In 2010, Melodi Dushane became an unexpected internet sensation after her fiery reaction at a McDonald’s drive-thru in Toledo, Ohio. When told Chicken McNuggets weren’t available during breakfast hours, Melodi’s hunger turned to fury. She shouted at staff, tried to climb through the window, and even smashed the glass — all over missing nuggets. The incident was caught on camera and quickly went viral, earning her the nickname “McNugget Lady”.
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Rashad Alakbarov: Painting with Shadows and Light
Azerbaijani artist Rashad Alakbarov doesn’t just create art — he illuminates it. Known for transforming everyday objects into breathtaking shadow masterpieces, Alakbarov uses clever lighting to cast intricate silhouettes on walls, revealing hidden images that surprise and delight. From piles of junk to suspended acrylic shapes, his installations prove that beauty often hides in plain sight — or in the shadows.
Stefan Zsaitsits: Surreal Portraits and Drawings That Capture the Human Psyche
Stefan Zsaitsits is an Austrian artist and illustrator born in 1981, best known for his surreal graphite drawings that blur the boundary between the dream world and emotional reality. After studying at the University of Applied Arts in Vienna, Zsaitsits developed a signature style: introspective figures, distorted portraits, and scenes where thoughts literally spill out of heads.
Bunliu’s Deadline: A Stop-Motion Battle with Procrastination (and Post-It Notes)
Deadline by Bunliu (aka Bang-yao Liu) is a wildly creative stop-motion animation where thousands of colourful Post-It notes come alive — and not in a helpful way. Made as his graduation project at the Savannah College of Art and Design, this viral short film hilariously visualises the chaos of procrastination and looming deadlines.
Little Baby’s Ice Cream – “This Is a Special Time”: The Disturbing Ad That Broke the Internet
In 2012, the world met a blank-eyed, ice-cream-covered humanoid spooning itself on camera — and we’ve never looked at dessert the same way since. The ad, titled “This Is a Special Time”, was created by the now-defunct Little Baby’s Ice Cream, a Philadelphia-based brand known for its experimental flavours and even more experimental marketing.
Remembering the Million Dollar Homepage: The Internet’s Quirkiest Gold Rush
In 2005, a 21-year-old student named Alex Tew launched what would become one of the internet’s most iconic digital stunts: the Million Dollar Homepage. Selling 1 million pixels at $1 each, Tew offered advertisers tiny squares of online real estate — essentially a virtual billboard of clickable chaos.
Mimi Choi: Vancouver’s Illusion Makeup Artist Turning Heads (and Faces)
Vancouver-based illusion makeup artist Mimi Choi is redefining the art form — one mind-bending look at a time. Known for her surreal makeup looks that create optical illusions, Mimi transforms faces into melting clocks, cracked porcelain, and even multiple pairs of eyes.
Andy Morris Sends Miniature Figurines of Himself as a Creative CV Idea
In a job market full of cookie-cutter resumes, Andy Morris took a tiny leap to stand out — literally. The UK-based designer grabbed attention by sending out 3D-printed miniature figurines of himself as a unique job application strategy.
Did the Fruit of the Loom Logo Ever Have a Cornucopia? The Mandela Effect Strikes Again
The internet is buzzing with yet another Mandela Effect mystery: Did the Fruit of the Loom logo ever include a cornucopia? If you swear it did — you’re not alone. Millions remember the classic fruit-filled horn behind the logo’s apples, grapes and leaves. But here’s the twist: It never existed — at least not according to official records.
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