In the first of a three-part series on kids and gaming, “Superdad” Chris Shulgan tries to decide if he should buy a Wii for his 4-year-old.
Archives for January 2011
The Shop Class Chainsaw Incident
Big-time crushes, boring classes: Stephen Bloom’s junior high was just like any other. Oh, except for the raving mad, chainsaw-wielding Shop teacher.
Man With ‘Golden Radio Voice’ Offered a Real Home With the Cavs
In the nadir of his addiction, Ted Williams would have been viewed as a criminal and a drain on society. Today he’s a national hero.
Why Wouldn’t Beautiful Women Be Funny?
There isn’t “man funny” and “woman funny”—there’s just funny, period. So save the asterisks for Barry Bonds’ homerun records.
The Battle of the ‘To My Spouse’ Blogs
We pit To My Wife against To My Husband in a six-round bout.
Study of the Day: Why Men Go Bald
“The fact that there are normal numbers of stem cells in bald scalp gives us hope for reactivating those stem cells.”
Why Is Television So Much Gayer Than Film?
Gay TV actors such as Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Portia de Rossi are blazing a trail by playing straight leading-man (and -woman) characters. When will Hollywood catch up?
The 10 at 10: January 5
Big Ben is getting married, the RNC struggles with books, and Alec Baldwin wants to run for office: the 10 at 10.
Phoenix Jones Is a Real-Life Superhero
An anonymous man in a rubber black-and-gold suit is protecting the streets of Lynwood, Washington, from crime.
Ten things I’ve learned from Edward Scissorhands
A quick rise can easily turn into an equally rapid descent. Don’t trust instant fame. Being an outcast probably means you have lots of time to get skilled at art, music, or some other talent. Goose-shaped haircuts are terrific. Being inside Tim Burton’s head must be like living in a Gothic German Expressionist paradise all…
‘Men of a Certain Age’: The Recap, Part 5
Debts—financial and personal—are a constant worry this week.
Dear John,
Sick of your womanizing roommate always getting what he wants? We’ve got you covered.
Wordless Wednesday
Please leave a caption for this photo…
What Should Happen to Ron Franklin? (Updated)
Listen to me, sweet baby, let me tell you something …
Amazing Homeless Man With a Golden Radio Voice
No introduction necessary. Just listen.
No Exit
Andy Singer’s “No Exit” debut: high fructose corn syrup will do that to you.