It’s Monday, you may not be in the brightest of moods… You stayed up late last night celebrating the most popular non-national holiday of the year, your belt is a little tighter after eating endless amounts of seven-layer dip, on the way to the coffeee machine people think you are talking to yourself, when you’re actually just reminding your feet “right, left, right, left…” Frankly, your mind just isn’t quite working in full-force yet – which probably won’t kick in until Tuesday or Wednesday.
Just to make your day a little bit more difficult to get through, here’s a reminder: V-Day (or should I say D-Day) is right around the corner! Pressure is reeally on to get your that quality gift. So what does this mean? Are you excited or aggrivated by this fact? Maybe ast week you were all for the lovey dovey holiday but as the pressure mounts are you beginning to change your mind? Or maybe you absolutely hated the thought of hearts and candy last week and now that you have a date, you’re all for it! Hey, I don’t know what you’re thoughts are…but that’s why I’m asking:
Valentine’s Day: Love it or Leave it?
Check out these brand new videos from our on-street Chicago interviews and see what people had to say:
Join the debate on Facebook ! Upload your videos, pictures & comments all before Sunday – VALENTINE’S DAY!
We’ve got love. We’ve got hate. We’ve got the good, the bad & the ugly presents. What’s the next hot topic for the debate?! How about
Valentine’s Day Memories!
Memories are like pictures for your soul. When you think back to that moment, you can see every detail, hear every sound, smell every scent, taste every last morsel — it all comes rushing back to you in an instant just with one thought. Valentine’s Day is tough though. There is a lot of pressure to make this one day memorable, a day that will be remembered and cherished forever. Do we achieve that every year? Maybe. Maybe not. Either way a memory is made and we add yet another snapshot to our internal photo album.
So what’s the best or worst memory you have of Valentine’s Day? Every one has some story to tell, what’s yours? Maybe you had that perfect Valentine’s Day that you will never forget. Maybe you had a magical night with your sweetheart and to this day it was the best night of your life! Did you get a bad rash from the “roses” your lover bought you? Did you bloat like a blowfish post-VDay chocolates? Tell us about your VDay memory – we want to know!
When we were downtown we got a few people chatting about their VDay memories - here are new videos from the on-street interviews:
Join the conversation on Facebook where you can comment and upload your own videos and pics! We will be posting more videos through the 14th so check back to see fi you or any of your friends are posted!
Don’t forget, all the videos are uploaded on Youtube.
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So you’ve heard!! – Sharpie is sponsoring a Valentine’s LOVE ♥ HATE Debate Feb. 1st thru 14th)!
For a quick recap, on Monday the conversation focused around whether or not you LOVE or HATE Valentine’s Day. For the most part, I’m getting Lots O’ Love! but believe me the numbers are there in terms of Haters! *I’ll fill you in on the official L vs H count later on!* We also debuted the 1st set of several videos from interviews hosted on Chicago’s Maginificent Mile, featuring what people had to say about V-Day ! (You can still see Monday’s videos on Sharpie’s YouTube page, under the “Valentine’s Day -Love Hate Debate Playlist”
Now, onto Today’s topic…
Today is all about the GIFTS!!
Valentine’s Day is different from other gift-giving holidays. Let’s be honest, there is plenty of room for error here and sometimes our sweethearts hit the target right on, while other times we aren’t so fortunate and end up with a half eaten box of chocolates and a carnation.
Check out our latest and greatest videos from our Michigan Ave interviews where we asked Chicagoans about their V-DAY gift giving experiences:
So now that you’ve seen these vids., let’s get to talking! Here are some topics that could stir up some debate! - However, if you have a topic of your own, go right ahead and start up the convo!
- “OMG! BGE (best gift ever)!!”
- “You’ve got to be kidding…YouREALLY thought I would like this?!?”
- Back in the Day Valentine: FavoriteValentine’s Day memory from when you were little.
- Awkward V-Day!
- “I left blatantly obvious clues, but he/she just didn’t get the hint!”
- Homemade OR Store bought? Which do you prefer?
- ONE-OF-A-KIND Valentine: What original Valentine’s Day gifts have you received and/or given?! *(this could go both ways, good or bad
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As a reminder, here’s how the debate works…
Share your thoughts, stories & all the in between:
- Make a video and upload it to YouTube (post a video response in the comment section) on: http://www.youtube.com/SharpieUS
- Join Sharpie’s Fan page and leave your comments, videos and photos on our wall: http://www.facebook.com/Sharpie
- Follow & share your thoughts on Twitter with @SharpieSusan! Don’t forget to add #SharpieDebate hashtag
♥ Check out SharpieUncapped for more!
Valentine’s Day… The infamous February 14th. The holiday celebrated around the world to express love. A romantic, heart-felt, candy-filled day represented by hearts, exchanging Valentine’s and a cherub aiming his bow at love-seeking pedestrians. You’d think that such a holiday would be cherished by everyone….right?!
Well, apparently not! While it may seem like everyone is seeing red and pink lately there has been a lot of back and forth regarding whether to love or hate Valentine’s Day. This controversial topic has inspired Sharpie to host its own debate and find out where YOU stand on the issue. Maybe you’re that gal who LOVES LOVE and enjoys getting wrapped up in all the Valentine’s Day hoopla? Or maybe you’re the kind of guy who claims Valentine’s Day is a greeting card manufactured holiday?! Whoever you are, whatever side you take, we want to know! Express yourself and let your voice be heard! Be a part of Sharpie’s first ever
Love-Hate Debate!
HOW IT WORKS!
Share YOUR OPINION February 1st through 14th! Tell us if you Love or Hate Valentine’s Day by:
- Make a video and uploading it to YouTube (post a video response in the comment section) on: http://www.youtube.com/SharpieUS
- Join Sharpie’s Fan page and leave your comments and photos on our wall: http://www.facebook.com/Sharpie
- Follow the discussion on Twitter and respond directly to @SharpieSusan with a #SharpieDebate hashtag
Need some inspiration? To kick things off we took our question to Chicago’s Magnificent Mile to find out what people had to say about Valentine’s Day! Check out the first series of videos to see what was said! Come back throughout the next two weeks to see more of what Chicagoans had to say on this hot topic:
We will be posting more Michigan Ave. interviews and sharing your uploaded videos and pics February 1st through February 14th so check back every day to see what’s new!
Check out SharpieUncapped for more details tied to the debate!
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Enrico Miguel Thomas, an up-and-coming artist, showcases his amazing talent turning subway maps into pieces of beautiful and thought-provoking art using his tool of choice, Sharpie.
He calls the city of New York his art studio and he draws his pieces on subway maps using Sharpie markers which have been been selling for hundreds of dollars.
One self proclaimed “sad, lonely and bored bear,” Misery Bear still knows the importance of self-expression with his Sharpie marker!
I’ve known for a while now that Sharpie markers are used for a wide range of purposes. From the day to day things like taking notes and writing letters, to customizing outfits and fashion accessories, to all kinds of home decor and wall art, to gift giving and gift wrapping, the list goes on… and while I’ve done the whole labeling my tupperware, files and folders, for whatever reason, it never crossed my mind that a chef could fall madly in love with Sharpie markers too!
In fact, blogger @BehindTheKnife brought this to my attention the other day (thanks Knifey!) I checked out the blog and yes, in fact CHEFS DO LOVE SHARPIE! Don’t believe me, see for yourself. The post is titled “The Love Tool: I Heart My Sharpies!”
For a quick summary, four tops chefs were asked to tell their love of Sharpie markers…
1) Personal chef, Charity Dasenbrock of Santa Cruz, California, says “They’re invaluable for my food labels since they’re highly visible and waterproof. My current client also likes things color-coded, so all the food for one meal gets labeled in one color while another meal gets a different color, which makes it fun for me”
2) Executive chef at The Boathouse Restuarant in Traverse City, MI, Eric Nittolo reveals, “The Sharpie is as important as my knife…” Keeping it in his coat pocket, this chef uses a Sharpie to date products, write ticket orders, write on dry erase boards and even the front of the house uses Rectractable Sharpie markers to take reservations.
“They are mere Sharpies to some but to the restaurant world they are special.”
-Chef Eric Nittolo
3) “Because the kitchen is such a fast-paced wet/dry environment, I need something that I can count on to stay put when I write. I like to know that when I label something or set the rotation that I don’t have to worry about it disappearing..” proclaims Executive Chef Christian Thornton of Atria Restaurant in Martha’s Vineyard. Using his Sharpie for multiple reasons, this chef “gets upset when one walks off.” Therefore, Thornton says, “I store them in my pockets, in every free space in the kitchen and at the hostess stand. I am never without.”
4) Self-proclaimed Sharpie lover, Ivan Pahk, executive chef at Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar in Kapalua & Kihei, Maui, carries a Sharpie at all times. “I have one in my collar at least 16 hours a day. I have one in my office, I have one roped up in the kitchen.”
While you’re at it, Behind the Knife also has a couple other recent posts giving Sharpie shoutouts: Check out Chef Michael Roberts sharing his Toolbox essentials in, and get an insider read on the Food Network star, Anthony Bourdain.
Do you use your Sharpie markers around the kitchen? Share your culinary expertise and tell us how!
Sharpie, with Paper Mate and EXPO is proud to announce a new partnership with TerraCycle, the pioneering upcycling company that finds new ways to repurpose otherwise throwaway items. Terracycle has become quite popular producing a range of products, including bird feeders, planters and pouches made from recycled materials like used soda bottles and juice boxes. In fact, you’ve probablly seen some of Terracycle’s stuff before! Either of there look familiar?
We are super excited about this particular partnership because we’re launching it off in a way that helps the environment AND your community! In doing so we’ve created the world’s first UPCYCLING program for used pens, markers and other writing instruments, which in turn, raises funds for schools, charities and non-profits nationwide. I mean, seriously…how many pens do have you tossed in a lifetime? – Well now you can pitch in and throw (toss, pitch, throw -get it! funny no?) your used pens, markers, etc.. towards good use!
What does the launch of the partnership entail, you ask?
In participating locales, where writing instruments are used most – primarily large corporations and schools -collection centers called “Writing Instrument Brigades” will be set up. At these collection centers, bring in all your used product and for every writing instrument collected two cents will be donated to the school, community group, charity or non-profit organization of that Brigade’s choice. Overall, the collection efforts will reduce landfill proliferation, educate and inspire consumers to get involved, and provice much needed funding to schools nad non-profits nationwide.
How the BRIGADE works:
The free program is available to any individual or group and is easy to operate. Simply sign up with Terracycle (www.terracycle.net) to establish your Brigade location, then select the school, charity or non-profit group to which you want the collection funds to be directed. Each Brigade prints a pre-paid shipping label from Terracycle’s website to ship the collected writing instruments to Terracycle for upcycling into new products.
This is a, (to quote the great Tony the Tiger) “GRRRRREAT,” simple and easy way for organizations and individuals, alike to help the environment and local communities.
*Make it easy for yourself and collect at your desk, then bring a whole bunch of used Sharpie, EXPO and Papermate markers, pens and pencils to the larger Brigade all at once! See how quickly 2 CENTS adds up! –Here’s mine! (I used Sharpie markers to DIY a white paint can)!
Fill 'er UP!
For more information on the Writing Instruments Brigade head on over to www.sharpie.com!
After all he's done for you...how could you!? Give him the second chance he deserves - UPCYCLE style!
You’ve seen him as a small town criminal along side Thelma and Louise.
He reversed the aging process, striking curiousity around the world…
He was a Vampire long before Twilighters ever hit the stage.
As Tyler Durden’s alter ego, he made the rules - ”The first rule of fight Club is: you do not talk about Fight Club. The second rule of Fight Club is: you do NOT talk about Fight Club.”
Attracting world-wide media attention, he’s stirred up a play-ground style Hollywood cat fight: Team Aniston vs Team Jolie, anyone?!
He’s outsmarted the Vegas strip with Clooney and Damon, not one, not two, but Eleven, Tweleve, & Thirteen times.
BUT you’ve never seen Brad Pitt in this light before…
Lookin' Sharp, Mr. Pitt, lookin' sharp..
What do you think, does Beckham have a little competition here??
How can Beckham make a Sharpie look so good?
