Happy New Year, Sackers!

Happy New Year to all. Here's hoping 2009 brings us some better news all around so we can stay on the lighter side of sacktitude. After all- who would you rather be in the photo above? For more party pics of those crazy kids, and more- check out: http://www.ewenspencer.com/

Until next year, Sackers... Have a great New Years and get ready to make it happen in '09.
Cheers!

Sacky- Gift

It's the thought that counts, right?
Well, Mehas- this ones for you.

Merry Christmas/ Happy Chanukah to all!

Santa Sack!

The sign reads: "The Sleigh Broke Down". Sad, alright. But judging from this Santa's calves and running shoes, he's still ready for action. That's the good news.
So kick down some skrilla for Santa, and for other folks in need. We all need a little help this time of year.

Feeling "festive" during the Holidays? Me too! Tread carefully, however. Looking like the dude pictured above is never becoming, especially at Christmas. You don't want to get carried away, and end up wrestling uncle Bernardo in your bathrobe on the front lawn again this year, right? Maybe it's just me.
Oh well- as The Season approaches, Have fun and be safe!
Cheers.

For more retro-cool images on the perils of alcohol visit the Museum of Anti-Alcohol Posters: http://www.tululuka.net/alco/

Blasphemy, right? Not so fast. Why are other museums sustaining their revenue under current conditions? Perhaps this is just a simple case of "survival of the fittest". Sorry, MOCA- but I gotta put you on blast here.
Dear MOCA,
You're slippin'. Did you really think that "Measuring Your Own Grave" and a show on California Conceptualism was going to sell tickets and inspire people to become/remain members in 2008? Uh, uh.
Louise Bourgeouise should have plenty to offer- but someone needs to send you a memo: PAINING IS STILL KING.

Yes, I am biased- and for good reason.
But, it seems like The Hammer and LACMA understand the reasoning. Painting, new or old still has the ability to provoke, inspire and instill wonder like no other medium. There- I said it. Of course, many art-school kids are going to shake their heads... but then they are probably the same people who are walking around an empty MOCA right now. Allen Kaprow and Lawrence Weiner: endless photographs/documentation of their performances/concepts? Y-A-W-N.

I think MOCA has been trying too hard to be "smart" and is suffering from it's own unwillingness to reach out to people who are hungry for a richer experience. It is OK for art to "entertain". Fun? Why not!
Quite simply, other institutions are currently doing a better job of remaining fresh, while still offering up varieties of historic and contemporary work (paintings) that reward the visitor for their time and money. At the very least, there are more options to choose from.
All is not lost. MOCA has had some great, vibrant shows in the past- certainly money-makers.
In 2007: Murakami, Rauchenberg, Tuttle, and "Skin and Bones". This year- not so much. I suggest MOCA re-think it's programming quickly if it wants to reach out to visitors and donors and stay afloat.
If not...you'll find me (and my membership) over at LACMA.

they threw shoes at him!!

buah-ha! meanwhile, check Malaki's goofy mug. Dude looks like Mr. Potatohead.

Please early Tom Hanks make all the bad ideas go away

We know how good Tom Hanks used to make us feel when we were 8 and he was rolling on the couch at a crazy bachelor party or eating that tiny salad corn like corn on the cob because he was a child in a grown man's body. And this movie represents the pinnacle of early Hanks-ness: magical, silly and utterly poignant. But now apparently they want to take all that away from us!! I just found out on Defamer that freaking Cameron Crowe is going to re-make this lovely slice of tropical heaven, sullying everything that is pure by involving Ben Stiller. Stiller was never magical! He was never even really funny, except maybe the concept of him being a superhero named Mr. Furious in Mystery Men was funny, but then when you actually watch the movie it's like whatever.

The Mighty Dolla 'ain't what it used to be

California is currently headed for "Financial Armageddon" according to "The Governator". Thanks for the New Years pep-talk Governor Schwarzenegger. We all know things are a little crazy out there right now. Serious stuff: Bankruptcies, Bail-outs and Corruption- OH MY! Yours truly is ducking and dodging (Sorry Visa/MasterCard) as we speak, and I KNOW I'm not alone.

Never fear, America. Sad-Sack Daily is still here for you. So what if the dollar is sagging? Gas prices are down, right? So, get out there and enjoy the simple things again. How about taking a picture of your old man, and placing his image on a dollar bill? See... Good ol'-fashioned fun!
It worked for me.

Corruption is the least of this guy's problems

Okay so dude was caught trying to slang Obama's Senate seat to the highest bidder, but somehow, nothing can suprize me when i'm staring a crazy 1980's stlye toupe right in the bangs. Look at that thing! Are those even still leagal? I mean forget the corrution charges, you take that blast from the past hairpiece and the rotund essence of his chin and that's enough to indite him right there. seriously.

Sad-Sickity-Sack

Fa-La-La-La-La! 'Tis the season to bundle up... and watch your back. You know they're out there- those co-workers, friends and fellow Metro-riders who are all trying to carry on their routine while battling some sort of cold and/or flu. OK- I'm guilty too. I guess it's just another form of selfish denial. Hey- "I'm not really sick". And- "I'm sure I'm not contagious".
Well... Let me just say "I'm sorry" now if I infect anyone.
And to anyone who gets me sick- "Thanks." Now I have a reason to stay home and sack-it.

Thanks.

Okay so things have been so un-sacky around here that our posts have not been so.. ahem.. daily. HOWEVER, the Holidays are upon us, and traditional thanksgiving crafts are in order. Unfortunately, our department contains a certain web designer who apparently does not feel the need to give thanks in the official hand turkey way. WHAT THE HELL ETHAN WHY DO ARE YOU SO INTO HALLOWEEN? IS IT COS YOU GET TO "PARTY" ON HALLOWEEN? WHAT'S WRONG WITH GETTING DRUNK ON TURKEY WITH YOUR UNCLE? YOUR PROFANE HAIRY MIDDLE FINGER IS CREEPING ME OUT COMPLETELY. jeez.

Cute Sack

Here's some Sackage that is just undeniably cute.
This guy is so sympathetic and understanding, that I want to come home and tell him about my day...every day.
Can you blame me?

For more of these heart-tugging little buggers see:

http://www.agapebears.com/ganz/ganz5.html

Just hear me out on this one....

I know, at first look you're all what sacky dorkis even BOTHERED to create this half assed.... but then you explore the accompanying website http://www.tubcat.com/ and remember that images like this are why the internet was invented. Bringing silly shit to the people, viral email by viral email, office by office, because flying tubby and his kind are what keep the darkness at bay.

Sad Sack Animation Classics: Eeyore

I think this picture says it all. This slow, pessimistic and dreary fellow is the epitome of animated Sacktitude. How did Winnie-the-Pooh ever even hang out with this guy? And Tigger? Forget about it. This reminds me of that sympathy friendship we've all endured at one point or another. That "poor me" sack that you really can't stand... but ultimately feel sorry for. (sigh)
Take your raincloud, Eeyore... and move along.

wtf prop H8TE? Since when are we a bunch of bigots?

Way to go California, seriously. I'm moving to Boston.

Gubernatorial Sad Sack

Why does seeing her sad make me so happy?

It was hard to find a non-election sack for today

Luckily, sacky web designers are always good for a nonpartisan laugh.

Sad Sack President: Electoral Edition

Worst President Ever? Wow. At least he's the best at sucking. This one is so easy... I'll cut it short by saying this: "Don't let the door hit ya, where the good Lord split ya."

Help! The world is crazy!

He Sure Does

check this badass family protesting the Westboro Baptist Church protest.
From laughingsquid.

Sad-Sack Classics: Droopy

Ah, yes. Who could forget Droopy? Just listening to this pooch talk could make you feel sorry for him. Or give him the boot.
But don't let the Sad-Sack appearance fool you. Droopy had many hidden talents, and should be considered a hero for Sackers everywhere.
"Within great stillness, lies great strength."
-Sad-Sack Zen Proverb

In the days before Viagra and Zoloft, Tex Avery created this character for MGM in 1943. In doing so, he created years of inspiration and entertainment for the slow, cartoon-addled slackers and "potential-heroes" of the world.

Tex Avery and Droopy- We salute you.

Halloween Sack - Boo Hoo

I present the SLANKET, possibly the sackiest thing in the whole world

Havn't seen enough? Here, http://www.lifelounge.com/The-Slanket.aspx you cozy freak.

Way to go, sacky baby on the left, don't let them pose you for 'seasonal' reasons!

Sad Sack Gift Idea: The Couch Potato

Now this is really something a few Sad Sacks I know should own.
Just set this guy on the coffee table (or TV dinner stand) while you're watching re-runs of Roseanne, and you'll never have to feel alone or "misunderstood" again. The Couch Potato has your back. The Ultimate Sad Sack Sidekick.

Bad-A$$ Sad-Sack Flashback

"When a girl has a heart of stone, there's only one way to melt it. Just add Ice."
'nuff said.

I guess quietly communing with the aliens at home got boring for Dan Aykroyd

'cos suddenly he is everywhere selling vodka out of skulls. I actually really respect this.

meanwhile...

Sad Sack Daily "Are You Kidding Me ?" Award Nominee

Sad Sack Flashback: Milli Vanilli

Hey- the music wasn't bad. But once you found out that "Rob and Fab" really weren't singing? Not so Fab. Milli Vanilli- Welcome to the Sad-Sack Wall of Shame.

Dave Barry

 Seriously, I hate this guy.

Sad Sack Characters: Childrens Edition

Blue-Sackage

Sad Sack Party Special: Wasted Hippie Edition

Visual metaphors can be sad sacks too

Tokyo traders peeking out of their hiding places

special Friday dorkis-majorkis showcase

dawson sack

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Because being the face of "America's average guy" can be taxing..

I think we all saw this one coming

oh God.....

Sack On, sad Ren-Fair baby.

Retro Sack

sometimes, leaning on a horrible spiky wall is the least of your worries

Greetings, Sad Sacks and Friends of Sackers-

As Kate has mentioned, this blog was initiated by the speedy accumulation of distressed Wall-Street dudes’ (and some ladies’) images currently available on the web. We empathize and appreciate the array of sites that have made these images available for discussion.
However, here at Sad Sack-Daily, we have realized that Brokers are not alone in their Sad Sackedness. No. This Blog aims to be not only topical, but also aims to embrace and welcome the other, multi-faceted forms of Sacktitide that pervade our society, and experience.
We are not talking about tragedy here. We have CNN and TMZ for that. No- here we welcome the images and discussion of those “poor” Stock- Brokers, as well as the other many other images that awaken our sense of irony, sympathy (sometimes) and our own inner Sad Sack.
So, bring us your huddled masses of fallen ice-cream stories, skinned knees and photos of lonely bench-sitters. We’re here for you.

HA HA HA! Wooo, this rules.

yeah yeah he's crying, but then you check the badass on the right and your problems kind of just melt away!