Posts tagged as PSAs
When Rock Said Bad Things About Drugs
Here you will find a collection of "Rock Against Drugs" PSAs from the '80s. The fact that I can actually remember so many of these indicates that I did not do enough drugs, so I guess they worked. It also means I am old. Anyway, Lou Reed, Phil Collins and Belinda Carlisle make appearances, among others.
You Should Protest at City Hall Today for Adult Literacy Programs
Today in City Hall Park—from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.—advocates for adult literacy will be protesting the Mayor's proposed budget. You should feel free to join them! READ MORE
How to Shame Teenage Girls into Proper Prudeness
Slut-shaming, Australian PSA style! Prison Island's new PSAs against teen sexting relies entirely on convincing teen girls that they'll be ashamed for sending someone "intimate" pictures of themselves. Because of course society's totally innate values of guys being cads and girls being gossips are A-okay and just the way things are.
An Exceptionally Detailed Guide to Today's L.A. Election
Proposition M! Charter Amendment G! There's so much to know to be an informed citizen today in Los Angeles, and yes, it is time for you to go vote. But look out, there's a feud between the library and the police department! (If you like something more straightforward, here's the League of Women Voters.)
We Desire That You Subscribe to Jauntsetter
If you subscribe to Jauntsetter this week—it's the once-a-week email about local and fun travel!—you could win, of all things, a heart-shaped 2-quart LeCreuset casserole dish, and there is nothing I want more, so win it and give it to me.
A "Lost Pigeon" Poster in Brooklyn: "Responds to 'Dennis'"
Oh fine people of Brooklyn, won't you help find 'Dennis'? Last seen crossing Atlantic Ave. by Court Street!
PSA: New "A Life Well Wasted"
You guys all know that the latest episode of A Life Well Wasted, the meticulously crafted podcast about, well, life, has a segment on that dude afflicted with the world's largest penis, right?
Today on the Web: Huh
What's going on on the Internets? Glad you asked! Michael Pollan launched a website and Devo is streaming its new album for 20 cats. Also Feminist Hulk now has 15,000 Twitter followers. Oh and there's a new single-serving site, it is called Is AT&T Still A Bag of Dicks? The answer may surprise... someone.
Ryan McGinness v. Ryan McGinley
"An article on Friday about art-related parties in New York misidentified the artist who has been staging a series of weekly parties since last July. He is Ryan McGinness – not Ryan McGinley, a photographer, who also organizes parties, as the article noted." Most confusing New York Times correction ever? Here! We can help, with this handy guide. READ MORE
