This Week in Awesome (6/19/10)

Seems like summer has arrived for real. We're even going to a solstice party (a couple of days early) this evening. Meanwhile, stuff for you to look at on the internet--imagine that!

These guys were kind enough to demonstrate exactly how not to attempt to load a jet-ski into a van at the water's edge. (YouTube via Autoblog)

Hyundai did a couple of clever commercials that spoof the TV show Top Gear. Of course, hardly anyone in this country even knows what the show is, so these are airing in South Africa. (YouTube via Jalopnik)

A Russian artist painted something rude on a drawbridge in St. Petersburg, so that when the bridge opened (apparently they leave the bridges open overnight) his handiwork was on display and, um, upright. Pretty damn funny (possibly slightly offensive to some, though I doubt it). (The Awl)

How could I not be intrigued by a series of snarky illustrations called the Douche Series? The first one takes aim at a certain type of ad-agency worker. If you enjoy it, there's plenty more here (they make me think the artist has some anger issues to work out, but they're still funny). (I can't remember how I found these, so I can't give proper attribution.)