October 20th, 2009
We all knew this was inevitable. But does it signify a Jump the Shark? Brooks Brothers is now selling the Don Draper suit, and for only $998. The question is, will they be selling the outfit Betty Draper wore on her night out in Rome anytime soon? (I know, I know, she looks good in anything she wears. Or nothing for that matter.)
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October 15th, 2009
Garrison Keilor, who may be the most over-rated commodity in American public life, criticizes conservative critics of President Obama by writing “Petulant fury isn’t a winning hand in politics. Get over it.”
Three Parts Cronenberg, Two Parts Lynch, One Part Björk . . .
October 15th, 2009
So evidently, this is the denouement of Lars Von Trier’s Anti-Christ. It’s a spoiler!
0 commentsDemography, Destiny, cont.
October 15th, 2009
Gunnar Heinsohn has an excellent piece from a few days ago on Afghanistan’s disposable sons.
If some academic press wanted to do a real public service, they’d publish a translation of Heinsohn’s stuff, particularly his Sons and World Power.
0 commentsGoodnight, Sweet Captain
October 15th, 2009
Captain Lou Albano, dead at 76. Football player, professional wrestler, pop icon–all in all, a life well lived.
It’s striking looking at the contrast between some wrestlers, such as Albano or Andre the Giant or Ted Dibiase–who really do use the sport to live big, wonderful, only-in-America kind of lives–and others, like Jake Roberts or the Von Erichs, who just get used up by it. What’s sad is how much the latter category outnumbers the former.
0 commentsThe New Republic Is Against Transparency!
October 15th, 2009
Can you imagine TNR running this cover in, say, 2001? Or 2003? Or 2006? If nothing else, it probably would have cut their subscriber base in half. But today it’s just pleasantly counter-intuitive. Almost Kinsley-esque!
0 commentsRedskins Make History!
October 14th, 2009
I’ve been taking immense pleasure in the travails of the Skins this season. It seemed to me that they have had about the weakest schedule I’ve ever seen.
Actually, they have the weakest schedule ever. They’re the first franchise to ever face six consecutive winless teams. During this run, they’re 2-3.
Related NFL note: Ever wonder which parts of the country see which games? This guy puts together maps showing you. Can’t even imagine the amount of work. He deserves a medal.
0 commentsThe Death of Clover?
October 13th, 2009
Starbucks has now removed Clover machines from several Boston-area stores. This on the heels not expanding the Clover project as promised pre-recession. Now they say they’ll add more Clover in 2010 when, in theory, Americans will want $4 coffee.
Is Clover actually worth $4 a cup? My own sense is no. But it might be worth about $3.25. It makes awfully good coffee, particularly with premium beans.
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