Why can’t you be more normal? I’ve heard that many a time. You’ve probably heard it yourself. Society functions around a set of unwritten rules based on a concept of the correct way to do things. But what is normal? And who defines it? The […]
So your best mate is getting married and he’s asked you to be not just any man, but his best man. Not a job to take lightly. While being a best man has a lot less stress than being the maid of honor, it nevertheless […]
Ah Scotland! Beautiful, raw, destitute and ever longing – at least among its poor – for independence from the rest of the UK. With Prime Minister David Cameron’s relentless austerity cuts inspiring rage all around, a longing for Scottish independence is getting shrill again. This […]
Alright, fellow 70s porn enthusiasts, we’ve reviewed some of the most celebrated films of the golden era. A time that saw blue movies gain a cult following through their own artistic merits. And while we will keep on reviewing important titles in the future, it’s […]
Sex addiction. Is it a thing? Dr. Drew Pinsky bet his showbiz career on it. But David Ley, a New Mexico-based clinical psychologist specializing in sexual health, begs to differ. Ley holds forth that the concept of sex addiction is nothing but a myth, and […]
Now that we’ve reached the near end of Mad Men, we have a lot of questions regarding the show. Will Don Draper ever be truly happy? What will happen to the agency we’ve all come to know and love? Will Peggy and Draper ever make […]
Jersey Boys – Directed by Clint Eastwood For all the folks who’ve been waiting for a sugar-rush musical since Grease in 1978, your number just came up. I will admit that I never saw Jersey Boys onstage, but my beloved Aunty Joan – who would definitely […]
Above: Peggy loves fisting! ‘I wanna live fast, die young, and leave a beautiful corpse.’ This quote, or a variation thereof, is usually attributed to James Dean. Though after wrecking his car at 85mph, it’s doubtful that his corpse was particularly appealing to look at. […]
Allagash Tripel – Tripel – 9.0% ABV – 40 IBU (my best guess) Allagash Brewing Company located in Portland, Maine USA is a brewer that I have enjoyed for almost a decade, but I have never reviewed one of their brews before. I tend to just pounce on […]
In recent years, the apocalypse has captivated the attention of many a reader, viewer, and Internet surfer. Whether the end of days owes thanks to zombies, a really unhappy deity, nuclear fallout, or “you damn dirty apes” (Charlton Heston, you guys), impending doom is the […]
Ah the good ol’ pocket knife. The emblem of manliness for every man (and boy) around the world. For some reason men seem to be attracted to this shiny object – and for good reason. A good knife is a handy tool to have. I […]
Monty Python: The Ministry of Silly Walks – Boondogle: Android, iPhone, iPad – $1.99 I’ll have you know that it really is all part of a carefully plotted conspiracy! While Monty Python prepare for what are probably their last-ever live stage shows in July, the masterpiece which […]
Everybody knows Adobe, right? They make all kinds of brilliant, sometimes complicated, software for professionals in many fields. Their flagship product, Photoshop, is well known worldwide and is a lot of work to deal with because it has over 500 menu commands. Some businesses hate […]
Above, from left to right, Jeff Dunham (image by Cameron Yee), Margaret Cho (image by Charles Haynes), Carrot Top (image by Hoggarazzi Photography) and Dane Cook (image by Lindsey8417) Yin and yang, right? Everything has its polar opposite; every good thing has its bad cousin. Stand up […]
If there is one thing the human race continues to be stubborn about, it’s sex. Folks often align their entire identity with their sexual performance without reading the supporting literature (ignorance is not visceral pleasure, unfortunately), or even believe age-old legends about sex that have […]
By the time you read this, LeVar Burton’s Kickstarter campaign to raise funds to develop his Reading Rainbow program will be over. At the time of writing, his campaign has raised over USD 4.7m; that’s a whole lot more than the original USD 1m they […]
Okay, so it’s just possible I’m from a parallel universe. You know, one of those where everything is exactly the same as here except for one tiny detail and I wouldn’t even know I’d slipped into a different dimension if I hadn’t stumbled across said […]
I am by large a great believer in all kinds of relationships. Open, monogamous, same sex, multi sex, no sex! Hey, whatever suits you! A relationship is a private matter between the parties involved – as long as everyone involved knows what’s happening and has […]
I get asked about Malware a lot. The problem, however, usually comes down to you and your habits. First and foremost, most victims are people who don’t install updates to plug security holes. I’m not talking only about Windows but also Adobe Flash, Adobe Reader, […]
Well, just when we thought all those relaxing hours of television after a long day of work seemed like a great way to relieve the daily stress, someone had to come up with facts to ruin the whole thing. In an ongoing study from the […]
