They had me at the opening reference to Close Encounters of the Third Kind.
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Why has fandom become so toxic?
It's getting difficult to like anything. Or rather, it's getting difficult to be a vocal fan of anything. In recent years, every aspect of entertainment has become as polarized as our political discourse. With warring encampments of fans waging flame wars on Reddit and Twitter, declaring yourself an admirer of something—usually science fiction—is tantamount to… READ THE REST
Watch a pro wrestling event spark a real-life riot
I walked into my pro wrestling fandom without any illusions of legitimacy about the "sport." I didn't become a wrestling fan until I reached the world-weary age of 13. So much of wrestling's cartoony presentation in the late 80s and early 90s kept me at arm's length, and it wasn't until the product garbed itself… READ THE REST
Wanda and Jamal are getting a Netflix movie called The Thanksgiving Text
Six years ago, Wanda Dench accidentally sent a Thanksgiving invite to seventeen-year-old Jamal Hinton, thinking it was her grandchild. Jamal pointed out the mistake but asked to join anyway, and Wanda agreed, saying "that's what grandmas do… feed everyone!" The pair met up for the holiday and the story, for one reason or another, went… READ THE REST
This Ultra-Discreet Bong Looks Just Like A Water Bottle
At this point, most people have no problem with a grown adult enjoying cannabis. It's 2022, not 1992. That being said, if you're a grown adult enjoying cannabis in 2022, it's probably time to ditch the goofy bongs that make you look like a cliché. If you're ready for something more grown-up and sophisticated, you… READ THE REST
This laser-guided, efficient robot vacuum is just $259.99
When your week is winding down, and the floor is littered with dog hair, abandoned toys from your toddler, and everyday household dust, the last thing you want to do is summon the energy to plug in and use your old push vacuum. Plus, some homeowners have physical conditions preventing them from using upright vacuums. Thankfully,… READ THE REST
Master a unique artwork style for less than the cost of lunch
In a world of easy online shopping and constant Instagram inspo, it can be challenging to find decor and artwork for your home that's truly unique. At some point, it feels like everyone has identical wall prints or has framed a similar photo as you. But it's possible to create something entirely original and visually stunning… READ THE REST
