Christoph Niemann hijacks a game of rock, paper, scissors

Low Lai Chow Contributor

By Low Lai Chow in New Art on Monday 7 May 2012

I’ve just discovered the works of Christoph Niemann, who illustrates for The New York Times, and his works come with a sense of humour that’s just indescribably wry. Take for instance, how he hijacked a game of rock, paper, scissors so the hand gestures ‘might be helpful for our representatives in Washington’.

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Rock Paper Scissors World Championships

The Uncool Hunter Reader Find

By The Uncool Hunter in New Trends on Friday 29 January 2010

The traditional game of Rock, Paper, Scissors is generally considered to be a children’s activity, but some adults use it to solve their differences. And, get this, it’s also now a ‘sport’ controlled by an international association with tournaments played in many countries. The highest authority is the World Rock Paper Scissors Society located in Toronto, Canada, which regulates and promotes the sport and organizes conferences, an annual retreat, and monthly tournaments in clubs and institutions. And then there’s the World Championship, which takes place annually in Toronto. Now, quick choose your weapon. We take Scissors. [Watch a video of last year's exciting World Championship final]

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