I think it’s difficult to break out of the mold of these stories. You’re assigned to profile someone with a poor public reputation, you hang out with them, they say all the right things, maybe you even come to like them, and it’s remarkably simple to put together a story using the usual “redemption” template. Read more
I’m not ready to call the dude a genie for routinely “cursing” the team expected to lose and then being fake-congratulated by thirsty basketbloggers for it. Read more
It is with a heavy heart that I report on the negative consequences of this article: Spanish Wikipedia has been edited to reflect that Seth Teitler did not, in fact, invent the bagel dog. The editorial note states: “(eliminación de una broma (http://theconcourse.deadspin.com/i-was-a-quizbo…” Read more
stay at home dad here. pretty accurate. I don’t feel as accomplished, brining tenderloin? more like 2 boxes of Kraft macaroni and cheese. but damn it feels awkward taking your kids to the park. The unavoidable conversations with other people’s kids and the stares (like I want another kid to chase around, chill) is the… Read more
As a fellow stay-at-home dad, can we please get some motherfucking changing stations in men’s public restrooms? For fuck’s sake. Read more
This is my dream job.
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I’d strongly suggest using a double barrel shotgun of some sort, preferably an over under for me. The nice thing about those is you always know when it’s unloaded when it’s cracked open and there are no shells in there. I know lots of people like pumps and automatics but as a newbie around shotguns I’d suggest… Read more
Don't forget the follow through. You will miss a ton of shots, even when leading it, if you stop the motion of your gun after pulling the trigger.
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I believe the one you’re warning people off is their “American Vodka,” which is perfectly serviceable for most all of your vodka needs. Why pay a premium if you’re just going to mix it into a Bloody Mary or with Sunkist Sparkling Lemonade (PS do the latter. It’s bomb.) Read more
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BTW - Here’s Dan playing a GIGANTIC pop song.
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I was at the New Pornographers show in Boston where Neko Case threatened to kick all our asses. I like Taylor Swift but she’ll never match that. Read more
I have to admit, I started reading the article thinking “Kaputt is better than anything Taylor Swift has ever put out- this guy’s just scrounging for something to write about.” But I wholeheartedly agree with this assessment: There’s something inherently disingenuous about indie acts claiming they’re not making music… Read more
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Air Force Veteran here. Read more
If you get a new neighbor and you notice he has the big USMC bumper sticker on his truck with the bulldog logo on the window. And he wears a Marines t-shirt every day. He’s probably about 5’8 and all muscle. Don’t worry about him. He is a nice enough guy. He might get into the occasional bar fight and maybe a huge… Read more
On one of the many interviews and such I’ve seen lately, it was mentioned that they typically shoot for #s 10, 6, and 2 to be the funniest three. Obviously the #2/#1 is for the irony that #1 usually sucks. #10 because they like to start strong, and #6 so they get a good laugh when they go to the second page of… Read more
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This season has just been so crappie. Read more
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Performing “Hummingbird” on Late Night with David Letterman in 1983.