Review: All-Star Superman, Vol. 2
All-Star Superman, Vol. 2 by Grant Morrison My rating: 4 of 5 stars Although Superman has never been a favorite of mine, I think this
Review: Captain America, Vol. 2: Castaway In Dimension Z Book Two
Captain America, Vol. 2: Castaway In Dimension Z Book Two by Rick Remender My rating: 2 of 5 stars Shit gets a little Cronenberg, which
Review: Captain America, Vol. 1: Castaway In Dimension Z
Captain America, Vol. 1: Castaway In Dimension Z by Rick Remender My rating: 3 of 5 stars Be warned, it’s Dimension Z, not Dimension X,
Pete Tries to Thinkpiece
The other night, I made a mistake. I was closing up at work, and as usual, there was a lollygagger. A behinder. A walker amongst
Review: ワンパンマン 1 [Wanpanman 1]
ワンパンマン 1 [Wanpanman 1] by ONE My rating: 3 of 5 stars A superhero who has trained himself to such a high level that he
Review: The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, Vol. 2: Squirrel You Know It’s True
The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, Vol. 2: Squirrel You Know It’s True by Ryan North My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book is funny as
Review: Black Widow, Vol. 1: The Finely Woven Thread
Black Widow, Vol. 1: The Finely Woven Thread by Nathan Edmondson My rating: 2 of 5 stars Oh man. Well, this is probably going to
How To Use The Wells Fargo Mobile Check Deposit App In 33 Horrific Steps
1. Get all excited about it. Get aaaaaaalllllllllllllll fuckin’ excited. Because this is the future! 2. Download a Wells Fargo app. For some reason, businesses
Review: Kevin Smith’s the Bionic Man Volume 1: Some Assembly Required
Kevin Smith’s the Bionic Man Volume 1: Some Assembly Required by Kevin Smith My rating: 3 of 5 stars It turns out, as Sam said
Helpful Snowman Radio Ep 267
A blast from the past. Well, a thing from the past. I don’t know how blasty it is.
Review: Essential Amazing Spider-Man, Vol. 6
Essential Amazing Spider-Man, Vol. 6 by Gerry Conway My rating: 0 of 5 stars Haha, okay, there are some things that warrant a review-in-progress here.
Review: Essential Amazing Spider-Man, Vol. 6
Essential Amazing Spider-Man, Vol. 6 by Gerry Conway My rating: 0 of 5 stars Haha, okay, there are some things that warrant a review-in-progress here.
Review: Absolute Batman & Robin: Batman Reborn
Absolute Batman & Robin: Batman Reborn by Grant Morrison My rating: 0 of 5 stars I’m done pretending I understand what Grant Morrison is doing
I Only Have 10 Things To Say About Ronald Crump
Not a Crump supporter. I don’t even use the dude’s name because I don’t want to bring him even a small step further into the world. But
Review: Indestructible Hulk, Vol. 2: Gods and Monster
Indestructible Hulk, Vol. 2: Gods and Monster by Mark Waid My rating: 0 of 5 stars Wow. Walt Simonson draws an awesome Thor! This is
Helpful Snowman Radio Ep 266
Some announcements, some jerks, and some announcements about jerks.
Review: Judge This
Judge This by Chip Kidd My rating: 3 of 5 stars I’m not always the biggest fan of Chip Kidd’s book covers. Sometimes awesome, but
Review: Giant Days, Vol. 1
Giant Days, Vol. 1 by John Allison My rating: 3 of 5 stars John Allison’s Bad Machinery is more my jam. I think it’s funnier.
HOA Meeting Agenda
6:00 PM: Meeting begins with traditional 15-minute attempt to make a projector work. 6:15 PM: Treasurer talks about how the money is being spent. He
Review: Bitch Planet, Vol 1: Extraordinary Machine
Bitch Planet, Vol 1: Extraordinary Machine by Kelly Sue DeConnick My rating: 2 of 5 stars I didn’t like the first issue, which I bought
Helpful Snowman Radio Ep 265
Special Guest! We had a guest! And it was special! What’s the diff btwn metal bells?
Helpful Snowman Radio Ep 264
I answer presidential and ladyfighter questions.
Review: The Tempest
The Tempest by William Shakespeare My rating: 3 of 5 stars Prospero is trapped on an island, which may or may not be a much
Review: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare My rating: 0 of 5 stars Ever seen one of those ensemble, huge movies where there’s a hundred
Review: Othello
Othello by William Shakespeare My rating: 3 of 5 stars When Desdemona gets assigned to work the hottest New York magazine ever right out of
Review: As You Like It
As You Like It by William Shakespeare My rating: 0 of 5 stars This title ripped off Burger King’s slogan and made it old-timey. Nice
Review: Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare My rating: 0 of 5 stars A dark secret has fallen over the land. Shrouded in mystery and the
Review: Silver Surfer, Vol. 3: Last Days
Silver Surfer, Vol. 3: Last Days by Dan Slott My rating: 0 of 5 stars Yuck. Time travel. Also, I don’t keep up with the
Review: The Merchant of Venice
The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare My rating: 0 of 5 stars Gorehounds rejoice! This is the one for you. Let me break this
Review: Space Raptor Butt Invasion
Space Raptor Butt Invasion by Chuck Tingle My rating: 2 of 5 stars If you haven’t already, read Karen’s review. There’s a Chuck Tingle cover
Review: Nostril Fucked by the Micropenis
Nostril Fucked by the Micropenis by Fannie Tucker My rating: 2 of 5 stars This is a lot more romantic than I thought. Which is
Review: Wesley Crusher: Teenage Fuck Machine
Wesley Crusher: Teenage Fuck Machine by Kitty Glitter My rating: 3 of 5 stars My favorite things about this: 1. Moriarty is in the holodeck
Review: The Littlest Astronaut
The Littlest Astronaut by Tonara Cluric My rating: 2 of 5 stars This book has a really cute title and the whole thing is super
Review: The Charmer
The Charmer by Tonara Cluric My rating: 2 of 5 stars Have you ever wished that Dollman Versus Demonic Toys was sexier? I mean, other
Helpful Snowman Radio Ep 263
We fixed our theme music. Also, I judged a spelling bee.
Review: Macbeth
Macbeth by William Shakespeare My rating: 3 of 5 stars It’s been a couple year, but I’ll remember this as best I can. Macbeth is
Boobs Save The Arkade Pt.1
This is a story about the time our sweet arcade almost got shut down by evil Japanese condo developers. But in a way, it’s also
Donations
I know I said I’d plan to make regular donations to the arts this year, and I guess I still see this as one. One
Pete’s Exhaustive Review of Modelland
Introduction Fuck you, it’s Modelland. That’s the slogan I came up with for this project. Or a chorus, if you will. My first attempt to
Review: Eat Your Own Cum Tutorial: A very short effective tutorial to tasting your own semen.
Eat Your Own Cum Tutorial: A very short effective tutorial to tasting your own semen. by Ivana Tastit My rating: 2 of 5 stars I
Helpful Snowman Radio Ep 262
We had severe technical difficulties that resulted in no theme music. But just make up a song in your head, ya bum.
Review: Heart and Brain: An Awkward Yeti Collection
Heart and Brain: An Awkward Yeti Collection by The Awkward Yeti My rating: 3 of 5 stars I don’t know what to do with this
Because Fuck Football
Y’know, let’s talk about religion first. I think that will make people less angry. I’m on board with people engaging in whatever wacky religions they
Proper Ways To Lead Off A Marriage Proposal During the Super Bowl
When I met you, I was holding in so many farts all night. I get the farts when I’m nervous. And now, tonight, thanks to
Super Bowl Soda Displays
Uh, nice work. the only problem is, we are gonna have to unload SO MUCH Orange Crush. Nobody drinks that shit. Well, just donate
Review: Undecorate: The No-Rules Approach to Interior Design
Undecorate: The No-Rules Approach to Interior Design by Christiane Lemieux My rating: 2 of 5 stars Here’s my Buzzfeed-style review, Home Decorations That Prove You
Review: Apartment Therapy Complete and Happy Home
Apartment Therapy Complete and Happy Home by Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan My rating: 2 of 5 stars Ecch. HGTV, are you listening right now? Apartment Therapy, open
Review: Prison Island: A Graphic Memoir
Prison Island: A Graphic Memoir by Colleen Frakes My rating: 2 of 5 stars There were three main problems with this book. 1. It kinda
Helpful Snowman Radio Ep 261
Just a show so sad we didn’t eat sadness chips.
Review: Shadow of the Colossus
Shadow of the Colossus by Nick Suttner My rating: 3 of 5 stars Well, the parts that were good were GREAT. And the parts that
Pete’s ENTIRE Exhaustive Review of Modelland
Pt 1: Introduction Modelland. Here begins the chronicle of my second run at Modelland. I just want to start off with something here. A problem
Review: Modelland
Modelland by Tyra Banks My rating: 1 of 5 stars Today, I finished fucking Modelland. A saga that began on May 28th, the year of
Review: Modelland
Modelland by Tyra Banks My rating: 1 of 5 stars 02/01/2016 Update: I’m now 90% through this book, and in this last section, shit gets
Review: Modelland
Modelland by Tyra Banks My rating: 1 of 5 stars 01/30/2016 Update: The plan is hatched. Dylan pretends to faint, the lights in the entire
Getcha T-Shirts!
If you follow around here, you know that I have been pretty much against making merchandise. This is, frankly, because I think that the time
Review: Modelland
Modelland by Tyra Banks My rating: 1 of 5 stars 01/29/2016 Update: Today is filled with some true WTFuck moments. Today is all about Manattack.
Helpful Snowman Radio Ep 260
Our first ever cooking show. Plus, 2016 has provided the nicest and meanest person of the year. Already.
Review: Modelland
Modelland by Tyra Banks My rating: 1 of 5 stars 01/28/2016 Update: We rejoin our models in the night, and Zarpessa has a night terror
Review: Modelland
Modelland by Tyra Banks My rating: 1 of 5 stars 01/27/2016 Update: Modelland. Modelland. Modelland. I was singing this song in my head today, and
Review: Modelland
Modelland by Tyra Banks My rating: 1 of 5 stars 01/26/2016 Update the Second: Yes, friends, I worked the weekend, and that means there’s time
Review: Modelland
Modelland by Tyra Banks My rating: 1 of 5 stars 01/26/2016 Update: And now, the romance between Tookie and Bravo heats up. Sort of. I’m
Review: The Motorcycle Samurai, Volume 1: A Fiery Demise
The Motorcycle Samurai, Volume 1: A Fiery Demise by Chris Sheridan My rating: 2 of 5 stars Someone, somewhere put this on a list of
Review: Modelland
Modelland by Tyra Banks My rating: 1 of 5 stars 01/25/2016 Update: Do you feel like it’s been too long since this book had just
The Helpful Snowglobes
There’s a great debate over whether or not the oscars are racist. Fuck that shit. These are the Helpful Snowglobes, our first annual film awards,
Review: Mail-Order Mysteries: Real Stuff from Old Comic Book Ads!
Mail-Order Mysteries: Real Stuff from Old Comic Book Ads! by Kirk Demarais My rating: 3 of 5 stars This guy actually got ahold of some
Review: Wonder Woman, Vol. 1: Blood
Wonder Woman, Vol. 1: Blood by Brian Azzarello My rating: 2 of 5 stars Fuck me, what a throwback to the old days of comics
Helpful Snowman Radio Ep 259
We rent a friend. For free. And get what we paid for.
Review: Intro to Alien Invasion
Intro to Alien Invasion by Owen King My rating: 2 of 5 stars Lately, a lot of my book reviews have started with these “efforts”,
Review: Modelland
Modelland by Tyra Banks My rating: 1 of 5 stars 01/21/2016 Update: And now, our next chapter, The Porcelain Pact. Finally, a frank discussion of
The Plan
Over the last year or so I’ve found myself really frustrated by issues of social justice, race, gender, and all types of equality. Not because
Review: Modelland
Modelland by Tyra Banks My rating: 1 of 5 stars 01/20/2016 Update: Last Time: Dylan ran out of debate class because she was sad about
Review: Modelland
Modelland by Tyra Banks My rating: 1 of 5 stars 01/19/2016 Update: When we left you, we were in WOW, aka debate class. We’d debated
Review: Secret, Volume 1: Never Get Caught
Secret, Volume 1: Never Get Caught by Jonathan Hickman My rating: 2 of 5 stars I had a hard time telling the faces apart at
Review: Modelland
Modelland by Tyra Banks My rating: 1 of 5 stars Howdy,In celebration of finishing half of this book, I posted ALL the reviews thus far
Review: Doomboy
Doomboy by Tony Sandoval My rating: 2 of 5 stars The art is great, the primary story arc is okay, but the whole thing feels
Review: Iron Fist: The Living Weapon, Vol. 1: Rage
Iron Fist: The Living Weapon, Vol. 1: Rage by Kaare Andrews My rating: 2 of 5 stars Weird. Kinda sloppy. I would like to share
Pete’s Exhaustive Review of Modelland: The Entire First Half
It’s taken me about 9 months to get halfway through Modelland. I’m hoping to wrap this up before the 1-year mark. As I just passed
Pen Test: Part 1
I’m a bit of a pen coinnesseur. Do I believe that coinnesseur is the right word for me? No. Can I even spell it? No.
Review: Modelland
Modelland by Tyra Banks My rating: 1 of 5 stars 01/15/2016 Update: Officially announcing that I am over 50% of the way through this muhfucker!
Review: Modelland
Modelland by Tyra Banks My rating: 1 of 5 stars 01/14/2016 Update: Apparently we have an Australian instructor in Modelland. Excuse me, not Australian. She’s
Review: Trees, Vol. 1: In Shadow
Trees, Vol. 1: In Shadow by Warren Ellis My rating: 0 of 5 stars Huh. This isn’t one that I would rail against, and I
New Anniversary Gifts By Year
Recently it has come to my attention that the “modern” anniversary gift list was created by Chicago Public Librarians in 1937. I couldn’t find a
Review: Modelland
Modelland by Tyra Banks My rating: 1 of 5 stars 01/13/2016 Update: Okay, there are a few storylines that I THINK are coming to actually
Review: Unfamiliar Fishes
Unfamiliar Fishes by Sarah Vowell My rating: 1 of 5 stars I listened to this on audiobook with my mom while we drove to Santa
Review: Modelland
Modelland by Tyra Banks My rating: 1 of 5 stars 01/12/2016 Update: “Every new Bella started menstruating at exactly the same time.” Mic drop. A
Review: SuperMutant Magic Academy
SuperMutant Magic Academy by Jillian Tamaki My rating: 3 of 5 stars The highs were high, and some of the humor was super excellent. There
Perfectly Round Boulders
My job? Oh, well I take boulders and chip away at them until they’re perfectly round. Lots of people think you can just find a
Review: Modelland
Modelland by Tyra Banks My rating: 1 of 5 stars 01/10/2016 Update: “Admiring the D, are you?” The first piece of dialogue in this chapter,
Helpful Snowman Radio Ep 257
New year, new me, same everyone else, but new me!
Review: The Billion Dollar Lottery
The Billion Dollar Lottery by Charles Hinton My rating: 0 of 5 stars “Son, get my life savings out of the closet.” “You mean the
Review: Get Him Off ATTORNEY AT LAW
Get Him Off ATTORNEY AT LAW by Charles Hinton My rating: 2 of 5 stars Kicking off the new year right! You might be wondering
New Year’s Resolutions
Twenty revolutions on The Scrambler at the fair. Confirmation that resolutions and revolutions are the same thing.
Helpful Snowman Radio Ep 256
Our new, official science advisor is in the house.
The Nitpicks On Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Well, here it is. An opinion from an unsophisticated movie watcher. And duh, spoilers. Don’t read this if you haven’t seen the movie. Just see
House Hunters: Imperial Base Edition
House 1: Imperial General: Hmm. I see advantages. There are lots of walkways in crazy places. Walkways above other walkways and they cross over in
House Hunters: Star Wars Rebel Base Edition
Home 1: Rebel Leader: I like the place. It’s on a backwoods planet, which is a plus. There seems to be a race of adorable
Helpful Snowman Radio Ep 255
The war on Christmas is fought on one fronts.