Tag Archives: Commentary

What to Make of Mad Men’s Fifth Season

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Tom Garrett

Mad Men concluded its fifth season last night with an episode that seemed to revert the story—or at least Don’s story—to its factory settings. Nothing’s for sure thanks to the semi-cliffhanger ending, but we at least got a hint that … Continue reading →

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Papa, Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Tom Garrett

It’s safe to say that I’m a fat guy pizza aficionado. Papa John’s is my favorite among the chain pizza “restaurants.” In fact, placing a Sunday order to PJ’s is an almost-weekly ritual during football season. Put simply, I’m a frequent … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, General Culture and News | Tagged Advertising, Commentary, Food, General Culture and News, Humor, Nutrition, Obesity, Papa John's, Papa Points, Pizza | 8 Comments

Nine Issues That May Frame the Next Generation of Political Debate

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Tom Garrett

With gay marriage legalization proliferating and the near-inevitability of same-sex marriage being legal in nearly every jurisdiction within a decade, the question becomes what will be the next “cause” that will begin to make legislative gains over the next twenty … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Politics | Tagged Commentary, Conservatism, Culture War, Fossil Fuels, Freedom of Speech, Hate Speech, Immigration, Income Redistribution, Liberalism, Libertarianism, Marriage Law, Politics, Religion, Student Debt, The Constitution, The Environment, The First Amendment, The Rich, The War on Drugs, Vegans, Vegetarians | 4 Comments

Awkward Moments in Entertainment History: A Steady Ringtone

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Tom Garrett

Hugh Jackman and Daniel Craig had already established themselves as international film stars by 2009. Each achieved superstardom thanks to involvement with powerhouse movie franchise: Jackman was “Wolverine” from the X-Men series, while Craig landed the coveted role of James … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, General Culture and News | Tagged A Steady Rain, Awkwardness, Commentary, Daniel Craig, Etiquette, General Culture and News, Hugh Jackman | Leave a comment

SitCombat: 5/10/12

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Tom Garrett

The future of the Office and 30 Rock is still in doubt, although both may be moving toward official renewals. Both also may wind up knowing going in that next season will be their last. 30 Rock moves along a … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Reviews, Television | Tagged 30 Rock, Bob Kazimakis, Commentary, CrissPoints, French-Canadian Kissing, Krang, Mayor BOOmberg, off-brandheelz.com, Reviews, Scott Scottsman, SitCombat, Sitcoms, Television, The Coupling Shed, The Office | 1 Comment

The Triumph of Self-Determination

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Tom Garrett

The legislature of the state of Washington recently passed a measure to begin allowing same-sex marriages once the governor signs the bill into law this summer. This action mirrored what occurred a few months earlier in the state of New … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Politics | Tagged Amendment One, Barack Obama, Civil Rights, Commentary, Gay Marriage, Politics | 9 Comments

The Company Man

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Tom Garrett

Yesterday, April 29th, was World Wish Day. It’s a day that celebrates the legacy of the Make-a-Wish Foundation “with wishes being granted worldwide. It’s a day to think about how wishing makes our world better.” Those are the words of … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Sports, Television | Tagged Brock Lesnar, Commentary, Extreme Rules, John Cena, Lord Tensai, Pro Wrestling, Sports, Sports Entertainment, Television, WWE | 25 Comments

Vin Scully

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Tom Garrett

As I type this, we’re just minutes away from the much-anticipated debut of (mildly controversial) Nationals phenom Bryce Harper. The Nationals take on the Dodgers tonight in Los Angeles. Because of that, Vin Scully will have the distinction of calling Bryce … Continue reading →

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SitCombat: 4/26/12

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Tom Garrett

As the barren, post-apocalyptic world of the Office scrambles to find fresh water and seeks shelter in a burned-out building on a charred city street, 30 Rock loads up with a live episode for a possible ninth consecutive victory. I … Continue reading →