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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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A Gentleman’s Guide to Getting Out of a Conversation

Because telling someone to shut the fuck up isn’t ‘gentlemanly’ or ‘civilized’ or ‘appropriate for a 5-year-old’s birthday party, Brian, Jesus’

How Opening a Jar Became the Universal Test for How Strong a Guy Is

The screw top jar was invented in 1858 — the war it sparked still rages on today

Why Do Bands Only Seem to Write Sad Songs About Superman?

The big blue Boy Scout is an icon of hope, but these songs make me want to leap off a tall building in a single bound

A Cheap, Safe, Non-Embarrassing History of Condom Vending Machines

Are We Finally Getting Close to a Cure for the Shits?

A Frustrating History of the Claw Machine

Okay, Meth Gators Aren’t Real, But What If They Were?

The Infuriating Saga of the $15 Ballpark Beer

What Is the ‘Sourtoe Cocktail,’ and Does Drinking One Make Me a Cannibal?

A Gentleman’s Guide to the Buffet

A Not-Quite-Complete History of the Puffy Toilet Seat

Ranking Movie Snacks by How Unhealthy They Are