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Reid McCarter

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Contributor, The A.V. Club. Reid's a writer and editor who has appeared at GQ, Playboy, and Paste. He also co-created and writes for videogame sites Bullet Points Monthly and Digital Love Child.

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A look at why the loon's call is used as TV and movies' go-to wilderness sound effect

A look at why the loon's call is used as TV and movies' go-to wilderness sound effect

If we had a dollar for every time the loon's call is misused...

Musician throws on vampire cape, plays "Master Of Puppets" in 51 different styles

Musician throws on vampire cape, plays "Master Of Puppets" in 51 different styles

Anthony Vincent one-ups The Metallica Blacklist by condensing his 50+ covers into a single song

The only aspect of the Brendan Fraser renaissance that's been left behind is his early aughts website

The only aspect of the Brendan Fraser renaissance that's been left behind is his early aughts website

Fraser's official website design is a real Blast From The Past

PR experts weigh in on how the Roys should handle <i>Succession</i>'s current batch of crises

PR experts weigh in on how the Roys should handle Succession's current batch of crises

A fun exercise in considering how to approach a truly terrible job

Christchurch fires "official city wizard," leaving itself dangerously open to dragon attacks

Christchurch fires "official city wizard," leaving itself dangerously open to dragon attacks

The New Zealand city has paid the wizard a salary since 1998

World's ultimate wife guy builds rotating house to give his spouse better window views

World's ultimate wife guy builds rotating house to give his spouse better window views

Vojin Kusic is a 72-year-old who taught himself how to make a spinning home

Take a look at Germany's <i>Waterworld</i>-ready "float-through" McDonald's

Take a look at Germany's Waterworld-ready "float-through" McDonald's

Finally, even the saltiest of sailors can buy the saltiest of fries

<i>The Sopranos</i>' "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero stars in deli meat Halloween ad campaign as "The Gabaghoul"

The Sopranos' "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero stars in deli meat Halloween ad campaign as "The Gabaghoul"

Vincent Pastore has, at long last, landed the role of a cold cut goblin chef

Jason Voorhees, Michael Myers, Freddy Krueger, and Ghostface have come together to form a cover band

Jason Voorhees, Michael Myers, Freddy Krueger, and Ghostface have come together to form a cover band

The Merkins have covered songs by Mötley Crüe, LL Cool J, Backstreet Boys, and others

The Rock elaborates on Vin Diesel feud by offering his definition of a "candy ass"

The Rock elaborates on Vin Diesel feud by offering his definition of a "candy ass"

Dictionaries have failed us, but The Rock comes through

The Seattle Seahawks' actual hawk got loose and grabbed a fan's head last night

The Seattle Seahawks' actual hawk got loose and grabbed a fan's head last night

Taima The Hawk decided to grace one man with his terrifying presence before kickoff

Allow this creepy little robot to skateboard on into your nightmares

Allow this creepy little robot to skateboard on into your nightmares

Caltech's Leonardo can walk, fly, and ride a skateboard

New advertisement suggests drinking Coke will destroy video games, usher in world peace

New advertisement suggests drinking Coke will destroy video games, usher in world peace

The soda company's latest ad campaign is a bewildering, CGI-filled take on competitive gaming

The spit take GIF woman would like you to know she's not Jennifer Lawrence (and some money, please)

The spit take GIF woman would like you to know she's not Jennifer Lawrence (and some money, please)

Former Big Brother cast member Elissa Slater talks about being the star of a meme GIF

A casino cheating expert discusses <i>Austin Powers</i>' blackjack X-ray vision scene

A casino cheating expert discusses Austin Powers' blackjack X-ray vision scene

A look at how would-be Number 2s use a less technologically advanced version of the scheme

It's been a rough couple of weeks to be a drone

It's been a rough couple of weeks to be a drone

Drones fell from the sky in China and others have been attacked by birds in Australia

The Boss Baby, true to his enterprising nature, is now recording Cameos

The Boss Baby, true to his enterprising nature, is now recording Cameos

At long last, a digital baby is here to send you and your loved ones messages online

Meet the pitiful human collaborators who design GWAR's live show

Meet the pitiful human collaborators who design GWAR's live show

Step inside the Richmond, Virginia studio where hard-rocking aliens play dress-up

Every other house on block to look like crap next to lavish <i>Ghostbusters</i>-themed Halloween light show

Every other house on block to look like crap next to lavish Ghostbusters-themed Halloween light show

Jack-o'-lanterns and royalty-free spooky sound CDs seem tame in comparison

Rip a solo with the guitar pedal that turns every note into a fart sound

Rip a solo with the guitar pedal that turns every note into a fart sound

Listeners will be blown away by the pedal's unique tones