Category Archives: Pop Culture

Your Zombie self-defense post of the week

Because we all need to know how to defend ourselves from zombies.

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Wednesday news roundups

You know, I’m almost with Iran on this one: I hate Valentine’s Day. I hate all Hallmark holidays. But I’m not willing to make it illegal, and the Iranians are. It’s that famous Muslim tolerance of other religions! Woot! (Although, … Continue reading

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The loss of Debbie Friedman

Debbie Friedman passed away today. Words fail. Her music won’t. This is the song that, seven years ago at a conference for Jewish educators, made me realize what an amazing contribution she made to Judaism. We were all on our … Continue reading

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Silly end-of-revolution briefs

Whew! Western movies dodged the bullet: Governor Bill Richardson will not pardon Billy the Kid, so we can continue to have westerns made about him that have him shootin’ and killin’ and being an all-around bad guy. I’d tell you … Continue reading

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Israelis have more fun

Something you’ll never see on a Gaza beach: A flash mob, dancing, ABBA, men in bathing suits, and women in bikinis. H/T: My brother.

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We are of peace, always

The Visitors return in a couple of weeks, and I, for one, welcome our rodent-eating overlords. (Or at least, I welcome the continuing series about them. In real life, ew.) News for the new season: Jane Badler, the original series’ … Continue reading

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Thursday funny

The most awesome Broadway play sneak peek, ever:

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First night video

Eric J. contributed this one. It’s got a great beat, it’s a fun song, but it is lacking something very important. Where are the women? Why is there not a single woman in this video? Why are they not at … Continue reading

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Amazing sales at Amazon

I have refused to buy Battlestar Galactica’s season 4 because they were charging full-season prices for each half-season DVD set. It irked me. I don’t mind paying $40 for a full season, but I will absolutely not pay twice what … Continue reading

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Another Jewish video

This one is thanks to Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog. It’s the Evil League of Evil’s application from Tur-Mohel.

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A video while you wait

A Yiddish “Mamma Mia.” Yes, really. H/T: My friend Janet.

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Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog

Okay, I am very late to the party, but I bought the DVD and finally caught up. My estimation of Joss Whedon has gone even higher than I thought it could ever go. Must. Buy. Soundtrack. And Blu-Ray. I read … Continue reading

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The Stewart/Colbert rally

Is it my imagination, or were the only black people at the rally onstage when the OJays sang “Love Train“? Also, funny, isn’t it, that Stewart didn’t introduce Yusuf Islam by his full name? Oh, wait. I forgot. Cat Stevens … Continue reading

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Saturday night stupid

I put this baby on the DVR, and Sarah came over to watch it with me. It’s great, stupid fun. Made by the guy that brought you Megashark vs. Giant Octopus.

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The Comedy Central rally on the Mall: You can’t be serious

One of my commenters pointed out that CNN is really hyping the Halloween eve Comedy Central rally on the National Mall, which is supposed to be two “opposing” rallies led by Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert. I find it utterly … Continue reading

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