168: Guerilla advertising   Monday 8 June 2009

on a train to Wigan

on a train to Wigan

“Take a closer look at the complete range of Durex condoms. You’ll find a kaleidoscope of colours, textures, sizes and tastes.”
source: Durex

photo by Emma Goodman

125: A lunchtime bargain   Wednesday 8 April 2009

Boots, North Bridge, Edinburgh

Boots, North Bridge, Edinburgh



“..rather than stopping for lunch, one in 14 (7%) of employees – consisting of both women and men in equal measure – forego a break and continue to work whilst eating, a phenomenon known as ‘desk dining’.”
source: The Eurest Eating at Work Report 2008

057: The gift that keeps on giving   Friday 2 January 2009

Dev's Chemist, Graham Road, Dalston, London

Dev's Chemist, Graham Road, Dalston, London



“Up to one in ten sexually active young people has chlamydia … You can’t get chlamydia from kissing, hugging, sharing baths or towels, swimming pools, toilet seats, cups, plates or cutlery.”
source: bbc.co.uk

photo by Sam Oakley

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046: Rising fast   Tuesday 16 December 2008

Dumbiedykes housing estate, Edinburgh

Dumbiedykes housing estate, Edinburgh



“SALES of condoms have soared in the credit crunch as cash-strapped couples have more romantic nights in. Durex’s sales grew by 10 per cent to £126.4million in the six months to September 30 … High street chain Superdrug has also seen a hike in sales of condoms and business in “sexual enhancers” TREBLED.”
source: The Sun