Together at last
A change of pace. Who is this power couple? No, the photo’s not for a perfume ad. They’ve been dating for about a year. Hint, hint, a quote from the woman: ‘I am very in love. And actually, that show … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Pop culture
Trump as long-form master
Here’s an interesting take on Trump: Trump is the only major American politician of the last forty years who was professionally formed in the long-form unstructured format before he ever entered politics. That is the entire answer. Everything else is … Continue reading →
Don’t blame the boomers
It’s common to do so; I see it constantly online. I recently wrote this post about the phenomenon. An excerpt: I’ve seen it for years and years and years online: the idea that the Boomer generation has screwed the younger … Continue reading →
Is cigarette smoking making a comeback?
I certainly hope not. It seems it’s not a big comeback. But maybe a little bit: “I’ve definitely seen an uptick in singles describing themselves as ‘sometimes’ smokers — not pack-a-day smokers, but occasional, where it’s tied to nightlife, travel, … Continue reading →
The not-so-Super-bowl
I’m no football fan, but even I could tell that last night’s Superbowl game was more boring than usual. And for Patriots’ fans, it was more painful and even embarrassing. I also watched some of the halftime “entertainment,” curious about … Continue reading →
The Supergrandma athlete of YouTube
YouTube thought I’d really enjoy this video: I very quickly smelled an AI rat. First of all, I don’t think women ever compete on the pommel horse. But secondly, although there are some 75-year-olds who do remarkable things, this “Marha … Continue reading →
From “Always On My Mind” to “The Letter”
I have long been very partial to Willie Nelson’s version of this beautiful song. I find it to be understated rather than overdone, with a bittersweet and mature tone of regret. Here it is: I had a vague memory – … Continue reading →
Fuentes the fake phenom
It was always clear that at least some of Nick Funetes’ traffic has been the result of bots. The only question is how much. Lately I have become more and more suspicious that the answer is “an enormous amount.” But … Continue reading →
What do you think of this Coca-Cola ad?
Confession: I saw it. I idly thought it was rather charming. Cute little animals! Seals (or are they otters?), bunnies, puppies! Snow! It had a sort of childlike appeal – and I don’t even like Coca-Cola. But apparently it’s a … Continue reading →
The battle for the hearts and minds of disaffected, lost, and angry young men
Young men – especially young white men, but it’s not completely limited to them – are tired of being demonized as toxic. A great many are depressed, aimless, and searching. And when a great many young men feel on the … Continue reading →
RIP Brian Wilson
A musical genius, gone at 82. Then again, who ever thought Brian Wilson would reach the ripe old age of 82? But he did, and gave us a lot of music along the way. The Beach Boys were a family … Continue reading →
All you men of a certain age might enjoy this Dave Barry piece
My initial reaction to seeing it was, Dave Barry? He’s still writing? Indeed he is, at a relatively youthful 77. I had a book of his on the topic of babies back when my son was little, and it used … Continue reading →