Viral Video of the Day: Watch in Case of Bear Attack
As we all know, bears are not to be trusted. They are godless killing machines. There’s no debating this; it’s just the way it is. Thankfully, if we ever meet […]
Author Archives: Charlie Crespo
Carne Asada Fries: Fusion Cuisine at its Finest
Not so long ago, the term “fusion cuisine” didn’t connote many positive thoughts. If you were to play the word association game with “fusion cuisine,” you likely heard words like […]
Lou Reed, Kanye West, and the Failure of “Yeezus”
If you don’t know who Lou Reed is, you’re either under 30 or uninterested in a type of rock music that could be labeled “art rock” or “experimental rock.” For […]
Viral Video of the Day: The Best Game You’ve Never Seen
Summer isn’t the best time for your average sports fan. With basketball, soccer, and hockey all in their respective offseasons, there just aren’t many viewing options to choose from. Sure, […]
Jennifer Lopez’s Love Doesn’t Cost a Thing, but a Performance in Turkmenistan Sure Does
After performing in Turkmenistan for country leader Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow, Jennifer Lopez has become the latest celebrity to issue an apology for performing for a ruler with a questionable human rights […]
The Dwight Howard Free-Agency Saga Can’t End Soon Enough
I have a confession to make: I am sick of Dwight Howard but not for the reasons you’re probably thinking of. I don’t care about his petulance or immaturity issues. […]
Your Monday Monkey News Update
Mondays suck. You know this. The long work week stretches out in front of you with no end in sight. You’re tired and grumpy. And the emails … so many […]
Beertopia: Goose Island’s Honker’s Ale
This column reviews a beer based on aroma, appearance, taste and palate (mouthfeel). At the end of each review, we score the beer based on a five-star system (one star meaning you […]
For the Miami Heat, the Smallest Bounce Makes All the Difference
It’s staggering to think about how close the Miami Heat were from emotions so different from the joy, relief and, bravado that accompanied a Game 7 victory over the San […]
Nik Wallenda’s Grand Canyon Walk: A Dream That Should Have Been Deferred
I’ll never really understand people like Nik Wallenda, the man who crossed the Grand Canyon on live TV several nights ago without any sort of safety measures in the event […]
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