Monthly Archives: February 2011

The Axis of Ego Podcast: 2-28-11

Posted on February 28, 2011 by The Axis of Ego

The end of February brings with it an eclectic podcast. Tom and Mike discuss all of the following things, although not necessarily in this order: (1) Highlights from the past week on The Axis of Ego, (2) Mike’s favorite mammals, … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Podcasts, Politics, Site Stuff | Tagged Andrew Sullivan, Animals, Beavers, Booker T, Cabbits, Cena, DOMA, Dwayne Johnson, Harlem Heat, Henry Cabot Lodge, Hitler, John Cena, Mel Brooks, Music, Obama, Pandas, Podcasts, Professional Wrestling, Puffins, Rap, Site Stuff, Sports Entertainment, Stevie Ray, The Atlantic, The Miz, The Rock, WrestleMania, WWE | 2 Comments

Sunday Spambag

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Tom Garrett

Those of you who have been following this site with any regularity undoubtedly know that there are many ways to interact with the Axis of Ego. We have an e-mail account, comments options on the blog itself, as well as … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Site Stuff | Tagged Commentary, Feedback, Get Rich Quick Schemes, Humor, Mail, Mailbag, Site Stuff, Solicitation, User Comments | 6 Comments

Random Jaw-Dropping 80’s Moment: The Hitler Rap

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Tom Garrett

I’m pretty confident this wouldn’t fly today. As part of the soundtrack to his 1983 movie “To Be or Not to Be,” Mel Brooks recorded (as Hitler!) a Fuhrer-themed rap song entitled “To Be or Not to Be (The Hitler … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Movies, Music, Videos | Tagged 1980's, Carl Carlton, Commentary, Germany, History, Hitler, Humor, Lyrical Genius, Mel Brooks, Movies, Music, Nazis, Nazism, Puttin' on the Ritz, Rap, She's a Bad Mama Jama, Taco, The 80's, To Be or Not to Be, Videos, World War II | 4 Comments

SitCombat: 2/24/11

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Tom Garrett

Yesterday was quite a day around these parts.* I can think of no better way to follow up an academic-style commentary about the Obama Administration’s decision to cease defending DOMA than with an analysis of the relative merits of three … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Reviews, Television | Tagged 30 Rock, Alec Baldwin, Archer, Commentary, Dwight Schrute, Jack Donaghy, Liz Lemon, Michael Scott, Reviews, SitCombat, Sitcoms, Steve Carell, Television, The Office, Tina Fey, Todd Packer, TV | 2 Comments

Obama, DOMA, and Myopia

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Tom Garrett

The Department of Justice announced this week that it will no longer attempt to defend the Defense of Marriage Act from federal lawsuits, saying, in part [T]he President has concluded that given a number of factors, including a documented history … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Politics | Tagged Commentary, Conlaw, Constitutional Law, Cuccinelli, Department of Justice, DOMA, Eric Holder, Executive Branch, Flag-Burning, Gay Marriage, Gay Rights, Health Care, Homosexuality, Judicial Activism, Judicial Branch, Ken Cuccinelli, Obama, Obamacare, Politics, Separation of Powers, The Constitution, Virginia | 17 Comments

A Shameless Plea for Twitter Followship

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Tom Garrett

I’ve been extremely pleased with the growth of this very young website so far. I struggle to come up with any complaints whatsoever about the subject. Buuuuuuut . . . if you twist my arm, I have to say that … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Site Stuff | Tagged Humor, Internet, Mark Sanchez, Neil Hamburger, Shamelessness, Site Stuff, Social Media, Twitter | 4 Comments

The Axis of Ego Podcast: Against All Odds

Posted on February 22, 2011 by The Axis of Ego

Tom and Mike review some of the top stories of the week and add additional insights. Don’t let the subtitle fool you – this ‘cast has nothing whatsoever to do with either the 1985 Jeff Bridges / James Woods / … Continue reading →

Posted in General Culture and News, Podcasts, Television | Tagged 30 Rock, Animal Rights, China, Cruelty, Goldfish, Illusions, L. Ron Howard, L. Ron Hubbard, Magic, Magnetism, Mel Gibson, Please Don't Sue Us, Podcasts, Scientology, Television, The Hangover 2, The Office, Theology, Tina Fey, Zach Galifanakis | Leave a comment

Fake Religion / Fake Apostate

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Mike Austin

Lawrence Wright’s 26-page New Yorker exposé of Paul Haggis’s defection from the Church of Scientology is a balls-out hit parade of insanity. In “The Apostate,” Wright reveals the squirrel-on-skis nuttiness of the church and its equally nutty celebrity adherents, complete … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, General Culture and News | Tagged Celebrities, Commentary, Fast Food Preferences, Gay Rights, Homosexuality, John Travolta, Lawsuits, Marlon Brando, Paul Haggis, Please Don't Sue Us, Religion, Scientology, Theology | 5 Comments

Fish-related Puns Are Too Easy

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Tom Garrett

A controversial magic trick has been ruffling the feathers of our Chinese friends non-enemies this week. The trick, which appears to approximate a synchronized swimming routine, except with a half-dozen Chinese goldfish, is alleged by numerous animal rights groups to rely … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, General Culture and News, Videos | Tagged Animal Rights, Animals, Censorship, China, Fish, Fu Yandong, Goldfish, Illusions, Magic, Magnetism, Magnets, PETA, The Final Countdown | 5 Comments

SitCombat: 2/17/11

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Tom Garrett

Can the long-awaited cinematic tale of Michael Scarn top defending champ 30 Rock, or will Sterling Archer’s own action / intrigue (and Burt Reynolds references) allow upstart Archer to take the crown from venerable and little-watched NBC fare? Here’s how … Continue reading →