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That Chanel Rocket Launcher Is SO Iraq Spring 2007

I remember a simpler time when a man needed only a rocket launcher, a sash of bullets and a red headband to mow down countless non-Caucasians. But in artist Peter Gronquist's The Revolution will be Fabulous, he explores a more complicated world of designer weaponry—one where you don't want to be caught dead wearing a pink Gucci rifle after Labor Day. We're aware that there's a deeper political message going on here, but we'd like to take the opportunity to point out that Gizmodo only recommends adding timelessly chic black weaponry to your arsenal.
[Gallery 1988 via DVICE and Vinyl Pulse]

1:30 PM on Tue May 6 2008
By Mark Wilson
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  • Saks Fifth Avenue Chainsaw Massacre?

  • Tiara of bullets, or a sash of bullets? Rambo would have called it a bandolier.

  • The new Magpul Masada is a sweet rifle too. And can be made in any color you want/need! Plenty of rails to accessorize with the latest in Optics, lasers and light systems. The absolute best for the 21st century road warrior.

  • Image of Geisrud Geisrud at 01:50 PM on 05/06/08 *

    "Gun Metal Grey" earned its rights as a color for a reason.

  • Uhhh, didn't Tom Sachs do this (a lot more tastefully) a long time ago?! I call BYTE.

  • @P3nnst8r: I would have had water all over my monitor if I had taken a drink before reading that.

  • Check out some of the benchrest rifles in competitive use today. The paint jobs are all over the place. Red, white, and blue is common. Some go for neon colors to stand out. And I've even seen one with scenes from the owners Vietnam experiences that could move a man to tears.

    Guns are quite frequently art. I'm not just talking about $80K bespoke double shotguns, either. There are plenty of guns of all prices that are just gorgeous - at least to their owners.

    I find it oddly disturbing that someone would do up an RPG in gold, stencil "Chanel" on the side, and call it art. The decoration does not enhance or pay tribute to the function, so the combination of the tool and this particular ornamentation is jarring.

    Thus, I don't get the "deeper political message." Well, actually, I *do* get it. I just think it's damn clumsy the way this artist is going about it. He's not treating his canvas (the weapons) with the proper respect, thus undermining his message.

    I grant that only a gun lover could make that statement so I've donned my Nomex; flame away.

  • @benenglish: I won't flame you if you're telling me to. It negates the flame.

  • He needs to tighten up that chain. You could get hurt with it like that.

  • This is probably what the people who are opposed to gays serving openly in the military are worried about...

  • @GOKOR: I warily consume liquids whilst perusing this site.

  • Image of Garrison Dean, King Awesome Garrison Dean, King... at 02:49 PM on 05/06/08 *

    Still with the gun "Art" thing? I thought we were past this hipster ironic fashionable violence thing. I'm bettin this guy's never had a gun pointed at him, they're not so hip then.

  • OMG Achwell Foley.

    Beverly Hills Cop 3.

    Been done before.

  • These were probably inspired by this famous Rory Breaker request:

    "We're gonna do a proper decoration job. I want the grey skies of London illuminated. I want that house painted red. "

    Other applicable moments:

    "They're lacking in a criminal credibility, ain't they? I might get laughed at."

    "Guns for a show, knives for a pro"

    "If you don't want to be counting the fingers you haven't got, I suggest you get those shooters. Quick!"

    ...and to conclude:
    Eddie: They're armed.
    Soap: Armed, armed with what?
    Eddie: Err, bad breath, colourful language, feather duster... what do you think they're gonna be armed with? Guns, you tit!

    Ok. I think I'm done. Thank you. I'm off to re-watch (and enjoy every second of it) LSATSB for the 25th time.




  • Image of tamoko tamoko at 03:34 PM on 05/06/08 *

    Chav cladiatorial weapons!! Awesome!!!Break out the kevlar hoodies and lets get busy bitches.

  • Looks like someone has been playing Army of Two and just took the blinged out weapons to the next level.

  • its not actually that well done..

  • This is what they mean by "the high cost of killing people". As a soldier they tell you not to pick up enemy weapons. Now you're going to have to reevaluate that.

  • ...they came in hummer h2 with tricked gold gucci accesseries, which only a Persian would think was cool....

  • Pimped RPG from Army of Two?

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