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Here’s how PlayStation’s 30th anniversary London Tube carriage looks [Video]

PlayStation is celebrating its upcoming 30th Anniversary by letting you sit on its logo while riding the Victoria Line.

The marketing stunt is the first time in over 25 years that Transport for London has allowed a brand to advertise on its Tube seats. It’s also probably the first time in over 25 years that TFL has actually put in new Tube seats.

Sony’s design includes the classic Circle, Square, Cross and Triangle buttons emblazoned across the Tube’s usual moquette seat cushions. (Today I learned that the correct name for this type of fabric is indeed “moquette”. Impress your friends.)

Here’s how it all looks:

Somewhat oddly, PlayStation has also suggested people should kiss while sat on these seats. I will continue staring at the ground trying to ignore everyone else as normal, but thank you anyway Sony.

Keen to spot the PlayStation Tube branding for yourself? You might find it more difficult than it …

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Obama Fundraiser Is a Registered Lobbyist [Video]

Andrew Stiles has the scoop at the Washington Free Beacon: Former Rep. Ron Klein (D-Fla.) is an active campaign bundler for President Obama, having raised between $200,000 and $500,000, according to campaign records. He is also a registered federal lobbyist. The revelation poses a challenge for President Obama, who has banned registered lobbyists from personally contributing