Archive for September, 2006



Dan T. writes:
I have lived most of my life in a sub-tropical city (Brisbane, Queensland, Australia) and now find myself in sub sub-tropical city of Toronto, On. I have ever had experienced a real winter before and am really struggling with what kind of winter gear to buy. Do I wear all ten [...]

Mike S. asks:
Where can I find a good man bag? Every time I go shopping I get ran over with women’s bags but no good man bags for me.
Manhattan Portage is a go-to here in New York, although I’ve never actually owned one myself. Nonetheless, their gear ranges from understated to retina-squeezing, visually, so if [...]

Barcade’s Rogue 20 Night

One of my favorite Brooklyn bars, Barcade, is having a “Rogue 20 Night,” featuring 20 brews from Rogue poured by brewmeister John Maier. I saw the keg list. It looks stupid good. (And I don’t think I can make it!)

Brain… So… Soft

The best thing to do when celebrating a successful launch day is to get totally wasted and then fall asleep on the train home. Thank the fetus for that sweet bean juice.
Before I get cracking again this morning, I just wanted to say how much I appreciate all the kind words and encouragement from everyone [...]

Stripper Falling Off Pole

Sometimes even the best strippers eat a little pole. (Safe for all but the most prudish workplaces.) [YouTube]

Poor Bastard Dogs Have Fashion, Too

As if we needed any more reason to lay waste to “Ren Fests” across the country—preferably by giving all participants period STDs—take a look at this poodle, dyed to appear like a second-grader’s vision of the state of Montana. How majestic your hills and limpid lakes!
What? A dragon? Please enjoy this flagon of Ye Olde [...]

Jerad had the big brass ones to send the inaugural submission to “Dapper or Crapper?”, wherein readers submit pictures of their outfits and ask other readers to pass judgement. He asks, “Should I wear these Sketchers shoes with khaki pants (like I am in this picture)?”
Our take: First of all, more often one should match [...]

People often ask me, “Where did you get your t-shirt?” right before they punch me in the gut as I glance down to remember what I am wearing. Usually the answer is, “Gaaaaffffsssh,” followed by a whimpering, “Threadless.” I love ol’ Threadless, and if you catch the $10 sales, there’s no need to even wash [...]

Will writes:
Are there bike shorts out there that don’t make me look like a dork? I can’t exactly wear cargo shorts on my bike, as the flaps get caught on the chain and in general the extra fabric snags on the seat, but I don’t think I can walk around in public in Lycra; [...]

7 T-Shirts for $32

7 Russel Athletic Workout T-Shirts for $32, shipped. [DealNews]

What the Hell is a Shoe Tree?

Shoe trees are devices to be wedged into shoes to keep the leather supple and in shape. In the plastic age of the last century shoe trees were made from synthetic materials instead of the traditional cedar wood, pretty much negating the moisture absorbing properties of a proper tree, which is probably why everybody stopped [...]

Free Bourdain Book

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» The Royal Bacon Society is a fancy, fun blog all about you the Dethroner reader’s favorite food: Bacon. # 1

» Evidently a fan of Ebert’s is trying to help Mars breed the supreme race of M&Ms.

Whenever I get a package of plain M&Ms, I make it my duty to continue the strength and robustness of the candy as a species. To this end, I hold M&M duels. Taking two candies between my thumb and forefinger, I apply pressure, squeezing them together until one of them breaks and splinters. That is the “loser,” and I eat the inferior one immediately. The winner gets to go another round.
M&Ms prove Darwin was right Thanks Ryan  # 0

» Baconpig. Zenith of mankind’s porcine proclivity or just gross? You be the judge. Don’t miss the Pig Butchering Guide in T-shirt form. # 0

» A man wants to know if jerking off into his guppy tank will cause his fish any harm. Just don’t forget to cuddle, I say. [StraightDope.com# 1

» An Atlanta florist is selling the “Broquet,” baskets of amply masculine cactus and carnivorous plants that can be given from one man to another. [BananaFlorist.com via Seth Godin# 0

» What may be my next car, the Mitsubishi Evolution X, goes on sale today in Japan. Next year for North America. [Crave.CNET.com# 0

» I haven’t really dug into it much, but JoS. A. Bank is having what appears to be a pretty major sale, with up to 50% off on Fall items and 70% off on clearance items. [JosBank.com# 1

» Cities collapse due to unsustainable growth? Naw it’ll never happen. We have science. [unsw.edu.au, creationmuseum.org] # 0

» Headline of the Day: “Men want hot women, study confirms” [CNN# 2

» We just cracked a 750 of “Forêt,” an organic saison from Brasserie Dupont. The reviews on Beer Advocate are sort of mixed, but as far as I’m concerned it’s a knockout: bright, light, full of the best tastes of summer. One of the best saisons I’ve ever had. # 1



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