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Does the Moustache Make the Man: Men with Famous Moustaches One

by Anne Lyken Garner in History, March 3, 2009
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A moustache is not for anyone, in fact, some women dislike them so much that the forbid the men they’re with to have one. In the media though, throughout the centuries, powerful and famous men emerged wearing these very obvious blocks of facial hair. In some cases, the moustaches were even viewed as part of these men’s act or identity. Were these just famous men with moustaches, or were the moustaches the furry assets that helped propel the men to fame? I have no proof either way, but I thought that this was an intriguing concept nevertheless.

Throw Away Your Television

by Johnny Yossarian in Issues, January 18, 2009
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“I must say I find television very educational. The minute somebody turns it on, I go to the library and read a good book.” – Groucho Marx.

In Pursuit of the Perfect Paraprosdokian

by R J Evans in Languages, July 21, 2008
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Want something to impress your friends with? Well, why not try out a few paraprosdokians with them? It’s nothing weird, dirty or illegal – in fact your average paraprosdokian is just good clean fun although it may have teeth! Let’s go in search of the perfect paraprosdokian, shall we?

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