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.

Paul Ryan Continues to Show the “Grace” and “Maturity” He’s Known For

Oh, we’re just joking. He shows neither of those things.

Paul Ryan got a bit testy and snotty today when a local reporter of Flint, Michigan’s ABC12 deigned ask him about gun control and tax cuts as a follow-up question as it related to supporting community programs and charities to in Ryan’s words, “Help people in inner cities have more opportunities so they won’t resort to gun violence.” We would also like to tell Paul that inner cities aren’t the only places where there is gun violence. Continue reading →

666 Park Avenue is Just Plain Horrible at Horror and Why Network Dramas Have A Lot to Learn

Do you have a television class system? This would be a system delineating which shows you watch, and in what sequence, as well as how you categorize everything else? For some of us there are the shows we watch religiously as they air, and others we may want to “hold” for a variety of reasons. Maybe it conflicts with a more coveted show airing at the same time slot, or the show seemed a bit “iffy” to start with, or the premise was interesting, but the execution seems baffling. Those may fall into the “DVR Doldrums,” an entry on your DVR that you’ve forgotten about, that’s just sitting there, once reaching some measure of status in your viewing world, but now left to be viewed on a Sunday afternoon while you fold socks.

This is what 666 Park Avenue has become. Continue reading →

Today is Conspiracy Day in American Politics!

Oh, dear Lord. There’s a whole new word out there for Republicans who don’t believe today’s job numbers. Truthers. That’s not very creative. It would be much more impressive say they went with “Jobbers” or “Number Floggers” or “Grouchy Guys in Armchairs.” Well, whatever. They’re not the only ones. Some Democrats are saying it’s possible Mitt Romney, soul-sucking, underworld cretin, and candidate for the Presidency, may have cheated during the debate Wednesday night, Palin style!

Everyone’s walls are lined with foil today, folks. Continue reading →

Coming Attractions: Things Go Boom! In A Good Day to Die Hard

Whelp, there’s really no point in Bruce Willis’ John McClane actually saying much in the first teaser trailer for the fifth offering in the Die Hard franchise. Nope. Really? You don’t know what John McClane says and how he says it? Who are you? Some kid born in 1992? If you don’t know, it’s usually some grouchy, grizzled version of “I’ll kick your ass, because ass kicking is what I do, kid.” Imagine Bruce Willis said that. See? This is what we’re saying. Continue reading →

The Treadwall is for People Who Think Climbing Regular Walls is Easy

…and we’d like to tell them that they’re insane. Ok. Seriously, sure, fine, we get it. Let’s do exercise! It’s good for the body and the soul. It’s all about mind over matter, friends. “You can do it!” says Chuck Norris probably. Ok. We really hate Chuck Norris. Anyway, here’s this thing that will probably make your heart exit your body and ask you if you’ve lost your goddamn mind. Continue reading →