Wherein the pinnacle of Georgian English beauty was an increasingly blind and toothless Ronald McDonald. The fashion designer Marc Jacobs once said, “I always find beauty in things that are odd and imperfect, they are much more interesting.” If this is the case, then Marc should find exquisite beauty in the fashions of Georgian England, … Read More
Who Put the Pomp (In the Pomp, Pomp and Circumstance)
Wherein I’d like to thank the guy who wrote the song that made my baby graduate with me. Graduation season: when Edward Elgar’s Pomp and Circumstance Marches (specifically March No. 1 in D Major) rings out across the United States amidst squealing feedback from tinny football and basketball stadium speakers. How did this particular march—as … Read More
Ragnar is Hairy Noon and Nighty-Night Night
Wherein the Vikings know a chic hairdo is essential for fun and productive violence and rapine. The television series Vikings is popular for its sensational plots, exciting action and, most importantly, the incredible hairstyles of its characters. Whether it’s “luscious hair extensions and a little salt and pepper,” a “battle pompadour and sides decked with … Read More
Oh Little Chewy
Wherein the Mayans and Aztecs realize the health benefits and sex appeal of big wads of chewing gum. I’ve never been fond of chewing gum—when I was younger I particularly hated Big League Chew, which let teens slobbering from big wads of gum pretend they were cool adults slobbering from big wads of tobacco. Between … Read More
