Posts by Jay Caspian Kang

October 24, 2011
Did Zooey Deschanel Sing the Least Inspired National Anthem Ever?

Jay Caspian Kang: Can we collectively agree to never, ever, ever desecrate the national anthem in the name of promoting bad television? I understand that Zooey Deschanel is currently starring in a show on Fox and that Fox is carrying the World Series and that at some point in her career of having bangs, smiling […]
October 24, 2011
Why the North Carolina Tar Heels Will Win the National Championship

It’s all about the point guard.
October 19, 2011
Why the NFL Needs Tim Tebow

Does the country’s most popular league have a star problem?
October 11, 2011
We Need a Renegade Basketball League

If the NBA owners and players can’t make a deal, why not start from scratch with some help from a feisty billionaire?
October 6, 2011
Lady Gaga Might Front Queen. Zombie Freddie Mercury Purchases Gun

Are you serious, Queen? I guess I can understand the thinking — Gaga wants to go in a rock direction, Brian May needs suggestions on how to update his Poodle/Yahoo Serious look. Gaga is “weird” and sings with attitude. Freddie Mercury was “weird” and sang with attitude. Gaga pawns herself off as a gay rights […]
September 29, 2011
Red Sox Nation: F@#$ These Guys

A totally calm and sober analysis from one of our resident Boston fans.
September 26, 2011
Mayweather-Ortiz: What the Sucker Punch Just Happened?

The head-butt, the kiss, the hug, and two of the weirdest punches in boxing history.
September 12, 2011
The X Factor Preview: Singing Teenage Robots and Boring Sob Stories

Last night, as the second slate of NFL games came to a merciful close, Fox aired an extended preview of the The X Factor. For the most part, the footage was recycled from the sneak-peek the network released back in July: Simon — back in V-neck — talked about walking away from the biggest show […]
August 31, 2011
Adele, Adele: Why Her VMAs Performance Was a Disappointment

On Sunday night at the Video Music Awards, Adele walked onto a bare stage, stood next to a piano, and sang what was supposed to be a stirring rendition of “Someone Like You.” The Internet immediately declared the performance the victory of the night — our new favorite songbird had finally taken the roost she […]
August 2, 2011
The Circular Ruins

Remembering Amy Winehouse.

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