New Building in China Is a 20 year Setback

This spectacular show of postmodern architecture reinforces age old stereotypes about the Chinese. From NotCot

Halo 3 Ring Takes Obsession Public

Those tired of telling people they have a flaming Huyabusa helmet only to be met with indifferent glances now have a tangible item to show their Halo 3 dedication. This ring commands respect and there’s more info/pics at Weekly Drop

Even Chimps Get AIDS

That means no one is safe.  [ScienceDaily]

Lesbian Jail Wedding

"Lesbian Jail Wedding" Matthew Palladino

There is something shocking, humorous, and brooding about Matthew Palladino’s paintings. See more and read more at Beautiful/Decay.

Bananas

Banana

“United Fruit” is an exhibition by Fallen Fruit exalting the mighty banana, everyone’s favorite phallic fruit. There are images of banana cultivation, production, and consumption. More images of the exhibit at designboom

Armenian Vodka Bull

This makes RedBull and vodka even more appropriate, and a white Russian even less so. Buy it from Silesia

A Dog Dressed Up Like A Rabbit But Is Actually a Purse

Something about this is incredibly troubling. If the regular Teapups weren’t weird enough, they have this model, the “Pup-as-Rabbit” Handbag. Why is this dog dressed up like a rabbit? And still, who wants a bag that’s in the shape of a dog? If for some reason you find this incredibly cute, you can buy it from Barneys.

Did I Do Acid? Oh It’s a Skinner Drawing

These drawings by Skinner are so intense that it’s almost difficult to take in. I definitely would not recommend bringing these on your trip. More at Booooooom.

Would You Like These in White, or Salmon?

Bread and Butter GT II Salmon x Butter

Ever remember the food coloring packs that had the chart of colors one could create by mixing in varying amounts of the colors? I always wondered why they felt the need to include the color salmon on that list. Well, if you are the kind of person who found salmon useful, then you’ll probably like to buy them from The Glade

2009 Serpentine Pavillion Looks Like Real Life

This years Serpentine Pavillion in London by SANAA looks like the house of mirrors effects in Photobooth. Or just a house of mirrors. Whatever. More images of the grounds at Archinect