2017 Is The Year Of “Bacon Man!” First of all, thanks to Alex Sim-Wise for sending me my own Superhero for my birthday! Yes, thanks to Sim-Wise, in 2017 I will take on a new persona: Sim-Wise sent me this… Read More ›
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Actor Judge Reinhold Arrested By TSA! Here’s The Story!
A strange story broke this afternoon – apparently Actor Judge Reinhold was arrested at Love Field in Dallas on Thursday afternoon for refusing a secondary TSA screening. Reinhold, 59, allegedly became uncooperative when TSA agents attempted to give him a… Read More ›
Living In “Fast Times”! Growing Up As A Horny, Stoned Teenager At The Real “Ridgemont High!”
“Hey, Bud, let’s party!” One of cinema’s greatest one-liners captured perfectly an age when growing up meant hanging out in a suburban shopping mall, trying desperately to impress a girl – or at least get high and cruise through life:… Read More ›
Wearable Bacon – For Your HEAD! Japan’s Newest Plastic “Wearable Food” Fad!
Time To Wear Your Favorite Food! It’s nearing the end of a BIG FOOD WEEKEND. As you all know, I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT JAPAN. I love their energetic embracing of all aspects of life – and I love that they… Read More ›
Todd Rundgren! Utopia! “Oblivion!” Ironic Title Twist To Neglected Gem!
Utopia’s Lost Treasure! All hardcore Todd Rundgren and Utopia fans know about this album, but for the more “casual” Todd Rundgren fan, you may have missed one of Utopia’s neglected gems: a terrific collection of power pop tunes – as… Read More ›
Godzilla Is Back! “Godzilla: Resurgence” Attacks Japan! I Go Inside Tokyo’s “Godzilla Hotel!”
The 31st “Godzilla” Is Here! Yes, the world’s greatest movie monster is back! For the 31st time, Japan cinemas has fans roaring in delight at the latest “Godzilla” film – first, check out the trailer! “Godzilla” is an icon in… Read More ›
Tokyo’s Got My Wagyu Beef Burger! Amazing Kappabashi Plastic Food! Burger Shirts! Tokyo Rules!
Time To Get “Wrapped Up” In Tokyo! Yes, this is a triple cheeseburger wrapped in plastic! When I posted Tokyo food pics recently, I received a few comments asking “where’s the beef?” Well, here it is! I knew I was… Read More ›
Todd Rundgren’s “Utopia 2!” A Neglected 80’s Power Pop Classic! Kasim Sulton’s Departure – And Return!
The Two Faces Of Utopia! Fans of Todd Rundgren and Utopia know there are two albums titled “Utopia”: one is the band’s debut, and the other almost a decade later…both are terrific for different reasons… This first Utopia album was… Read More ›
Led Zeppelin “Stairway To Heaven” Courtroom Update! Jimmy Page Testifies!! Homage Or Theft?
Originally posted on johnrieber:
“While it is true that a descending chromatic four-chord progression is a common convention that abounds in the music industry, the similarities here transcend this core structure” With those words, a Judge is taking Led Zeppelin…
Tokyo’s Giga-Monster “Aloha” Burger! These Japanese Burger Recipes Are Piled High!
Time To Bite Into Four Pounds Of Fun! When you think of Tokyo, sushi comes to mind – and light, lots and lots of lights: However, some of the wildest posts from Japan are about their burgers! Yes, Tokyo is… Read More ›