I always get a kick out of it when science still cannot answer seemingly simple questions such as why do most people swing their arms when they walk. To the best of my knowledge, this question has never been answered definitively -- although I'm sure those following one particular theory will insist theirs is right ( Read more... )

Oftentimes, in advertising one runs across the phrase that titles this entry.

TV Guide might claim to highlight "Today's hottest shows!";
Entertainment Weekly, "Today's hottest stars! (And all the stuff you have no business to know about their lives ( Read more... )

Everyone wants to be complimented now and then right ( Read more... )

...or the Immaturity of Coolness.

I was once again thinking of this phenomenon of "coolness"[1] and how adults and parents are generally considered uncool. Is there a reason that the mature are usually more uncool and the immature think themselves cool? Is it even possible to be mature and cool. Or is the very acknowledgement of "coolness" a sign ( Read more... )

I have written 33 entries relating in some way to various aspects of culture, which is more than any other topic.

Culture is a fascinating concept to me. It affects us all more than I would like to admit and unfortunately, I think it is usually not for the best.

At the same time, as humans, I think we need culture. In a perfect world, I think ( Read more... )

As promised[1], more on the strange phenomenon of "coolness ( Read more... )

It's that time of year again where the leather jacket comes out of the closet. I love my jacket. Apparently, so does sadeyedartist, which makes me love it even more. (Thanks, Mommy ( Read more... )

When nonmdinmd picked me up for CG tonight, he said that I looked cool standing at the corner ( Read more... )