Category Archives: Society

Monkeypox… and super gay commercials

I guess I’m a little confused about the hubbub surrounding the monkeypox outbreak. More specifically, why are folks upset when it’s mentioned that monkeypox dramatically affects gay men more than the public at large (at least that’s the case at the time of this writing)? Unfortunately, I think the answer is more political than homophobia.Continue reading “Monkeypox… and super gay commercials”

Apple’s iPhone Hot Dog Pool Swimming Commercial – The Music

I don’t consider myself a diehard Apple fanatic, although I prefer their computers for video and image editing. But I *think* they may have something good going on with this device they call an “iPhone”. Here were are 13 versions later and oodles of commercials boasting about the latest version of the phone. In theContinue reading “Apple’s iPhone Hot Dog Pool Swimming Commercial – The Music”

iPhone falls off the table… the commercial and more!

Apple’s commercials promoting the iPhone 13 aim for the everyday American. What’s usually the biggest worry for any smartphone owner? Dropping their phone and/or cracking the screen. Take a look at their latest ad (titled, “Edge”) addressing this exact concern… Boasting a Ceramic Shield, Apple says this is the toughest phone screen out there. IContinue reading “iPhone falls off the table… the commercial and more!”

Favorite Commercials From Childhood

Kind of like the episode of Punky Brewster where one of her friends gets trapped in a refrigerator, there are a few TV commercials that somehow became etched in my memory for life. If you were a kid in the 80s or 90s kid, I bet you’ll remember these, too. Cindy Crawford… Ferrari… Pepsi. ThisContinue reading “Favorite Commercials From Childhood”

Will Smith sells an apology to Chris Rock, are you buying it?

Millions of people watched the Oscars this year and then millions more watched the only moment we’ll remember from the awards show. It’s the slap that keeps on slapping. Take a look then scroll down for more awkwardness. Was this the beginning of the end of Will Smith’s acting career? Time will tell. But he’sContinue reading “Will Smith sells an apology to Chris Rock, are you buying it?”