Inspiring story or shameless exploitation? Or both?
Archives for February 2011
Wrapped in Plastic, They’re Fantastic
Turns out Ken is gay. And he has a new friend, Ben.
The ‘Manly’ Diet Soda Ad: Who’s Buying It?
Dr. Pepper isn’t the first to try to corner the highly elusive (possibly nonexistent) male diet-soda-drinking market. Let’s take a stroll through TV commercial history.
The 10 at 10
Iron Mike picks the Oscar winners, Russia admits beer is alcohol, and robot journalists will take over the world: the 10 at 10.
NASCAR Is More Important Than Women’s Health
Last Friday, the House voted to cut federal funding for Planned Parenthood. And they also voted to keep giving money to race cars.
Do You Have a Sports Betting Problem?
Our Charlie Sheen–obsessed Masshole wants to help you come to terms with your gambling issues.
All-Steroids Team: Eric Gagne
After Eric Gagne was released in spring training last year, he took the last career option he had: closer for our All-Steroids team.
Uphill Skiing and a Sock Full of Drugs
This week’s Dudes in the News: a brazen elderly skier, art-hating municipal employees, and a different kind of drug dog.
And the Toddlie Goes to…
Chase McFadden’s son gives a breathtaking performance, and wins an award.
Are Men Legally Required to Ask Their Spouse’s Permission for a Vasectomy?
We talked to three leading urologists.
Ten things I've learned from the gym locker room
There are ‘naked guys‘ and there are ‘afraid to be naked guys‘. The former strut around clothesless, chatting away. The latter use a towel like a forcefield, desperately trying to put on underwear. Men who brag loudly about sexual exploits are, most of the time, lying. It’s not hard to tell. Why do some guys…
Why Don’t Guys Hit on Neko Case?
Is it a physical block—tight security, maybe—or is there a power dynamic at play when larger-than-life women are desexualized?
Douche of the Week
This is some crazy shit… Many thanks to those that sent in nominations for our Douche of the Week feature. There were several great nominations. but in the end, this one (to me) clearly stood out above the rest. After the winning story, I’m posting some of the other nominees. Don’t forget to send in…
The 10 at 10
Feb. 23 roundup: Kristen Schaal on abortion funding, NASA vs. God, and everything that is wrong with America in eight charts.
Dr. Phil, Leave the Pink Boys Alone
How our kids dress as 5-year-olds doesn’t determine a thing about their future sexual orientation.
You Will Witness Christchurch Rise Again
About 24 hours ago a magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck my home city of Christchurch, New Zealand.