Tag Archives: Pop culture

A “Proactiv” Last Minute Christmas Gift

Posted on December 23, 2011 by

  When you’re shopping 48 hours or less before Christmas, you’ve already put yourself in the “it’s the thought that counts” category. Last minute shopping (LMS) is more about getting yourself in and out of stores without losing your sanity … Continue reading →

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Hanukkah Decorations: Where to find the best and worst end caps

Posted on December 7, 2011 by

Decking the halls for Christmas is easy—just walk into to any gas station or department store and you can purchase enough red and green flair to compete with the North Pole. Decorating for Hanukkah, however, is a challenge. In order to burn candles for eight … Continue reading →

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Sex Toys Sold on TV: Trojan Vibrating Twister

Posted on October 27, 2011 by

“As Seen on TV” isn’t just for the Slap Chop and ShamWow anymore–now sex toys are sold on television too. I recently saw this commercial for Trojan’s new vibrator, eh I mean personal massager. And to think, when I was a kid I thought … Continue reading →

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Oops! Hollywood Walk of Fame Goofs While Shunning Reality TV Stars

Posted on August 26, 2011 by

Hollywood Walk of Fame administrators made an oopsie when they dissed reality TV stars on their Facebook page. On Monday they posted, “Someone asked if we give reality show characters stars? Hell to the No!” But what they probably didn’t … Continue reading →

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Abercrombie PSA? Adults Should Not Wear Teen Clothing

Posted on August 18, 2011 by

Life is full of transitions: high school to college, student to employee, single to married. But there’s another transition that people don’t talk about– graduating from the kids clothing department to the adult section. It’s taking Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino … Continue reading →

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Facebook Commercial

Posted on July 28, 2011 by

A Popnology video

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Netflix Price Increase Email Decoded

Posted on July 13, 2011 by

Netflix sent this email to their 23.6 million subscribers today (including me) explaining that they’re increasing their prices: Here’s a decoded version of their email which explains what The Netflix Team is really trying to say: Dear Julie, In an effort … Continue reading →

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Kim Kardashian X-rays Her Ass

Posted on July 7, 2011 by

She’s got a sex tape, nude photos, and bikini shots galore. Now we can see Kim Kardashian’s insides too—she recently X-rayed her butt on television. At a time when people are refusing to use airport body scanners for fear of … Continue reading →

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Rebecca Black’s “Worst Song Ever” is a Disservice to Teens

Posted on March 24, 2011 by

Teens complain that no one understands them. Parents wish they could get into the heads of their kids. Wannabe pop star Rebecca Black did her teenage peers a disservice by letting the world into her thoughts with her monotone single … Continue reading →

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