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Bio: Michael Frissore's first book Poetry is Dead was published in 2009 by Coatlism Press. His fiction has appeared or is forthcoming in Monkeybicycle, Monkey Kettle,

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Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Deciding if the Beatles really were "bigger than Jesus": 1 of 30
The great British comedian Rik Mayall, a few years ago, published a biography titled "Bigger than Hitler, Better than Christ." He also published it as "The Rik Mayall." Mayall, I'm sure, offended many Christians with this title, plus a few Nazis with that "Bigger than Hitler" business. Not so fast, Mr. Mayall! The man killed ... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Top celebrity comeback predictions in 2008: 1 of 15
From the moment Fatty Arbuckle was charged with the rape and murder of Virginia Rappe (Ironic, eh?), to whatever it was Andy Warhol said about 15 minutes of fame, to what I just read about Rikki Rockett, the drummer of 80s glam metal band Poison, being arrested on a rape warrant, the world has revolved around celebrity hi-jin... More..
Entertainment > Entertainment (Other) Is today's cutting edge comedy as funny as traditional comedy?: 1 of 8
A lot of people will disagree with me, but the best edgy comics of today are far and away funnier than any of the great traditional comedians of yesterday. Some people like to say, "Oh, they rely swearing to get laughs." It's not relying; people swear. Would Bob Newhart or Bill Cosby have been funnier if they swore a bit more... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Does Nicole Richie have what it takes to become a mother?: 11 of 76
Considering that Nicole Richie gave birth in January, I'm going to go ahead and assume she does have what it takes to become a mother. Unless she pulled the wool over our eyes and had a surrogate, that sneaky li'l minx. But I'm going to be nave and say, yes, Miss Richie has all the necessary female parts to give birth.Now, to... More..
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends Best sitcoms of all time: 10 of 52
In thinking about my own favorite situation comedies, I feel to need to point out a few things first. Some shows, mainly animated programs, are favorites of mine, but are not, technically, sitcoms. These shows are The Simpsons, The Family Guy, South Park, and American Dad. There are also some classic comedies I left out, incl... More..
Entertainment > Music Reviews (Other) Song reviews: Take You Down, by Chris Brown: 1 of 5
I have no idea who Chris Brown is, but I guess he has some kind of following within "the community," just as everyone exactly like him seems to have. But this is one of the worst, most disjointed songs I've heard in a long time. I don't even think Brown is singing with the stupid keyboards. He and the keyboard player were nev... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Should prostitution be legalized?: 14 of 59
The brilliant comedian George Carlin once said, "Selling's legal; sex is legal. Why isn't selling sex legal?"Bravo, Mr. Carlin, you late, great genius, you.Prostitution is a victimless crime. To paraphrase another comedian, Dennis Miller said that the only people who get hurt are the men who pay extra for it. Sure, you have t... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) Are homosexual acts natural or sinful?: 14 of 59
I once knew this guy who had sex with a dog, a collie I think it was. He was telling us all about this, and someone asked him whether it was a male or a female dog. He said female, and we all wiped our brows in relief. "Well, at least you're not weird," someone said.Homosexuals acts. Ah, homosexual acts. They'll get a man or ... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Biographies Comedian Dane Cook: 2 of 8
Dane Cook is a very successful comedian, certainly the most successful one working today, and a product of the MySpace generation. Many, however, including fellow comedian Joe Rogan, have labeled Cook a plagiarist. Indeed, other than perhaps Carlos Mencia and Robin Williams, Cook is considered by many to be the world's greate... More..
Arts & Humanities > US History (Other) Famous people from Nebraska: 1 of 4
There is a rich and varied tradition of famous names and faces when it comes to Nebraska. Chiefs Crazy Horse and Red Cloud, both of the Oglala Sioux, were from the Cornhusker State, as was Chief Standing Bear of the Ponca tribe. Fast forward a few years, and some of our great leaders still come from this great state, leaders ... More..