In honor of Mr. Blackwell, a Worst Dressed List
October 20, 2008
The man who invented the worst-dressed list, Mr. Blackwell, has sadly passed away. In honor of this celebrity-dissing pioneer, we’d like to present our own list of bad examples of celebrity fashion.1. Alaskan Governor Sarah PalinAside from her somewhat-becoming Tina Fey glasses, this woman is a fashion disaster. She looks like a cross between a [...]
Laura’s 5 Favorite (and Least Favorite) Celebrity Couples
August 5, 2008
Celebrity couples come and go like the seasons, reminding us all that love is fleeting when you’re a self-obsessed narcissist with a Napoleonic complex. Some of them last a year, even two, giving us little people a brief glimpse of hope that love can be everlasting, until the inevitable extramarital affair scandal followed by the [...]
Liz’s Favorite Albums of 2007
December 23, 2007
8. Of Montreal - Hissing Fauna, Are You The Destroyer?Yes I am. No, but seriously, this jubilant yet immensely depressing album really did something big for Of Montreal this year. Never before has intense personal drama been so much damn fun to witness, and it seems lots of ravey youngsters have discovered this truth, as [...]
The 2007 Celebrity Superlatives - The Best, Worst, and Freakiest
December 15, 2007
As 2007 comes to a close, I would like to take a look back at some of the celebrity moments that have defined this year. I warn you, it wasn’t a pretty year.Most Differently-Abled CelebrityBritney Spears took this category, and not by a nose. She redefined non-medical retardation this year, what with [...]
The 5 Best Shows on TV Right Now
December 7, 2007
1. WeedsYes, I’ve written about Weeds before (see Weeds: The Best Show Ever Made, which was quoted on the official Weeds website), but I can’t help but continue to sing its praises. This show’s writers are fantastic at getting characters, especially our hapless lady protagonist, out of seemingly impossible situations, but seriously, after watching the [...]
11 Names that I would never choose for my kids, and wouldn’t wish upon loved ones
November 11, 2007
1. Charisma2. Zac3. Condoleeza4. Qortni (yes, it’s real, I know a kid named this)5. Tavis6. Dwayne7. Chad8. Faith (unless the rest of your name is “No More”)9. Prudence10. Wolf11. Penisface
10 things I never want to hear on TV ever, ever again
November 6, 2007
1. “The Terrorists”2. “Deal or No Deal”3. “Clinton vs. Obama”4. “Britney Spears [insert anything]”5. “Stocks fall on housing, credit worries”6. “Coming up next: an all-new ‘Chuck’!”7. “President Bush announced plans today to [insert something diabolical]”8. “The Greatest Generation”9. “The YouTube Generation”10. “‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ Marathon”
Laura’s Spooky Halloween Movie Countdown
October 27, 2007
Yes, the time has come again to curl up with your favorite guy or ghoul (hahahahahaha… sorry), tear open a fresh five-pound bag of candy (or three!) and watch something that scares the shit out of you. Happy Halloween, fair readers!10. Dead Alive/Braindead (Peter Jackson, 1992)This classic horror-comedy still represents Peter Jackson’s best [...]
The 9 Best Non-Polish Records I’ve Found in the Trash
October 24, 2007
9. In a Sentimental MoodThat woman is thinking naughty thoughts. Also, as a sometime fan of They Might Be Giants, I appreciate knowing what the Longines Symphonette means.8. I Like BeethovenA musical tribute to the hero of non-conformists everywhere. You can see the record company executives just aching to get a piece of [...]
The 10 Most Irritating Celebrities
October 16, 2007
10. Rachael RayDon’t you just want to rip her squawky head off sometimes?9. Ty PenningtonSure, he does lots of noble work for kids, and he’s beloved by the nation. But he acts like a cartoon character on speed, and it’s hard to listen to any of the sentimental schlop he’s spewing because I’m too [...]

