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John Wilmes

John Wilmes
Culture Mar 11

Why hasn’t America canceled sports yet?

Sporting events worldwide have been called off due to coronavirus — except in the United States.

Culture Dec 12

Charlie Sheen invented never logging off

Fueled by tiger blood and cocaine, Sheen popularized the Twitter-driven meltdown that would propel dozens of celebrities to attention for stupid reasons.

Culture Nov 12

How Hollywood stole ‘The Grinch’

The movie, the latest in a line of soulless adaptations, would probably make the late Dr. Seuss weep.

Culture Jul 30

Dr. Seuss’ forgotten anti-war book made him an enemy of the right

‘The Butter Battle Book’ spoke powerfully against the hacks behind the military-industrial complex — and for that, was pilloried.

Culture Dec 01

On Tommy’s Planet, everyone is just looking for a friend

A new pop-up bar attempts to honor ‘The Room.’

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