Links for 4.12.10: 81 Tips for Better Abs and Cleaner Lines
by Josh Kimball
*Writing: The Awl digs into scary bearded Christian rockers, WinterBand. “If you close your eyes and pretend you’re not listening to a crew of inflammatory religious fanatics who dress like homeless warlocks, they’re actually pretty hilarious in a campy sort of way.”
*Gratuity: The Consumerist links to a bunch of tipping articles, including a New York Post article on “tip-jar madness.” I have long thought that the history of tipping would be a good topic for a longer treatment.
*Chilling headline of the century: “Lynchings in Congo as penis theft panic hits capital.“
*Food: The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine wants a warning label put on KFC’s Double Down Sandwich. I have a lifelong fascination with gluttony. [coudal]
*Money: This weekend, This American Life ran an episode that, with reporting from ProPublica, told the story of Magnetar, a hedge fund that made money during the economic downturn by FUELING the collapse.
*Film: Is Chasing Amy the worst movie of all time? Read this post if only for the sexual bons mots. I don’t know if that phrase means anything, but it should be a thing.
*Today’s links: F.
Dude, I have not had fast food in months and KFC in particular in years. But this Double Down Sandwich, I gotta try. Stay tuned or check the obituaries if I don’t report back soon.