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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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The Secret, Deeply Satisfying Art of Sneaking Booze into a Movie Theater

A collection of stories about how a bit of alcohol can (almost) always enhance the moviegoing experience

Why Do Action Figures All Look Like They’re Jerking Off?

Seriously, why do so many action figures look like they’re rubbing one out?

A Hugh Jass Oral History of ‘Flaming Moe’s,’ Everyone’s Favorite ‘Simpson’s’ Episode

The episode — made famous for its burning cough syrup cocktail concoction — was the first example of a truly classic ‘Simpson’s’ installment

It’s Not Castration: A Urologist Debunks the Most Persistent Vasectomy Myths

Does Every State Have Its Own Pizza Style Now? A Very Tasty Investigation

The Five Worst Sandwiches Ever Concocted, According to TikTok’s Resident Sandwich Historian

An Exceedingly Historical Account of ‘Jumbo,’ LBJ’s Very Large Penis

Did the Game Gear Bring Down Sega?

How Batman: The Ride Changed Roller Coasters Forever

Donovan McNabb’s Mom Still Likes Her Soup Chunky

The Wet, Wild History of Pissing Baby Fountains

The Greatest Fart-Lighting Scenes in Movie History, Ranked by Explosiveness