While I can't find the source (just believe me — I'm a random Internet person), several sharp commentators in 2004 pointed out how changing demographics would fuck the GOP *on a national level* starting in 2012. They didn't anticipate that a combination of Obama's political smarts and absolute hatred of GWB would kick…

Do you even start sentences with "because" for comedic effect, bro?

Phoenix of all places was the first city where Springsteen and the band were really popular outside of Philly/NYC/NJ: http://www.phoenixnewtimes….

Springsteen is an all-American badass. Worked his way out of poverty. Never fell into self-destructive drug use or anything like that. Has an unbelievable work ethic. He's proud of his work, but never comes across as a blowhard.

The Netflix series are the best part of the MCU right now. While Luke Cage had some groan-inducing cheesiness at times, it was still damn entertaining with surprisingly-great characters, e.g., Shades.

I like Goldeneye, but the soundtrack really pushes it into TV movie territory w.r.t. production quality.

Imagine the late-night conference calls between PR and executives at Ferrero. "Wait, are you fucking kidding me? We have to make a statement about *this*?"

I know! I've been refreshing the Bob Loblaw Law Blog for hours.

Great poster.

Hah, the Oregon Outback is beautiful and makes for a good escape from the excesses of Portland.

That's the music video to show someone if they ever doubt Al's talent. Not only that, but the random one-second harmonica bits at the end are a great send-up of Dylan.

The last time I was in a Sears, someone in the store tried to sell me a new roof, I shit you not. I was so stunned that Sears posted a roof salesman in the store to harass people that I didn't think to say, "I live in an apartment, asshole!"

Ten or so years ago, I would have guessed that Best Buy was doomed, but they're probably the best of the worst now.

Are there any brick-and-mortar electronics stores in the USA that aren't garbage?

This show's greatest legacy is that a crotchety bartender at a local karaoke joint will sometimes shout, "Hit the fucking gong already!" when someone is particularly bad.

My armchair theory is that a lot of Trump support is an easy "fuck you!" vote.

My old company occupied six floors in a skyscraper, two of which were noncontiguous. Not only did we have to haul our asses downtown, but moving between floors for meetings and other bullshit took up way too much time.

The history of that building is fascinating.

Wow, that second picture makes it look like some second-rate city builder game where you have to build the gaudiest, most obscene clocktower ever in order to advance to the next map.

My dad "has" a few outdoor cats.