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Fake Outrage (MM #4325)

Outside of the mass shootings that we’ve had over the last few days, the biggest news story has revolved around M&M’s. Yesterday they announced that their humanoid spokes”people” were going away. Actress Maya Rudolph will become the new spokesperson for the brand. Some say this is a result of the fake outrage generated about the…

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Wordle (MM #3976)

I think I may be the only person who’s not playing Wordle. Okay, maybe I’m exaggerating, but it seems like everyone I know is playing this online word game. Is it a trend, or is it here to stay? I’ve seen too many of these free games come and go. So, I’m going to sit…

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The Great State (MM #3725)

I saw a TV ad recently promoting tourism in Alaska. And the governor kept referring to the great state of Alaska. And I’ve noticed that all politicians do this when talking about the place they represent. What’s the point? It’s not like they’re ever going to admit they represent an awful place…  

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Football Hype (MM #3243)

Even though the NFL season just wrapped up, the football hype never seems to end. And this year that’s especially true when one of the greatest quarterbacks of all ties might be looking for a new team…

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Commercial Time (MM #3235)

The Super Bowl happens on Sunday, and that also means that it’s also Super Bowl commercial time. But with just a few days to go before the big game I’ve noticed something…

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Hype (MM #2956)

Many think that hype is a bad word. And while hype can often be problematic, it can also be a beautiful thing when it works…

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The Big Story (MM #2874)

I’m sure that by now you’ve heard the big story about today’s Super Bowl. No, it doesn’t involve the New Orleans Saints or even Tom Brady. The BIG story for today is about cheerleaders…

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By Popular Demand (MM #2735)

Recently I’ve noticed the phrase ‘back by popular demand” coming up in numerous ads. I’ve always thought that the phrase was a bit of a cliche. Is the populace really making these demands?

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Star Wars (MM #2614)

‘Solo’, the new Star Wars movie arrives this week. I know that there are still tons of fans who will make the movie a huge success. But don’t you think these movies are coming out too often?

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Less Hype (MM 2510)

Today is the Super Bowl, and I’ve noticed that there’s less hype surrounding the game this year. Is it the teams, the location, the state of football, or is it just me? I’m just not seeing the excitement leading up to tonight’s big game…

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