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Robot Combat League is basically an IRL version of Rock'em Sock'em Robots. Here’s episode 1 and episode 3 airs tonight at 10/9c on SyFy.
I want to be like that every day.
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“Between Brothers”
This editorial highlights the intersection of popular art, athletics, and social commentary.
The works and likeness of Andy Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Muhammad Ali, and most recently, Marvel’s Black Panther have all utilized their platforms to bring attention to social issues — particularly race and discrimination.
The boxing scene represents the conflict between brothers fighting for understanding and common ground. Muhammad Ali is famous for utilizing his fame to address the racial issues of his time — many of which are still present today. Their feud ends with both combatants standing in solidarity, arms crossed in front of their chests. This symbol is seen throughout history, famously interpreted by Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat who represent the unbreakable bond between brothers. Most recently, Marvel’s Black Panther utilized this symbolic stance to represent the solidarity between neighboring tribes in Wakanda.
“This editorial’s intent is to continue the conversation — bringing these worlds together in a modern way, while adding an element of style and mystique that characterizes the brand so well.”
ModelsYahRock Bates &Ambrose Carter
Creative Direction Quan Brinson&Obi Anazodo
StylingObi Anazodo
PhotographerQuan Brinson
AssistantBrian Brooks
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It’s been a rough couple of months. Lots of stress and tension. I’m feeling it. But tonight was my first sparring since helping the lads prepare for their fights at the end of October.
It was glorious…I feel like I’ve just done a month of relaxation meditation.
It’s bizarre - perverse, even…but nothing heals my soul like combat.
“…after they have given their first thrust with their pikes and being come to join with their enemies front to front and face to face, and therefore the use and execution of the pikes of the foremost ranks being past, they must presently betake themselves to the use of their swords and daggers …the nearness and press being so great.” - Sir John Smythe, Certain Discourses Military, 1590
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In a ‘push of pike’, pike divisions could be up to six deep and each man pressed on the one in front, so sometimes the formations would crush against each other and many pikemen would have to fight in close melee combat. The Italians referred to this as 'Bad War’ but, by the time of the English Civil Wars, pike pushes were relatively rare as the musket came to dominate the battlefield.
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