New MAD Museum Identity

New MAD Museum Graphic ID [loves it]

Giants Game

This past weekend, Susan and I finally got a chance to witness a live football game at a bar in the city. We went to a Giants game that was playing on Sunday, and surprisingly we ended up enjoying ourselves and learning more about the sport. We went to a bar that was recommended to us called Landdown Tavern located in Hells Kitchen. This bar was cool because there were multiple screens all around the bar that were playing different games all day long. Most of the people however at the bar were all Giants fans. By the end of the game, the bar was packed with people. Overall, it was a fun experience and I now want to actually go back again and even go to a live football game one day. These are a few pictures and video from the bar.

Football Fans Part2

After reviewing many of the character profiles, we thought it was interesting that many of these fans are not season ticket holders and have not been to actual games. Their way of watching football is usually through a television.
Here are a few more Character Profiles of football fans that Susan and I asked:

1. Name: Eugene
2. Age: 24
3. Hometown: Hacienda Heights, CA
4. status: Single
5. occupation: Law student
6. how long have you been a fan of football: 8 years
7. do you actually play the sport: No, I can't stand pain.
8. how much of your day revolves around watching/playing football: On Sundays I usually keep the TV playing in the background and check in. Monday nights get my undivided attention.
9. do you play fantasy football? If so, how much in a day do you play: No, I haven't found the time.
10. do you think you're part of the sport/football culture: Yes.
11. are you a season ticket holder: No--too expensive.
12. do you support a specific team: Yes, the Minnesota Vikings
13. who are your favorite players: Randy Moss because of his arrogance and talent
14. have you gone to actual games: No--too far.
15. did you grow up being a fan of the same team you're a fan of currently: No. I liked the Cowboys previously.
16. how did you become a football fanatic: My friends got me into it.
17. do you have any rituals you do before a game starts: Order pizza.
18. where do you typically watch the games: Friends' houses
19. do you think you can go a full day without any football: No, I manage to at least watch a few minutes of it or read up on it everyday. I try to catch up with the scores and standings.
20. do you have a favorite bar you like watching the games at: No.
21. do you have a favorite type of food that's a must have while watching football: Pizza
22. what do you do if you happen to miss a live game: Youtube



1. Name – mike chun
2. Age - 28
3. Hometown – los angeles, ca
4. status - single
5. occupation – singer/musician
6. how long have you been a fan of football - most of my life
7. do you actually play the sport - just recreational every once in a while, nothing organized
8. how much of your day revolves around watching/playing football - weekends 3-6 hrs, weekdays 2-3 hr
9. do you play fantasy football? If so, how much in a day do you play – played for one season then dropped out because didn’t have enough time or energy for it
10. do you think you're part of the sport/football culture - definitely
11. are you a season ticket holder - nope
12. do you support a specific team - UCLA, miami dolphins
13. who are your favorite players - zach thomas, dan marino, warren sapp, maurice jones-drew, marcedes lewis
14. have you gone to actual games - yes
15. did you grow up being a fan of the same team you're a fan of currently - yes
16. how did you become a football fanatic – my friends got me into it when I was younger. It was a gradual process. It’s a part of who I am
17. do you have any rituals you do before a game starts – for bigger games, my friends and I always take a shot with one another
18. where do you typically watch the games - at home, someone’s house
19. do you think you can go a full day without any football – yes, but I like reading up on the scores online
20. do you have a favorite bar you like watching the games at - nope
21. do you have a favorite type of food that's a must have while watching football – chicken wings, pizza, beer, sweet potato fries
22. what do you do if you happen to miss a live game - check espn



1. Name - Simon Ha
2. Age - 25
3. Hometown - Busan, Korea & South Pasadena, CA
4. status - Rich HAHA jk single
5. occupation - Consultant
6. how long have you been a fan of football - 6 years
7. do you actually play the sport - only for fun, and usually in a very disorganized manner
8. how much of your day revolves around watching/playing football - depends on the day. saturday, a lot (like 4-6 hrs). sunday, maybe 1. monday, maybe 3.
9. do you play fantasy football? If so, how much in a day do you play - yes... err i play a normal amount
10. do you think you’re part of the sport/football culture - yes
11. are you a season ticket holder - no
12. do you support a specific team - the UCLA Bruins, Jacksonville Jaguars and the Indianapolis Colts
13. who are your favorite players - Maurice Jones Drew
14. have you gone to actual games - Only UCLA football
15. did you grow up being a fan of the same team you’re a fan of currently - no
16. how did you become a football fanatic - UCLA football, in college
17. do you have any rituals you do before a game starts - no
18. where do you typically watch the games - on TV or the Rose Bowl
19. do you think you can go a full day without any football - yes
20. do you have a favorite bar you like watching the games at - no
21. do you have a favorite type of food that’s a must have while watching football - beer + beer food
22. what do you do if you happen to miss a live game - read on it later


RYAN COOMER Age: 34
Hometown: Detroit
Status: Single
Occupation: Apple Store
How long have you been a fan of football? 25 Years
Do you actually play the sport? No
How much of your day revolves around watching/playing football? 1 day a week
Do you play fantasy football? If so, how much in a day do you play? No
Do you think you’re part of the sport/football culture? Yes!!
Are you a season ticket holder? No :(
Do you support a specific team? Yes; Detroit Lions
Who are your favorite players? Barry Sanders Have you gone to actual games? Yes
Did you grow up being a fan of the same team you’re a fan of currently? Yes
How did you become a football fanatic? Watching TV
Do you have any rituals you do before a game starts? No
Where do you typically watch the games? Bar
Do you think you can go a full day without any football? Yes
Do you have a favorite type of food that’s a must have while watching football? Nachos
What do you do if you happen to miss a live game? Watch it on ESPN

Football Fans

This week, Rudya and I interviewed a few people we thought would be considered a part of the football culture. Here are the interviews:

ANTHONY

Age: 23
Hometown: LA
Status: Single
Occupation: Apple Store
How long have you been a fan of football?
10 Years
Do you actually play the sport?
Yes
How much of your day revolves around watching/playing football?
Minimal
Do you play fantasy football? If so, how much in a day do you play?
Yes, 1 hr a day
Do you think you’re part of the sport/football culture?
No
Are you a season ticket holder?
No
Do you support a specific team?
San Francisco 49ers
Who are your favorite players?
Jerry Rice
Have you gone to actual games?
Yes
Did you grow up being a fan of the same team you’re a fan of currently?
No
How did you become a football fanatic?
I was forced to
Do you have any rituals you do before a game starts?
No
Where do you typically watch the games?
Home
Do you think you can go a full day without any football?
Yes
What's your favorite way of watching football?
At home
Do you have a favorite type of food that’s a must have while watching football?
Doritos
What do you do if you happen to miss a live game?
ESPN

DAVID
Age: 31
Hometown: Chicago
Status: Married
Occupation: Technician
How long have you been a fan of football?
All my life
Do you actually play the sport?
No
How much of your day revolves around watching/playing football?
None
Do you play fantasy football? If so, how much in a day do you play?
None
Do you think you’re part of the sport/football culture?
No
Are you a season ticket holder?
No
Do you support a specific team?
Bears
Who are your favorite players?
Brian Urlacher
Have you gone to actual games?
Ye
Did you grow up being a fan of the same team you’re a fan of currently?
yes
How did you become a football fanatic?
I grew up in Chicago!
Do you have any rituals you do before a game starts?
No, but i drink beer
Where do you typically watch the games?
Home
Do you think you can go a full day without any football?
Yes
What's your favorite way of watching football?
Bar
Do you have a favorite type of food that’s a must have while watching football?
Beer and Wings
What do you do if you happen to miss a live game?
Go on with my life, maybe watch the news recap

JAISETH
Age: 21
Hometown: Glendale
Status: Single
Occupation: Apple Store
How long have you been a fan of football?
13 years
Do you actually play the sport?
Yes
How much of your day revolves around watching/playing football?
3.5 hrs
Do you play fantasy football? If so, how much in a day do you play?
Yes; 30 min. a day
Do you think you’re part of the sport/football culture?
Yes
Are you a season ticket holder?
No
Do you support a specific team?
Buffalo Bills
Who are your favorite players?
Marchawn Lynch
Have you gone to actual games?
Yes
Did you grow up being a fan of the same team you’re a fan of currently?
Yes
How did you become a football fanatic?
Playing the sport
Do you have any rituals you do before a game starts?
No
Where do you typically watch the games?
At home
Do you think you can go a full day without any football?
Yes
What's your favorite way of watching football?
Drunk
Do you have a favorite type of food that’s a must have while watching football?
Beer
What do you do if you happen to miss a live game?
NFL network

JOHN ROMAN
Age: 26
Hometown: Odessa, Texas
Status: Single
Occupation: Apple Store
How long have you been a fan of football?
Since 1988
Do you actually play the sport?
Yes
How much of your day revolves around watching/playing football?
Depends if its a game day; usually all of it
Do you play fantasy football? If so, how much in a day do you play?
No
Do you think you’re part of the sport/football culture?
Yes
Are you a season ticket holder?
No
Do you support a specific team?
Dallas Cowboys
Who are your favorite players?
Emmit Smith
Have you gone to actual games?
Yes
Did you grow up being a fan of the same team you’re a fan of currently?
Yes
How did you become a football fanatic?
My dad
Do you have any rituals you do before a game starts?
No
Where do you typically watch the games?
Home
Do you think you can go a full day without any football?
Yes
What's your favorite way of watching football?
At the stadium/Bar
Do you have a favorite type of food that’s a must have while watching football?
Pizza and Wings
What do you do if you happen to miss a live game?
I cry

Designer Culture [Handicraft]

Upon visiting another venue in which local and young designers sell and create their own product lines, we wanted to ask a series of more targeted questions regarding the idea of handicraft and personal production versus mass produced generic products. What we found was a commonality amongst the designers that we chose to interview, was their passion to create their original designs by hand, making them one of a kind, unique and special pieces- a really great point to protest to a prospective customer, informing them of the ideals that they have an a designer. The venue that we visited, EdgeNY*Noho, at 65 Bleecker Street, is organized in a similar way to the young designers market, but is open 7 days a week, and houses many different designers. The designers that we chose to interview mainly crafted jewelry, but we also found a young girl who focused on beading and tee shirt design that incorporated eco-friendly production and materials. We asked the designers why they made their pieces by hand and if that was an important aspect of their design process. All of the designers informed us that they felt it was extremely important for them to personally construct these pieces to give a unique quality to every piece. Even though many pieces were duplicated, not one was ever exactly the same. They really stressed the idea of creating a one of a kind piece that someone could own, knowing it was special and that no one else had the same thing. Often times when it is slow, designers will begin constructing new pieces during the venue hours, and if a customer wants a specific design with a specific stone, etc., the designers often carry their materials with them so they can do so. They want to engage their customers in their design process and are willing and happy to make a custom piece for anyone who asks. A general comment in regards to production was the idea that many designers are now becoming "machines," something to which they want to avoid. They feel that designers should personally imagine, create and sell their own products for it to be truely theres. The idea of designing something, and having someone else produce it for you defeats the purpose of actually personally owning your designs and takes away the innovation and uniqueness of a product. They really enjoy and pride themselves on being able to directly communicate with their customers that their pieces were created 100% by their own hand and even though they may not be as successful as mass produced designers, they find happiness in doing everything themselves. This is their passion, and success and money is definitely a desired issue, but it isn't at the forefronts of their minds when they are creating. They are more interested in an honest relationship with their customers and involving them/keeping them in mind during the start to finish of their design process.

**Megan and Dilhan**

Designer Culture [Handicraft]

Ohana means Vamps

Due to the blow on our Wednesday expedition, Stella and I went out again last night in hopes for better results which we did. We met a 28 year-old self proclaimed Vampire outside of a club on First Ave. He came up to us, curious of our nature, and we decided that he was a good candidate for our studies.

We used the empathetic approach by leading him to believe we were beginner Goths and we needed someone to help lead the way.

We also shadowed him for most of the night, to witness his interactions between his fellow vampire "family"

Lastly, we also behavior mapped the rest of the vampire crew as much as we could without looking odd.

Casper, the vampire, was drowning us in his infinite rhetoric on his perspective on life, sex, and vampirism. Casper informs us about the different hierarchy in goth culture. Back in his day, there wasn't really any, but as time went on, many sub-cultures were developed (like cyber goths which he despises) and now, like the 70s, Goth is dead but the fashion lives on. He encourages us to be who we want to be, stay focused in what you want and not to let anything such as people or sex to bring you down. He speaks to us like he is an elder. Someone of higher knowledge and experience. This behavior is the reason why many of his friends say he is or wants to be "the father."

This leads us to vampirism, which is not what it seems. It is not about literally being a vampire as in drinking blood, but more about a second family. Every friend he has has been an outcast in their own family. Not being accepted in their own household, they found each other and created their own family, their own sanctuary that they can feel safe and loved. He said " We are all different, but it is the difference that has made us all the same." It is to note that there are many different vampires, but in Casper's world, Vampires just means his family.

Most of the goths/vampires were outside the club, which is where we were. The club was oddly playing hip hop music at the time, which maybe why they were standing outside. However, it seems clear later that despite the wrong music, they were really outside waiting for everyone to arrive. People walked back and forth around the block greeting each other with great passion. Casper has been in the scene the longest, so everyone knows him and seem to love him. Guys will give him special handshakes, yell out each others name, and sometimes hug. Girls kiss him and give him "bear hugs" and are ever so excited to see him. They all dressed the part (corsets, spikes, tights, mini skirts, mainly all black) and their conversations consisted of normal things (from what we heard) like family, work, and sex. No one, besides Casper, gave us any eye contact. It was almost like we were invisible because we were not part of the family. Even when Casper grabbed a hold of his favorite sister, Menadina, to have her tell about "the scene" Menadina would constantly look away, even while talking to us; making sure our eyes would never meet. It was clear that there was love amongst each other, but when it came to us newbies there was a clear protective stance.

It is good to note that everyone in the scene was older, married, and some with kids.