The title refers to the booze-soaked, foul-mouthed, likely STD-infected clown (British stand-up comedian Ross Noble) who meets an early, accidental demise while performing at an only child’s 10th birthday party. Because that’s what happens when kids tie your shoelaces together, causing you to trip and fall face-first into the butcher knife left precariously pointing upward […]
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Up with young people
Credit: Brad Gregg So it’s notable that teens in the metro are taking an active role to ease the stress of high school. America’s Promise Alliance recently designated Oklahoma City on its annual 100 Best Communities for Young People list based on the city’s work to increase high school graduation rates, reduce dropouts and cultivate […]
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‘Hair’ styles
Inspired by the 1988 film by camp cult icon John Waters, “Hairspray” was reborn in 2002 as a Tony-winning Broadway musical. Following in the footsteps of “The Producers” in an example of Ouroboros-like creative cannibalism, the Broadway adaptation of “Hairspray” was made into a fairly entertaining movie in 2007. Set in 1962 Baltimore, “Hairspray” follows […]
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Extreme hobbies
Yes, the new hot thing is fiery self-expression, according to a YouTube video (one of “dozens”) featured on News9.com. Eager to demonstrate his technique, our exhibitionist young daredevil sprayed body mist in a zigzag pattern on one pant leg, then set it on fire, so it “looks all crazy and stuff.” “The more you move […]
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Killer distractions
“Distracted driving is a deadly epidemic on America’s roadways, and our youngest drivers are often the most at risk,” said David Strickland, NHTSA administrator. “When you’re driving, your attention should always be on the road — not on a phone. ” According to the organization: —Car crashes are the No. 1 killer of American teens, […]