The Life and Times of the Sexy Sax Man
You probably don’t know who Timmy Cappello is, but you’ve seen his work if you’ve ever seen a movie or TV show with a sexy saxophone player in it.
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The Girl That Changed Lego
If you have something to say, write a letter. You might just get exactly what you want…even if you’re only seven years old.
6 Weird Archie Moments
You’ve probably heard by nowthat Archie Andrews, “America’s favorite teenager” is being killed off after more than 60 years in comics. But that’s only one of the weirdest things that’s ever happened to the Riverdale gang.
Patti Smith Really, Really Loves ‘The Killing’
The acclaimed drama is back, and nobody is more excited than the punk legend.
We Are (Also) the World
It was about 30 years ago that “We Are the World” took the country by storm to raise awareness of—and funds to help combat—African famine. It was among many all-star charity singles at the time. Here are a couple others that time forgot.
The World’s Weirdest Candles
Because why would you want your house to smell like lilacs or fresh basked cookies?
I Want My Slow TV: The Strange World of Norwegian Television
The Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK) might be responsible for the weirdest TV shows in the world. What’s even weirder: people are watching. Lots of people. Here are some shows that have aired on Norwegian television.
The Giant Duck Has Gone Belly Up
Unfortunate news from the world of gigantic rubber duckies.
Occasionally over the past year, Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader has been your “number one news source” (see what we did there?) for updates on the five-story-high rubber duck that’s been traveling the world’s waterways and showing up in the harbors of major cities unexpectedly.
Cloning Around: A Dentist’s Quest to Make a New John Lennon
This story was not “imagined” by a “paperback writer.” It’s the honest tooth. It is about a dentist’s quest to clone John Lennon.
Bill Cosby’s Fabulous Flops
NBC recently announced that Bill Cosby will return to TV in 2015 with a new sitcom. Will it be closer to a classic like The Cosby Show, or will it be largely forgotten…like these Bill Cosby flops?
“Weird” Numerology: “Weird Al” Yankovic and the Number 27
It started off as a coincidence—perhaps it just has a good rhythm—but the number 27 makes many, many appearances in the works and life of so-hot-right-now parody rock star “Weird Al” Yankovic.
When a Hootie Isn’t a Hootie
Band names can be very misleading. Here are some bands in which many people thought that the name of the band referred to the lead singer…but didn’t.
The World’s Worst Star Wars Exhibit
The Star Wars saga has spawned comic books, video games, toys…and a terrible exhibition in Leipzig. Until recently, the German city was hosting “Space Expo” at its old fairgrounds. Instead of offering visitors interactive kiosks or props from the films, the touring exhibit consists of a series of halfhearted displays put together by a group of people that likely know next to nothing about Star Wars.
The MTV VMA For Best New Artist Goes To…Who?
MTV used the relatively new technology of Snapchat to announce the nominees for this year’s Video Music Awards. It’s good to see MTV embrace the new, especially since the acts it has nominated for Best New Artist at the VMAs frequently don’t have very lengthy careers.
(Welcome to the) Jungle Habitat, New Jersey’s Craziest Wildlife Park
Back in May, we told you about Action Park, the notoriously dangerous New Jersey theme park. While it’s about to be reopened, there’s another destination in the Garden State that’s unlikely to be back anytime soon.
Kid Rock: Pop and Rock Stars Who Turned to Kiddie Music
What do you do when your career as a rock star is fading? You start making music for kids. Here are a few bands that now produce kiddie rock.
The Wide World of Weird Emmy History
The Emmy Nomination were announced this week and there weren’t many surprises—congratulations once again, cast of Modern Family. Here are a few times in Emmy history that things got wacky.
These Records Are Crazy
While CD sales continue to plunge, the sales of old-fashioned vinyl records have actually risen in the past few years. Why? Records offer a certain warmth, magic…and weirdness. Here’s a look at some of the kookiest wax in Uncle John’s collection.
