June 2008
33 posts
Lieberman Must Go →
Sign the petition.
Another Reason To Never Go To Manhattan Again →
Florent officially closes.
This Weekend: There's Too Much Going On For It To... →
The Acorn ON FRIDAY:
River to River presents A Place to Bury Strangers w/ King Khan and the Shrines and Black Acid: From Flavorpill
All hail King Khan. The recent Vice Records signee…
The Best Voice Mail Since Pat O'Brien →
Here’s the background, via Sherman Foundation:
One of my friend’s from work and her friend were out one night in the SF Marina district and were hanging outside of the bars trying to find a cab….
Solid Gold: "Bible Thumper" →
Alongside Hercules and the Love Affair, Solid Gold is poised to become our latest, shameless pop obsession. Here’s their new video, via Buzzfeed:
Nader: Obama Is "Half African American" Tries To... →
Go away Nader.
HBO To Air Carlin Specials →
Full schedule at HBO.com.
Zach Galifianakis: Advice Columnist →
We’re not sure what issue of The Believer this is from, or how we missed it for that matter since we love Zach, but he’s got the who thing posted on his site. He should do this full time…
When Did JC Penney's Become Edgy →
Did they hire Dov Charney as marketing director? The Jeebus people are not going to like this:
Quoted in Boston Herald: "Surviving 'Millennial'... →
From The Boston Herald
Three agonizing minutes. That’s how long I stood at a Dunkin’ Donuts cash register the other night waiting for an employee to make eye contact with me. This is not an…
This Weekend: Afrika Bambaataa, Tokyo Gore Police... →
FRIDAY AT 8PM: Rooftop Films presents Shorts about Love with music by Deer Tick
Short films about love and loneliness will tug at your jaded heartstrings; Deer Tick will make you gaga for the…
The Ron Burgundy Interviews →
People with sophisticated taste know that Anchorman is the best movie ever made. That’s why we were excited to discover the all-new Ron Burgundy Interview series on Funny or Die. Here’s Ron…
Leave Michelle Alone →
As was pointed out yesterday on Michelle’s appearance on The View, the media is misquoting her as saying:
“For the first time in my adult life. I feel proud of my country”This is what she…
U.S. Hid Detainees From The Red Cross →
Just when you think Bush Inc can’t get any more fucked up. Via HuffPost
The U.S. military hid the locations of suspected terrorist detainees and concealed harsh treatment to avoid the scrutiny of…
The Non-Motivational Speaker Series →
Adam Rosen was kind enough to invite me to speak next Thursday, June 26, at Happy Ending Lounge. Hope you can make it. From Gelf Magazine:
The Non-Motivational Speaker Series returns to…
Full Grown Men →
Finally, a summer movie we want to see is about to be released on Friday. Appropriately, it’s called Full Grown Men, channeling our angst at the ten million *retarded* superhero movies released…
Nader Reaches Out To His Base: Jocks →
You’d think he’d realize that his 15 or 16 remaining fans have no idea who Coby Bryant is in the first place.
The New Yorker Panel →
It was great meeting Andy Borowitz, David Rees, and Scott Dikkers this week. The event was fun and well-received. The Awearness blog has a couple of quick posts here and here.
This Weekend: Renegade Crafts & Vampire... →
Looks like its going to be a great weekend to be outside: Sat and Sunday, from 11-7 check out The Renegade Craft Fair at McCarren Park Pool.
The Renegade Craft Fair is a unique DIY…
I'm Voting Republican →
[Thanks Rumproast]
Obama's Support Growing Among Women →
Sorry media, Harriet Christian is not representative of the typical female voter. The overhyped “women and former Clinton supporters won’t vote for him” rant is a media-created a non-story…
Just When You Think Fox New Can't Get Any More... →
A “terrorist fist jab”? WTF???!!!
Do you want concerts in Bushwick Inlet Park? →
Brooklyn Vegan has the story.
On Our Radar: The Dodos, The Acorn & Delta... →
We know it’s a ways away, but we’re already excited to see The Dodos play Spiegelworld on September 28th. If you’re not familiar, go buy their record now. Here’s a taste:
Thunderbird and grapefruit juice ... shake ‘em up! →
A wonderfuland yes realad from the Seventies. [Thanks Kevin K]
Last Day To RSVP For The New Yorker's... →
Did we mention it’s free. More info here. RSVP at 800.304.5226.
Hey It's Me, Trale Lewous! →
This guy is hilarious. [Hat tip Rumproast] Trale Lewous on Butterfinegers after the jump.
This Weekend: Bushwick Arts Festival →
From the event’s website:
Neighborhood artists will open their studios Saturday June 7th and Sunday the 8th from 12 to 7pm. Hundreds of artists will be showing work in their own studios…
New Wearable Feedbags Let Americans Eat More, Move... →
"What's Her Game?" →
We personally think Hillary’s reasons for refusing to concede are monetary in nature. She wants the Obama campaign to give her money to pay off her supposed debts. [Even after lending her…
Victory →
Now let’s go kick McCain’s ass.
He's Got It! →
FINALLY! The AP is reporting that Obama has “effectively” secured the nomination: “The 46-year-old first-term senator will face Sen. John McCain of Arizona in the fall campaign to become the 44th…
Next Wednesday: The New Yorker Presents... →
This promises to be a great event and FREEwilliamsburg founder Robert Lanham will be part of the panel. RSVP at 804.344.5226. It’s free!
