Ben Wilder

The World’s End and the End of the Matter

Last night I watched the science fiction movie The World’s End (free on YouTube) and it was pretty awesome. I I couldn’t tell if it was from 1993 or 2013, which I thought was kind of awesome, too (it’s from 2013 and stars Simon Pegg as Gary King). Lots could be said about the comedy,Continue reading “The World’s End and the End of the Matter”

Wait, there’s no more Redbox??

Did anyone else know Redbox is gone? I began to wonder when one of their kiosk machines wasn’t at this one gas station where I used to see the it. I just figured that location wasn’t working for them. I guess you knew, didn’t you? Or maybe only the people who rented DVDs there knew.Continue reading “Wait, there’s no more Redbox??”

Being Nice or Being Kind

When we’re young we’re taught to “be nice.” Santa has his “nice” list. Politeness is often associated with someone having a nice personality. Somewhere along the way, though, I realized I don’t want to be nice. I want to be kind. I think nice is more circumstantial: being nice to people who are nice back,Continue reading “Being Nice or Being Kind”

Biden Fire Away Pun Was Not Intended… Just Like His Entire Presidency

Biden’s “Fire Away!” comment to VP Harris wasn’t intended, and isn’t that always been the problem with him? His entire presidency has been unintended, and it’s all been one big pun (no pun intended, RIP Big Pun). His fire comment reminded me of that time he had yet another blunder when Hawaii was burning. ActuallyContinue reading “Biden Fire Away Pun Was Not Intended… Just Like His Entire Presidency”

The Freshpet Mafia Commercial – The Dog, the Actor, and More!

By now it shouldn’t surprise anyone that some people keep their dog food in the refrigerator. Oh goodness, forgive me… keep their Freshpet in the refrigerator. There was the red head, the basketball bros, and now things have taken a darker, more sinister turn. Badda bing badda boom, the mafia also keeps their Freshpet inContinue reading “The Freshpet Mafia Commercial – The Dog, the Actor, and More!”