The fairest of them all?
I first heard her sing when I was in college. I had some friends who’d been to Europe and had brought back a few of her records. I didn’t much care for her music and promptly forgot about her, until … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Pop culture
Somebody had a bright idea
The email spammers know what they’re doing. The other day I got a spam email with the subject: “GET PAID TO WATCH PORN!”, thus deftly combining the two most successful spammer devices on the internet in one succinct and fell … Continue reading →
What’s in a name?
Iceland finally lets a girl use her own name. The amount of cultural control in these countries is very very foreign to us: A 15-year-old Icelandic girl has been granted the right to legally use the name given to her … Continue reading →
Pay attention…
…young’uns. Seemingly-outdated skills can come in handy in a pinch. [Hat tip: Althouse.]
Continue reading →RIP Patty Andrews
The last of the Andrews sisters has died at the age of 94: As Patty remarked in 1971: “There were just three girls in the family. LaVerne had a very low voice. Maxene’s was kind of high, and I was … Continue reading →
Still on top: the Lab
The Lab is still the most popular dog breed in America, and has been for the last twenty-two years. I dunno. I like Labs, don’t get me wrong (who wouldn’t like Labs?). Sweet, loyal, good with kids. But they’re sort … Continue reading →
Is anyone else being driven somewhat nuts by this…
…or is it just me? You go to a public place that has a wide-screen TV. A restaurant or bar, or sports bar, for example. You’re having your hamburger and fries, or maybe a Cobb salad (that would be me). … Continue reading →
Crickets. Not chirping.
I don’t think this is actually child abuse. Of course, Brangelina would say it is merely the mark of having well-traveled and open-minded children: According to E! News, the actress’ boys discovered their love for crickets on a recent trip … Continue reading →
So this is the question: was it the same woman?
The one who drove 900 miles out of her way when her GPS told her to, despite the fact that she was intending only a 90-mile trip? And the one who stole the train and crashed it into a residential … Continue reading →
What about banning violent video games?
John Hinderaker at Powerline makes some good points about the different reactions two suggestions to reduce violence: extending the ban on certain guns versus trying to limit violent video games (or violence in the entertainment media as a whole). Why … Continue reading →
“In New York we have rats the size of chihuahuas”
More Rescue 911. Old, but still very topical:
Continue reading →Could you do the mashed potato?
In my recent stroll down the memory lane of Dance Crazes of My Youth, I came across this one, known as the Mashed Potato. Which started a long time ago. I never could do this particular dance. Maybe the problem … Continue reading →