In an exciting twist, I wound up in a paparazzi photo yesterday. But you’ll never guess with whom…
Author Archives: Ben Mandelker
Sea Spiders and the City
About ten days ago, scientists released underwater footage from the depths of the ocean that portrayed, among other things, sea spiders swimming along in the dark, icy currents. I was rather fascinated by these water-bound arachnids, and as one is wont to do in such circumstances, I promptly headed over to Wikipedia for further reading. …
Instant Karma's Gonna Get You
I’d like to think that thirty years of a monastic lifestyle would help some people’s karmic footprint, but in the case of Buddhist monk Reverend Seiji Handa, Nirvana is still a way off. The ill-fated religious man was unceremoniously killed by a runaway lawnmower, leaving all to wonder what this guy must have done to …
Random LOLCat of the Day: Cingular Edition
It’s funny because it’s true.
BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY: Adventures On The East Side
I spend a good amount of time talking about the glamorous, exciting world of Los Angeles, and while I like to think of myself as being a veritable connoisseur of each neighborhood, the truth of the matter is that I only keep to a few select regions of the city (ie. the clean ones). Occasionally …
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What Your Car Says About You
“I’m sensible; so I cradle my head in my hand. But I’m a little wild; so I only use ONE hand. That’s why I drive an Accord.” Earlier this week, Forbes ventured into the world of unspoken gender truths when it published the semi-provocative article titled “What Your Car Says To The Opposite Sex.” The …
This Gets Me Excited
I could go for less annoying music though.
S. Irene Virbila Reveals Debilitating Napkin Dependency
When it comes to fascinating confessions, very few can top the latest divulgence from Los Angeles Times food critic, S. Irene Virbila. She writes today that despite a bleak childhood seemingly spent entirely at the ironing board, she has since found inner-peace by turning a once gloomy chore into an act of self-meditation. Her secret: …
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Shut up, ECLIPSE!
Over the last few days, there’s been all sorts of hubbub about the latest lunar eclipse, and while I was fascinated by this celestial event, I knew ultimately it would be a waste of time to get overly invested in it. I mean, the odds of witnessing any sort of intergalactic spectacle were firmly against …
Like ohmygod, Hasta La Vista, Bitches!
“Bitch, these humans are a hot ghetto mess up in here!” The Terminator franchise took a bizarre turn when it was reimagined as cute, little cupcakes, and now BWE notes that the brand has stepped into new territory once again. Basically, if you’ve ever wondered what would happen if Christian from Project Runway and John …