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There’s no question that pop culture has a major impact on our society, but what about the visual arts world? If singers and athletes can increase the popularity and acceptance of cannabis, could painters, illustrators and graphic designers do the same? For centuries, visual artists have had an impact on cultural trends. From the classical…
There is no denying that Watchmen is an absolute masterpiece. Written by Alan Moore and illustrated by Dave Gibbons in 1986, this graphic novel has stood the test of time. The movie adaptation couldn’t quite capture the depth of the original story. The graphic novel effortlessly showed a realistic depiction of a world with superheroes.…
Thanksgiving is more than food. It’s family. It’s football. It’s freedom. But who are we kidding — the food is the best part. Sure, many love their turkeys, but why not step it up this year by trying something new? This Thanksgiving, let’s go vegan. And don’t worry. This is vegan-made easy. Here are 3…
Jay Leno promised, back in 1990, “crunch all you want” to get more Doritos. He wasn’t kidding. From humble beginnings as Disneyland trash, Frito-Lay tortilla chips have grown to be a staple in supermarkets today, offering a wide variety of flavors. Despite the fact that there is no such thing as too much of a…
Tailgating is the holy grail of American traditions. As the world continues to adjust to the ‘new normal’ caused by the coronavirus pandemic, what does this mean for die-hard football fans? Many schools have opted to cancel their tailgating seasons until further notice, especially those in the SEC. Other schools have imposed tailgating and game…
Trader Joe’s has become a cult-favorite grocery chain for a reason. From constantly keeping its customers on their toes with new product launches to making a firm commitment to reducing its plastic usage for the benefit of the environment, this chain knows how to stay ahead of the trend. Trader Joe’s is known for its…
Counter culture. The idea, that a group of people can create a culture that runs counter to (and even directly opposes) the dominant mainstream culture, has been with us for centuries. It wasn’t until the global spread of the hippie counter culture in the 1960s that we started to see the power and prevalence of…
Our hot planetary neighbor, Venus, may be shrouded with Phosphene, which means life. Maybe. The news cycle feels fun again.
We were going to call Quick Hits our “vlog” section, but we are 1) not trendy enough and 2) it’s kind of limiting with what we are up to. Our YouTube channel is up and we have started posting vlogs (puke 🤮). We will also be building out our Quick Hits video section on the…
We are about 75 percent through the year 2020. And let’s just say it’s been a rough one. After hearing the latest stomach punch last night with the passing of Ruth Bader Ginsberg, I decided to reflect, and see just how shitty things have been. Watch the video here or on our newly minted YouTube…