by Shimbo Seriously, what is ESPN trying to prove? As they have throughout the entire Ray Rice affair, the World Wide Leader continues to trot out former Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis to give his unique perspective on the league as it pertains to how crime and punishment are dealt with. And he should know. Lewis escaped a murder charge of… Read more →
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Two Tears in the Bucket: Alaskan TV Reporter is Your New Hero
by Shimbo “Well-behaved women seldom make history.” When Laurel Thatcher Ulrich coined the phrase that launched thousands of feminist ships, it’s doubtful she ever thought just how far that would go. Case in point, now ex-KTVA reporter Charlo Greene, who decided to quit during last night’s 10pm broadcast in what could be best described as one of the more interesting… Read more →
Know When to Say When: Anheuser-Busch Statement on NFL Drips Irony
by Shimbo In the wake of recent incidents of domestic violence and alleged child abuse plaguing the NFL, it was only a matter of time before sponsors would be called upon to ask for accountability in terms of where their money goes. While little was heard from sponsors during the Ray Rice fiasco, which is ongoing, outside of “cautious” statements,… Read more →
Positive Body Images Aren’t Just “All About That Bass”
by Morgan Hunt “You know I’m all about that bass, about that bass. No treble.” If you’ve heard Meghan Trainor’s summer anthem then there’s a chance the catchy tune stuck in your head just by reading that one sentence. While on the surface the song just seems to be about loving deep bass and not liking flat notes, when you… Read more →
Asshole In Australia: Kanye West Badgers Disabled Fans During Show
by Shimbo Some people just can’t help but be rotten douchebags. Alleged Gay Fish and all-around l’enfant terrible Kanye West once again showed his value as a human being while performing at Qantas Credit Union Arena in Sydney, Australia Friday night, after stopping his show to go after a couple fans who wouldn’t stand up on command. “I decided I can’t do this song… Read more →