2oceans Vibe

Game stores chose ‘Red Alert’ security for a reason. Probably because their security personnel are slightly more advanced than your average baton-wielding hack. They have computer skills, for example – which are useful for handling CCTV monitoring footage. Or, you know, solitaire.

Note, this image was not taken inside a security ‘hokkie.’ That is, in fact, a display unit for sale in the store.
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I’ve been rolling with a new range of golf shirts of late, thanks to Merchants On Long. You might have seen them before – with the embroided warrior, raising his shield. Very cool vibe, and something you should probably take a look at. They’re 100% cotton, made right here in Cape Town. So not only do they look cool, but they ARE cool as well – a rare combination. But don’t take my word for it, just ask GQ (what a dick).

Hey guys! Whatsup?

How cool are those two guys right there? Such a refreshing change from those Ralph Lauren Polo shirts rolling around town. You know, the ones with the oversized embroided pony and rider – generally worn by freaks. The cool thing about these shirts is you cruise-in and, seeing you from far, people have already started to judge you. They’re going like, “Oh God, look at this prick with his oversized-logo Polo golf shirt.” But then you get closer and, as they notice that it is not an embroided pony, but rather a warrior, their feelings of hatred for you immediately switch to that of jealousy – a wonderful vibe to witness. It is at that EXACT moment that you turn unto them, look them directly in the eyes and say, “hey!” It is at that point that they collapse and wade around in the ocean of cool you have just unleashed. I did that the other day on my way to the counter at vida e in Green Point. And if you thought that was enough, you should have seen the reception I got at the counter? The vida e staff basically lost their minds – I got high fives all round. I felt truly accepted by them – all thanks to my new TRMNL golf shirt. Elias, I should add, was particularly impressed.

Merchants On Long – quietly stocking TRMNL Clothing

So do yourself a favour and pop in at 2oceansvibe’s favourite store on Long Street, Merchants On Long – and check out the range of TRMNL gear – they’ve got the caps and T-shirts as well!

Seriously, that’s quite a cool vibe..

Not that the range of TRMNL stuff should be anyone’s main reason for going to Merchants on Long! Just being there is a treat in itself. I often just hang out there amongst the ferns, quietly enjoying the fashion, art and homeware sourced from around the continent.

Not that their website is any different – have a squizz right now at MerchantsOnLong.com – some say it’s magical..

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In the gulag that Seth has us working in, we have a beating chamber. It’s the one small mercy of my life at 2oceansvibe. When I’m relieved of my duties as a human coffee table (after meetings), I go back to the beating chamber, where I get to break microwaves, furniture and sunglasses from rival brands – with a diamond-encrusted hammer.

Seth is such a kind master. He understands that sometimes you need to blow off steam.

Anyway, Seth evidently told the Dear Leader about it at their Sunday Brunch, and he obviously blabbed to Hu Jintao, as he’s prone to do. And all of a sudden Beating Chambers have been syndicated in malls across China, except they’re for women only, and you have to spend a minimum of 38 yuan (about R35) at the mall to gain free entry.

CLICK HERE to smash stuff

First it was Green Market Square, and now it’s the V&A Waterfront.

Yes, ladies and gents, we’re talking about free Wi-Fi.

We recently ran a story on Skyrove’s offering of free Wi-Fi in Green Market Square, Cape Town. Things have developed ever so slightly.

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As the eyes of the world turn to Africa, 2oceansvibe Radio and The Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village have combined to bring a world first to Cape Town.

2oceansvibe Radio will be broadcasting purely internet radio, live and around-the-clock, from retail space within the Cape Quarter – allowing the general public to watch and interact with the radio hosts and celebrity guests.

Watch that space!

As suggested in a recent BizCommunity article, 2oceansvibe Radio will be taking it’s current broadcasting activities to the next level, as the demand for this type of format is nothing short of overwhelming, with listeners tuning in at work, home and even in their cars. More on that here.

The decision for 2oceansvibe Radio to move into the Cape Quarter was an easy one. The flirting began nearly a year ago (here) and, with the centre’s exclusive upmarket vibe and location, the fit was too perfect to ignore!

Stay tuned for official launch date..

In the meantime, as we prepare, be sure to catch us every Friday at www.2oceansviberadio.com live from 08h00 to 10h00. Click here to find out about how to listen in your car.

Yesterday was exactly one year since we published the now famous Cape Town Waterfront iStore article. To celebrate this milestone, we checked our Google stats and noted that that particular post is in the Top 20 most read articles on 2oceansvibe (ever!), with close on 8,000 views in the last 12 months (currently 7,675 visits)! It was narrowly pipped by the Portofino Restaurant article.

This obviously has a lot to do with the fact that the article comes in Google’s Top 5 for the search phrases, “cape town istore,” “cape town apple mac,” and “waterfront istore” (among others). As a result, 3,880 people have found the article in Google search results – without going through 2oceansvibe. ie. they went directly to the article from Google.

No apologies..

Because of this very high ranking for such broad search phrases, the comments section never really dies, and has so far received  153 comments! Wowsers – that’s a lot of interactivity and a helluva a long time and excessively high stats and figures, for a company to not respond. No, they never did. Nor did they attend to the copious amounts of people moaning in the comments section – the perfect forum to fix problems and tend to customer complaints.

Surely that must be some kind of record? You know, in terms of companies that don’t give a toss?

Be sure to check some of the most recent comments, including the one about their employees advising customers to rather buy their equipment at the shop next door.

Stunning – absolutely stunning!

Here’s to the next 12 months!

See you at Digicape.

I was really stoked when I found this pack of magic in the Big Blue shop in Kalk Bay this weekend. As some of you will be aware, drinking alcohol on Camps Bay beach and all other public beaches in Cape Town is prohibited. And whilst some of you have taken to making pre-mixed drinks and cocktails served in plastic cups, there is an even easier method for the beer drinkers out there.

Please appreciate “Hide-a-beer” :

Drink beer without fear of being arrested

It’s a pack of stickers displaying tame cool-drink looking brands, which you stick on your beer can to avoid detection. It wraps around perfectly!

How stunning is that?

“Diet Wow” is just one brand they used – wait until you see the others!

In the space of one week, not one but two 2oceansvibers out there noticed that Pick n Pay Express stores are the latest outlets to offer Ass Flavoured foods. This, just a month after Fruit & Veg City jumped on the Ass Flavour bandwagon, with their ass flavoured subs and wraps.

With ass cupcakes going big in Hermanus and Woolies preferring ass flavoured quiche (lest we forget Spar‘s genius “ass rolls” offering, it was only a matter of time before ass flavoured muffins hit the shelves. So hats off to Pick ‘n Pay for spotting the gap in the market, and taking it.

Well done, guys. Absolute master stroke!

Check out the other stories and examples of how ass flavoured foods are taking over South Africa here!

[thanks luca, chris]

So I was leaving Cavendish Square on Friday after a thoroughly enjoyable Chunky Chicken Wrap at Sumo, which was preceeded by an awesome session Guest Speaking to the UCT Business Science Honours students. A good day, all in all..

That was until I drove out of the Cavendish Square car park.

I joined the spiral exit on the one end of the car park, after waiting for a gap to enter the stream. The car that was coming down from above had more than enough room but decided to accelerate, once I had started to join the flow. Oh dear, one of those..

Needless to say the hooter began blaring behind me and this “woman” starting screaming like a Goddamn banshee. This terribly un-ladylike behaviour, combined with her general pronunciation and accent, led me to believe that she was not of royal descent.

Rather, I would tend to suggest that she was a tad unrefined – possibly coming down from a hangover.

After the video I drove at 3km/h down about 5 levels. Even though my window was shut, she carried on like a bloody fish wife the WHOLE way! Terribly amusing.

But not nearly as amusing as the fact that the one line she kept on repeating over and over again was, “Look at YOU, Driving MOMMY’S CAR!!”

Given that I have entered my thirties and happen to own the Mercedes Benz I was driving, it is somewhat ironic that she was giving me a double-compliment. Not only do I look young enough to be a student, but my car seems to be quite impressive as well.

Thanks!

I’ve only really been compelled to break out into song in the Sea Point Spar, home to thousands upon thousands of overseas models living in the area. Not to mention Luba Shumeyko‘s twin (damnit!) sister, who often shops in the very same store. They practice their ramp walks down the isles, as we, mere mortals, watch on. Only then have I been driven to the near-point of song.

Not this lot, who launched into a seemingly impromptu musical in the fruit isle of an American grocery store.

You’ll enjoy this.

I dare you to rock that vibe at the Kloof Woolies..

[thanks paul]

Really? Well suck me sideways!

I gotta be honest, it doesn’t get much easier to find deals around Cape Town. My boys at www.nobucks.co.za have absolutely NAILED IT with their website which documents where and when various booze and food specials are going on around Cape Town. I simply clicked today’s date and it gave me a list of various promotions running at different establishments around the Mother City.

These are tough times, my friends – don’t be shy to box smart..

www.nobucks.co.za

Go to www.nobucks.co.za and click the calendar and scroll through the list. It really is disgusting how easy they’ve made it! Something inside me tells me that it shouldn’t be this easy.

But we’ll just ignore that vibe.

You’ll see the 2oceansvibe logo while you’re there. That’s because the service they are providing encourages the art of “Living The Holiday.”

Get in there.

Enjoy it.