Articles by Chris Spags
TV
Comparing ‘Mad Men’ ads to real ones from the 1960s
You may be aware that a new season of Mad Men is coming to AMC this Sunday. Given how popular the show is, it might be worth a trip down memory lane to take a look at how Don Draper’s ads compare to the ones that
Humor
The Guyism Speed Round for March 20th
In today’s Guyism Speed Round, Katie Nolan discusses the incident with Invisible Children’s Jason Russell, Peyton Manning’s new contract with the Broncos, and more.
Gadgets
Pedal powered ferris wheel is the most pointless innovation ever
Ever wanted to enjoy the many pleasures of a ferris wheel in your own home? A) I hate you. B) Well now you can!
Alcohol
Old man with a shopping cart full of beer is a true hero
What makes a hero? Saving lives? Enlightening others? How about we aim a little lower and settle for an old dude with a shopping cart full of Bud Light?
Humor
’2 Broke Girls’ parody trailer is more entertaining than the show
I don’t know much about 2 Broke Girls other than the wildly mediocre first preview and the Kat Dennings nude pics which are probably not on the show but are always in my head. But this parody trailer for the show totally nails it.
Lifestyle
The none-too-glamorous life of a high end hooker
The NY Daily News has a profile on a prostitute who worked for a “high-en”d madam, Anna Gristina. It may shock you to learn that life as a hooker kind of sucks. $500 paydays, lame guys. Pretty Woman it ain’t.
Humor
Drunk girl sings ’50 States Song’ to the amusement of few
Oh St. Patrick’s Day, the benchmark holiday for people getting hammered, doing exceedingly obnoxious things, and being blissfully unaware of how annoying they are doing them. In this clip, a girl sings the 50 States Song and fails in every way.
Humor
Girl doesn’t understand miles per hour, shames herself and education system
This is Chelsea. Her husband, Travis Chambers, is filming her to show her lack of understanding of miles per hour to the whole world (you know, like supportive husbands do). She fails miserably.
Humor
Kid’s excuse note is the perfect reason to miss school
When you’re going to miss school, you better come up with a credible reason. And this kid has it all figured out.
Health
Finally, you can get a free pizza with your vasectomy
Thinking of putting an end to the magic life-giving powers of your semen? If you’re in Cape Cod, now’s the time to do it. Because you can get a free pizza if you use the Urology Associates of Cape Cod! What a deal!
Food
Kid tells the truth about donuts in school essay
A lot of people love a good doughnut, myself included. But this 12-year-old kid has a particular disdain for plain donuts and, for some reason, articulated it in an essay. Here it is.










