"What I learned this year" - Christian Haas.

Here are a dozen random pithy (or pointless) observations I made throughout the year, duly noted on my Twitter feed.

Where 140,000 nerds convene.
On the way to CES, cabbie points to strip club and says, “Want to go to tits buffet?” Vegas, so classy.

When it’s pouring outside.
Golf umbrellas are the SUVs of sidewalks. Everyone says it’s overkill but kind of wish they had one.

When fashion becomes fascist.
With Galliano possibly facing 6 months in jail, the fashion industry anxiously awaits the comeback of orange jumpsuits for winter 2011.

On open television.
Iggy Pop on Idol stage proved two things: rock and roll never dies, but it looks very unappealing shirtless.

While visiting the Pacific Northwest.
Dear Burberry, I have one word for you: Portland. There’s no bigger market for plaid.

On the 1%.
Watch "Inside Job" and you’ll finally understand what caused the financial meltdown. Then, go punch a banker in the face.

On my comedic crush.
Tina Fey’s book is pure self-deprecating comedy gold. Found out we have 2 things in common—love of work and stress-induced canker sores.

On magazines for iPads.
Spoke at #CannesLions: Digital publishing is the Viagra of print media. Brings new hope but no one knows how long the erection will last.

When fashion welcomes everyone.
McQueen at the Met is moving. You can feel deep angst in the garments, pain in the contorted shoes—especially when people step on your feet.

When too much travel takes its toll.
Dear Pharmacist, the lowest possible shelf is not the best place to put back-pain medication.

On the sign of times.
Yahoo CEO fired over the phone. That is so wrong. I mean, seriously, this is 2011, who uses a phone?

On the time ahead.
Jobs’ passing may not hurt the future of Apple. But it will certainly hurt the future.

On 2012.
@chaas

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Christian is an Executive Creative Director/Associate Partner at Goodby Silverstein & Partners.