Gap says buh-bye, new logo
Well, that was brief. I wonder how much the whole escapade cost.
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The logo Gap
Old tried and true Gap logo: New Gap logo for which the company probably paid a gazillion dollars: No one seems happy about it. As for me, I tend to be oblivious of logos in general. If you had asked … Continue reading →
Jackie Evancho: the voice
I don’t ordinarily watch “America’s Got Talent.” But I’ve heard of the 10-year-old singing phenom on the show, Jackie Evancho. She’s a tiny girl who’s not hit puberty yet, with a voice both beautiful and surpassingly strange. What would be … Continue reading →
Next time you go for a lap dance…
…you might do well to start up a conversation about philosophy or English lit or even astrophysics with your new ladyfriend, because she just might be a college grad who went into the business after having trouble making ends meet … Continue reading →
Oh, boy
Rumor has it that Bristol Palin will be appearing on this season’s “Dancing With the Stars.” The burning question is: will Andrew Sullivan watch?
Continue reading →How are Bob and Carol and Ted and Alice doing these days?
Remember this movie, all you older folk like me? Bet you do, if only vaguely; this was the suggestive photo that appeared in the promos: Something made me think of the movie the other day, and I became curious enough … Continue reading →
You want cute animal videos?
I’ll give you cute animal videos. [Hat tips: Althouse and Ace.]
Continue reading →Car beauty is in the eye of the beholder
I’m not a car person. I’ve never been all that interested in them except as modes of transportation to get me from point A to point B in relative comfort. When people wax eloquent about beautiful cars from the past, … Continue reading →
Funny stuff
If you’ve ever watched street magician David Blaine, you ought to enjoy this parody. I certainly did. But watch out; he may sneak into your pants, too (warning: language): If you click on the video and go to You Tube, … Continue reading →
The biggest biggest loser
I must say, this is pretty frickin impressive: Even his facial features look completely different, don’t they? He’s Michael Ventrella, champ at the TV weight-loss game, who had a lot to gain by losing a lot: “By the final show, … Continue reading →
Choices, choices
When I was a kid, things were simpler. A lot simpler. You need sneakers? We’ve got some nice Keds for you. One style, in white. And maybe, if we’re feeling really adventurous, we might get in some blue or red … Continue reading →
Cub Scouts sure play a mean pinball
The Scouts are now giving awards for video gaming expertise. It’s not quite as bad as it sounds: Apparently these new awards are geared toward making Scouts understand which games are appropriate for their age group, not just rewarding them … Continue reading →