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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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How Bad Is It to Eat Gum From a 30-Year-Old Pack of Baseball Cards?

I do this in the name of science! At least, that’s what I’m telling myself.

A Messy History of Egging and Toilet-Papering Houses

Also, answering the all-important question: How the fuck do I get egg yolk off my vinyl siding?

Three Camp Counselors Weigh in on ‘Friday the 13th’

Apparently, yes, there is a lot of sex at camp — but there’s no way Mrs. Vorhees could’ve killed ALL those counselors, right?

An Oral History of Those Creepy-Ass Chuck E. Cheese Robots

Why Would Someone Break Into Their Own Workplace?

A Cultural History of ‘Workin’ Hard or Hardly Workin’?’

A Waiter, a Flight Attendant and a Mall Santa on How to Remain Nice Under Duress

But… What Are We Actually Gonna Eat in Space, Really?

The Back-Stabbing Cultural History of the Rat

Why Do We Still Say Stuff Looks Like Ass When We Now Love Ass So Much?

Why Are Plastic Army Men Still From World War II?

What Do You Do When Your Bro Hurts Your Feelings, Bro?