With the November election only 64 days away, incendiary discussions about politics, the role of government and the future of the United States are permeating—make that dominating—the lives of practically every American. As we watch the nauseating campaign spectacles unfold (and try not to blow chunks when vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance gets hold of a microphone), some of us long for the days when mayonnaise-on-white-toast automaton Mike Pence ran in the same capacity (and lost) on the Republican ticket four years ago. In honor of the former Indiana governor, here’s a little piece of trivia about Pence: What is his favorite song of all time?
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Trivia Tuesday: Mike Pence’s Favorite Song Of All Time Is …
Posted in Fun And Games with tags Danzig, Mike Pence on 09/02/2024 by Kurt OrzeckThe Dorkiest Wordplay Game In Music History
Posted in Fun And Games with tags Animal, game, the Muppets on 08/11/2024 by Kurt OrzeckThe word “procrastination” doesn’t necessarily imply that a person is 100 percent idle. It just means they’re avoiding what they should be doing in favor of doing something they shouldn’t be doing. With that in mind, here’s a stupid, superfluous and solitary game that The Bad Penny calls “Procrastination: A Word Game for Music Nerds.” (Trademark pending.)
Flaming Lips
Flamin’ Groovies
Groovie Ghoulies
Groove Collective
Animal Collective
Animal (from the Muppets)
Dr. Teeth (from the Muppets)
Dr. Teeth (the band)
Dr. Dog
Exclusive: Fu-Schnickens Finally Re-Form for Foo Fighters Fest
Posted in Comedy, Fun And Games with tags Foo Fighters, Fu-Schnickens on 05/02/2022 by Kurt Orzeck“To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar” screening and Q&A with Wesley Snipes and John Leguizamo also confirmed for Foos’ Ball, happening July 8, 2023, in Roswell, New Mexico.
Continue readingRock ‘N’ Roll Rebus #3
Posted in Fun And Games on 04/20/2022 by Kurt Orzeck
Based on the above rebus, try to guess the name of this magical musician who peaked in the 1970s. Click below for the answer.
Continue readingA Visual Tour of Larry David’s Santa Monica
Posted in Fun And Games with tags Curb Your Enthusiasm, Larry David on 09/28/2019 by Kurt OrzeckRock ‘N’ Roll Rebus #2
Posted in Features, Fun And Games on 09/25/2010 by Kurt OrzeckLooks like many of you dug the first installment of “Rock ‘N’ Roll Rebus.” So here’s a new one, related to a band that recently got some coverage on this blog. Continue reading
Crossword Puzzle: James Joyce’s ‘Ulysses’
Posted in Features, Fun And Games, What You Readin' For? on 06/16/2010 by Kurt OrzeckWarning: You won’t find any music-related content in this post. But in observance of Bloomsday, let’s momentarily stray from convention. Continue reading
Anti-Death-Penalty Hangman
Posted in Features, Fun And Games with tags Iron Maiden on 02/02/2010 by Kurt OrzeckPlay this game as you would regular Hangman, choosing one letter at a time and consulting the bottom of the page to see how many times each one appears. Continue reading
Labyrinth: The History Of The Jesus Lizard
Posted in Features, Fun And Games with tags the Jesus Lizard on 01/24/2010 by Kurt OrzeckSo you think you know the Jesus Lizard, eh? Test your knowledge of the band and its history with this thoroughly trivial pursuit. Continue reading



















