Lauren

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Lauren "AKA Spirit Fingers" likes to talk about entertainment, politics, the news, the world, you know, the awesome stuff that makes us say, "Holy Crap! That's crazy...but I love it." Got a message, a writing gig, or need a freelancer? Email me at: [email protected] or find me here @CrassLauren.

Is This New Volkswagen Super Bowl Ad Using “Blackface With Voices?”

New York Times columnist Charles Blow thinks so. On a segment with CNN this is what he said regarding Volkswagen’s new ad set to air this weekend. CNN however in the title of their segment doesn’t go quite that far. They ask if the commercial is funny or awkward, opting to shy away from other commentary that asks if the commercial is blatantly racist. Continue reading

J.J. Abrams Will Be Your New “George Lucas” for Star Wars: Episode VII

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Well, anyone other than George Lucas directing the new Star Wars: Episode VII is a better choice than George Lucas shooting Jar Jar Binks into space again, but how do we feel about J.J. Abrams? More importantly how do we feel that Ben Affleck was in contention and Joss Whedon was never, ever going to do it, ever, it seems? NOOOOOOOOO! Continue reading

Christopher Walken Reacts to the Raving Antics of 2nd Amendment-ist, Alex Jones’ Last 24hrs

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Apparently flying spittle is all the rage in certain gun nut circles. First Wayne LaPierre goes on Meet the Press with barely contained flecks of doom-dribble eeking out from the corner of his lips. And now, ranting shower head, Alex Jones, spit-flings an entire rage diatribe at CNN host Piers Morgan. He then follows it up with another batcrazed rant for his YouTube followers. Let’s take a look at some of the most insane parts of Jones’ commentary. We’ll also employ the help of the Christopher Walken Rage Response Meter. Walken is a longtime hater of guns. Continue reading