Category Archives: culture

The Challenge

Posted on May 9, 2013 by mero

One of the better commercials ever. I especially love Nimoy singing the Ballad of Bilbo Baggins in part of the commercial. Win.

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This Says a Lot

Posted on January 2, 2013 by mero

So, this news story about a mom who is making her kid sign a 18-point pledge in order to have a new iPhone has been making the rounds a lot this past week. I think the fact that this is … Continue reading →

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Reboot, It’s Magic!

Posted on November 21, 2012 by mero

Sorry about the unexpected downtime there. Slight issue with the webhost, but that’s been taken care of and we’re back in action! A lot’s happened in the past couple of months in the world, hasn’t it? We had a hurricane, … Continue reading →

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Let Me Get Some Action From the Back Section

Posted on May 5, 2012 by mero

From the one time I got to see them live, at a benefit show at Terminal 5 in 2008. RIP MCA, you will be missed.

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MGTM: One More Piece

Posted on April 11, 2012 by mero

Today’s Mero Goes to the Movies installment, we reivist a particular slice of history for one more piece. American Reunion certainly doesn’t try to reinvent the wheel. It’s definitely American Pie (Now with 30 year olds!). It’s still the same … Continue reading →

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The Right Notes

Posted on April 9, 2012 by mero

Cubs Win MLB 12 Commercial Do you know why I think this ad works so goddamn well? Honestly, did you even realize it was a commercial for a video game until the last 15 seconds or so? I know I … Continue reading →

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MGTM: Forever In Your Favor

Posted on March 26, 2012 by mero

So, yes, I haven’t been very active at all here. Life and all that, you know. I thought I’d try to ease back in by reintroducing something I used to do in LiveJournal days, mero goes to the movies. Today’s … Continue reading →

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Free At Last

Posted on January 16, 2012 by mero

And when this happens, when we allow freedom ring, when we let it ring from every village and every hamlet, from every state and every city, we will be able to speed up that day when allof God’s children, black … Continue reading →

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Make It So!

Posted on December 27, 2011 by mero

Easily my most favorite Sesame Street celeb video clip. It speaks to the geek in me, obviously.

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Long Live (Update Required)

Posted on December 27, 2011 by mero

I’m a PlayStation 3 owner, and for the most part, I have to say I’m happy with it. Admittedly, I use it for more things than games. It’s a great Blu-Ray player. Nadine and I use it heavily for Netflix. … Continue reading →

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