May 9th, 2008
I saw this printer sitting out on the street a few weeks ago. I love the subtle irony here, assuming that the sign was actually printed with the printer being tossed. It’s decent irony, but not perfect irony. (For the record, this is perfect irony - Billionaire roofing exec dies after fall through roof.)
As a sidenote, when I was processing the photo for the web I noticed that there was something printed on the back of the sign. After flipping the image and bumping up the contrast, (as well as saying the word “ENHANCE” a few times), we’re offered a fascinating glimpse into the first draft of this sign. It basically just said the word “WORKS” broken up onto two lines. Why do you think they changed it?
Photoshop FTW!
05.09.08 at 1:36 pm
Pricks couldn’t offer up the power cord. Wouldn’t work too well without electricity.
05.11.08 at 12:20 am
Cause the damn ink costs more than a new printer!
05.11.08 at 10:34 pm
Was this from a Chinese restaurant???
05.12.08 at 8:17 am
“Computer, go to coordinates 34 mark 975 and zoom 300 percent.”
“Hmmm… something appears to printed on the other side of the sheet.”
“Computer, increase contrast 50 percent.”
“Bingo, somebody get Langley on the phone. Tell them we have a situation.”
05.13.08 at 12:37 pm