Ever since the Imus fiasco, I’ve been feeling pressured to accept the idea that some things are universally offensive, no matter who says them or in what context.
Meh.
I’m not buying it. The word “offensive” is defined as “repugnant to one’s taste.” Taste is not universal; a statement borne out by the fact that John Tesh [...]
Entries from April 2007
In Praise of Offensive Humor
April 19th, 2007 · 2 Comments
Tags: Censorship · Rant · Video
On the Radio Tomorrow!
April 15th, 2007 · No Comments
ON THE RADIO TOMORROW!
I’ll be on with Mr. K (aka Marc Germain) on KTLK 1150 AM tomorrow for all four hours!
Tune in at 3:00 PM. or click here to listen to live streaming.
I’ll be sitting in from 3:00 to 7:00 PM, talking about all kinds of things. Really super important things. Like I always do.
Actually, [...]
Tags: Gayness · Hypocrisy · Radio
Farewell, Ho
April 15th, 2007 · No Comments
Don Ho died yesterday. He was 76.
The first time I went to Hawaii was about 15 years ago. I was hellbent on doing every touristy thing possible, so I convinced Mick to spend a few days in Waikiki.
Don Ho had a long-running dinner show there, at a domed theatre built especially for him (I’ve always [...]
Tags: Dead People · Terrible Music · Video
