Monthly Archives: August 2013

August 3, 2013 · 8:33 am

Old Spice Wolfthorn Deodorant

Wolfthorn is a new scent from Old Spice. Hopefully you’ve seen the commercials for it, because they are fucking hilarious. The tagline for it says that it’s For Nocturnal Creatures, so I guess it’s good for clubbing or bar hopping. But it has a sunshiny feel to it. It has a really crisp and fruity smell, it reminds me of tropical-flavored bubble gum or candy. But it doesn’t taste as good. I got the Anti-Perspirant & Deodorant version, and I’ve noticed that it leaves less residue than other the other Old Spice anti-perspirants. The less mess, the better. This is a good deodorant. It makes you sweat less, it makes you smell better, and it lasts all day. What more do you want from deodorant? And it has a cool name. When someone asks what you are wearing, you can whisper Wolfthorn… how classy is that?

Critically Rated at 16/17

Written, Rated, and Reviewed by Brendan H. Young

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August 2, 2013 · 8:34 am

Zymaster Series No. 4: Fort Ross Farmhouse Ale

Anchor Brewing presents Zymaster Series No. 4: Fort Ross Farmhouse Ale, an exciting seasonal brew. It’s described as a Belgian-style farmhouse ale with a California twist. They make it with hops, barley malt, wheat malt, toasted Belgian wheat malt, and a native California plant called Yerba Santa or Holy Herb. The Yerba Santa lends the brew a bitter, spicy flavor that compliments the malty, fruity, undertones. I taste hints of cloves and banana as well. It has an alcohol percentage of 7.2%, and it’s pretty drinkable. If you’re with a group of people and you can’t decide on something dark or something light, this is a pretty decent compromise. It has more flavor than Bud drinkers are used to, but they should experience a real beer every once in a while. And Anchor Brewing Zymaster Series No. 4: Fort Ross Farmhouse Ale is a real beer.

Critically Rated at 13/17

Written, Rated, and Reviewed by Brendan H. Young

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August 2, 2013 · 8:31 am

Saying the Wrong Thing

Humans are lucky creatures because we have the ability to express our thoughts to other humans. But sometimes shit gets lost in translation and you end up saying the wrong thing. The other night my friend was talking about her childhood and her memories as a four-year-old. I wanted to know how long ago that was, like the year that it was when she was four. But the words got jumbled up on the way from my brain to my tongue, and I ended up asking her “How old were you when you were four?” I didn’t mean to ask her a trick question, and it took a few seconds for what I said to sink in. Saying the wrong thing is like accidently spitting when you talk… you didn’t mean to do it, but it happened and you can’t avoid it. All you can do is suck it up, laugh at yourself, and own up to it. Eventually someone else will say the wrong thing and your gaffe will be forgotten.

Critically Rated at 9/17

Written, Rated, and Reviewed by Brendan H. Young

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August 1, 2013 · 8:42 am

A Cold Beverage in a Hot Glass

A cold beverage in a hot glass is a bad idea. Any server will tell you that that’s a recipe for a cracked glass. Sometimes the glass is so hot and the drink is so cold, that it shatters in your hand while you take it to the table. Hot plus cold equals cracked glass. That’s why you don’t pour hot water over an iced-over windshield. It will crack the glass. It’s simple physics. Two extreme temperatures can’t coexist on a fragile surface. The fastest way to cool down a glass is to turn it upside and run cold water over it. It chills the glass down pretty quickly most of the time, but it’s not foolproof and you can still end up with a broken glass if you’re not careful. Don’t be an idiot and avoid serving a cold beverage in a hot glass.

Critically Rated at 8/17

Written, Rated, and Reviewed by Brendan H. Young

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August 1, 2013 · 8:38 am

Wearing Headphones on the Inside of Your Jacket

It seems today like everybody has an iPod or MP3 player or some portable music device. Half the people you see on the street are wearing headphones, and it’s become a fashion statement. And the best way to rock your headphones is wear the headphone on the inside of your jacket. It’s more streamlined and keeps that damned dangling wire from getting tangled up. It won’t get wrapped up around a random object. It won’t get snagged on something and ripped out of the jack. It’s practical and it looks good… what more do you want? Wearing your headphones on the inside of your jacket or hoodie is the only way to go. Get on it.

Critically Rated at 15/17

Written, Rated, and Reviewed by Brendan H. Young

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