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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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Tickle Me Kaczynski: How the Inventor of the Ultimate Elmo Toy Became a Unabomber Suspect

You can only send so many batteries, microchips and headless robotic dolls in the mail before the FBI comes knocking

Exactly How Strong Do You Have to Be to Open a Pickle Jar?

As strong as being able to break two boards with your bare hands, it turns out

The Dark Garfield Fan Theories About Lyman, Jon’s Missing Roommate

Lyman was there one day, and gone the next. Some say he moved away to manage a hotel; others say he — or at least his body — never left Jon’s basement

History’s Stupidest Hats, Explained

What If You Went Back in Time and Fucked Yourself?

Hollywood’s Made a Literal Monster Out of Doug Jones

I Fooled the World into Thinking Nintendo Made a Naked Mario Toy

How Big of Shits Does Clifford the Big Red Dog Take?

A Very Drunk History of ‘It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere’

Which Idiot Invented the Umbrella Hat?

I Was the First Man to Eat Pizza in Space

Three Pumpkin Experts on Charlie Brown’s ‘The Great Pumpkin’