When Rand Paul received a suspicious package of white powder in the mail last week, he was quick to blame it on a threat from Richard Marx(?), the 80s/90s pop singer. Marx had tweeted that he wanted to buy drinks for Paul's neighbor, the guy who'd tackled the Kentucky Senator in a property dispute in 2017. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert was quick to poke fun of this bizarre social media silliness with a spoof of a Richard Marx song with musician/singer Louis Cato doing a spot-on Marx impression.
Colbert spoofs the Rand Paul/Richard Marx feud
Fake video games, real art
Artist Claire Hummel, working with Erik Wolpaw and Jay Pinkerton, created an alarmingly convincing set of logos and cover art for games that don't exist. These were easter eggs in the Steam Summer Sale and their nonexistence doubtless disappointed many of those who saw them, such is the polish given to "Dead Seagull Zoo Magnate",… READ THE REST
Lou Reed's all-star comics band
Over coffee this morning, I stumbled on this silly little gem from 2003. The comedic premise: At the first Night of Too Many Stars concert to benefit autism research, Lou Reed is promised the most kick-ass all-star band only to get to the gig to discover the "all-stars" are music-playing comedians Conan O'Brien, Jack Black,… READ THE REST
James Taylor and Stephen Colbert sing "You've Got a Work Friend"
In this segment from The Late Show, Stephen Colbert and James Taylor perform a song, inspired by "You've Got a Friend," but written for work colleagues and others you're not really that close to. READ THE REST
Now There's A Simple Way To Transform Any Lock Into A Smart Lock
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Control your existing door lock from your phone with the Switchbot Lock. When it comes to smart locks, there's no shortage of options available. In fact, there are so many options… READ THE REST
Say goodbye to TVs for good: This projector is cooler AND cheaper
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Many folks would say that a television set is a home essential, but it has clear downsides. For one, they're typically expensive. Plus, once you mount one to your wall, that's… READ THE REST
Drift off to dreamland with these bamboo sheets, rated 4.2 stars on Amazon
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Getting a solid night's sleep is one of the most essential parts of our overall well-being, but unfortunately, it's often overlooked. Snuggling into something more comfortable might help you drift to… READ THE REST
