When Ginni Thomas Calls

Andy Borowitz suggests “Three Things to Do When Clarence Thomas’s Wife Calls You.”

Another TV Parent Passes: Tom Bosley, RIP

Actor Tom Bosley, best known for his role as Howard Cunningham on TV’s “Happy Days,” had died at 83.

Beatle Economics: Hard Day’s Night

The blogosphere spends more time dissecting the lyrics of a classic Beatles song than John Lennon did in writing them.

Junior Seau Drives Off Cliff, Walks Away

The retired superstar linebacker drove off a 30 foot cliff at 70 mph and walked away with barely a scratch.

Barbara Billingsley, Leave it to Beaver Mom, Dead at 94

Barbara Billingley of “Leave it to Beaver” and “Airplane” fame has died at the ripe old age of 94.

Insane Clown Posse are F’ing Evangelicals? No F’ing Way!

Insane Clown Posse are Christians, yo. And they say Fuck a lot.

TV Better Than Movies

Changing economic realities led to a role reversal: television is where you turn for smart entertainment, whereas the movies have become lowbrow.

Bryon Scott’s Nazi Tie

New Cleveland Cavaliers coach Byron Scott wore a swastika tie to media day. Given that there are good reasons to doubt Scott has Nazi sympathies or is a covert member of the Aryan Brotherhood, we’ll chalk this up to an honest mistake.

2011 Mediocrity: Taking Familiarity Back

There’s apparently a whole series of these spoof ads for the non-existent car.

Quote of the Day – Dubious Stats Edition

Dwayne Jarrett’s career with the Carolina Panthers: 1 touchdown, 2 DUIs.

Should Universities End Football?

Boston University and Northeastern have found that there is life after football. Shouldn’t most schools follow their lead?

Stephen J. Cannell Dead at 69

Stephen J. Cannel, the man behind “The Rockford Files” and “The A-Team,” had died at 69.

American Life Within Living Memory

It’s worth reminding ourselves, in a country where so many are trying to figure out the best way to keep excess fat off our bodies, how recently abject poverty was widespread here

Commonwealth Games Highlight Wealth Disparity

Western athletes who’ve complained about the conditions at the Commonwealth Games are coming in for a firestorm of criticism.

Loud Commercials Outlawed

They might not be able to fix the economy or the healthcare system or agree on an efficient tax policy but Congress has managed to reach accord on one of the most serious problems facing America: loud television commercials.

Back to Mono: Old School Reissues Rocking Rock World

Business is booming for box sets of 1960s acts remastered into the original mono.

Science Journalism Parody

An amusing parody of the typical press report on a new scientific finding.

Quote of the Day – NFL Edition

Just because somebody pay you money don’t mean they’ll make you do whatever they want or whatever.

Too Hot For Sesame Street ?

Apparently, Katy Perry’s dress was deemed too revealing for public television.

Are We Run By A**holes ?

Blockbuster Goes Bust

Blockbuster is trying to reorganize itself, but it’s probably too late.

1 In 5 Americans Believe Obama Is A Cactus

According to a poll released Tuesday, nearly 20 percent of U.S. citizens now believe Barack Obama is a cactus, the most Americans to identify the president as a water- retaining desert plant since he took office.

Union Hires Non-Union Workers to Protest

The UFCW of Nevada pays temporary workers minimum wage to demand fair treatment and wages from Wal-Mart.

Jon Stewart vs. Stephen Colbert

Jon Stewart has made the transition into the post-Bush era much more effectively than his protege, Stephen Colbert.

One Bizarre Tale

Lady Gaga Stole My Pie

The super rich have a lot larger share of total income than they did a generation ago. Are they taking it from the rest of us?

Christine O’Donnell Buys Ads on OTB

Christine O’Donnell is buying ads on posts arguing that the party screwed itself by voting for her in yesterday’s Republican primary.

Dirty, Sexy Politics a Dreadful, Selfish Crime

It is impossible to read Dirty, Sexy Politics and come away with the impression that you have read anything other than the completely unedited ramblings of an idiot.

Was Donovan McNabb Traded Because He Was Black?

A renowned sports economist argues that black quarterbacks are treated differently than their white counterparts.

Andy Griffith Down 25 Points

Beloved comedian and character actor Andy Griffith’s popularity in his home state has plummeted since making commercials endorsing ObamaCare and some Democratic candidates.

Is TV Too Complicated?

Has the digitization of entertainment — DVRs, iPods, iPods, digital cameras, Netflix, and so forth — transformed it from fun into work?

iTunes Oddities

What’s the deal with iTunes?

It’s Official: D.C. Drivers Suck

A new insurance industry survey confirms what anyone who’s spent an afternoon driving in metropolitan Washington, D.C. should already know in their heart.