Lupe Fiasco’s Striking Social Commentary
I know that before I’ve lamented on the downfall of music with any substance, but Lupe Fiasco recently released a video this year that is one of the best social commentaries on race, hip hop, and the damage to poorly-raised or unsupervised youth. Fiasco’s song, “Bitch Bad,” is all this and more. While the video...
Crown Shaving Co. Shave Cream
Toronto-based Crown Shaving Co. contacted me last month and asked if they could send me over some of their shave cream. Despite the fact that I have more shaving products than I can handle right now, I said “sure, send some over.” Admittedly, I knew literally nothing about them, and I like to review products where the...
Manly or Not Manly: Air Guitar
We’ve all seen them: fingers flailing, head banging, hair flying, overly-exaggerated movements–we’re talking about air guitar, people. Whenever that fateful “Freebird” solo hits, there’s inevitably at least one guy who becomes possessed with the impulse to play a fictional guitar. He’s either the life of the party, or performing a ridiculous and dated act that makes...
Imagining the Tenth Dimension
Rob Bryanton’s video, “Imagining the Tenth Dimension” is one of the most cogent and comprehensive visualizations of the tenth dimension I’ve ever seen (which, admittedly, is only three). This video does an excellent job at explaining, among other things, the fourth dimension on down. It’s important to understand the concept of the first four dimensions,...
Billy Jealousy White Knight Facial Cleanser
The Billy Jealousy White Knight Facial Cleanser is solid. There’s no ifs ands or buts about it. Face washes are essential for anyone, male or female, because they are the workhorse of a skincare routine. Therefore, you want to make sure that your cleanser is a good one, and the Billy Jealousy White Knight Facial Cleanser is...
Donald Trump’s Announcement Goes Easy on President
Yesterday, Donald Trump’s announcement disappointed all of America. After weeks of hyping up his “big announcement” that was supposed to change the election, he finally let everyone who waited with bated breath know what he had to say. Thank you, Mr. Trump, because we all care immensely what you have to say, and could stand the stress...
Maria’s Halloween Playlist
Halloween is arguably the most exciting time of the year. (No offense, Christmas). At no other time do we get to drop our inhibitions and embrace morbidity like we do on Halloween. If you’re like most Americans, you’ll be going to at least one Halloween party this year. Maybe you’ll even be hosting your own. ...
Baxter Hard Water Pomade
Baxter! What happened here? After my introduction to the Baxter line via the greatness of the Clay Pomade, I was truly pumped about this stuff. However, when I used the Baxter Hard Water Pomade, it was a serious disappointment on almost every level imaginable. Think back to the 1990’s. Remember that L.A. Looks stuff we used...
Cost Analysis: Double Edge vs. Cartridge Razors
I had a request for a cost analysis of double edge vs. cartridge razors, and frankly it’s one that I’ve wanted to write for a while now. A nice shave is important, not only because it makes you feel good, but because it turns what was once a boring chore into an enjoyable method of...
Kyoku Facial Scrub
Kyoku is a new brand for me, and I admittedly knew very little about them when they offered to send me some samples of their line. The first product I dove into was the Kyoku Facial Scrub, as I have used a great deal of facial scrubs in my time. The Kyoku Facial Scrub won a...
Giveaway: Dreadnought Post Shave Balm
You’ve already read about how awesome the Dreadnought Post Shave Balm is (as well as their shaving cream), now you have a chance to try it yourself. I have one jar of this stuff ready for you to finish off your shave in the best way possible. This is really one of the best post-shave...
Manly or Not Manly: Sharing Food With a Guy
I’m going to lay out a general rule: sharing is manly. In general, sharing money, food, clothing, time, jokes, and whatnot is manly–especially when you’re doing something like helping the poor. However, as with most things in life, there are limits and exceptions to the general rule. The exception up for debate is dudes sharing...
