Gut Check

October 15, 2005

In the midst of all this post-transportation bill, post-Katrina uproar over the lack of fiscal responsibility in the Bush II era, the Spectator has resurrected my feature from last February in which I held out a microphone and captured some of the lonely howling of fiscal conservatives trying to bring some sanity back to our collective financial house. Check it out here.

You're in a Coma

October 14, 2005

Boston's most infamous metal frontman, Seth Putnam, tells the Phoenix about his recent crack binge, being in a coma, $12 prostitutes and what it's like living "in a foster home for cripples." Reading this will redefine "rock bottom" for 99 percent of readers, no doubt. Be forewarned, his band's not-for-the-faint-of-heart name and song titles might offend. Here 'tis.

Oh, Anderson!

October 13, 2005

Words of wisdom from the Great White Hope of Katrina broadcast journalism, Anderson Cooper:

Doctors will tell you that nibbling nails is a sign of anxiety and insecurity, a nasty habit that can lead to infection. I'm sure they're right. There are certainly plenty of less painful ways to deal with stress, but really, how many times a day can you masturbate?

Well, I won't tip my hand unless you do, Anderson. Can anyone think of a good reason why CNN decided to post this 2003 Details interview on their website today?