A group of cool contributors sharing cool content from around the web. We love creativity, advertising, social media and technology.Tumblr (3.0; @thecoolcommentator)http://thecoolcommentator.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4f7gvFm7F1qzj13eo1_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4f7gvFm7F1qzj13eo2_400.png"/><br/> <br/><p>Like seeing cool but weird inventions? Well, <a href="http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/1Ar1O2/:K9BSbVhW:U!@FnB4M/slightlywarped.com/crapfactory/inventions/coolinventions.htm/" target="_blank">this page</a> is for you. There are some of the craziest, but fairly useful inventions on here, so take a look and let us know what you like the best!</p>http://thecoolcommentator.com/post/23603503496http://thecoolcommentator.com/post/23603503496Wed, 23 May 2012 12:01:49 +0100<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4f2xdFIEj1qzj13eo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>What happens after you press send? Well GoogleMail is about to take you on a journey, and an excellent one at that! Brilliant animation and concept <a href="http://www.google.com/green/storyofsend/desktop/" target="_blank">here!</a></p>http://thecoolcommentator.com/post/23601041656http://thecoolcommentator.com/post/23601041656Wed, 23 May 2012 10:01:19 +0100<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/QMv8g8CO4cQ?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Nike have returned with this brilliant ad to ask, do you have what it takes to make it? Watch the video to find out what it takes to make it - find the <a href="<iframe%20width=%22640%22%20height=%22360%22%20src=%22http://www.youtube.com/embed/QMv8g8CO4cQ?rel=0%22%20frameborder=%220%22%20allowfullscreen></iframe>" target="_blank">hidden tunnels here</a> for your chance to make it!</p>http://thecoolcommentator.com/post/23545497376http://thecoolcommentator.com/post/23545497376Tue, 22 May 2012 15:51:55 +0100<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4f1x9Bh7m1qzj13eo1_250.png"/><br/><br/><p>Well, seeing as its nice and warm today, it would be a pretty good time to tell you that Gaymers Cider are rebranding this summer - even adding two new flavours! They already have apple and pear and are now adding pear cider with raspberry and pear cider with cherry and apple - sounds delicious don’t you think? </p>http://thecoolcommentator.com/post/23540414531http://thecoolcommentator.com/post/23540414531Tue, 22 May 2012 13:01:42 +0100<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4e0mmH5j71qbg4qwo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4e0mmH5j71qbg4qwo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>This is such a cool idea - it makes the park look interesting, and keeps kids interested.</p> <p>[Via: <a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://blog.oliverphillips91.co.uk/post/23508168356/cycling-pavilion-by-nl-architects" target="_blank">oliphillips</a>]</p> <p><strong>Cycling Pavilion</strong></p> <p>by <a href="http://www.nlarchitects.nl/" target="_blank">NL Architects</a></p>http://thecoolcommentator.com/post/23538929163http://thecoolcommentator.com/post/23538929163Tue, 22 May 2012 12:01:50 +0100<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4f0zdn1Ly1qzj13eo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Rather <a href="http://www.likecool.com/Guinness_QR_Cup--AD--Gear.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Likecool+%28Likecool%2C+coolest+gadget+magazine%29&utm_content=Google+Reader" target="_blank">clever idea</a> that makes use of Guinness’ dark side…</p>http://thecoolcommentator.com/post/23535725956http://thecoolcommentator.com/post/23535725956Tue, 22 May 2012 09:30:49 +0100<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m403hdxG6l1r5vojso1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m403hdxG6l1r5vojso2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m403hdxG6l1r5vojso3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m403hdxG6l1r5vojso4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Cut out the sheet of paper, cut a hole in it and frame your favourite part of Copenhagan (on this occasion!) But it would work nice around any city.</p> <p>[via <a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://thedsgnblog.tumblr.com/post/23028064633/peter-orntoft-http-peterorntoft-com-im-a" target="_blank">thedsgnblog</a>]</p>http://thecoolcommentator.com/post/23039506845http://thecoolcommentator.com/post/23039506845Mon, 14 May 2012 15:45:51 +0100Design<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m40390aHz21qb53g8o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Urban Plant Tags make sure you take care of cities in the same way you take care of plants. The curators said:</p> <p>“The series of magnified nursery style plant tags are outfitted with descriptions of the required care systems for the necessary sidewalk fixtures planted in the ground. in the artist’s project, common tools provided to the public by local and federal governments such as lamp posts, benches, mailboxes, or cautionary signs for drivers have been given markers indicating how to keep each object alive.”</p> <p>[via <a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://urbanbricolage.tumblr.com/post/23027934100/subversive-gardening-urban-plant-tags-taking" target="_blank">urbanbricolage</a>]</p>http://thecoolcommentator.com/post/23036201083http://thecoolcommentator.com/post/23036201083Mon, 14 May 2012 14:07:52 +0100UrbanDesign<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3q1w2oeqp1qiqf01o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>This is a brilliant ad! Plant for the Planet Advertising is such a cool concept!</p> <p>[Via: <a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://www.jaymug.com/post/22669563524/plant-for-the-planet-advertising" target="_blank">jaymug</a>]</p>http://thecoolcommentator.com/post/22842243605http://thecoolcommentator.com/post/22842243605Fri, 11 May 2012 15:34:52 +0100<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3pv812BnV1qz4cuyo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Ahead of the Olympics the National Health Service has asked these ‘live models’ to parade around London to encourage blood donation. Cool Idea! See the rest of the pictures <a href="http://laughingsquid.com/circulatory-system-body-art-as-promotion-for-blood-donation/" target="_blank">here.</a></p>http://thecoolcommentator.com/post/22838581759http://thecoolcommentator.com/post/22838581759Fri, 11 May 2012 13:51:53 +0100<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3ssn9fwKt1qhcvleo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3ssn9fwKt1qhcvleo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3ssn9fwKt1qhcvleo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>These Mr Kipling Jubilee Celebrations from JWT London are brilliant. So simple and well executed!</p>http://thecoolcommentator.com/post/22833512161http://thecoolcommentator.com/post/22833512161Fri, 11 May 2012 10:02:10 +0100<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3rewaq4lS1r17hs8o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3rewaq4lS1r17hs8o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3rewaq4lS1r17hs8o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3rewaq4lS1r17hs8o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>This is weird but pretty awesome at the same time! </p> <p> [Via <a href="http://www.incrediblethings.com/art-design/nauseating-upside-down-house/" target="_blank">Incredible Things</a>]</p>http://thecoolcommentator.com/post/22804916257http://thecoolcommentator.com/post/22804916257Fri, 11 May 2012 00:01:20 +0100<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/uoqE_zKxQe8?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Do you really give a flying f**k? Well, you didn’t until now! This is a brilliant idea and I’m sure if this was actually made they’d be popping up around offices all over the world…</p>http://thecoolcommentator.com/post/22782682239http://thecoolcommentator.com/post/22782682239Thu, 10 May 2012 17:04:18 +0100<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3rmvkj06o1qmxeu5o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3rmvkj06o1qmxeu5o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3rmvkj06o1qmxeu5o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3rmvkj06o1qmxeu5o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3rmvkj06o1qmxeu5o5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3rmvkj06o1qmxeu5o6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>These are some really cool posters for the new film The Avengers. They should really make these the actual movie posters, they would definitely stand out more than the usual posters!</p>http://thecoolcommentator.com/post/22780001602http://thecoolcommentator.com/post/22780001602Thu, 10 May 2012 15:43:43 +0100<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3e6kehMr11qzj13eo1_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3e6kehMr11qzj13eo2_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3e6kehMr11qzj13eo3_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3e6kehMr11qzj13eo4_500.png"/><br/> <br/><p>Japan are bringing us one step closer to sofa-shop-surfing. They’ve invented the ‘virtual store’ where you can wander aimlessly around a shop on your computer, using your mouse and keys to navigate. You can look at products, and even explore the ladies bathroom if you like. </p> <p>[via <a href="http://designtaxi.com/news/352385/Japan-s-Interactive-Virtual-Shops-Explore-With-A-Simple-Click/" target="_blank">Design Taxi</a>]</p>http://thecoolcommentator.com/post/22253197066http://thecoolcommentator.com/post/22253197066Wed, 02 May 2012 13:11:46 +0100DigitalVirtualFutureTechnologyRetail<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/c_z-4S8iicc?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Cancer Research UK have hired AMV BBDO for a new campaign to form part of their effort to unbrand cigarette packages. <span>The campaign underscores the findings in a new Cancer Research U.K. report that identifies young people and women as the prime target groups for tobacco packaging. This is a mere pin prick in the fight against smoking, but this eye-opening spots argues it will at least “give millions of kids one less reason to start.”</span></p> <p><span>[via <a href="http://www.fastcocreate.com/1680721/kids-speak-the-darndest-truths-about-cigarette-packages" target="_blank">fastcocreate</a>]</span></p>http://thecoolcommentator.com/post/22250111735http://thecoolcommentator.com/post/22250111735Wed, 02 May 2012 11:55:57 +0100AdvertisingAnti SmokingCancer Research UK<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3ase3t5dP1qzj13eo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3ase3t5dP1qzj13eo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3ase3t5dP1qzj13eo3_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3ase3t5dP1qzj13eo4_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><iframe frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Ro3gv8XqssY" width="560"></iframe></p> <div><img border="0" src="http://stat.ebuzzing.com/stats/32767_5480_645202_19965_15444_1.jpg"/></div> <p><a href="http://www.ebuzzing.co.uk/rd/32767_5480_645202_19965_15444_81272/www.storiesbeatstuff.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stories Beat Stuff </a>asks you to trade something you own for the chance to win a trip of a lifetime to <a href="http://www.ebuzzing.co.uk/rd/32767_5480_645202_19965_15444_81272/www.storiesbeatstuff.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New Zealand</a>. There are two trips to choose from, the <a href="http://www.ebuzzing.co.uk/rd/32767_5480_645202_19965_15444_81272/www.storiesbeatstuff.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Winter Highlife</a> and <a href="http://www.ebuzzing.co.uk/rd/32767_5480_645202_19965_15444_81272/www.storiesbeatstuff.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Natural Goodness</a>. </p> <p><span>Life is all about great experiences, not the material objects you own and that is what this campaign is all about. They are inviting you to trade something you own, as long as it is a real object, for the experience of a life time. The competition is entering into the second of three stages that will see two winners and their friends head to New Zealand for either a winter or summer themed adventure. </span></p> <p>It’s really simple, just made a video (preferably) about what you would trade for the trip or take a photo with an explanation and submit it online at <span> </span><a href="http://www.storiesbeatstuff.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><a href="http://www.storiesbeatstuff.com" target="_blank">www.storiesbeatstuff.com</a></a> then share your entry around your social networks and get as many votes as you can to be in with a chance of winning. Those who vote also get put into a draw to win free return tickets to New Zealand. Everyone’s a winner!</p> <div>What The Cool Commentator trade for a trip of a life time to New Zealand? Well it would have to be our trusty and noble Hungarian Vizsla named Angus. He’s been with The Cool Commentator since day one keeping our contributors entertained, while they keep him well fed. Once we took him to the beach for a run and a game of Pooh Sticks. Another time we bought him a blue dog colar with his name on it, just to make sure he doesn’t forget it. He’s one cool dog, but he isn’t cool enough to keep in place of a trip of a life time to New Zealand.</div> <div> </div> <div>We’ve always wanted to go to New Zealand. The landscape, the people, the climate and wildlife. Who wouldn’t want to scale mountains, ski down slopes and bath under waterfalls? But which experience would we choose? It has to be Natural Goodness. Why? Well…</div> <div> </div> <div> <div><span><span><strong>2.  Natural Goodness</strong></span></span><span></span></div> <div></div> <div>New Zealand has wildlife and landscapes like no other place on earth but it’s not just for taking pictures. With this prize, you get involved and enjoy it. Adventuring around the South Island, you and your friends will hike through national parks, climb glaciers and raft rivers. Not to mention kayaking with dolphins, getting up close to whales, then seeing birds and seals along the stunning coastlines.  When it’s time to put your feet up, we’ll have hot springs nestled in the mountains waiting for you. With all of these amazing experiences to be had, plus a whole lot more, this is all about discovering for yourself New Zealand’s epic natural goodness.</div> <div> </div> <ul><li><strong>Get here</strong> - International and domestic flights for you & 3 friends flying Air New Zealand.</li> <li><strong>Stay in style</strong> - Camp in your very own 6-berth campervan.</li> <li><strong>Explore</strong> - Beautiful National Parks by foot, kayak and mountain bike (plus a guide if you want them).</li> <li><strong>Get your adventure on</strong> - Paragliding, rafting, caving and glacier climbing.</li> <li><strong>Relax </strong>- With natural hot springs, an overnight cruise and star gazing </li> <li><strong>Meet the locals</strong> - See dolphins, whales, seals and native birds in their natural environment.</li> </ul><div> </div> <div>Make sure you enter the competition today by visiting <a href="http://www.storiesbeatstuff.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><a href="http://www.storiesbeatstuff.com" target="_blank">www.storiesbeatstuff.com</a></a> and submitting either a video or picture entry explaining what you would exchange for the trip of a life time to New Zealand and visit their Facebook page <a href="http://www.facebook.com/purenewzealand/app_141439529289323" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.</div> </div> <p><br/><br/><a href="http://www.ebuzzing.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><em>Sponsored Post</em></a></p> <p><a class="wikio-widget-ebmini" href="http://www.ebuzzing.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Viral video by ebuzzing</a></p> <script charset="utf-8" src="http://player.ebuzzing.com/player_blog/js/mini_share.php?buzz_id=645202" type="text/javascript"></script>http://thecoolcommentator.com/post/22123938136http://thecoolcommentator.com/post/22123938136Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:01:15 +0100Stories Beat Stuff<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/41162935" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p>Turning Getty Image’s watermark into a behaviour, not just a logo or barrier. </p>http://thecoolcommentator.com/post/22120001607http://thecoolcommentator.com/post/22120001607Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:01:25 +0100Getty ImagesVideoCampaign<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m39s6cbmJP1r2af9to1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m39s6cbmJP1r2af9to2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m39s6cbmJP1r2af9to3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m39s6cbmJP1r2af9to4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m39s6cbmJP1r2af9to5_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m39s6cbmJP1r2af9to6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m39s6cbmJP1r2af9to7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m39s6cbmJP1r2af9to8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>We’re kicking off this week with a whole heap of creative and contemporary bookshelves. From chairs that store books to thought clouds filled with books. Now that is COOL!</p> <p>[via <a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://artsyfancy.tumblr.com/post/22096252980/creative-and-contemporary-bookshelves-designs" target="_blank">artsyfancy</a>]</p>http://thecoolcommentator.com/post/22114496607http://thecoolcommentator.com/post/22114496607Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:01:10 +0100BooksDesignCool<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/abyYIHAGQ8M?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Nokia and Nicki Minaj took over Times Square to launch the new Nokia Lumia 900 into the American market. </p>http://thecoolcommentator.com/post/21906244248http://thecoolcommentator.com/post/21906244248Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:22:10 +0100EventStuntNicki MinajNokiaLumia 900