Author: Michael Mardings

  • Why is San Francisco So Gay?

    Why is San Francisco So Gay?

    Ah, San Francisco—the city that not only rolls out the fog but also the rainbow carpet. It’s a place where the Golden Gate Bridge gleams as brightly as the city’s reputation for being the gayest city in America. But why San Francisco? What makes this foggy metropolis the epitome of fabulous? Let’s embark on a…

  • Benjamin Franklin and the Turkey

    Benjamin Franklin and the Turkey

    In the colorful tapestry of American history, Benjamin Franklin, that wily inventor with a penchant for kites and a knack for wit, once embarked on a feathery escapade. Picture a room filled with powdered wigs and ink-stained parchment, where Franklin, armed with a turkey feather quill, passionately argued, “Gentlemen, why settle for the bald eagle,…

  • New York City Rats are Divided between Uptown and Downtown Rats

    New York City Rats are Divided between Uptown and Downtown Rats

    In the city where dreams are as big as the rats that scuttle through its streets, a comedic epic unfolds – the tale of genetically distinct ‘uptown’ and ‘downtown’ rats. Forget about the concrete jungle; this is the real rat jungle playing out on the asphalt of Manhattan, a comedy for the rodents and a…

  • Why did they end Letterkenny?

    Why did they end Letterkenny?

    Ladies and gentlemen, it’s time to put on your thinking caps, grab a cold one, and hunker down, because the good folks from Letterkenny have some explaining to do! Fans are scratching their heads and asking, “Did they cancel Letterkenny just to do Shoresy?” The uproar was palpable in the Letterkenny fandom, with a whopping…

  • The Kmart in Bridgehampton, New York, is one of the last ones

    The Kmart in Bridgehampton, New York, is one of the last ones

    Nestled within the pristine and opulent enclave of Bridgehampton, New York, an unexpected relic from retail history stands tall, defying the odds and the relentless march of time. This is the last Kmart in the village, a unique and cherished landmark with a story all its own. Bridgehampton, with its reputation for wealth and luxury,…

  • Did you Know Somebody Studied Where we Stand in the Elevator?

    Did you Know Somebody Studied Where we Stand in the Elevator?

    Hey there, did you ever stop to think about where you stand in an elevator? It’s one of those daily rituals that most of us go through without a second thought. However, the ongoing pandemic has brought a curious phenomenon to light: elevator etiquette. If you’ve taken an elevator recently, you might have noticed those…

  • John O’Hurley: In the Doghouse and Beyond

    John O’Hurley: In the Doghouse and Beyond

    In a delightful rendezvous with John O’Hurley, the National Dog Show Presented by Purina’s iconic host, we embark on a journey through a dog’s world, dancing our way through life’s twists and turns, and embracing the boundless power of imagination. Hold onto your leash; it’s going to be a tail-wagging ride. “Remember the year the…

  • Why I Hate Mini Golf

    Why I Hate Mini Golf

    Let me make it absolutely clear: I despise mini golf with a passion. It’s essentially the fine art of smacking a little ball around a terribly designed putting green adorned with painfully cheesy 1970s decor. Allow me to elucidate precisely why my disdain for mini golf knows no bounds. Number one: Mini golf is a…