By MC Martel One of the great tragedies of our current culture is the lack of awareness about the important issues. Things like celebrity weddings, sports happenings, and new menu items get the lions share of attention, while women’s rights, the growing inequality gap, and conservation go unnoticed. Well I, for one, am tired of … Continue reading »
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Let’s Get Marteled!
From time to time, MC Martel’s email inbox gets overcrowded. After sifting through the spam, porn offers, and instant mashed potato coupons, a few reader questions emerge (many times included in the porn offers.) This is the forum where the questions from you, the reader, get answered. By MC Martel You may be asking yourself, … Continue reading »
How Stuff Works! (Gas Prices Edition)
By MC Martel This is the weekly column where someone smarter than you (me) explains the complexities of the world in a manner that is user-friendly. This should have the dual purpose of allowing you to pass your various school exams and prevent you from becoming obsolete in the eyes of your children. Ok, let’s … Continue reading »
Weekend Quick-Hit Asshole: Scott Walker
By MC Martel Yes, we’ve already determined our Asshole of the Week, but sometimes someone does something so spectacularly asshole-tastic that it deserves special recognition. That time is now. When last we checked in with Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, he was busy douching up the state by taking away collective bargaining rights from all state … Continue reading »
Man Attempts to Return Adopted Child with Receipt from Foot Locker
By MC Martel Employees of the Minneapolis-area Foot Locker were stunned Wednesday morning, as local resident and part-time bowler Jeff Kingsbury attempted to return his adopted son Doug with the tattered remains of a week-old receipt. Mr. Kingsbury entered the Foot Locker at roughly 9:00 am Wednesday, accompanied by his son. Employees had no reason … Continue reading »