My Initial Reaction the BBC's New "Are You Being Served?" Special!
Remember back in February when I shared the casting information for the updated "Are You Being Served?" special? It appears that the program aired last night and I had the pleasure of watching earlier...
View ArticleRiverside, IA: US Postal Service to Hold Dedication Ceremony on September...
The US Postal Service has plans for new stamps with a "Star Trek" theme. The new stamps were created in recognition of the popular space franchise's 50th anniversary. That's pretty exciting and I'm...
View ArticleARCHIE #11: Move Over Archies...
I had a good time reading ARCHIE #11 earlier this week. It features the creation of two new garage bands to the Archie Comics relaunch. I'm not talking about the Archies or the Pussycats or the Bingos...
View ArticleTape Face Moves to Finals on "America's Got Talent!" #StayWeird
Confession time. I don't like "America's Got Talent." I only watch it because the family that I help out watches the program. Which is fine because it's their home, their television, their preference....
View ArticleIndiana: Mother Uses State's Religious Objections Law to Defend Against Child...
Last year, Republican lawmakers and Governor Mike Pence passed a religious objections laws that prevents governmental agencies from burdening the religious liberties of citizens. It was drafted to...
View ArticleUSAvengers: Who Will Be the Avenger of Your Home State?
A few months ago, I learned about a new comic book title that grabbed my attention: U.S.AVENGERSÂ featuring Sunspot, Red Hulk, Captain America (Danielle Cage), Iron Patriot, Cannonball, Pod, and...
View ArticleAFTERLIFE WITH ARCHIE #10: Josie & the Pussycats Enter Hell!
It's been a few months since the last issue was released, but we finally got our copies of AFTERLIFE WITH ARCHIE #10. I find it completely frustrating that Archie Comics cannot publish AFTERLIFE WITH...
View ArticleChevy Almost Died Last Night
I almost lost Chevy yesterday afternoon. I went to pick up the dogs from the groomer. They relieved themselves so I went to the dumpster to get rid of their offerings. Chevy didn't like the dumpster,...
View ArticleGoodbye Rivderdale Podcast!
The final episode of The Riverdale Podcast landed today. It's Episode #235. Jonathan Merrifield hung up his hat after roughly 4 1/2 years of Archie Comics-related podcasting.Jonathan started out the...
View ArticleLAPD Locate Woman in Playboy Model's Fat-Shaming Social Media Post
Last July Playboy model Dani Mathers caused a stir for taking a picture of an overweight woman in the shower at an LA Fitness gym and publicly posting it on Snapchat with the following caption: "If I...
View ArticleKevin Keller Dates New York City in LIFE WITH KEVIN #2!
It wasn't that long ago that Archie Comics was resistant to depicting any same-sex smooches by its infamous gay teen, Kevin Keller. It didn't matter if Kevin was kissing his husband in LIFE WITH ARCHIE...
View ArticleMissing a Pony?
Iowa City Animal Services reports that they found a stray pony wandering on the edges of Iowa City at the Terry Trueblood Recreation Area on Tuesday, September 6th.The pony was captured and its health...
View ArticleOklahoma: Mother & Daughter Arrested & Charged with Incest following Marriage
I learned last night about a mother and daughter who were both arrested and charged with incest after it was discovered that they were secretly married back in March 2016. The marriage involves...
View ArticleALL-NEGRO COMICS #1: Remembering Lion Man & Bubba!
I was reading old comics from the Digital Comic Museum last night. DCM is a collection of public domain comic books -- typically from the 30s, 40s, and 50s -- that have been scanned for our enjoyment...
View Article"Holy Hell": Looking Inside a Cult
I just finished watching "Holy Hell." It was on CNN a few nights ago and I'd heard a pre-show interview on the radio, which snagged my interest. So I decided to check it out tonight after I noticed it...
View ArticleVegas Takes Center Stage in WORLD OF ARCHIE COMICS ANNUAL #62
I was pretty excited to read WORLD OF ARCHIE COMICS ANNUAL #62 this week, largely because it included a brand-new story featuring Rex Lindsey! Rex Lindsey was the regular artist on JUGHEAD for years....
View ArticleCarroll, Iowa: Football Team Being Investigated for Online Bullying Against...
The football team at Carroll High School in Carroll, IA, is under scrutiny today following reports that they engaged in anti-gay bullying on a group chat against another student:The football players...
View ArticleGeorgia: Two Arrested & Charged with Making False Police Reports about Creepy...
Two people were arrested in LaGrange, GA, and charged with making false reports about clowns attempting to lure children into a van:Brandon Moody, 26, and Rebecca Moody, 27, were arrested and sent to...
View ArticleCarroll, Iowa: Residents Upset Over New City Manager Because He's a Gay Dad
The people of Carroll, IA, are quickly developing a reputation for themselves. The week started out with news that members of the football team were upset about a gay classmate being selected for this...
View ArticleRemembering "Degrassi Junior High" Episode 32 ("He Ain't Heavy...")
It's been nearly a month since I shared any of the favorite "Degrassi" episodes. This week's show is episode #32 of "Degrassi Junior High" AKA "He Ain't Heavy..." The episode made its debut on...
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