Sunday, July 08, 2007

"Monolithic" Pop Culture References #59

Ever searching for news about Rapa Nui, this blog's administrator comes across many references to Rapa Nui and its famous moai. Often, these references are quite comical and have nothing to do with the island or the culture of Rapa Nui. Other times, they appear to be speculative, based more on misconceptions than reality, or downright bizarre. Here are some of the more recent references:

Marc Forster Blabs About 'Bond 22' Locations, Girls
Cinematical, CA - Jun 26, 2007
Let's see Bond somewhere truly new, like the Australian outback or Easter Island. Forster also commented on what a hard task it will be to cast Bond girls, ...

Fighting for our freedom-World War II vet remembers his time in combat
Ridgecrest Daily Independent, CA - Jul 3, 2007
Answering yes would mean he was on Easter Island. Buying two goats would mean he was stationed on Guam and buying three horses would mean he was on Midway. ...

Wimbledon's wash-out should move to Bolivia - and give Andes ...
Sportingo, Israel - Jul 4, 2007
... American countries and rising lights like Bhutan, while giving prominence to the underprivileged sporting entities like Easter Island and Monte Carlo. ...

FORM THING
Artnet, NY - Jul 5, 2007
Let not these things distract you from enjoying some of the center’s lesser offerings, such as the Easter Island Head pastiche made from paving materials in ...

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