Silver Jacket

Author: Matthew Hutson

  • Dizzee in Distress

    DizzeerascalBritish rapper Dizzee Rascal and a member of his posse were arrested  last week for possession of drugs and weapons. What drugs? A (presumably small) amount of weed carried on the person. What weapons? A baton and pepper spray. Hmmm. Is this an upgrade or a downgrade for this rapper’s rep?

    If you are unfamiliar with Dizzee, you best fix up, look sharp. He’s the man my boy Glen remarked "speaks fluent rooster." Well, an undeniably British rooster, with lines like "trainers by the tonne" and "flushin’ MCs down the loo." Please, Diz, anything but the pepper spray.

  • Assisted Consent

    AssistedSo there's a movie out called "Assisted Living." (I have not seen it.) It's about a guy who takes care of old people at a nursing home. He smokes lots of pot and plays tricks on the residents. The tricks all appear funny and endearing, but a controversy has arisen over the film. See, it was filmed with real residents in real nursing homes, and many of the characters are made to look like fools. They DID sign consent forms, which were vetted by younger people at the facilities. But still, many caregivers don't think the old people were qualified to give informed consent. Here's the thing: the protesters are basically saying: The movie makes these people look senile. Why? Because they signed the forms. Why? Because they are senile. Pop quiz: Is this irony, paradox, circular reasoning, or none of the above?

  • Kicked in the Nuts

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    Hey kids! It’s Wacky Weblink Wednesday! Today’s offering is a short pilot for an amazing show called “Kicked in the Nuts!” Not much more to say about that.

  • Salut!

    And you thought everyone in the world had a blog already. You, sirs and madames, are in for a tasty surprise. Please put on your safety goggles and enjoy the ride.