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Collection Agency: Tucker Viemeister’s Amazing Wall of Toothpaste Tubes
An epic assemblage of a common consumer product. Plus a new raffle, and more!
Dec 8
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Paul Lukas
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Setting Things Straight, Literally
Jared Ewy’s obsession with fixing misaligned manhole covers makes him the perfect inconspicuous folk hero for our times.
Dec 1
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Paul Lukas
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The Collector’s Dilemma
A generous gift leads to an existential crisis. Plus a new Inconspicuous News Roundup!
Apr 29
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Paul Lukas
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The World’s Most Ridiculous Stop Sign
Its absurdity is also its appeal.
Apr 15
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Paul Lukas
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Toward a Unified Theory of Proper Egg Use
Remember my obsession with maintaining balance within the egg carton? That goal, it turns out, comes down to a mathematical equation.
Apr 2
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Paul Lukas
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The Only Important Question About Eggs
Hint: It’s not about how much they cost.
Mar 31
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Paul Lukas
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An Admirably Obsessive Record of Records
A handwritten listing of a DJ’s 45-rpm records is filled with peculiarities that amount to a secret code.
Dec 17, 2024
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Paul Lukas
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An Admirably Obsessive Animation Project
A year’s worth of drawings on Post-its, distilled into a very entertaining video.
Nov 21, 2024
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Paul Lukas
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A Deep Dive on a Classically Inconspicuous Clothing Detail
Your shirt may be harboring a small design element that has a long and complicated history.
Nov 19, 2024
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In Praise of Obsessive-Themed Travel Destinations
One person’s monomaniacal pursuit of a niche interest can result in a very entertaining roadside attraction.
Nov 8, 2024
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Paul Lukas
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The Very Strange Exit Signs on the New Jersey Turnpike
An extensive Inconspicuous Consumption investigation into some highly unusual highway sign graphics.
Oct 29, 2024
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Paul Lukas
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An Epic State-by-State Look at Municipality Border Signs
Each state has its own approach to this type of sign. Here’s a rundown, along with commentary, analysis, and background info.
Oct 16, 2024
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Paul Lukas
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