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Category Archives: Pop Cult
It’s A Has Been, Jim
At the small chance that you hadn’t come across this already: Has Been — William Shatner’s new album as produced by Ben Folds and featuring, among others, Adrian Belew. You can listen to some tracks here (via evaristo). A classic … Continue reading
Become Frighteningly Obsessed
“Once you’ve picked your cult hero, the only thing left to do is bring him up in every single music conversation. Compare every other artist unfavorably to your hero. Lament the fact that your hero has “lost it†and “will … Continue reading
Earring Semantics
MonkeyFilter: “Earrings on Men – both ears? one ear? What is more ‘preferred’ or ‘accepted’ for men (in the USA) – both ears or single ear piercing?” One commenter about sums it up: “I wear a coat hanger through my … Continue reading
On-keyboard-breakfast-sputter
…sunday link: Top Ten Most Ridiculous Black Metal Pics Of All Time. (via attu)
Posted in Amusing, Pop Cult, Uncategorized
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Ye Olde Grey Gym Sock
A whole bunch of free video-downloads of comedian Bill Hicks’ performances throughout the years including “Ye Olde Grey Gym Sock”, described by some as Hicks’ best routine ever.
Posted in Pop Cult, Uncategorized
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SuperFreak RIP
Super Freak RIP. At least the man never turned into a bore…
Posted in Music, Pop Cult, Uncategorized
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Pup-tent Affair
—Michael’s Sketchy & Sci-Fi Book Covers
Posted in Books, Comics, Pop Cult, Uncategorized
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Whodunnit
I’m sure by now you know: The Simpsons will feature an episode wherein one of the characters outs his or her self as being gay. Who’d ya think it’s gonna be? My bet’s on Mr. Burns. Smithers&lÅ´;/a> is way too … Continue reading
Posted in Comics, Personal, Pop Cult, Uncategorized
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A Bit Of Progress
Well worth a bookmark: the complete “A Bit Of Fry & Laurie” scripts. A typical F&L conversation: –Stephen: Progress isn’t a dirty word, you know. Arse is a dirty word, and so, to some extent, is labia. Learn that, Bamford, … Continue reading
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Bad Taste
What happens when someone gets so fed up with today’s crap ass music, he decides to do something about it? This. So when does Kenny G start touring again?
Posted in Amusing, Music, Pop Cult, Uncategorized
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The Eclectic Cliché
Top Five Rock Critic Cliches. Some good ones: “pandering to the eclectic”, “elliptical”, “Dylanesque/Beatlesque/Springsteenian”, “overuse of the x-meets-y device to describe the hybridity of the music at hand”.
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At The Coffeeshop
Here’s one for SOFA, should he ever visit Amsterdam: a coffeeshop dedicated to Frank Zappa (and in case you didn’t know, they usually sell more than just coffee in Amsterdam’s coffeeshops).
Posted in Frank Zappa, Pop Cult, Uncategorized, Zappa Misc
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Crimson Tide
I always figured there was more to Steely Dan lyrics than meets the –uh– ear. The Steely Dan Dictionary to the rescue. “Crimson Tide” (from Deacon Blues): “The nickname for the University of Alabama’s sporting teams (particularly American football), so … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Pop Cult, Uncategorized
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Jesus Penis Dimension
A refreshing merry little ditty for the whole family to enjoy: Keep Your Jesus Off My Penis! (belated thanks to Tommi)
Posted in Bizarre, Music, Politics, Pop Cult, Uncategorized
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