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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
Posted in History, Humor, Miscellaneous, Rants
Tagged dear librarian, holidays, Thanksgiving
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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
Posted in Events, History, Humor
Tagged All Saints Day, All Souls Day, Day Of The Dead, dear librarian, Dia De Los Muertos, Halloween, holidays, Samhain
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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
Posted in DVDs, Humor, Movies
Tagged Comedy films, Horror films, Lara Bailey, Worst Horror films
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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
Posted in Humor, Rants, Television, Upcoming Events
Tagged Boardwalk Empire, Darmody, HBO, Nucky, television
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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
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
Posted in Humor, Miscellaneous, Rants, Uncategorized
Tagged brown betties, brown betties guide, dating, finding love, loneliness, looking for love, love, relationships, sex, wrong advice
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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
Posted in Humor, Miscellaneous, Rants, Uncategorized, Videos
Tagged brown betties, brown betties guide, dating, finding love, loneliness, looking for love, love, relationships, sex, wrong advice
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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
Posted in Humor, Music, Rants, Technology, Upcoming Events
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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
Posted in Humor, Miscellaneous, Rants, Uncategorized
Tagged birown betties, brown betties guide, dating, finding love, loneliness, looking for love, love, relationships, sex, wrong advice
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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
