Also, didn’t the initial interest in and success of The Handmaid’s Tale as a series have a lot to do with it debuting during the Trump administration? We were in uncharted territory with that president (and vice president), and America falling into a fascist theocracy where women are regarded as little more than brood…

As June’s image morphs into that of a dangerous depraved “Delilah” capable of subverting the state (Gilead’s take) or that of a courageous sacrificial guardian angel (Canada’s interpretation), the viewers see the messy totality. We witness the most vulnerable parts of her humanity and her most despicable impulses. We…

I don’t add things like potato peels,

If you think that aging inherently ruins that then that is an extremely cynical take on the aging process that I want no part of, thanks.

Why are people so compelled to announce that they are leaving social media? Truth be told, no one really gives a shit because they all know you’ll be back. So why not just quietly put it on pause for a while and quietly rejoin when you’re ready? Most people won’t even have noticed that you ever left, and you won’t…

Smith is that uncle you thought was funny and cool when you were 10

Drake did okay.

Kev, dude, I’m glad you’re staying healthy and keeping the weight off. It will add years to your life after your close call with the Widowmaker. But if you’re going to wear jackets with your three-quarter pants, might I suggest that you find a good tailor?

Bob’s Burgers creator Loren Bouchard, for example, is trying to organize some kind of attempt to buy Arclight Cinemas on Twitter, which could theoretically work if he rallies together enough of the famous heartbroken movie fans eulogizing the chain on Twitter.

Has agreed to eat certain vegetables? Wow, must be nice being a kid now where such things are negotiable. When I was a kid way back in the 20th century, the only agreement was that I eat what I was served or I agreed to make my own damn dinner or not eat at all. Lucky for me I was one of those weird kids who actually…

Your move, Tyler Perry ...

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Ronan Farrow looks more like Frank Sinatra than Frank Sinatra, Jr.

St. Vincent brought some old school art-rock theatrical glamor to her two songs, playing up the striking visuals as much as her pair of elaborately offbeat songs. I got some Bowie, some Talking Heads, maybe a touch of Gaga and (dare say) Madonna—a potently bracing combination.

Lil Rel and Tiffany Haddish played a married couple for two seasons on The Carmichael Show, so her presence may have contributed to his comfort level.

The ONLY fast food fries worth a damn are Five Guys. Get your burgers wherever you like, but get your fries from Five Guys.

I know it’s none of my business and beside the point, but how did these two get together?

There are movements afoot to boycott Coca-Cola, Home Depot, Delta Airlines, and other corporations based in Georgia.

Fun fact: The Boulder shooter was born the same week as Columbine, that other (in)famous Colorado mass shooting.

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