‘Euphoria’ is one of many premium cable TV shows to feature an abundance of prosthetic penises. HBO Peter Lehman, Arizona State University If you’ve noticed an uptick of male frontal nudity in TV and in movies in recent years, you’re onto something. In 1993, I studied patterns of male nudity in my book “Running Scared: Masculinity and the … [Read more...] about More penises are appearing on TV and in film – but why are nearly all of them prosthetic?
Watch: Billy Crystal and Bill Kristol endorse Biden in Jewish Democratic Council of America ad(VIDEO)
Comedian and liberal Billy Cristal and conservative writer Bill Kristol did this pro Biden ad as part of the Jewish Democratic Council of America group: People are saying this ad is going to make sure Trump doesn't win The Villages by the margin he needs! ?? ? https://t.co/TdHAtxaybU pic.twitter.com/5xvFue5aaC— Bill Kristol (@BillKristol) October 10, 2020 … [Read more...] about Watch: Billy Crystal and Bill Kristol endorse Biden in Jewish Democratic Council of America ad(VIDEO)
Coronavirus decimates live entertainment at ALL levels: live arts are reeling
Embed from Getty Images The live arts are reeling -- at all levels. The culprit: the coronavirus. It has impacted Broadway shows and local theaters, rock concerts, resort stage shows, corporate event planners, corporate event producers, agents, talent managers, concert producers, comedians, fairs, festivals and many other performers who do live entertainment. I should … [Read more...] about Coronavirus decimates live entertainment at ALL levels: live arts are reeling
Michigan plot: US right-wing militias a growing threat
Washington (AFP) - The arrest of 13 men in a plot to kidnap the governor of Michigan and "instigate a civil war" placed a fresh spotlight on the growth of armed, right-wing extremist "militias" under the administration of President Donald Trump.The FBI says such groups constitute the greatest domestic terror threat to the country, but Trump has appeared to encourage some, … [Read more...] about Michigan plot: US right-wing militias a growing threat
Donald: He’s A Murderer, Murderer, And Ain’t He Proud. Reckless and Wanton Disregard for the Health and Safety of Others is a Federal Crime
A few days back I noted here that there is a federal law against knowingly endangering people's lives with disease, transmission or infection with viruses, bacteria, unsafe medicines, nefarious administration of substances, harsh practices or lack of gold standard information for protections' sake, neglect and abandonment of the vulnerable, that puts any person's or persons' … [Read more...] about Donald: He’s A Murderer, Murderer, And Ain’t He Proud. Reckless and Wanton Disregard for the Health and Safety of Others is a Federal Crime
A fatal blow to Hillary Clinton’s 2020 Presidential campaign? Pompeo may release more Clinton emails (Satire).
In a move that is likely to add another problem for former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's Presidential campaign, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says he is likely to release more of Clinton's emails received over a private server. He told Fox News' Dana Perino that “we've got the emails, we're getting them out..We'll get all of this information out so the American … [Read more...] about A fatal blow to Hillary Clinton’s 2020 Presidential campaign? Pompeo may release more Clinton emails (Satire).
MY EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH THE FLY THAT SAT ON MIKE PENCE’S HEAD
Q: Congratulations, Mr. Fly. You won the vice presidential debate Thursday night. You are America’s Insect. How do you feel today? A: Just like the president, I feel great. I felt it was my solemn duty to participate. Q: Why? What compelled you to go sit on the vice president’s head for so long? Have you always been interested in politics? A: Not until Thursday night. … [Read more...] about MY EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH THE FLY THAT SAT ON MIKE PENCE’S HEAD
In a battle of AI versus AI, researchers are preparing for the coming wave of deepfake propaganda
AI-powered detectors are the best tools for spotting AI-generated fake videos. The Washington Post via Getty Images John Sohrawardi, Rochester Institute of Technology and Matthew Wright, Rochester Institute of Technology An investigative journalist receives a video from an anonymous whistleblower. It shows a candidate for president admitting to … [Read more...] about In a battle of AI versus AI, researchers are preparing for the coming wave of deepfake propaganda
Watch: Seinfeld’s “Newman” takes on Trump (VIDEO)
Seinfeld's Newman takes on Donald Trump in this ad about the Postal Service. Yes, it is a political ad -- and classic Newman. … [Read more...] about Watch: Seinfeld’s “Newman” takes on Trump (VIDEO)
Trump blasts Gov. Whitmer over comments on kidnapping plot
DETROIT — President Donald Trump unleashed a string of scathing and at times inaccurate tweets late Thursday, attacking Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.The president took aim at the Democratic governor on the same day state and federal authorities revealed they had foiled a plot to kidnap and possibly kill Whitmer. Whitmer responded late Thursday, poking fun at the president’s … [Read more...] about Trump blasts Gov. Whitmer over comments on kidnapping plot
PENCE FLY (Cartoon, Column and Video)
If you heard a little tiny high pitched voice during last night’s debate saying, “Help me,” it wasn’t the fly. It was Republican senators going down with this administration. Thom Tillis, Lindsey Graham, Joni Ernst, and Martha McSally, who was never elected in the first place, are all buzzing around Mike Pence’s head saying, “Help me.” I paid close attention to the debate … [Read more...] about PENCE FLY (Cartoon, Column and Video)
13 charged in plot to kidnap US governor, start ‘civil war’
Washington (AFP) - Thirteen men, including members of two right-wing militias, have been arrested for plotting to kidnap the Democratic governor of the US state of Michigan and spark a "civil war," officials said Thursday.Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer thanked law enforcement for thwarting the kidnap plot and rebuked President Donald Trump for failing to condemn hate … [Read more...] about 13 charged in plot to kidnap US governor, start ‘civil war’
Macaulay Culkin wears Home Alone-themed mask in hilarious photo.
Macaulay Culkin wears Home Alone-themed mask in hilarious photo.Macaulay Culkin has purchased a ‘Home Alone’ themed mask to keep himself “Covid safe”.The 40-year-old actor starred as Kevin McCallister in the hugely popular film franchise, and has posted an amusing picture on social media which shows him wearing a face mask emblazoned with the famous image of Kevin screaming, … [Read more...] about Macaulay Culkin wears Home Alone-themed mask in hilarious photo.
Harris and Pence dodge tough questions in VP debate – experts react
Sen. Kamala Harris and Vice President Mike Pence face off in a debate on Oct. 7, 2020. AP Photo/Morry Gash, Pool Cynthia A. Young, Pennsylvania State University and Austin Sarat, Amherst College Vice presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Mike Pence sat far apart and separated by plexiglass for the only 2020 vice presidential debate, held in Utah … [Read more...] about Harris and Pence dodge tough questions in VP debate – experts react
Remembering Hurricane Wilma – Hoping Delta Will Not Be a Carbon Copy (UPDATE)
UPDATE: The piece below briefly discusses the striking similarities between Hurricane Delta and the 2005 Hurricane Wilma. Some details: Delta formed in the same place as Wilma, over very warm water at almost the same time of the year. Delta intensified more than 85 mph to a Category 4 hurricane over an amazingly short period of 24 hours. During the same number … [Read more...] about Remembering Hurricane Wilma – Hoping Delta Will Not Be a Carbon Copy (UPDATE)
Pence and The Fly Who Fed Off Him
Imagine you're a fly. [Not a cockroach. That's another story for another time.] Imagine you're a fly. Then imagine you see a puff of yellow-white cotton candy sitting atop a rosy pink face. Imagine you smell the sticky substance emanating from the froppy cotton candy do. [Called 'extra strong hold hair spray' usually used for women's big elaborate up-dos]. … [Read more...] about Pence and The Fly Who Fed Off Him
Harris assails Trump virus ‘failure’ in newly civil election debate
Salt Lake City (United States) (AFP) - Democratic vice presidential hopeful Kamala Harris on Wednesday called Donald Trump's Covid-19 response a historic failure that disqualified him from a second term, in a pointed but mostly civil debate with Mike Pence who sought to portray her as extreme. With Trump's weekend hospitalization for Covid-19 throwing a new importance on the … [Read more...] about Harris assails Trump virus ‘failure’ in newly civil election debate
Trump and Covid 19
Don’t let Covid dominate your life. It’s just like the flu. I feel better than I have in twenty years. These comments came from President Trump after he left Walter Reed Hospital, most likely AMA- against medical advice. But since Covid landed on our shores, it has dominated Trump’s life as he tried unsuccessfully to get the disease under control. But when you have no plan or … [Read more...] about Trump and Covid 19
Donald, Pretender to a Throne::: TYPICAL TRAITS OF MENTALLY ILL KINGS
They usually wind up burning down the castle [if I cant have dominion, I will unleash scorched earth], or fleeing in the midst of a severe anxiety collapse, or being deposed, e.g., dragged out by the feet, or mocked until retreating by cover of night, or going into hiding whilst still asserting at every turn how he was mistreated. Rather than how he betrayed and took the … [Read more...] about Donald, Pretender to a Throne::: TYPICAL TRAITS OF MENTALLY ILL KINGS
Is it immoral if you feel schadenfreude about Donald Trump’s Covid-19?
Is it immoral if you feel schadenfreude about Donald Trump’s Covid-19? That question is asked by Vox columnist Sigal Samuel. Before one can answer that question, one has to decide what to use as a standard for judging what is moral and what isn't. Theists can turn to their religious literature for a standard. For examples, Jews can turn to the Tanakh; Christians … [Read more...] about Is it immoral if you feel schadenfreude about Donald Trump’s Covid-19?