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Congressman lists sexual fetishes

Friday, May 1st, 2009

Rep. Alcee Hastings reads a list of sexual fetishes on the floor of the House.

From Gawker.com:

Of course he is pointing out that being on the Rules Committee sucks because Republicans are craven assholes who think fucking with the Matthew Shepard act is the absolute pinnacle of comedy but still, a congressman talking about animal-fucking!

DJ Complete’s ‘I Love Charlotte’

Thursday, April 16th, 2009

If you haven’t heard DJ Complete’s remix of Asher Roth’s “I Love College,” here’s your chance. This song has been played on 96.1 The Beat, Kiss 95.1 & Power 98.

I have to admit, I like the guy’s voice. (He’s not too bad-looking either. Haha.)

Tales of the Black Freighter trailer

Tuesday, February 24th, 2009

Check out the trailer for the Watchmen’s animated movie-within-a-movie Tales of the Black Freighter, which will be released separately from the film on DVD.

And read more about the new Watchmen movie, check out “A geek’s guide to understanding Watchmen.”

Everyone needs a little help in a recession

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008

Everyone’s looking for bailout money, including Santa. Sure, the video has been out a while, but considering the times, I think it’s appropriate.

Stalking Will Smith in Charlotte

Friday, December 12th, 2008

Last night mega-star actor Will Smith was in Charlotte for a charity event/screening of his new movie Seven Pounds at Regal Stonecrest. Smith donated 300 turkeys to the Second Harvest Food Bank and CL stalked him on the red carpet. Here’s the proof. (And to the reporter who tripped on my camera bag and got called out by Will, my bad.)

Talkin’ to Will

Dan Savage and Prop 8

Friday, November 14th, 2008

Sex columnist Dan Savage is speaking out on Proposition 8, which amended the California state constitution to restrict the definition of marriage to a union between a man and a woman.

Here here he is on The Colbert Report

And here he is on Anderson Cooper 360

In related news, Savage and others are calling for a boycott on the state of Utah (the passage of the same-sex marriage ban in California was heavily funded by the Mormon Church). In response, the Salt Lake City Weekly has stopped running Savage’s sex advice column.

Rapping about Obama

Thursday, November 13th, 2008

The other day, my friend told me there was an Obama ring tone floating around that was done to the beat of Lil’ Wayne’s “A Milli.”

Well, I’ve found the video. And in doing so, I’ve found a plethora of everyday folks rapping about our president-elect. Check ‘em out. Hilarious.

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Single nonvoter cost election to tip in McCain’s favor

Tuesday, October 28th, 2008

Don’t let this be you.

There’s still time to vote early.

Crown City Rockers invade Queen City

Thursday, October 23rd, 2008

Tonight the Crown City Rockers will be performing with Galactic at Visulite Theatre. Here’s a preview of what you can expect tonight. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 9 p.m. Tickets are $25.

‘Crop the vote’

Tuesday, October 14th, 2008

Someone has too much time on his hands. Or space aliens are trying to tell us to vote.

Read more here.