Category Archives: Humor

Dear Librarian…

“Dear Librarian…”  My continuing struggle against one of the oldest enemies in Los Angeles…  IGNORANCE! William B. of Bellflower asks, “Dear librarian, I’m sure you have a screed about Thanksgiving.  Can I hear it?”  Gee, William, you’re right, and I was … Continue reading

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Dear Librarian…

“Dear Librarian…”  My continuing struggle against one of the oldest enemies in Los Angeles…  IGNORANCE! Boris K. of Beverly Hills asks, “Dear Librarian, what’s up with Halloween anyway?  Is it just another bullshit commercial opportunity like Christmas, or is there … Continue reading

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The Top 10 Worst Horror Films Ever Made!

With Halloween almost here, The Los Angeles Beat welcomes witty and popular Yahoo Network contributor Lara Bailey, as she presents her pick of the top ten worst horror films ever made. Although I might disagree with her decision to include … Continue reading

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Et Tu, Nucky?

Like a few million other people, I was completely flummoxed when Nucky Thompson shot his protege Jimmy Darmody in the head last year.  I hate to let television ru(i)n my life like this, but it’s worth talking through in public … Continue reading

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Ms Bettie’s Wrong Advice: Change Yourself!

You want him to like you. But the like ain’t movin’ too quickly, so you decide to make a change: Yourself. I get it. Relationships are so freakin’ hard. I figured I’d make ‘em easier by just being, oohhh, something … Continue reading

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Ms. Bettie’s Wrong Advice: Call Him. A Lot.

You can’t breeeaaathe without yummy, romantic phone conversations to solidify your relationship, right? Right. I get it. You know, a phone call can be a beautiful thing…especially when it goes as planned. I used to plan my calls. I’d plan the perfect phone call … Continue reading

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Ms. Bettie’s Wrong Advice: Force A Relationship

He has said he doesn’t want a relationship, but who’s listening? Not you! I get it. Being in a relationship is hard. No need to make it harder by heeding the anti-commitment desires of the guy you’re trying to be in … Continue reading

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Concert Review From the Future – Hologram Woodstock

Inside a packed LA Forum, a familiar voice rang out with a familiar command, one uttered over forty years ago to an over forty-year old crowd on the other side of the country. “If we all work together – maybe … Continue reading

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Ms. Bettie’s Wrong Advice: Be The Last One At The Party

So, you like to party and you don’t want the party to end. Is that so wrong?!Nooooo. I get it. I’ve been there, I know. When I was the last one, I knew I was lingering at the bar because, … Continue reading

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SWEET TALK – Time to Join the Easter Parade of Candy

Hey, gang, it’s almost Easter, and that means it’s time to slip on your sexiest bunny suit and join the happy, peppy parade of Easter candy lovers. Easter candy has something for almost everybody to love, so grab a bunny … Continue reading

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