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Category: Culture
Turkey Talk: How a Bird Became a Byword for Buffoonery
The term “turkey” as a euphemism for someone considered “stupid, slow, inept, or otherwise worthless” emerged in the 1950s, reflecting a negative view of the bird’s intelligence. Turkeys, known for their sometimes seemingly foolish behavior, like looking up at rain until they drown, became a metaphor for human foolishness or worthlessness. This usage likely stemmed…
The Babylon Bee’s Legal Eagle: How ‘The View’ Became the New Law School
The Babylon Bee: Local Man Passes Bar Exam After Just One Week Of Watching ‘The View’ KANSAS CITY, MO — Local man Kevin Marlow successfully passed the bar exam today, after preparing by simply watching The View for one week. Though Marlow never attended a day of law school, he reportedly logged one of the…
A Blast From The Past … Catching up with Cindy Sheehan
Cindy Sheehan’s activism post-2016 has evolved and diversified, reflecting her continued commitment to peace, anti-war activism, and social justice, while also engaging in broader political critiques. Here’s an update based on her activities and the general direction of her activism: Current Activism Efforts: Writing and Journalism: Blogging: Cindy Sheehan maintains a blog titled “Cindy Sheehan’s…
C.S. Lewis and the Nature of Evil: A Closer Look at Moral and Spiritual Realities
From a spiritual aspect, C.S. Lewis believed that evil is real and not an illusion or feeling. He also believed that evil is a parasite that spoils good. Lewis believed that evil is important because it can be used to argue for God’s existence and to understand the nature of reality. Can we apply Lewis’s…
“Christo-fascism:” The Highly Charged Weapon of Illegitimate Discourse
The term “Christo-fascism” is a highly charged and controversial term that can be seen as counterproductive and a weapon of illegitimate discourse for several reasons: Oversimplification and Misrepresentation: It unfairly conflates Christianity with fascism, misrepresenting the beliefs and values of many Christians who do not support extremist ideologies. This broad-brush approach alienates moderate individuals and…
This blog post is NOT about Taylor Swift, the enormously talented and popular singer …
I’m not a Taylor Swift fan and her music doesn’t really resonate with me, but based on what I’ve heard in passing, she does have a good voice and seems to be a talented performer. It’s clear that her music connects with a lot of people and the media has elevated her to a near-iconic…