Mad Men Open Thread: Season 5, Episode 8

Hello again, Mad Men lovers. The end of the weekend means a new episode of Mad Men. Check out the previews for this week’s episode to make sure you know what to expect.

WARNING: THIS POST WILL CONTAIN SPOILERS ABOUT TONIGHT’S EPISODE. DON’T WANT TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENS? DON’T COME IN HERE. 

This Week in Assholes

Guy who advocates violence commits violence. Surprise!
Welcome to our new feature This Week in Assholes. This column will give you a recap of some of the more appalling behavior from around the globe. I think it is obvious that given the world we live in there will be plenty on nominees each week. Please feel free to email any candidates to [email protected]. Let’s see who was particularly douchey this week.  Continue reading →

Recipe Sunday: Pasta with Tuna and Tomatoes

Pasta with Tuna and TomatoesSometimes you feel like spending all afternoon in the kitchen whipping up something delectable. Other times, you come home from work exhausted and all you want is to make something quick that’s still tasty. I like this recipe because it only has a few ingredients, it’s quick to make, and it’s pretty cheap. Continue reading →

Old is Good: Advertisements

Beer ad, ca. 1873.

I like old things.  Pretty much anything old.  Thus I am starting a series called Old is Good.  First off: ads.

Times and social mores change. The beer ad to the left wouldn’t fly now – omg it has a boobie in it! No more beer for health, either. No more beer for babies.  We’ve come a long way when it comes to advertising – haven’t we? Continue reading →

Cinco De Mayo Open Thread

Happy Cinco de Mayo! Like we are all Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, today, we are all Mexican! I hope you are carrying your identification papers! If you are partaking, have fun. Be safe. Don’t be an a-hole. Continue reading →