Tag Archives: George Konig

THE CELEBRITY OF COMMODITY: Instant Karma of Possession

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Dave

” Similarly, when Nike introduced a new shoe line “Air Huarache” and wanted to distinguish its sign from those of other shoe lines, Nike adopted John Lennon’s song “Instant Karma” as a starting point for the shoe’s sign value. Nike … Continue reading →

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MOURNING HAS BROKEN: “Mother” & Wedded to Distortion

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Dave

Selfishness is not living as one wishes to live, it is asking others to live as one wishes to live….Consistency is the last refuge of the unimaginative… ( Oscar Wilde ) The more justification there is for a grievance, the more … Continue reading →