Category Archives: Appreciations

Selfless, by

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Not Kim Kardashian

A new twist on Kim Kardashian’s new book and the “art” of the “selfie.” Continue reading →

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Dare To Be Stupid: Comedy Songs, The Best and the Rest

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Amanda Nazario

The ability to make people laugh is even rarer than the ability to make beautiful music. The combination of both, executed well, is cause for celebration. Amanda Nazario gives props to parody progenitors Stan Freberg, Allan Sherman, Tom Lehrer, et al, and the 21st century’s own master of making fun, “Weird Al” Yankovic, still riding high after debuting at number one last year. Continue reading →

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“Mad Men” Eulogies: Don Draper

Posted on April 4, 2015 by Kurt Baumeister

Farewell to Dick Whitman. Continue reading →

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“Mad Men” Eulogies: Betty Draper

Posted on April 4, 2015 by Vince Navy

Blonde. Legs. Smoke ’em if you got ’em. Continue reading →

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“Mad Men” Eulogies: Sally Draper

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Greg Olear

Sally Draper is the future. Continue reading →

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“Mad Men” Eulogies: Megan Draper

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Sean Beaudoin

Sean Beaudoin deconstructs Jessica Pare, Megan Calvet, and Megan Draper Continue reading →

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“Mad Men” Eulogies: Peggy Olson

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Stephanie St. John

Peggy Olson is smarter. Continue reading →

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