Weekly 1: Internet Dérive Links

1. 【宇宙人ジョーンズシリーズ - SUNTORY Boss Coffee: Alien Jones

Just thought it was a fun thing to start with. I had just watched a compilation of these (and other Suntory) commercials and wanted to find out more about them. Interestingly enough, I found a more recent CM still featuring Alien Tommy Lee Jones with another fad--Kumamon.

2. Screamin' Beans - Simon Panrucker

Something I remember finding (and still had to find using this technique) by googling "weird websites" into google. This was after the first time I accidentally stumbled upon jodi.

3. 【おもしろ動画】 くっそ笑ったw 間違った寿司の食べ方解説! sushi - Japanese Culture Lab: How to Eat Sushi

CULTURALLY SELF-AWARE HUMOUR!! found because I have a soft spot regarding food weirdness and it was on my "youtube suggested" list after I watched all of those Suntory Commercials.

4. The Wrong Way to fill in Multiple Choice Bubbles

I wanted to show the scrolling comments interface of Nico Nico Douga without having to fuss with that website. I went from the above video, to a McDonalds meme which transcended cultural and geographical barriers, to this video. It's pretty shocking to me how much the overlaid comments don't bother me...is it the nostalgia factor kicking in?

5. Porpentine: Games

Twine website which I was reminded of because Porpentine's style is simultaneously pared down and reminiscent of old internet storytelling/net art ("My Boyfriend came Back from the War") which I was so inspired and impressed be around the same time I got a more stable internet connection and found the first commercial campaign.

Bonus: What I started with - ZomboCom

An old (for the internet!) page which promises everything and delievers nothing... but thinking time. At this point, loading is annoying but I love watching ads on TV for some reason... I was on because it reminded me of my own talent as web designer (actually, I haven't put in audio files yet so maybe it's higher level than me). It started me on the path of finding old videos which I remembered/enjoyed.