Steph Curry’s MVP Speech Puts a Few Clichés into Perspective
Given how stupid he makes guys look on the court, one might expect Steph Curry’s off the court demeanor to resemble more of a Nick “Swaggy P” Young than the NFL’s Russell Wilson. In a Warriors jersey, he’s a callous assassin who’ll pull from 30 feet, right after turning your… [Read More]
‘Silicon Valley’ Nailed the Setup, but Could Now Try Harder
HBO’s Silicon Valley, helmed by Alec Berg and Office Space creator Mike Judge, is in capable hands. But it’s also a show that at this point, is pretty clearly trying to have its cake and eat it too. By making fun of the typical gripes with the tech industry—it’s mostly white, women in power… [Read More]
What Manny Pacquiao Means to Filipinos
The “most anticipated boxing fight of the century” is happening this Saturday and it’s all my family has been talking about for the last few weeks. After years of wondering if this fight was ever going to happen, Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather are finally going to face each other… [Read More]
Mens Fashion, Conformity, and the World Wide Web
Ever since my cousin, a stylist for The Gap, came to my house and threw out 85% of my wardrobe, I’ve considered myself a pretty fashionable dude. I own three different watches. I cuff the bottom of my jeans depending on context. I rep both sneakerhead type of fuccboi jackets… [Read More]
“Trap Queen” is a Love Song and a Banger
I’m not huge on love songs. I find break up songs more my style—unrequited love at the very least. The best art often comes from a place of deep pain. Of course, songs exist outside of this binary. Pop music tends to eschew a central message. Most radio hits currently… [Read More]
Drake, Wale, and the Art of Holding a Grudge on Social Media
They say that when you put something on the Internet, it’s there forever. I don’t know if that’s true or not (my original Myspace picture went the way of the dodo), but I do know that the lifespan of a joke you make on social media will only be outlasted… [Read More]
How to Date When You’re Afraid of Dating Apps
Amy Schumer was recently on Ellen, and upon being asked if she was dating, she answered, “No, I’m not on any of the dating websites.” This made me panic. Because Amy Schumer is kind of my Messiah based on everything else she said on Ellen that day, and she said it… [Read More]
Self-Help Books and Trap Music Aren’t That Different
A few days ago, I was talking to my dad on the phone and mentioned a TED Radio Hour podcast on “Success” I had listened to earlier. I should probably mention that my dad is pretty old school, but practical to a point where he’s open to new ideas. That… [Read More]
The 2016 Presidential Nominees: Chipotle, Instagram Filters, and Other Real Issues
It was the burrito order heard around the world. A chicken bowl with guacamole. That’s what Hillary Clinton ordered in a Maumee, Ohio Chipotle restaurant, just days after announcing she would be running for president in the 2016 election via a video that declared “Everyday Americans need a champion, and… [Read More]
Jon Snow’s Snapchat Story: A Day at Castle Black
Life at Castle Black can be tough. It’s cold, management sucks, and the dating scene leaves a lot to be desired. But as with all thankless jobs, the people working there are really the unsung heroes of the realm. Without them, we’d all be lifeless zombies with blue Gatorade-colored eyes. So take… [Read More]
