Category Archives: Digressions: Junk

Good for your heart

I just added the following song to my Trash Aesthetics syllabus (for the week we’d be covering MAD, EC Comics, EERIE, and other “Bad Mags“). I don’t know about you, but my heart feels a lot better already!

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You ever hear a joke whose punchline is in a language you don’t speak?

Lou Reed, Metallica, Darren Aronofsky: guys, I’m sure it was funny in the green room, but can you share the joke with the rest of us someday?

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Silent (But Deadly) Night

What you’re missing by not watching late-night tv.

According to the manufacturer’s website, the Better Marriage Blanket “makes a great gift for weddings, anniversaries and birthdays.” I’m surprised that there isn’t a button so that betrothed couples can register for it.

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I’ve got Pabst Blue Ribbon on my mind

Surely the fauxhemians who chug PBR would (ironically) be into this beautifully remastered spot? PBR should be running it in Prime Time!

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