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The New York Times Finally Decided to Make Wordle Commercial

The New York Times Finally Decided to Make Wordle Commercial

The New York Times has finally decided to put ads on its free-to-use Wordle game, and honestly, more power to them.
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That Time Eddie Murphy Got a Bunch of Famous Singers to Say ‘Yeah.’ Just ‘Yeah.’

That Time Eddie Murphy Got a Bunch of Famous Singers to Say ‘Yeah.’ Just ‘Yeah.’

In a look at pop culture moments that we wish we could forget, Brian looks at how Eddie Murphy once had an all-star collection of musical talent, including Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder and Paul...
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Which Once-Naïve TV Character Had the Best ‘Darkening’ Arc?

Which Once-Naïve TV Character Had the Best ‘Darkening’ Arc?

In the newest Pop Culture Theme Time, I'm looking to see which once-naïve TV character had the best "darkening" arc where they became dark and serious
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When Did Regular Show Jump the Shark?

When Did Regular Show Jump the Shark?

In a feature looking at if or when a TV series since 2006 "jumped the shark," Brian asks you all to determine when (or if) Regular Show jumped the shark.
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Kelly Clarkson’s Performance of ‘Piece by Piece’ on American Idol is Now Sadly Ironic

Kelly Clarkson’s Performance of ‘Piece by Piece’ on American Idol is Now Sadly Ironic

In a feature looking at pop culture moments that have different meanings in hindsight, Brian spotlights how sadly ironic Kelly Clarkson's emotional performance of "Piece by Piece" is today.
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Who is the Most Shocking Actor Who’s Never Won an Emmy?

Who is the Most Shocking Actor Who’s Never Won an Emmy?

In the newest Pop Culture Theme Time, I wonder who you think is the most shocking actor to have never won an Emmy?
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Applying Real Life Mental Health Standards to Fictional Characters is a Bad Idea

Applying Real Life Mental Health Standards to Fictional Characters is a Bad Idea

In the latest "Just a Reminder," Brian explains why it is not cool to diagnose most fictional characters with real life mental disorders.
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Carnage Just Happens to Attack the Specific Night Club Mary Jane Is At…Because of Course

Carnage Just Happens to Attack the Specific Night Club Mary Jane Is At…Because of Course

In a special discussion with readers, Brian continues to look at Maximum Carnage by seeing how Carnage somehow finds the one night club that Mary Jane is at during his murderous rampage
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What Was the Silliest Career Switch for a TV Character?

What Was the Silliest Career Switch for a TV Character?

In the newest Pop Culture Theme Time, I'm looking for what you feel was the silliest career switch for a TV character.
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The True Story of How Lana Turner Became a Movie Star

The True Story of How Lana Turner Became a Movie Star

The true story of how Lana Turner was discovered is still an amazing part of Hollywood movie lore.
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