Remember when the D.A.R.E. program brought police officers into classrooms to explain the dangers of acid’s gnarly rainbow zebra hallucinations? Well for one thing, I’m exaggerating. And another thing, acid doesn’t bring about hallucinations, but synesthesia. I’m no Timothy Leary child by the way. Before I get lost in[Read More…]
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Study shows men don’t have as many sexy thoughts as we thought
Men think about sex much less than what was originally thought, according to a recently published study from Ohio State University. The study asked 283 students to keep track of how often they had sexual thoughts, as well as thoughts of food and sleep for a week. ABC News[Read More…]
In case of an emergency, read these practical reminders
California isn’t only home to shake and bake weather, but its resident Santa Ana winds have temporarily blown the earthquake anxiety out of the water. We can look out for falling tree branches while on the road, but here are the next steps in preparing for a power outage. •Stay calm,[Read More…]
Transgender model graces mainstream high fashion magazine cover
Lea T graces the December cover of Brazilian Elle. So what? She’s been on Oprah and snobbish magazines like LOVE. However, transgender models like her, rarely make it onto mainstream fashion publications, let alone the runway. Photographed by Fábio Bartelt, the Brazilian model wears a jacket and skirt from Givenchy’s[Read More…]
Holiday flick picks by the Daily 49er staff
Nothing says Christmas like watching a good holiday movie, and the warm mushy feeling it one gives you inside. Here are favorites from the Daily 49er staff we think you should check out this holiday season: Sports Editor, Amir Vafamanesh recommends you check out the classic holiday movie,[Read More…]
Watch the throne, Picasso?
Tony Bennett may be a musician who survived World War II as a U.S. Army infantryman, but he just may not live through his comparison of multitalented Lady Gaga to Cubist mover and shaker Pablo Picasso. #toosoon “I’m starstruck over Lady Gaga right now,” Bennett said on VH1’s “Big Morning[Read More…]
Perverts fly first class, too
Get ready to barf in your mouth a little. A man was arrested for viewing child pornography on a first class flight from Salt Lake City to Boston yesterday. According to the Associated Press, a fellow passenger noticed the child pornography on 47-year-old Grant Smith’s laptop, then proceeded to notify[Read More…]
Scamming people where the sun don’t shine: toilet paper
More than a dozen residents in West Palm Beach, Fla. were scammed into buying special toilet paper in order to avert septic tank damage. In some cases, 70 years worth of toilet paper was purchased, which is like harboring a ship the size of the Titanic. According to the Huffington Post,[Read More…]
Tasty trends for post-Thanksgiving: Colorblocking
Colorblocking is a trend of the past and present, whether it’s in the form of an op art Mondrian painting or clothes, like on bloggers Nicole Warne and Olivia Lopez (right). The style falls smack dab in between stripes and solids: it’s all about color separates. Missoni, Jil Sander and[Read More…]
Non-virgin Pamela Anderson plays the Virgin Mary
Hot topic: Pamela Anderson’s sex-filled career has taken a miraculous turn. The former Baywatch, Playboy and sex tape star will play the Virgin Mary in a Canadian Christmas comedy special by Russell Peters, according to AOL TV. Don’t worry, Tommy Lee’s yuletide log won’t make an appearance in this one.[Read More…]