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Ben Tippett
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thanks for the awards show last night (and the open bar!), it was fun and like, man, i’ve been reading all you guys for so many years, it was cool to see you existing as people. Read more

I have Hugh Freeze coming in first and the Brazilian Handjob guys finishing 2nd and 3rd. Read more

It’s like the quiet/loud of a Pixies song.

May a thousand blossoms bloom {guitar twang}... WHILE I’M TORN APART BY APEX PREDATORS
I imagine Black Francis shrieking. Read more

The one list where “being hit by a car” would’ve been the best option. Read more

I’d go, but there’s not much else to do in New York, so it kind of seems like a wasted trip. Read more

Is it true un-promoted commenters can go but not mingle (or make direct eye contact) with Deadspin staff?
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In no place in that description do they state that pants are required. You’re good, friend. Read more

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It is deep in their culture.

One of my favourite Australianisms is that when they won the Americas Cup in the 80s, their prime minister Bob Hawke (an actual champion beer drinker) went on TV and said that anyone that was too hungover for work shouldn’t show up.
Basically gave the entire country the day off so they could

Diana, your coverage of the Cosby Nightmare has been excellent. I hope they are paying you well, both in cash and in wine. Read more