Tag Archives: Pop Culture

The Newman Group: ‘Think Before You Speak Because You Can’t Hit Rewind, Mr. Trump’

Source: The New Democrat I don’t want to make this too much about Donald Trump. God knows ( if there is one ) that this blog has written about President Trump a lot the last couple of weeks ( not … Continue reading

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Inside Edition: Ali Rosen- ‘Legendary Chef and Traveler Anthony Bourdain Dies At 61’

Source: The New Democrat When I first heard about Anthony Bourdain’s show Parts Unknown coming to CNN in 2013 or 14, I thought this was another one of those so-called reality TV shows where the lead character is some loudmouth … Continue reading

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The New Yorker: Will Storr: ‘How Millennials Became The Selfie Generation’

Source: The New Democrat “We look at how society became fascinated with its own image, and try to find the truth behind selfie-taking. How Millennials Became the Selfie Generation | Annals of Obsession” From The New Yorker Just on a personal … Continue reading

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The Economist: Lane Green- Why Do We Swear?

Source: The New Democrat Warning: this piece could offend a lot of people who are very religious and have a PG-13 mentality. Before I explain why I believe we (meaning Americans, as if there is anyone else ) swear, first we … Continue reading

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The Atlantic: Olga Khazan: The Social Benefits of Swearing

Source:The Daily Review I’m going to give you an answer to why Americans swear so much at least now in public but also in private as well that is a lot less scientific than what Olga Khazan gives you. But … Continue reading

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The Atlantic: Derek Thompson: ‘What Makes Things Cool?’

Source:The Atlantic– Hum, maybe the word should be awesome, now? Source:The Daily Review  “Although trends might seem completely random, there are well-documented patterns to what becomes popular. A 20th century industrial designer, who created some of America’s most iconic looks, … Continue reading

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The New Yorker: Comma Queen- Mary Norris-“Awesome” Is the New “Massive”: How Real Words Lose Their Real Meaning

Source: This piece was originally posted at The Daily Review Just a quick note and a bit of a warning. Valley people both girls, but valley guys, are not going to like this piece. Because this is all about them … Continue reading

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The Richest: The Worst Black Friday Disasters

Source:The Daily Review Black Friday, the official start of the Christmas shopping season in America and as someone who has some experience working in retail I know how crazy it can be. It is that one day of the year … Continue reading

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Mysteries & Scandals: James Dean

Source:The Daily Review I guess I sort of see James Dean as the male version of Jayne Mansfield. (No, I’m not trying to be insulting) As a very talented entertainer, but someone who lacked personal discipline and self-confidence. I believe … Continue reading

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Liberty Pen: John Stossel- Cool Commies & Other Myths

Source:Liberty Pen I believe this so-called movement towards Communists and communism from Hollywood and their fans, has to do with pop culture and faddism. Che Guevara, is considered cool with this community, especially with the Far-Left in Hollywood and outside … Continue reading

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