Archive for May, 2008

Couldn’t Make It Up If I Tried

Wednesday, May 21st, 2008

While putting away groceries today, I noticed that the manufacturer of the toilet paper I buy (Regina Rotoloni, in case you were wondering) is called Soffass.
Soffass, people.

Am I the only one who is slightly amused by that?
Is it coincidence?
Or sheer marketing genius?
The world may never know.

Have You Seen Leo?

Sunday, May 4th, 2008

Saw this little gem of a poster while walking down Via della Lungaretta the other day:

LOST!!!
Help me find my Leo.
He’s an adorable leopard cub who loves eating raw steaks. Very curious, affectionate and playful. I’m begging you if you see him, contact me at Ho Perso Leo.
Ah, folks, wouldn’t it have been too good […]