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Celebrity
Debating, And Correcting, The 100 Greatest Movies Of The 2000s List
When the BBC polled 62 international film critics last year to rank the 100 greatest American movies of all-time, an interesting omission mostly went unmentioned: There weren’t many films from the 2000s. And by not many, I mean there were six....
Celebrity
Cities and Celebrities: Proposing 8 New Holidays for Hometown Heroes
Cities love claiming their hometown heroes. It gives people a sense of pride in where they're from, lets celebrities return home heroes, and provides the mayor with an easy photo op. Everyone wins.For example, the city of Los Angeles recently announced...
Celebrity
Why Frank Ocean Is The Perfect Star For Our Digital Age
Was the art worth the wait?Following four years of online agitated anticipation, of Tumblr rumors and Canadian DJs tweeting false hope, Frank Ocean released not one, but two albums: the zenlike Endless, a visual koan and possible woodshop promotional...
Culture
Potiquette: Should I Smoke Weed With My Dad?
Dear Ms. Pot,The other weekend, I was visiting my parents at our family cabin on Martha’s Vineyard. One night, after a big lobster feast, it was just my dad and I, hanging out on the porch. I’ve always known...
Culture
The Benefits Of Being An Ugly Guy
I'm not handsome. I'm not moderately handsome, I'm not classically handsome, I'm not even Turner Classic handsome. Now before you all climb atop your self-esteem high horse-- I'm not saying I'm a bad person. I'm just saying I'm a...
Culture
Now *This* Is How You Celebrate Olympic Gold
This year’s Olympics have provided us with plenty of memorable moments and memes to fill any jingoistic reserve. There’s the ongoing #LochteGate, which cause further captivation and chuckles at every new turn (and there’s been a lot). We saw...
Culture
Why Frank Ocean’s Fans Went Crazy
Frank Ocean loves cars. He isn’t shy about it either.His debut mixtape/album nostalgia, ULTRA. features that bright orange 1980s BMW E30 M3, his supposed “dream car,” hidden amidst a shrubbery alcove on its album cover. There’s the “pretty big...
Culture
From Dumpster Diving To Pick-Up-Truck Pools, Philly Rules At Staying Cool
Don't tell Philly they can't soak their butts in non-traditional vessels. It won't end well.Philadelphia officials dared try to stop the dumpster pool trend, a seasonal favorite among the city's sweaty and budget-conscious. In a delightful summertime game of garbage-y innovation, Philly...
Adventure
Which Of These Adult Camps Is Right For You?
This summer was wet and hot, but it's not over yet. If you're yearning for another shot at talent show fame, or just miss a time before the internet in our pockets started ruining everything, there's still time to throw your phone into the...
Culture
Is Instagram Actually Winning Vs. Snapchat?
Whenever a social media product undergoes a radical aesthetic redesign or adds to its services provided in any way (minor or major), users generally react in a firm, unified way: “This is stupid.” Memes and GIFs are usually involved.But...