October 2011
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Herman Cain and Spider Monsters
Some people are speculating that Herman Cain’s tax plan for America was “inspired” by the computer game SimCity.
Herman’s Plan: The corporate income tax rate would be 9 percent, the personal income tax rate would be 9 percent and the national sales tax rate would be 9 percent.
SimCity’s Tax Plan: The default tax rate was 9 percent for commercial taxes, 9 percent for...
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September 2011
7 posts
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Thank you for being a friend...
Ryan Gosling & Golden Girls FTW
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Bravery
On the day that Don’t Ask Don’t Tell is officially repealed, and twenty-two days before National Coming Out Day, this man exemplifies bravery by coming out to his father and a friend.
Remaining in the closet is one of the most difficult things a person can go through. The knowledge of being gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender never leaves you. And if you’re forced to...
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No words...
(Image via Perez Hilton)
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So this exists
Oprah hosted SNL!
I felt her monologue fell flat mid-way through, but she did an ok job. Thankfully she wasn’t as bad as Andy Roddick hosting.
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Drop It Like It's Garam
I’m not the biggest Bollywood fanatic. But every now and then I like to sprinkle some Bollywood songs into my playlists. Whether it’s my workout or a “relaxing” mix, desi songs can make my playlists a little more garam.
Check out some of my favorites, and maybe you’ll add a little masala to your iTunes?
Chaiyya Chaiyya
Is there anything better than Shah Rukh...
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What Is Art?
According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary:
a skill acquired by experience, study, or observation <the art of making friends
a branch of learning: one of the humanities
an occupation requiring knowledge or skill <the art of organ building>
the conscious use of skill and creative imagination especially in the production of aesthetic objects
the quality or state of being artful
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August 2011
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Best Ad Ever?
I-O
Digital Cable
Watch a lotta channels (yeah)
whenever you’re able!
This is probably my favorite cable comercial. The best part? The “guest” rapper in an Octopus/Kraken costume. I hope Optimum’s advertising or marketing department got bonuses. And if Optimum used an agency, I hope that agency got a Clio.
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Did I Do That?
I was never a fan of Steve Urkel, but I have to admit Jael White in the new Cee Lo Green video is pretty awesome. I love that the 90s are slowly coming back into my life. I’d like to think Steve turned back into Stefan Urquelle, who now woos Laura Winslow by being in Cee Lo Green videos.
But if we really take a minute and think, we can all agree that Alfonso Ribeiro belongs in this...
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1/3
One of my favorite songs is “If I Were a Boy”. It has great hooks, and it perfectly articulates modern gender roles:
I’d put myself first And make the rules as I go Cause I know that she’d be faithful Waitin’ for me to come home
There are 3 different versions of the song: one by the song’s writer BC Jean, a cover by Beyonce, and a cover by Reba McEntire. Each of the...
July 2011
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Fresh out the box...
In twelve days Nickelodean is sending giving us a 90s flash back with, “The 90s Are All That,” a programming block of old school Nick Shows.
The late night programming will rotate between episodes of All That, Clarissa Explains It All, The Adventures of Pete & Pete, Rugrats, Rocket Power, Salute Your Shorts, The Amanda show, and Kenan & Kel.
These shows were a large part...
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June 2011
7 posts
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Word to your mother! →
Real estate advice from Vanilla Ice!
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Don't tell my heart/My achy breaky heart/ I just...
Why Marvel why? Why did you have to make a Billy Ray Cyrus comic book?
You created the X-Men, Spider Man, Captain America, Iron Man, the Hulk, and Thor! So why oh why did you tarnish your image by creating a Billy Ray Cyrus comic book? He has no nerd cred! Plus he had a mullet.
Ugg you just broke my achy breaky heart.
