I recently had several conversations about bands you discovered in college that you didn't like but which you would have liked in high school, and The XX came up almost every time.  I think they're good entry level primer for 16 year olds who want to get involved with indie music for the first time, but they're pretty…

I recently had several conversations about bands you discovered in college that you didn't like but which you would have liked in high school, and The XX came up almost every time.  I think they're good entry level primer for 16 year olds who want to get involved with indie music for the first time, but they're pretty…

All scenes involving Starks at that point become cast members awkwardly trying to think of things to say/smoking cigarettes and killing time on camera

All scenes involving Starks at that point become cast members awkwardly trying to think of things to say/smoking cigarettes and killing time on camera

I think it's wonderful DC chose one of its most recognizable and memorable characters to be gay.  Can't wait to see what's next for Greg Lantern.

I think it's wonderful DC chose one of its most recognizable and memorable characters to be gay.  Can't wait to see what's next for Greg Lantern.

I very probably am alone in this, but in my general excitement for this season's imminent close, I went back and started rewatching the first season of Game of Thrones.  I'd managed to completely forget that they chose to open the entire series with a story about White Walkers.  I've been over all completely thrilled…

I very probably am alone in this, but in my general excitement for this season's imminent close, I went back and started rewatching the first season of Game of Thrones.  I'd managed to completely forget that they chose to open the entire series with a story about White Walkers.  I've been over all completely thrilled…

That would actually be tremendously effective marketing for my admittedly small demographic of planet conquering metal monsters.

That would actually be tremendously effective marketing for my admittedly small demographic of planet conquering metal monsters.

*Lays on the buzzer for three full minutes*

*Lays on the buzzer for three full minutes*

Quick! Name ten things that aren't Jackie Chan! Besides Robert De Niro quality stage presence!

Quick! Name ten things that aren't Jackie Chan! Besides Robert De Niro quality stage presence!

On the other hand, seeing Nutella generally translates into me spending money indiscriminately on Nutella because there are things I simply suspend my self respect for and chocolate hazelnut spreads are one of those things.

On the other hand, seeing Nutella generally translates into me spending money indiscriminately on Nutella because there are things I simply suspend my self respect for and chocolate hazelnut spreads are one of those things.

I also like that the commercial covers her life from being a neonate through being an adorable 5 year old, and then jumps to 17, conveniently ignoring all puberty related awkwardness and tween year awfulness.

I also like that the commercial covers her life from being a neonate through being an adorable 5 year old, and then jumps to 17, conveniently ignoring all puberty related awkwardness and tween year awfulness.

That's an interesting development.  Does anyone know if the band Beach House has more money than the Volkswagen corporation?  How much does indie cred boost your credit rating?

That's an interesting development.  Does anyone know if the band Beach House has more money than the Volkswagen corporation?  How much does indie cred boost your credit rating?