Category Archives: culture

Elmo Gonna Rock the Sure Shot

Posted on July 21, 2011 by mero

http://vimeo.com/26570444 Super, super awesome. I’m not sure how long it will be before Sesame Workshop forces this to be taken down on a DCMA violation, but this is an awesome mashup all around. Technorati Tags: beastie boys, sesame street

Posted in culture | Tagged beastie boys, sesame street | Leave a comment

Lost No More

Posted on July 19, 2011 by mero

I’m sad to see that Borders is shutting its doors for good. When they first announced their bankruptcy in February, I had some thoughts about it, so I thought I’d relink that post. Borders lost out on my business a … Continue reading →

Posted in culture | Tagged borders | Leave a comment

Getting Flixed

Posted on July 19, 2011 by mero

There is a lot of consternation on the internet over the past week or two about the Netflix decision to raise their rates for both DVD-by-mail and streaming. Scores of people are saying that they’re cancelling their service, how could … Continue reading →

Posted in culture | Tagged netflix | Leave a comment

Tattoo You?

Posted on July 11, 2011 by mero

I’ll be honest. I don’t get the current cultural fascination with covering oneself in tattoos. When I’d this seriously become a mainstream thing? Is it even mainstream or are hipsters still holding onto it as some sort of ironic thing? … Continue reading →

Posted in culture, life | Tagged Tattoos | Leave a comment

R.I.P. Big Man

Posted on June 19, 2011 by mero

I was sad to hear that legendary E Street Band saxophonist Clarence Clemons passed away last night. His sax was such a huge part of that E Street sound and will never be quite replicated. Rest in peace, Big Man. … Continue reading →