UNDEROOS Return: That's Right, I'm Wearing Underwear That's Fun to Wear; Plus, Win a Set of Your Very Own!

August 12, 2015, 2:00 pm

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Earlier this week, I was prepared to save the city should trouble, in fact, rise up.

Keep in mind, I have no crimefighting skills, and my detective skills are pretty much a wash as well.

But, I did have my new pair of Batman Underoos on, giving me a sense of false confidence usually reserved for an alcoholic beverage or two. And I'll be damned, if it wasn't fun wearing these.

And now, thanks to their very own e-commerce site, you can stock up on your pop culture skivvies without even leaving the house Available in a full line of Youth and Adult sizes, for the kid in all of us.

Each men’s Underoos set ($24.99) includes an undershirt and briefs in men’s sizes up to XXL; Juniors sets ($24.99) include a tank and panties in sizes that fit up to a women’s XXL/16; Youth sets ($19.99) are available in sizes XS (4) through M (8).

And now you can enter the code FORCESOFGEEK and save $5 off any order through August 31, 2015.

Plus, we're giving away a set for a Forces of Geek reader!

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Triple Shot: THE BEAUTY #1, STUMPTOWN #6 & #7 & STAR TREK/GREEN LANTERN: THE SPECTRUM WAR #2

August 12, 2015, 3:00 pm

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Today’s Triple Shot cheats the numbers a bit to include the latest two issues of Rucka’s Stumptown as the meat surrounded by Jeremy Haun’s incredible debut of The Beauty at Image and the ‘most likely to succeed’ crossover Star Trek/Green Lantern #2 putting Lantern Rings on all the right crew members.

Be sure to treat your LCS like your favorite place to be this Wednesday, because it probably is.

Unless you are like me, of course, reading on my iPad behind closed doors like some malnourished shut-in.

Some stereotypes just don’t need debunkin’.

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BBC Series WHITECHAPEL Arrives on KCET and Streaming!

August 12, 2015, 4:00 pm

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The streets of Whitechapel are awash with blood. A murderer stalks the night, picking off vulnerable women and leaving them brutally butchered. The locals live in fear and the police remain clueless – with no motive, no evidence and no hope of catching this barbaric killer.

But this is not the 19th century and the time of Jack the Ripper.

This is now.

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My SCARE LA Experience: Halloween. Haunts. Horror.

August 12, 2015, 5:00 pm

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By Gavin Hignight

ScareLA!! What can I say… it was a terrifyingly good time… yep. I went there. But how could I not try and have a little fun writing about the event, when the event itself was so much fun.

ScareLA has grown tremendously since their launch a few years ago. And they have grown in the right way. Well organized, great location, solid panels, great vendors, and a really fun crowd and audience. Easily the best surprise of this year was the dark area of the convention that was like 3 or 4 mini-haunts all together. They did a great job!

This year was a blast! Between ScareLA and Monsterpalooza in Burbank, all of the groovy ghouly spooky kids and parents in SoCal are very spoiled. For those who didn’t get to attend, here’s a walk-through of the event in 13 terrifying seconds!


And if you blinked or flinched and want to see a gallery of gory goodness look below!

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'Back To The Future' Doc BACK IN TIME Gets North American Distribution

August 12, 2015, 6:00 pm

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The Definitive Chronicle of the Iconic Trilogy Hits VOD and Select Theaters
on “Future Day,” October 21, 2015

Gravitas Ventures has announced the acquisition of all North American rights to BACK IN TIME, directed by Jason Aron, featuring interviews with Michael J. Fox, Robert Zemeckis, Steven Spielberg, Bob Gale, Lea Thompson and Christopher Lloyd. ‘Back in Time’ looks at both the making of the original film and the fan culture that has developed over the years. It will be available on VOD, DVD/Blu-ray and select theaters on the very day Marty McFly (Fox) arrived in ‘Back to the Future 2’ – on “Future Day,” October 21, 2015.

In ‘Back in Time,’ cast, crew, and fans explore the classic time-travel trilogy's resonance throughout pop culture. As the project evolved it took them from the joyous nostalgia at a massive London fan event to the living rooms of Michael J. Fox, Robert Zemeckis, Steven Spielberg, Bob Gale, Lea Thompson and Christopher Lloyd as well as Huey Lewis, James Tolkan (“Mr. Strickland”) Claudia Wells (“Jennifer Parker”) and more. Nothing is overlooked as they explore everything from Eric Stoltz’s casting to the invention of the hoverboard. Travelling throughout the world and leaving no stone unturned brings unparalleled behind-the-scenes access to the “BTTF” lexicon. '

“Iconic documentaries, like a bolt of lightning, only come around so often,” said Nolan Gallagher, Founder and CEO of Gravitas Ventures, “we are honored to be a part of the ‘Back to the Future’ mythology and bring this must-have film to the millions of fans who have loved the trilogy all these years.”

Filmmakers Jason Aron and Lee Leshen add, “As both fans of the trilogy and filmmakers, it was extremely important for us to have this documentary seen by as many people as possible.  We knew within minutes of meeting Nolan that the team at Gravitas would make that dream a possibility."

In addition to original cast and crew support, ‘Back in Time’ was directed by Jason Aron, who also served as Executive Producer with Louis Krubich, Akrum Sheikh and Ronald Ferguson. Adam F. Goldberg (“The Goldberg’s”) served as Co-Executive Producer. Lee Leshen produced.

The deal for ‘Back in Time” was negotiated by Nolan Gallagher for Gravitas and Josh Braun and Matt Burke from Submarine on behalf of the filmmakers.



ABOUT GRAVITAS VENTURES
Gravitas Ventures is a leading all rights distributor of independent cinema. Founded in 2006, Gravitas connects independent filmmakers and producers with distribution opportunities across the globe. Working with more than 500 content partners, Gravitas Ventures has distributed thousands of films into over 100 million homes. Recent releases include Sundance smash PING PONG SUMMER with Susan Sarandon, THE LONGEST WEEK starring Jason Bateman and Olivia Wilde, FELONY, starring Joel Edgerton and Tom Wilkinson, MANNY, BACKSTREET BOYS: SHOW ‘EM WHAT YOU’RE MADE OF and Spike Lee’s DA SWEET BLOOD OF JESUS. Upcoming titles include ADDICTED TO FRESNO starring Judy Greer and Natasha Lyonne, Colin Hanks’ ALL THINGS MUST PASS and the SXSW Grand Jury and Audience Award winning documentary PEACE OFFICER. For more information, please visit www.gravitasventures.com and follow @GravitasVOD.


ABOUT SUBMARINE
Submarine Entertainment, founded and run by twin brothers Josh and Dan Braun, is a hybrid sales and production company, consulting and strategizing on the sale and distribution of feature films and documentaries and producing unique and high quality feature films, documentaries and television properties. Submarine Deluxe is the company’s distribution label, which recently released the Academy Award nominated Chasing Ice, GMO OMG and PUMP. www.submarine.com

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS Comics Come To HUMBLE BUNDLE

August 12, 2015, 7:00 pm

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Humble Dungeons & Dragons Comics Bundle presented by IDW supports the Hasbro Children's Fund

Humble Bundle and IDW are reteaming for a Dungeons & Dragons themed comic book bundle.

The award-winning publisher has faithfully adapted the celebrated game license for comic books, and now fans will have the opportunity to pick up the full run in the Humble Dungeons & Dragons Comics Bundle presented by IDW for a limited time.

Customers can name their price for Dungeons & Dragons: The Legend of Drizzt, Vol. 1: Homeland, Dungeons & Dragons: Legends of Baldur's Gate, Dungeons & Dragons Vol. 1 - Shadowplague, Dungeons & Dragons Volume 2, and Dungeons & Dragons Volume 3.

Those who pay more than the average price will also receive Dungeons & Dragons: The Legend of Drizzt: Neverwinter Tales, Dungeons & Dragons: Forgotten Realms Vol. 1, Dungeons & Dragons: Forgotten Realms Classics Vol. 1, Dungeons & Dragons: Forgotten Realms Classics Vol. 2, and Dungeons & Dragons: Cutter.

Customers who pay $12 or more will receive all of the above plus Dungeons & Dragons: The Legend of Drizzt, Vol. 2: Exile, Dungeons & Dragons Classics Vol. 1, Dungeons & Dragons Classics Vol. 2, Dungeons & Dragons Classics Vol. 3, Dungeons & Dragons Classics Vol. 4, Dungeons & Dragons: Forgotten Realms Classics Vol. 3, and Dungeons & Dragons: Forgotten Realms Classics Vol. 4. 

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THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E. (review)

August 14, 2015, 7:00 am

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Review by Elizabeth Robbins

Produced by John Davis, Steve Clark-Hall,

Lionel Wigram, Guy Ritchie

Screenplay by Guy Ritchie, Lionel Wigram

Story by Jeff Kleeman, David Campbell Wilson,

Guy Ritchie, Lionel Wigram

Based on The Man from U.N.C.L.E. by Sam Rolfe

Directed by Guy Ritchie

Starring Henry Cavill, Armie Hammer, Alicia Vikander,

Elizabeth Debicki, Jared Harris, Hugh Grant

Guy Ritchie really is on his game.

The Man From U.N.C.L.E. is a great homage to the original 1960's television series. Everything about the film has been crafted lovingly to pay tribute and give the audience a great origin story that is entertaining in its own right.

From the fashion, to the cars, to the soundtrack and score, right down to the font choice in the opening credits, no detail has been missed to recreate the 60's.

Then it is spun on it head through Guy Ritchie's modern, kinetic storytelling that challenges you to keep up with it's breakneck pace.

At the heart of the Cold War suave, American spy Napoleon Solo (Henry Cavill) is forced to team up with his rugged, Russian adversary, Illya Kuryakin (Armie Hammer) to find a former Nazi scientist before he can build an atomic bomb for a secret, criminal organization. Add into the mix Alicia Vikander as Gaby, the pint-sized mechanic with a Gidget factor of 10 and can handle a car like a pro for a teasing love interest, and Elizabeth Debicki as the sultry but ruthless villainess and you have all the ingredients for a classic spy thriller.

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FORT TILDEN (review)

August 14, 2015, 8:00 am

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Review by Elizabeth Weitz

Produced By Mollye Asher, Ariana Bernstein, Geoff Mansfield

Written and Directed By Sarah-Violet Bliss and Charles Rogers

Starring Bridey Elliott, Clare McNulty, Griffin Newman, 

Jeffrey Scaperrotta, Neil Casey, Alysia Reiner, Will Hines,

Peter Vack, Max Jenkins, John Early

In Fort Tilden two Brooklyn hipster twenty-somethings, Allie and Harper (Clare McNulty and Bridey Elliott) go on a quasi-road trip (via bikes and cabs) to the beach where they hope to embark on a Molly-fueled fuck fest with two guys they met at a party the night before.

Like most movies in which the characters go on a quest, the girls are plagued by various WTF issues (including almost running down an infant in a stroller, watching one of their bikes get stolen and putting kittens in a garbage can “to protect them”) while passive-aggressively dealing with the fact that their friendship is breaking apart due to Allie leaving for the Peace Corps.

While the premise is a good mash-up between Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion and a Noah Baumbach/Neil LaBute film, there is a certain likability issue with the characters that is hard to accept at times.

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COP CAR Is Coming To Blu-Ray & DVD 9/29/15

August 14, 2015, 9:00 am

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KEVIN BACON STARS IN A NAIL-BITING ACTION-THRILLER IN WHICH AN INNOCENT PRANK SPARKS A PERILOUS CAR CHASE

A corrupt small-town sheriff is on the hunt for two runaway kids who took his car on a joy ride in Cop Car, an unnervingly funny thriller now available on Digital HD and On Demand, and debuting on Blu-ray and DVD on September 29, 2015, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Starring Golden Globe-winner Kevin Bacon (Footloose, Mystic River) and directed by Jon Watts (the upcoming Untitled Spider-Man Reboot), Cop Car is “A midnight movie blast!” according to Russ Fischer of Slashfilm.

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FANTASTIC FLOP(s)

August 14, 2015, 10:30 am

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By Erin Maxwell

As The Fantastic Four settles into rigor mortis at the box office, it becomes clear that over the last few years we as moviegoers have become spoiled thanks to Marvel and their solid string of superhero super-movies.

As moviegoers, we forgot that not all superhero movies are the same. Some of them are going to suck. But after a steady diet of delicious gourmet goodies supplied by Marvel and Disney, we forgot what a Twinkie tastes like.

It tastes fake and artificial. From the minute it crosses your lips, you know that it is bad for you. Everything from the packaging to the unholy expiration date should tip you off that the sweet treat you are about to eat is has no nutritional value whatsoever.

Like The Fantastic Four.

Right now, director Josh Trank and 20th Century Fox are in the midst of a fault-blaming pissing contest taking place on social media. The helmer blames the studio for suffocating him creatively while the studio calls out Trank’s insufferable and prima donna behavior.

And while it’s been fun to have a front row seat for the squabble, it doesn’t erase that there is a still a crappy movie out there that does little for the property that deserves better treatment.

It’s hard to remember the last time a superhero movie disappointed so thoroughly, the terrible trifecta of a horrible box office, awful reviews and fanboy letdown.

So let’s take a look at the last time the comic book community had a good group cry.

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7 Shocking Video Game Moments

August 14, 2015, 11:30 am

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Before I launch into my list of shocking moments in video games (patience you must have my young Padawans), it's important to point out that the majority of them are no longer shocking, especially given that we live in the age of the Internet. However at the time of their release, these jaw dropping reveals were a huge deal - well, they were for me. Some of these moments were perhaps more surprising because I didn't have Internet access until 1998, which in itself is relatively shocking - or so kids these days tell me.

I often wonder if we didn't have access to the kind of information we do now, would games, films and TV shows appear different? Might we be on the edge of our seats more? Eagerly awaiting new releases and having absolutely no fear of spoilers?!

Speaking of spoilers, it goes without saying that if you haven't played the games I mention below then be prepared for them. So without any more pretence, here are 7 of the most shocking game reveals *SPOILERS AHEAD*:


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"Why Do We Watch?": An Exclusive Excerpt From THE WALKING DEAD PSYCHOLOGY

August 14, 2015, 12:30 pm

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With this Sunday's premiere of Fear The Walking Dead already locked into my viewing schedule, I've already started getting back into the mood by reading this book, The Walking Dead Psychology, Edited by Travis Langley and released by Sterling Publishing.

The characters of The Walking Dead live in a desolate postapocalyptic world, filled with relentless violence and death. In reality, how would such never-ending trauma affect the psyche? By understanding the psychological forces that drive the show's action, fans can better grasp this compelling fictional universe. Is the Governor a psychopath, a sociopath, or neither? What does Terror Management Theory tell us about what it means to constantly fight for survival—as Rick must? What is the emotional cost of killing a walker or even another living person? What is groupthink and how does it affect the decisions made by the people of Terminus, Woodbury, and Rick’s gang? In 19 essays from a range of esteemed contributors, a foreword by John Russo, cocreator of Night of the Living Dead, plus "Case Files" sidebars by editor Travis Langley, The Walking Dead Psychology answers these and many other questions in a way sure to fascinate the show's millions of passionate viewers.

One piece in particular, "Why Do We Watch?" by Frank Gaskill, I found to be particularly interesting, and our friends at Sterling were gracious enough to allow FOG! to share it with you.


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August 14, 2015, 1:30 pm

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Police Captain Zhong Wen (Jackie Chan) knows all about sacrifice. He’s always been too busy chasing bad guys to be a father to his daughter Miao (Jing Tian).

Tonight, he’s seeing her for the first time in years – and meeting her fiance, club owner Wu Jiang (Liu Ye).  But Wu knows Zhong. And his plans for the evening include taking Miao, Zhong, and the entire club hostage.

Zhong knows about sacrifice. What will he give up to save his daughter?

And we're giving away three copies on Blu-ray!

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Literally Important: Why Books Matter

August 14, 2015, 2:30 pm

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I’ve always been a voracious reader.

For as long as I can remember, I’ve always loved books.

As a geek writing to other geeks, this is probably not much of a revelation, but it bears stating that, for me, since probably day one, books have been an important part of my life.

By the time I entered high school, I had a small library of books all over the house. My room, which I shared with my kid brother, wasn’t big enough to house all the books I’d gotten from years of Christmas and birthdays, one offs from mom, dad or the grandparents, or books bought with my own money.

The trend continued into the college and that’s where it escalated.

A corner of author Neil Gaiman's drool-worthy home library

After all, it’s college where we’re exposed to a veritable universe of new writers, works, genres and topics and my brain (and budget) exploded. My personal library was now growing exponentially.

After college, I had a collection of books that was fairly sizeable and it was a collection of books I was proud of. It wasn’t just a trophy collection of novels consumed and philosophies digested, it was also a part of my identity.

However, after college, there came a problem and that problem was life.

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Viz Media Launches The New ULTRAMAN Manga Series!

August 14, 2015, 4:35 pm

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Kinetic Superhero Action Series Updates The Iconic Japanese Sci-Fi Property Sci-Fi Property For A Whole New Generation Of Manga Fans; Series To Launch In Print And Digitally

VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest publisher, distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, announces the brand new ULTRAMAN sci-fi superhero action manga (graphic novel) series, which is set to debut in print and digitally on August 18th.

The series, written by Eiichi Shimizu with artwork by Tomohiro Shimoguchi, is inspired by the original classic Japanese superhero TV show that ran in the late 1960s and remains hugely popular in Japan as well as with international audiences. ULTRAMAN Vol. 1 is rated ‘T’ for Teens and will carry a print MSRP of $12.99 U.S. / $14.99 CAN. The series also launches digitally the same day via VIZManga.com and the VIZ Manga App, as well as from the Nook, Kobo, Kindle, iBooks, comiXology, and GooglePlay stores. Future editions of ULTRAMAN will be published quarterly under the VIZ Signature imprint. In Japan, the series currently appears in Hero’s magazine.

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INSIDE OUT Arrives on Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray Combo & On Demand 11/3 ; Digital HD 10/13

August 14, 2015, 6:28 pm

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From the Imaginative Minds of Disney-Pixar Comes a Major “Emotion” Picture Beyond Compare!

Along with an all-new animated short “Riley’s First Date?” And an extensive line-up of bonus features

Do you ever look at someone and wonder what’s going on inside their head? Disney-Pixar’s “Inside Out” takes an exciting and hilarious journey into the mind to find the answer. Based in Headquarters, the control center of 11-year-old Riley’s mind, five emotions are hard at work, led by lighthearted optimist Joy. She strives to make sure Riley stays happy as she operates alongside fellow emotions Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness. It’s “an instant classic,” raves Richard Roeper, Chicago Sun-Times.

Experience it like never before on Disney Blu-ray!

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Punk Reading, Recipes From The Kitchen of Bob Belcher, Canadian Bookstores, Eh? & More!

August 17, 2015, 8:00 am

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By Alex C. Telander

Bookish Jeopardy
How about you test your book knowledge Jeopardy style.

Bookstores North of the Border
Here are 16 must-see Canadian bookstores.

Reading Those Meddlesome Classics
Maybe you've wanted to tackle some classics but you know they can be tough reading, so why not try them out in audiobook format?

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THE GREAT AMERICAN DREAM MACHINE, The Birthplace For Smart, Satirical TV With a Political Bent Comes To DVD

August 17, 2015, 11:00 am

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Before "Saturday Night Live" and "The Daily Show", before the spoof-tastic films The Groove Tube and Kentucky Fried Movie came THE GREAT AMERICAN DREAM MACHINE, an irreverent, satirical weekly variety show that aired on PBS for two seasons from 1971-1972. Unlike anything ever seen on public television, the eclectic, often controversial series - an early proving ground for many top comedic talents including Chevy Chase, Albert Brooks and Charles Grodin -- combined humorous skits, drama, musical performances and political commentary in an "experimental" format and was considered Channel Thirteen's first prime-time hit, setting new records for attracting younger adult viewers to public broadcasting. And, this September, S'more Entertainment will fire up THE GREAT AMERICAN DREAM MACHINE for its eagerly-anticipated home entertainment debut in a 4-disc collector's set for $39.98srp.

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PSYCHO BEACH PARTY (review)

August 17, 2015, 2:00 pm

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Review by Elizabeth Weitz

Produced by Virginia Biddle, Jon Gerrans,

Marcus Hu, Victor Syrmis

Written by Charles Busch

Directed by Robert Lee King

Starring Lauren Ambrose, Thomas Gibson,

Nicholas Brendon, Matt Keeslar, Charles Busch,

Beth Broderick, Kimberley Davies, Danni Wheeler,

Nick Cornish, Andrew Levitas, Amy Adams,

Kathleen Robertson, Nicholas D'Agosto

15 years ago, Psycho Beach Party was released;a campy little film was made based on Charles Busch's off-Broadway play, that blended the overwrought thrillers of the 50s, the surfer movies of the 60s and the slasher films of the 70s and 80s.

It is everything you’d want from a film with that kind of title.

And now it’s being released on Blu-ray.


I won’t even attempt to summarize the film due to the vast amount of cinematic iconic themes that it throws in there, but I will say that if you ever wanted to see a flick that featured surfing, feminism, BDSM, homoeroticism, murder, cross dressing and hell, luaus, then you’re going to want to sit down and watch this one.

Also, it has Amy Adams in it.

Before she became famous.  And she’s bottomless in it.

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Some Nostalgic Words From Our Sponsors, Forever on YouTube

August 17, 2015, 5:00 pm

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Like most of us in our youth, I spent quite a bit of time in front of the television; planted there by two working parents and general lack of responsibility. No complaints here – most of us experienced this.

However, unless you were born before DVR, you had to endure what so many children today never had:

Commercials of days past.


So, today, I’m going to go on YouTube, type in 80sand90s Commercials and review what I see.

First off, I’m surprised at how many of these commercials still exist. Sure, it was the time of VCRs so some of these things had to be salvaged but good goddamn; there are 144 volumes of 10 minute videos on one channel alone.

Jesus, that’s 1,440 minutes of commercials!

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