Archive for September, 2006
Ask Dethroner: How Do I Stay Warm in Winter?
19 Comments Published by Joel September 26th, 2006 in Ask Dethroner, Clothes. Share ThisDan 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 [...]
Ask Dethroner: Where Can I Get a Cool Bag?
18 Comments Published by Joel September 26th, 2006 in Ask Dethroner, Clothes. Share ThisMike 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 [...]
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!)
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 [...]
Sometimes even the best strippers eat a little pole. (Safe for all but the most prudish workplaces.) [YouTube]
Poor Bastard Dogs Have Fashion, Too
6 Comments Published by Joel September 25th, 2006 in Dogs. Share ThisAs 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 [...]
Dapper or Crapper? Jerad’s Yellow Sketchers with Khakis
34 Comments Published by Joel September 25th, 2006 in Clothes. Share ThisJerad 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 [...]
Kindred T-Shirts: Like a Scrapbooking Class Got in a Paste Fight (In a Good Way)
4 Comments Published by Joel September 25th, 2006 in Clothes. Share ThisPeople 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 [...]
Ask Dethroner: Are There Any Bike Shorts That Aren’t Creepy?
11 Comments Published by Joel September 25th, 2006 in Ask Dethroner, Clothes. Share ThisWill 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 Russel Athletic Workout T-Shirts for $32, shipped. [DealNews]
What the Hell is a Shoe Tree?
11 Comments Published by Joel September 25th, 2006 in Clothes. Share ThisShoe 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 [...]
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