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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 Pigs Start Representing Personal Finance?

Why piggy banks? Why not sheep or bears or salamanders?

A Very Revealing History of Skinny-Dipping Presidents

You can’t truly call yourself Commander-in-Chief until you’ve had your dick out in the Potomac

Three Couples Counselors on Miss Piggy and Kermit’s Relationship

Kermit, please seek help

Why Is Fabio Still the Only Household-Name Male Model?

A Bumpy History of ‘Ribbed for Her Pleasure’

What Could the Hamburglar Actually Be Charged With?

Three Preschool Teachers on How Everyone Behaved at the State of the Union Last Night

Is There Any Medical Reason to Donate a Testicle?

Three Dogcatchers on Every Media Portrayal of Them Ever

The Rise and Fall of the ’30 Minutes or Less’ Pizza Delivery Promise

What the Hell Does Tossing Pizza Dough in the Air Actually Do, Though?

How Do Companies Deal With an Unwanted Celebrity Endorsement?