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          SPACE INVADER INVASION
1st Place April 09 Have you ever happened upon a tiled Space Invader on a city street? Most of these creations are the work of one man. He likes to be called "Invader". For the past eight years he has been traveling the planet earth playing his own reality Space Invader game. For every tiled Space Invader he cements in place he gives himself points. He has Invaded 35 cities on five continents. He is documenting his invasion and even offers a collection of maps. If your planning a trip to one of the invaded cities stay alert, bring your laser beam and remember they like to move sideways.
Nominated by Ivana B. Awesome
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Space Invader Invasion was voted MORE AWESOME than:
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         LUCHADORES
Lucha Libre is professional wrestling in Mexico and other spanish speaking countries. But its not just the mexican flavor of WWE. It is way more awesome. For starters, almost all competitors wear masks or full outfits and take on elaborate personas. The masks are so sacred to the sport, its grounds for disqualification if a wrestler takes another's off fully. Often a competitor will not remove their mask until their final bout, a symbol that their character is no more. Luchadores are also typically a lot more high flying than their American counterparts. Their moves are more elaborate and take a lot more skills to pull off. They are really showcasing incredible acrobatic skills in the ring (as well as great acting). The Jack Black movie Nacho Libre would never have worked were it not for the awesomeness of Mexican Luchadores. Many the opponents he faced in the film are real wrestlers south of the border, especially Satan's Cavemen! "Do you remember that one time. When the people were all shouting my name.... and I used my strength to rip my blouse." - Nacho Libre
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Monster Trucks Japanese Game Shows  Lamborghinis & Deloreans  Garden Gnomes Don Hertzfeldt's Shorts  Ski Jump Toilet Where the Hell is Matt? UFOs Double-Necked Guitars Extreme Shepherding Rabbit Holes Easter Eggs Moon Boots Luchadores was voted LESS AWESOME than: Rollerman Ninja Hauler Listing Hammerhead Sharks Space Invader Invasion Space Invader Invasion Max Raabe  Throwing Shoes at George Bush
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Anyone else notice how some of the "space invaders" look more like Pac-Man ghosts?
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Spooooky . . .
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his muscles are #1
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Alright guys. Surely men in masks that can defy gravity and flip around in acrobatic ways are far more awesome than some guy sneaking around doing tile work in the middle of the night. I just don't know that SII deserves all the attention it gets.
I mean srsly, if you were on the street in Mexico, and you saw two luchadores fighting, and looked over and saw a little pixelated alien in tiles stuck to the wall, which would you be more inclined to get excited about?
That's right... Luchadores FTW!
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Very true, a luchadore certainly inspires more instant awe if you saw the two on the street. But I'm not sure how unique or groundbreaking the average Mexican wrestler is. Invader has quietly led an artistic movement that has tagged 37 cities worldwide. In his native Paris alone there are more than 500 placements of his work. He is not paid for this, earns just a bit of notoriety. He is not your typical artist maxing out profits in snooty galleries, he is just simply, quietly, making the places he goes... a little more awesome. I love a lot about luchadores, but I'm voting SII this time!
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Yes, for me it comes down to which one is trying harder to make money off of what they do...Invader is anonymous, and has done his thing mostly for the art of it (but I AM going to buy the shoes that leave an alien imprint and "10 POINTS" with each step, because that is awesome.)
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Could someone attempt to convince me that this is somehow awesome?
Because I currently just don't see it. reply
Wow, i know. I mean its kinda awesome, but not undefeated awesome. Its like a video game version of Where the Hell is Matt, but without the depth and meaning of it.
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At most it inspires perplexed bemusement... but it doesn't make me feel awe-struck.
Regardless of how neat it may be, SII is simply aweless. reply
Although, I do think it's the most awesome graffiti ever. It takes a lot more thought and time than just using a can of spray paint.
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Banksy is more awesome than Space Invader graphiti. (www.banksy.co.uk)
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I had never seen his work before, but I have to agree with you.
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I'm quite fond of the fact that he installed several of his works at the MOMA, the British Museum and the Tate ... without anyone knowing about it for several weeks.
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Banksy is super-awesome...but I also love the fact that Invader is not only doing guerilla art, he's got his own points system for it. That's so unnecessary as to be awe-tastic!!!
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I must agree, I never would have guessed at the beginning of the month that the final matchup would be these two....
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THIS JUST IN! Per suggestion from MediocreMarvel and atmosphotography I've taken Luchadores up a notch with some video. Check it out.
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QUE MONITOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
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I feel like Los Luchadores need a video to help realize the awesomeness! Something so dynamic can't be fully realized with still images.
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Yes, but Luchadores move too swiftly to be captured on film by any modern camera.
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