Playlists
Dear Hunting!
Close your eyes and think of the words "Canadian music." Suddenly, images of Bryan Adams singing that Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves song and Celine Dion running down the hall of a castle to the tune of "It's All Coming Back To Me Now" appear, right? Unfortunately for the average music fan, the words "Canadian music" are forever linked with the year 1995.
Diners 'r us
Even though we like to think of ourselves as flower-tressed and laissez-faire, with free will and the strength of character to do whatever the hell we want, when it comes down to the most miserable things in life, we really don't have many options.
Misery loves company
Yes, we're drinking champions. Yes, our livers are shriveled but strong. Yet, fellow enthusiasts, we too get hung-over.
Tongue in cheek
Shall We Dance Starring: Richard Gere, Jennifer Lopez Director: Peter Chelsom Rated: PG-13 After 19 years of marriage, John Clark (Richard Gere), an outwardly content accountant, decides he is missing something in his life.
Top 5: Places to get laid in Philadelphia
The Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia Scores a 9.9 for their hotel bar. Get drunk then get laid in the lap of luxury. Penn's Landing Nothing is sexier than doing it while looking across the river at Camden. Lincoln Financial Field Football and sex?
Seas loves primer
Primer Starring Shane Carruth, David Sullivan. Directed by Shane Carruth Rated: PG-13 The smell of popcorn lingers under your nose, the sound of the stranger to your right slurping on his giant soda echoes in your ear, the feel of old gum strategically placed by the asshole who had your seat last rubs against your fingertips.
Cue Gin Blossoms
The Sound of Market Street 15 S. 11th St. Mon-Sat, 9:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. (215) 925-3150 The Sound of Market Street is a music lover's heaven, with loads of CDs and vinyl albums.
Brad Pitt or Sylvie Stallone?
The Legendary Blue Horizon 1314 N. Broad St. Fight Times Vary (215) 629-3239 www.thelegendarybluehorizon.com The Blue Horizon is legendary, but not because the Rocky films1-4 were filmed there.
Street Style
Rock it : Blazers The whole picture is key right now, with emphasis on accessories bringing interest back to the classic look.
Fair and balanced
Like many correspondents before him, Ed Helms has used The Daily Show's success to rise to new heights.
Not your average nosheri
The word "nosheri" brings to mind that ever-present spread on grandma's coffee table -- the offerings vary, but chunks of melon (on toothpicks), mixed nuts and crackers to spread with chopped liver are always featured.
Diners of the world unite!
Being the sushi-eating, Cosmo-drinking Penn student that you know you are, when you think of the Rittenhouse area, you no doubt envision trendy stores chock-full of chic clothes perfect for you to outdo your friends on Thursday nights, swanky new bars and restaurants in which to see and be seen and maybe Scoop de Ville.
Guides
House Music Siam Lotus 931 Spring Garden Street Thu, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $15-$20 (215) 769-2031 www.siamlotuscuisine.com Siam Lotus, nestled on drab Spring Garden Street, is a fine Thai restaurant with cheery, modern decor.
Looney toons
Comedy Central has always tended to the absurd -- foul-mouthed eight-year-olds, fake news shows and the idea that Colin Quinn is funny, for example.
Hurrah: Tunics
Trend of the minute: the Morrocan tunic top. You may hear the words "caftan" or "tunic" thrown around, but in all reality, what's in right now are boxy light-weight shirts with embellishment around the neck and sleeves -- a sort of mini muumuu.
Editor's Picks: Best cartoons ever
Jon Levin (Guides): Doug Best episode: Doug composes a bluegrass song about his crush, Patti Mayonnaise.
Shark tale sucks balls
Matt Stone and Trey Parker have been beacons of comedic success ever since South Park hit the screens in 1997.
Midtown madness
It's a sad fact that University City lacks a real diner. Philly Diner only succeeds because it has a monopoly on Penn's campus, and the Triangle Diner is not even worthy of the honorable name "diner". If a real diner is what you're yearning for, leaving campus is your only option.
From the editor
Not many people -- especially my friends -- believe this, but I used to be a sweet kid. No, seriously.
