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The conversation about the MAGA hat teens / Nathan Phillips / the Black Hebrew Israelites continues to spark debate in our national dialogue. I guess that means another blog post on my part. Now that Phillips has given about a dozen interviews and the teen spoke on TODAY, I think it should die down.  Sure, the memes will still survive, but by the Super Bowl, it will be in the rear view.  Hopefully the government shutdown will be over by then and there will be other things to talk about. This entire situation morphed into several other debates, however, so the fallout keeps generating talk this week. The clothing we wear: I don't own a  MAGA hat, I don't want to own a MAGA hat and I don't want to wear a MAGA hat.  That being said, if someone wants to wear one, it's his or her right to do so. Trevor Noah weighed in on the hat situation and said, essentially, that they know what MAGA hat has come to symbolize, so they shouldn't be wearing it. Is...

I hate to post all these more serious blogs over the past few months (I much prefer comic book talk), but it seems that’s how society is right now.  That’s how I am too, I guess. It’s a constant political / economical / racial thought process because that’s what is plastered all over Twitter and in the media. This weekend was different though.  It was really an eye-opener for me.   I know that the people of the U.S. are divided on many issues.  Most people I know (of all races, genders and backgrounds) tend to continue on with daily life.  Entertainment and sports sometimes take focus and can kind of tuck away the differences we have.   When everyone is talking about a football game or a UFC fight or which movie will get an Oscar, it’s easy to forget the vast difference of opinions we have and how two people can view the same situation entirely different. I saw a video on Saturday that went viral.  The...

Everything is controversial these days, right? Even Gillette commercials aren't without controversy.  Then again, what they released wasn't so much a commercial for their products as it was a public service announcement . It's even called "We Believe: The Best Men Can Be | Gillette (Short Film)" I watched the entire commercial (you can watch it by clicking HERE ) after seeing such an online conversation about it. I didn't exactly know what to expect. Overall, I don't have any issue with it. As someone who grew up in the 90s, I think it would've been a little more positive to have some male role models that didn't fall within the traditional male stereotypes. You were either:  - the hero / tough guy (Batman, James Bond, Bruce Willis in Die Hard )  - a nerd (like Screech, Steve Urkel, the blue Power Ranger, Roger from Sister, Sister )  - a jock (Slater, etc., etc.)  - slick and smooth (Will Smith, Jerry Maguire, Zack Morris, Joey Tr...

With 2018 officially behind us and January half over, I figure it's high time I take a look into our cinematic future. 2019 certainly seems like it's going to be a Will Smith kind of year.  He's going to be in: Aladdin (as Genie) Geimini Man Spies In Disguise Smith's son, Justice, is also going to be in a  POKÉMON Detective Pikachu. What great movies (and which box office bombs) are you most looking forward to seeing? Here's my list (and a few predictions). The movies I'm most looking forward to seeing: Avenger: Endgame I mean, who can seriously compete with this one?  Avengers: Endgame will be the conclusion to the current phase of Marvel's Cinematic Universe.  It's the first two-parter Marvel movie that has come out so far. In theaters: April 26 Shazam! This looks like a fun movie!  Some of my family members are skeptical of it, but I'm excited.  I think it'll be a lighter side of DC.  A little more com...

The Royal Rumble is one of my favorite matches of the year.  It's kind of like an Avengers movie.  You see all kinds of interactions (and surprise returns) that you don't see any other time of year in any other match. I blogged about some potential female returns yesterday, so today let's talk about the guys. It's interesting that I had a little bit of trouble coming up with this list.  Several former female superstars could easily return for one more match. A lot of the former male superstars are, sadly, deceased.  Or they are with another company (John Morrison, Cody Rhodes, etc.). That makes it a little tricky to get a good list of possible surprise Rumble entrants. I assume we'll see some returns at the Rumble since there are several Superstars who are currently injured (and may be ready to go by January 27). Braun Strowman Kevin Owens Sami Zayn Fandango Roman Reigns Harper Rowan Matt Hardy Sin Cara Tye Dillinger I'm not sure how likel...