Oct 21st, 2008 · A recent fundraising attempt by one Massachusetts college tried humor, but went over poorly. The letter from Framingham State College read: "With the recent economic downturn and loan crisis, it has become even more important for Framingham State College to receive your support. Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah." The school has since apologized to insulted alums.
Oct 20th, 2008 · Before the fashion police were everywhere, there was only one: Mr. Blackwell. He began his annual worst-dressed list back in 1960 — targeting the fashion faux pas of the famous. Mr. Blackwell castigated Britney Spears for her "bra-topped collection of Madonna rejects." And for Bjork: "She dances in the dark — and dresses there, too." Still, he said he admired the celebrities on his list. Richard Blackwell was 86, when he died Sunday in Los Angeles.
Jun 4th, 2008 · Princeton University awarded "The Great Princeton Class of 2008 Understandable Vanity Award" to Stephen Colbert. In accepting the honor, the faux conservative Comedy Central host told graduates that while they may want to change the world, "Please don't do that, OK? Some of us like the way things are going now."
Mar 21st, 2008 · Writers respond to the revelation that a memoir describing a woman's childhood as a half-white, half-Native-American girl on the streets of South Central Los Angeles was actually written by a white girl from an affluent suburb.
Jan 17th, 2008 · Hillary Clinton welcomed reporters onboard her campaign plane with a faux flight attendant speech. She began: FAA regulations prohibit the use of any cell phones or wireless devices that may be used to transmit a negative story about me.
Oct 30th, 2007 · "Muscle" costumes are a new development in Halloween fashion. While girls have been accused of tarting it up for years, boys and men are now looking for less scary, more beefy outfits that let them flaunt faux superhero bodies.
Aug 5th, 2007 · Chicago's city council famously barred foie gras from the city's tables last summer, on the grounds that it is cruel to force feed geese or ducks. As several other states consider banning the fatty delicacy, Chicago chef Tony Mantuano has come up with an alternative.
Feb 5th, 2007 · TV watchers had many Super Bowl alternatives, but none cuter than Animal Planet's 3rd Annual Puppy Bowl. For three hours, puppies tumbled around a football-themed playroom with faux commentary from a deep-voiced announcer.