD high loW FAShion The various takes on the First Lady’s coat seemed like a gross distraction from where everyone’s focus ought to be. Weeks later, though, the idea that perhaps FLOTUS could completely unnerve pOTUS through the media fascinates me like the minor but crucial characters George R. R. Martin creates. —MV Justin Teodoro/ New York Magazine
ArounD the ’net A Facebook friend shared the video automatically generated to tout how much she connected with the world the previous year. Elsewhere, Kal has said he can kick himself in the face, but I don’t think he can kick as high as this guy below.
gooD cup, bAD cup Every time I see the cup on the right, I think Taco Bell ran out of paper cups and an employee had to quickly purchase dixie cups from the closest store. The design reminds me more of a dentist’s office than a run for the border. Meanwhile, in my head it was a big deal to stop and get a Frappuccino one day. To see they spelled my name correctly felt like some extra recognition. —MV
mIssed opportunItIes
While I gave Starbucks my name and they spelled it correctly (boring?), Taco Bell put their logo on the cup but I don’t see it.
4 Art Department Weekly • Summer 2018
