How to Fix BookCon
Right now in New York City BookExpo America (BEA), the definitive Book Expo in America is taking place at the Javits Center. This four-day event is being capped off on Saturday by “BookCon,” an open to the public event (for $30). BookCon is billed as the consumer-facing day, meant to… [Read More]
Beards, Whiskey, and Renaissance Bros
Let’s talk about beards and whiskey. To your grandfather, the two may have nothing in common. But you, you social media savvy 20-something motherfucker, you know that beards and whiskey are the two things milleni-bros are most interested in being interested in. Masculinity isn’t having a renaissance. It’s never gone… [Read More]
Which Drake Song Should Johnny Football Walk Out To?
The no fun league is having a little fun at this years draft. They are allowing the draftees to pick their own walk-up song when their name is called by Emperor Goodell. This new twist comes at the perfect time, as Drake’s draft day is an homage to star Texas… [Read More]
A Chat with DiscoLyft, Ridesharing’s Most Popular Driver
Matt Earnest was working as a festival production manager before he signed up to drive for a new on-demand ride service called Lyft. After three weeks he gave notice at his day job. After three months, the number of drivers in the community had tripled. Today, another two years later,… [Read More]
Everyone is Going to Be Using the Word “Basic” Soon
Maybe I’m basic, but the first time I heard the word “basic” used as a negative adjective was in Kreayshawn’s 2011 single “Gucci Gucci.” The basic, in this case, were the bitches. I recall being really impressed with the malice that “basic” brought with it. What a wonderful way to… [Read More]
Protected: Is Nothing Sacred, Oprah?
There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.
The Scale of Celebrity Disgust
What’s a guy gotta do around here to disgust the general public so much that he’s no longer welcomed on the radio? Apparently, a lot. Currently, Chris Brown is part of two songs charting on the Billboard Hot 100. The former woman-abuser is sitting in jail collecting royalty checks for… [Read More]
#Best #Day #Ever
A few days ago I experienced what I’m sure will forever be one of the most important and exciting moments of my life. Something I’ll tell my grandchildren about when they sit on the floor in a circle around my armchair to patiently listen to the wisdom I have to… [Read More]
Instagram’s Popular Page: Where the Cool Kids Hang Out
If Instagram was high school, the Explore tab would be the cool table. It would be like the Mean Girls of the Instagram high school. And I’d be sitting in the distance, far, so very far, from the Explore Tab Cool Table, eating candy bars, churning out equal parts envy… [Read More]
What’s with Drake and Sports?
You may have seen this image of Drake standing solemnly in a crowd, looking dejected in a University of Kentucky jacket as the Wildcats lost the the national championship to UCONN. Or maybe you saw Drake on NBA Countdown last Wednesday night debating Lebron vs Durant with Bill Simmons, Jalen… [Read More]
