Tag: Pop culture

Turns out The Matrix's code isn't really made of sushi recipes. I fed it to Google Translate and got back an industrial parts catalog, three real cultures, and one day spa.

One of the hidden perks of having kids: you can put an Ewok on the table at a restaurant and nobody questions it. The catch is that sometimes the Ewok belongs to the adult.

One of the underrated joys of college radio: discovering artists you’ve literally never heard before. I took a WXAV college radio playlist, turned it into Spotify, and then asked last.fm: “Which of these artists have I never heard before?”

Before Mr. T was on the A-Team, he wrote a book, "Mr. T the Bodyguard." David Letterman asked him about it in the July 7, 1982 interview.

Today I learned "The Power" by Snap opens with Russian text about... a computer for blind people? "The American company Transceptor Technology has started production of the Personal Companion computer." This dance anthem literally announces assistive technology. 90s were WILD.

Why does every store play the same Christmas songs from 1950? Turns out there used to be a stigma around recording holiday music. That stigma accidentally created the canon. When it disappeared, so did our ability to make new classics.

M.A.S.K.’s Dolphin Mask: Sonic blasts or dolphin conversations? Matt Trakker guards my hard drives while I ponder this mystery.

This year’s Christmas tradition: a 10-hour playlist with 158 versions of Last Christmas! Next year? Maybe Marshmallow World. What’s your holiday anthem?

When Hot Wheels makes a tank, you know I’m testing it with a LEGO minifig! Enter Janice, the Muppet guitarist, and Kaya, the Hot Dog Stand Girl!

Bought a Hot Wheels Sandcrawler and a family-size bag of M&M’s. Turns out, they’ve got more in common than I thought! Both carry cargo… just one holds candy, and the other? Trash.

Here's an idea to make music playing more intentional. Make printouts of your favorite albums, complete with QR codes for instant online listening.

It feels like 49% of jazz is played really fast. 49% of jazz is played really slow. 1% is just right.

The 1966 Topps Batman cards come in 'Black Bat' and 'Red Bat' series. My fave? Batman wrestling an alligator! What's yours?

Ever wondered where the artists you listen to come from? Or if there are any good bands from Kazakhstan? There is a tool that takes all the music you listen to, and it checks the country of every artist.

Imagine a radio show playing ONE song from EACH Spotify genre. It'd take 8 years to finish! Anyone want to DJ?

Detailed close-up shots of the frog Grogu ate in "The Mandalorian"

This wee winged Ewok has taken flight in the most unexpected places around my house.

Who knew a train could do more than chug along tracks? Astrotrain can split open into a giant claw! See how Transformers can surprise you in unexpected ways.

Stumbled upon a striking visual parallel: an Ancient Egyptian funeral shroud & the Master Control Program from 'Tron'. Both showcase faces at their core but are centuries apart in creation. One rooted in the past, the other in digital dystopia.

You know who loves solar eclipses? Ewoks.

Lollapalooza just announced their 2024 lineup. What towns searched for Lollapalooza the most?

In an age of streaming singles, imagine a station that celebrates whole albums, providing insights between songs. It's a deep dive into the artistry behind the music. 📀🎧

20 years ago I made a LEGO frame for my computer monitor. Should I do that again?

Is the new Ghostbusters movie trying to make a twisted spin on the Disney Frozen series?

Join us as our Ewok companion immerses in the tranquility of Japan's 72 microseasons. From chrysanthemums in bloom to the first frost, every moment is a pixelated masterpiece.

Ever wondered about Hot Wheels' color choices? A recent peek into their office revealed a dazzling display of car bodies, each labeled with Pantone hues. Surprising, yet inspiring, it's a fusion of creativity and design standards!

Tough on the outside, playful on the inside! Meet the car that's redefining macho. Pull the string at the back, and it's bubble bonanza time!

The following is a story about me discovering a Star Wars card on eBay featuring a Jawa. I discovered later that this is a digital card, not a physical card. I wrote the story like I’m a Jawa getting hoodwinked…

Translating the braille on the Hot Wheels car, and exploring more engaging phrases for use in braille

Does Batman have an insurance policy on his Batmobile?

Why is someone going around Glen Ellyn spray-painting X-Men logos on people's lawns?