Ashes to ashes and dust to dust. Birth and death are the only sure things in this beautiful, brutal world of ours and the best we can do is make the space between memorable. In the words of Cancer author and cultural critic Hunter S. Thompson who lived by his own rules and died by … Read more
Life in plastic is indeed fantastic. Standing blonde and bold at 11 inches tall with tip toes and preternaturally perky tits, Barbie, full name Barbara Millicent Roberts, was introduced by Mattel Inc. on March 9, 1959, at the American International Toy Fair in New York City. In astrology it’s not only people but pets, places and … Read more
An Australian Sign Language interpreter is going viral on TikTok for signing something “Unholy.” Pop star Kim Petras performed during the closing ceremony at Sydney WorldPride in Australia over the weekend — but it’s Auslan interpreter Marc Ethan who is becoming a worldwide sensation online. In fan-captured videos posted to the social platform, some with … Read more
Snap. Crackle. Pop. Named for Ceres, the Roman goddess of agriculture, breakfast cereal was originally developed by a religious fanatic and nutritionist spa owner named James Caleb Jackson who believed consuming dry pellets of unprocessed grain could improve digestion stave off drunkenness and cure people of the unholy urge to masturbate, according to The Pilot. … Read more
Do you know the Muffin Man? Or more importantly his zodiac sign? This year, we celebrate the 8th annual National Muffin Day on Sunday, February 26, 2023. Why the celebration? Because the world is bleak and cake for breakfast is the kind of crumb that can be counted on. Unless of course it’s the hastily … Read more
There are perhaps no words more enchanting, whimsical and promising than “Once upon a time.” As Gemini author and academic Jack Zipes maintains, “Fairy tales since the beginning of recorded time, and perhaps earlier, have been a means to conquer the terrors of mankind through metaphor.” National Tell a Fairytale Day on February 26 celebrates … Read more
This show is a shore bet. Netflix’s “Outer Banks,” the tale of a group of tan, treasure hunting North Carolina haves and have nots is back for season three, premiering Thursday, February 23rd. Since debuting in April of 2020, the show has consistently struck gold with audiences who can’t get enough of the socioeconomic warfare … Read more
Singles Awareness Day is observed each year on September 15, offering the chance to celebrate freedom in all its autonomous, untethered glory. A consistent warm body in your bed is nice but you know what really smacks? Doing whatever the hell you want without concern for the emotional well being of another person. Ho without … Read more
Super Bowl LVII will boast a halftime show guaranteed to warrant a (pon de) replay. All hail Rihanna: Grammy Award winning artist. Fashion Icon. National hero. Video vanguard. Billionaire. Sexiest joint ever rolled and her royal highness of the halftime show. For RiRi die hards, Super Bowl LVII, held on February 12, 2023, marks not the … Read more
There’s nothing humble about these pies. Comedian Kevin James waxed poetic about the power and pleasure of the pizza pie, arguing, “There’s no better feeling in the world than a warm pizza box on your lap.” I could think of a few contenders but in honor of National Pizza Day on February 9th, we’ll concede … Read more
In 2014, Brittany Williams was a fit, seemingly healthy 24-year-old. She ran daily, ate well and had a killer bikini body. Then, suddenly, she went into cardiac arrest. She was having dinner at a Times Square restaurant when her heart stopped and she lost consciousness, TODAY.com reported. “My mom and dad looked over, and they … Read more
“Love is complicated,” says Joe Goldberg, the obsession prone murderer/protagonist of Netflix’s hit series “You.” You said it there, Joe and fans of the show can’t seem to get enough of that complication, or the show’s other standout themes like obsession, coverups, aliases, cages, the doomed nature of romance, execution, polygamy, mirrored masturbation and the … Read more
Cry a river of happy tears, today Justin “JT” Timberlake turns 42. He who brought “SexyBack,” freed the most famous nipple in recorded history and danced the hokey pokey without provocation, rose to fame as a child star and has kept his name in the lights ever since, becoming one of the world’s highest paid … Read more
This revered snack staple, and our obsession with it, is anything but corny. Discovered in the Americas centuries ago, according to the The Popcorn Board, popcorn has become a household favorite worldwide. So every time you reach for that delectable crunch, know that you’re in a long line of humanity that has munched on the … Read more
National Bagel Day arrives on January 15 and as we are all imperfect circles harboring unfillable emotional holes there is perhaps no greater metaphor for the human condition than the humble bagel. According to Maria Balinska, author of “The Bagel: The Surprising History of a Modest Bread,” the origin of the bagel is hard to … Read more
Get ready to ride the crimson tide because these celebrities are red hot. Red is the first color the human eye recognizes and when it comes to hair hues, the hardest to forget. “Whether they spring from genes disarranged by earthly forces or are ‘planted’ here by overlords from outer space is a matter for … Read more
Disney is the house of the mouse and the place where all dreams come true. As one of the most powerful, influential and successful businesses in the entire world with media spanning animated and live action films and television, toys, merchandise, theme parks, music, live events, books and graphic novels and beyond, Disney has transformed … Read more
We hate to burst your bubble but Pop stars are here to stay. Short for “popular,” these musicians representing genres that run the gamut from country and rap to R&B and of course Pop, have become some of the greatest icons of the modern day. It’s no surprise that when it comes to some of … Read more
Cue the purple Gemini Prince (or the artist formerly known as) my babies, let’s talk about what makes a motherf–ker, sexy. So what is the science of sexy or why we deem some people more attractive than others? A new study published by the Sydney Morning Herald suggests that attraction is the combined force of … Read more
Let’s talk about sex baby! I want to give you something to look forward to. Not a new year, not a new you but the simple, animal pleasure of getting down and getting it on. In terms of astrological weather, 2023 is big on change and challenge and these themes extend to the realms of … Read more