While the various controversies rumble on regarding transport, security issues and overly-officious copyright enforcement, a couple of designers is saying what we're all thinking about the Olympics - and putting it on bags. Illustrator Tobatron aka Toby Leigh has designed three tote bags in collaboration with accessories designer Elaine Burke which feature a pastiche of the London 2012 logo as well as some rather tongue-in-cheek slogans. The bags say "They're all on steroids", "It only took me three hours to get to work" and "I'm renting my flat to a fat American family." But while some might assume the three screen-printed designs are a snide slight towards the games, rest-assured the bags are actually being sold to raise money for a charity called Khama, which offer support and sustainable employment for women in Malawi. Locog - the London Games organising committee - has been frequently blasted over the last few weeks, as the strict branding rules set up to protect London 2012 sponsors become ever more draconian.
A host of websites that are almost twenty years old are collecting a cult following thanks to their retro appeal .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
WELCOME to the drawing room that is home to the £100K world’s greatest collection of Margaret Thatcher autographed objects .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
If you tune into primetime coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games, you’re most likely going to see London’s new Aquatic Center from many angles as athletes from all around the globe compete for the top spot on the podium .
Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .