We're About to Take Over Yo'

Comp. Screen

That's right. We've come up with a great way to market our business and please our customers... by letting us invade your computer screen (provided you're not using your computer.) Coming in the Fall, Aren't We Clever will be releasing screen savers that will be available for download so you can keep us in your home. Set your laptop at the empty seat in the dining room while eating, and we'll have dinner with you! Cuddle with your computer on the couch while watching Old Yeller, and we'll be a shoulder to cry on. You can even take us into space! Want to see what all cool kids are throwing their bodies at us for?...

Aren't We Clever Screensaver Preview from Zac Eubank on Vimeo.

Sam Eubank: Creative Messiah

I made you this... Time for lunch

Sam Eubank: Man-About-Town

(Kinda, Sorta, Not Really)

My week started this past Tuesday, August tres. I hadn't gone out the night before to indulge in liquids at any of the local watering holes, so I was feeling semi-well-rested as I rose to the nine-o-clock hour to get ready for work. It's actually more stressful than it sounds. It was the big Tuesday. Just about everyone I knew as well as their mothers were heading to the Lady Gaga concert on this eve of the third of August. Alas, I had no ticket and was giving myself every excuse as to why it was a good thing I was not attending said concert for the night.

Halfway through my shift at work I received a text from Creative Genius, Zac Eubank touting a ticket his friend was trying to exchange for cash. I jokingly quipped that should he spot me the dough, I would gladly take the ticket out of his friend's (more than likely) thoroughly bummed-out hands. Thinking nothing of it, privy to Zac Eubank's normal behavior of not loaning me money and also me not ever inquiring to do so, I went about my work. Shortly after, I received a response that said I was now in possession of a pass to the show. Henceforth, I was now in debt to a Creative Genius. You have no idea how much that blows. However, I took this minor hurdle, tripped over it into a pool of water, got up and continued trucking. This was going to be an awesome night, and I had a front row voucher to the Monster Ball... with-my-by-myself.

I have to admit, I was a bit nervous as I stood in the thousand degree heat outside Kansas City's Sprint Center surrounded by young children, their clueless unsuspecting parents, and people who unsuccessfully tried to pull off a Gaga outfit. Kudos for having no shame though. I would, at this time, like to give a huge 'thank you' and shout-out to the Red Bull girls. You always know exactly when to make an appearance and calm my never-resting nerves. Two hours and three Red Bulls down the hatch, the line began moving.

As I was admitted entrance to le Sprint Centre I was fastened with band declaring I was in fact V.I.P. This allowed me passage through the gates and past scowling ticket-checker-people leading me right up to the stage. Que!?! I was right up against the stage (or at least the barricade encompassing the performance area to keep the crazies at bay.) As tech specs were finalized and almost even before people began shuffling in, Lady Gaga's friend Lady Starlight took to the stage and began taking shots of whiskey and jamming to classic rock. Out of nowhere, at the corner of the stage, Gaga herself peeped out for a split second to grab/shake a few hands. Luckily, my mongoose-like reflexes already had an Aren't We Clever card in hand and slipped it into hers as she passed. It was better than any drug deal could have gone, and the card probably ended up on the floor or in someone else's hand and then on the floor. But, there could be an Aren't We Clever card in the trash can of Lady Gaga's dressing room or tour bus. Score!

Time passed (three beers, so I'm guessing roughly forty-five minutes) and the complex was beginning to fill. Soon the lights went down and the opening band pranced onto the stage. Semi Precious Weapons was alright. I'd had enough to drink for me to slightly enjoy them, but it really wasn't my cup of vodka infused tea. They really talked-up Lady Gaga prior to her performance though and managed to make the crowd scream every time they mentioned her name.

When the time came and the lights came-up to reveal a set similar to that of RENT (though I've never seen the play or the really bad movie, but somehow have an instinctual feeling that it was similar to that set.) She was finally on. Looking back, the night was somewhat a blur of awesomeness. There was a car that's hood opened up to transform into a piano... which she then lit on fire. There were flashing lights and images projected on a giant screen and at one point I swear she was going to tell us to drink the punch. And I'm pretty sure every single person would have. She ended the show with the most awesome thing I'd ever seen at a concert. It happened to be ginormous monster that was cross between anoplogaster cornuta and a giant squid. There were puppeteers controlling it's tentacles, and I almost completely disregarded her show mesmerized by the colossal puppet.

The show concluded, and I mentally scored it with an 'A' rating. After parties began and the night faded into sleep and work the next day.

Wednesday night our surrogate sister came to K.C. to sojourn in the Aren't We Clever house. The next morning, t-shirts were made and tested with a new screen printing kit. Needless to say, Mary finally got her Aren't We Clever t-shirt. We dropped her off at the airport, and she is now skipping around San Francisco and telling everyone she knows about our business. Thanks Mary!

That night, I met up with my friend from work and we our first ever Passion's party. Is it scary to say that nothing really shocked me that much. I did get to sample... some of the edible lotions, lubes and talc powders. I can't really image ever wanting to apply any of them to myself to sample them from... well, never mind. I won't get into gory details, but the Japanese have a very clever way of putting an Inuit and beaver together and making it appeal to women. A bullet is just like a Mexican jumping bean. Why would you ever want to stick that there? Is that candle wax really edible after you pour it on someone? Why would I want to stick this gummy, plastic, elastic "toy" anywhere when it's smiling at me? Time to hit the bars.

This morning the Aren't We Clever team assembled and hit the job site filming a commercial for YourTel America in partnership with 385 Talent Agency. The shots turned out really nice, and we're looking forward to what we come up with. You should too!

The photos that I took for the Unicorn Theatre are now on their website. You can see them by clicking on THIS LINK and then clicking on the link for their current show. Scrolling down that page will show you all the photos that will be featured in their brochure. I'm looking forward those being released soon.

It's 8:45 and K.C. is calling, so I've got to get prepared for the night and head out. The Creative Messiah will be on the streets tonight.

Welp, see you later.

The biz iz gettin’ bizzy but it don’t mean we gettin’ dizzy. The Aren’t We Clever team is looking at a really busy August and has good vibes flowin’ throughout. You jive? Get ready to pick up what we’re laying down.

After perusing some more-than-satisfactory pieces of literature (comic books) an idea popped into my head and I was soon in discussion with Creative Genius, Zac Eubank, over presumption and assumption that an Aren’t We Clever comic would be greatly beneficial for PR (not to mention pretty kick-ass!) And I’m not talking about an Archie-esque strip wherein the Aren’t We Clever team runs into the dilemma over whether or not dad will let us use the Harley for our date this coming Saturday night (please?) We’re talking the Aren’t We Clever team encountering their everyday problems in business with great exaggeration and diabolical villains. Yes, we’ve only been in business for a couple months, and yes we do have villains already. So in the spirit of the recently passed Comic Con, we’ll be donning our suits and cleaning the graphic-laden-interweb-streets of Kansas City.

I’m still in the running to be named Ink Magazine’s Hottest Reader of 2010. I appreciate every one who has taken time to vote for me. It’s a good feeling knowing that I might be a contributing factor to the recent heat index. Don’t give me any fracas when you pass out from heat exhaustion or stroke. Remember to stay hydrated and enjoy a cold bev like a margarita or vodka infused lemonade or a glass of chardonnay-nay or some tequi-ki and orange juice… Anywho, the voting ends on August 11^th. Should I win, I’ll be featured in Ink Magazine with an interview or something of that nature. It should be pretty tizz-ite. If you would like to vote, you can click on the picture of me to your immediate right—the one that says “Vote For Sam” above it.

The team and I are currently brainstorming ideas for next month’s issue of Camp Magazine. They have hired us to shoot a cover for their Missouri Gay Rodeo issue and want to do a story about our gay-friendly business. Hopefully, with our semi-southern and Midwest upbringing and minimal visits to any ro-day-o type events we’ll be able to pull off something clever. I’m thinking something Garth Brooks mixed with a touch of Celine Dion.

I recently attended my first-ever Zoey awards held at Flo’s Cabaret. I was surprised when told I had actually been nominated in the category for Best Photographer. I attended the event and sat at the Camp Magazine table with camera in hand (and a vodka sprite in the other.) I was actually next to the stage taking photos when my category came up and my flash was firing when they announced that I had actually won. I was shocked and wasn’t expecting anything. It was an honor just to be nominated. I’d like to thank John Long for setting me up with photo gigs for Camp Magazine and other events in Kansas City. I’d also like to thank those who voted for me, considered me, nominated me… I’m not really sure how the winner is determined or the people behind the decisions, but thanks!

The Aren’t We Clever house is getting pretty packed. By which I mean that there are too many Sams under one roof. I’m the only one that is needed, but there is another roommate who prances around on four legs, never shuts the hell up, and is always sitting in the spot I want to be sitting. He’s a twenty-something pound tabby. He’s a real bitch. I feel safe airing my grievances online because although I’m pretty sure he can understand what I’m saying, I know for a fact that cats can not read English. If he knew how annoyed by him I actually am, he would probably amp it up.

Our long-time surrogate sister Mary-Moo will be making her way up to K.C. and staying in the Aren’t We Clever house for some time. She has been extremely persistent in her pursuits of attaining an Aren’t We Clever t-shirt. We’ve been wondering if shirts would be necessary for our team… of course they are! Though, I would much prefer our own line of suits. We’ll see what we come up with.

That’s about all I have to say about that. I’ll leave you with one of my favorite YouTube videos EVER!

Alex Niedt

Alex Niedt Video Release Party

On the night of June 11th "Don't Forget To Tip Your Bartender" was released to the masses. We want to thank the Monaco for letting us throw this event in their space for free. We had a great time  at the premiere and hope that you all enjoy the video as much as we do. Video was created by Zac Eubank of Aren't We Clever with the help of Gnarly Enterprises on crew. Sam Eubank of Aren't We Clever provided pictures for the premiere.

Leave us comments below and let us know what you think.

A Week In The Life

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Aren’t We Clever is laying down some phat beats and we hope you’re smellin’ what we’re steppin’ in… awesomeness? Business is beginning to pick up as we’ve launched into the Aren’t We Clever season (all-year-round.) To start this blog off, the Aren’t We Clever team would like to give a big thank you to everyone who ventured to the launch party held on June 24^th at their office and residence. The photo booth captured some great faces and personalities. We look forward to keeping in touch with all of you and hope to see you all your pretty auras at our next shindig-get-down-festivus-extravaganza (time and place still yet to be determined.)

The Aren’t We Clever team is feverishly, furiously and phonetically finessing fine forefronts with much fervor. Phones could be said to be ringing off the hook; however, they like to keep them on pleasure mode (vibrate.) Projects are beginning, in the middle of production, and being wrapped up as this is being typed.

Photographer Sam Eubank has been working with the Unicorn Theatre this past month of June working on the theatre’s brochure for their up-and-coming season. As we enter July, shoots are being finalized and the brochure nears completion. From what Sam has seen so far, it looks as if the Unicorn is going to have an awesome season with very intriguing shows. Personal projects and the projects of clients are being picked up as well. Shooting for Camp Magazine is still underway and Sam acted as one of the official photographers for Kansas City’s Gay Pride at the beginning of June.

Zac Eubank has finished production on a project with local photographer Jenny Wheat. The Aren’t We Clever team looks forward to working with her and her team much more and in the near future. Stay tuned and look for their project to appear on a screen near you.

The Aren’t We Clever team is currently starting production for Daniel Richard Meyers’ website. They also just got back from a shoot in Rolla, Missouri collaborating with Daniel Richard Meyers on a video for Cowboy Indian Bear in which Jania starred (Oh, did I mention that the Aren’t We Clever team is also pretty enough to model? No? Well they are.)

This week Aren’t We Clever will begin production on a music video for K.C.’s own The Phantom. This will also be the first project that will have shots coming straight from Aren’t We Clever’s own studio. It’s going to be legit. You can listen to the track here…

Jania is currently in talks with businesses to design their websites. The businesses range in services and will provide a great opportunity to show Aren’t We Clever’s diversity in design.

Aren’t We Clever is also seeking a magazine cover to put their pretty faces on and thinks they might have found just the one… (Details to come (spoiler alert?))

The Aren’t We Clever team is still looking for a falcon tamer. We’re not joking on this one. We need the bird of prey in a project we’re throwing around. If you know the contact info or whereabouts of said falcon tamer, please contact the Aren’t We Clever team. It would be much appreciated.

Check in with us. Stop by. Shout out. Send a message. Throw us your ideas. Give us a call. Let’s grab a beer. K.C. is big and Aren’t We Clever is here.

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