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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
For many people standing at the threshold of faith, one question stops them cold: How can a good and all-powerful God exist alongside a world drenched in suffering? This was not merely an abstract puzzle for C.S. Lewis — it was deeply personal. He lost his mother to cancer as a child, and decades later…
“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…