Sunday, May 11, 2008

Packages

Mike sends Mike and Ben's stuff (with instructions) to other Mike and Bens... All addresses are Mike Reynolds and Benjamin Hoopers in Florida picked at random from the internet.



(5 mike and bens selected at random, with 10 more randoms for the return address in an effort to get more Mike Reynolds and Benjamin Hoopers in communication with one another)


"Use materials enclosed to make something for someone else."


"Write a narrative (fictional or otherwise) using the items enclosed as inspiration for your story."


"Use enclosed wiggle eyes in conjunction with liquid nails to glue onto advertisements that would benefit from wiggle eyes."


"Enclosed is a linoleum block with a head and shoulders carved into it. Use the ink and paper provided as a stamp to make funny faces, or carve the block with an Exacto knife to suit your own needs."


"Please watch enclosed film twice and write a short (no longer than 500 word) review, to be sent in to a local newspaper as a way to apply for their movie critic position."


"Examine contents of package, then discuss with friends or family the role that sports play in contemporary society."


"The shirt in this package was bought knowing that it would only be worn once. While there was a cheaper alternative, I bought it because of the material used to make it (sateen). I like to say sateen. Put the shirt on and say sateen."


"Place haunted parrot on side edge of table or counter, and install motion activated security camera next to it. When camera is mysteriously aroused, proof of the bird’s spiritual possession will be apparent."


(there's no text for this one, just sontag's book and some graphics I made about photographers)


"Learn to play one song incredibly well. Put on lots of aftershave (included), enter a crowded movie theatre, and sit through the first half of the movie. As tension in the movie builds, play the song in its entirety with as much gusto as possible. Do not stop playing at the request of other movie-goers."