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Hugh Jackman is the Best Sport
Hugh Jackman is always up for whatever. I was reminded of this fact when I heard that he’ll be the guest star (for the second time) on tonight’s episode of WWE’s flagship program, Monday Night Raw. Aside from the fact that … Continue reading
Posted in Commentary, Movies, Sports, Videos
Tagged Hugh Jackman, Monday Night Raw, Movies, Pro Wrestling, Professional Wrestling, Sports, Videos, WWE
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The Most Impressive Feat in Game Show History
We’ve seen some astounding—perhaps even viral—feats in the world of game shows over the last few years. The two that immediately come to mind are an amazing solve on Wheel of Fortune and an exact showcase bid on The Price is Right. Yet, while … Continue reading
Posted in Commentary, Television, Videos
Tagged $100000 Pyramid, $25000 Pyramid, $64000 Pyramid, Billy Crystal, Commentary, Dick Clark, Game Shows, Television, Videos
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The Fatal Mistake
In the aftermath of the bombing of the Boston Marathon, about which many details are still unknown, several thoughts immediately came to mind as the limited facts trickled in. The first was that it immediately reminded me of the London … Continue reading
Posted in Commentary, General Culture and News, Videos
Tagged Boston, Boston Marathon, Commentary, David Copeland, General News and Culture, Healing, Humor, Old Spice, Sadness, Terrorism, Tony Gwynn, Videos
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More Bacon
I am in the midst of writing three hours per night after working my day job, so, as I explained last time, this site is on the back-burner until September. Fear not, loyal readers. I will continue to generate weekly … Continue reading
Low-Hanging (but Magical) Fruit
Those of you who follow my other “career” closely (read: none of you) will know that this is my busiest time of the year. A full-time job and extensive writing responsibilities elsewhere is not a combination conducive to spending a tremendous … Continue reading
The Need to be Needed
Bill Maher made a compelling case for a National Day of No Outrage on last week’s Real Time. After glancing at ESPN.com over the weekend and realizing that three of the front page headlines were about apologies for various types … Continue reading
Posted in Commentary, Politics, Television, Videos
Tagged Bill Maher, George Zimmerman, National Day of No Outrage, Navel-Gazing, Politics, Racism?, Real Time, Television, Trayvon Martin
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A Simpler Time (to Pay Players to Hurt Other Players)
Three thoughts came to mind when I heard the shocking news about the New Orleans Saints bounty fallout today: 1. All of the penalties seemed to be some degree of excessive. Sean Payton being suspended for a full year is … Continue reading
Posted in Commentary, Sports, Videos
Tagged 1980's, 1989, Bounty Bowl, Buddy Ryan, Commentary, Gregg Williams, Jimmy Johnson, New Orleans Saints, New York Jets, NFL, Roger Goodell, Sean Payton, Sports, The 80's, Tim Tebow, Videos
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Awkward Moments in Entertainment History: Rock Me Tonite
As our cultural integrity continues to buckle under the weight of exploitative “reality” programming and mindless pseudo-documentaries, it’s difficult to recall that MTV (f/k/a Music Television) was once the arbiter of success in the popular music industry. It isn’t merely … Continue reading
Posted in Commentary, Music, Videos
Tagged 1980's, Billy Squier, Commentary, MTV, Music, Rock Me Tonite, The 80's, The Stroke, Videos
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The Axis of Ego 
Why I Never Read the Comments Section
This is why I live by a “never read the comments section” rule. You can’t take too seriously what idiots on the Internet say. Why? Because the Internet makes people feel artificially disconnected, and that disconnect makes them behave in … Continue reading →