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Brian VanHooker

Brian VanHooker is a staff writer at MEL specializing in pop culture, food (especially pizza) and long form oral histories. He is the co-creator of the comic book "Barnum & Elwood" and "The Tramp," a comedy pilot starring John O'Hurley. He also hosts a TMNT interview podcast called "Turtle Tracks" and was once called a "Good Guy" by Mr. T.

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When Did Steak Knives Become Such a Racket?

Thanks to our ignorance about different kinds of metals, pretty much from the start

When Animals Fight Each Other, Do They Go for the Balls?

Never fuck with llamas — they have special teeth just for nutsac removal

An Oral History of Benjamin Franklin’s Essay ‘Fart Proudly’

In 1781, Ben Franklin wrote a letter about farting to Europe’s Royal Academy of Brussels. Two hundred forty years later, MEL got a reply.

What It’s Like to Be a Real Doctor Named Dr. Pepper

How Did We End Up With a Scottish Shrek?

Every Theory About the Three Seashells in ‘Demolition Man,’ Judged by the Guy Who Wrote the Movie

Understanding the Bogus Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles–QAnon Conspiracy Theory

Magikarp Is Still the Ultimate ‘Grower Not a Shower’

What Does Chewbacca’s Hair Care Routine Look Like?

The Marketing Magic Behind Every Great Action Figure Commercial

Propane Guys Sure Love Hank Hill, I Tell You What

How to Clean Up Puke From Absolutely Everywhere