Because it's Friday, and because it's been that kind of a week, what the world needs right about now is a goofy video of a gas station 76 ball spinning dreamily under a perfect blue sky.
Fortunately, we happen to have just that, as filmed on August 25, 2008 at the corner of Geary and Stanyan Streets in San Francisco, California. With it we include a matching soundtrack: "Tijuana Taxi," performed by the incomparable Ron Rhode and his Wurlitzer Theater Pipe Organ. It's 90 seconds of escapism, provided to you as a public service by Telstar Logistics.
Happy weekending!
PREVIOUSLY:
Saving the 76 Ball, for Tomorrow's Children
NEWS FLASH! 76 Ball Granted Reprieve; ConocoPhillips Awakens to Error; Fans Celebrate, Buy Gas
Normally I hate one-line comments which are just "Wow!" or "Cool!", but... well... Wow! Cool! I've returned to watch this video three times now and it's brought a smile to my face every time.
Far more effective than my previous Monday morning strategy which was to watch nuclear tests.
Posted by: Stilgherrian | 07 September 2008 at 02:37 PM
that absolutely needs to be looped and enjoyed for far more than 90 seconds. As an animated gif it would make a spectacular avatar.
Posted by: Edward | 08 September 2008 at 04:22 PM
I hope this is not the last of the blog. I see you are still adding regularly to the Telstar Logistics' photostream, but I miss the commentary that gives perspective to your fine photos of futures past and pop culture.
Posted by: mikec | 05 October 2008 at 05:51 AM