Category Archives: Social Life
‘Oh, Alright. It’s 913-41… Wait, Is That An Affliction Shirt? Uh, I Have To Go.’
The biggest thrill of the day comes courtesy of the Star‘s photo set from a party at a place where I’d be murdered south Overland Park motorsports… dealer, or something. The photographer caught this priceless scene, where an obviously intoxicated … Continue reading
Filed under Local Business, Social Life
Men Of UMKC Totally Standin’ Up For Women, Bro
Perhaps you heard that yesterday was the “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” event across the country. That means, apparently, doing what you can to stop domestic violence and sexual assault and all those other awul things that degenerate males … Continue reading
Filed under Education, Media, Oddities, Social Life
Towering Over The Rest Of The Nerds: A Ren Fest Retrospective
As promised, it’s time to take a snarky, mocking look through Ink‘s photo set from Ye Olde Renaissance Festival And Dionysian Meade-Faire. This man, for example, would like to be even farther away from the girls he’ll never talk to. … Continue reading
Filed under Entertainment, Social Life
Despite Badass Paint Job, Lonely Golf Cart Driver Finds No Acceptance At Shawnee Hot Rod Show
Some sights just bum the hell out of you. This is one of them. From the Star‘s photo collection showcasing the jort-fest that is the Shawnee car and motorcycle show, we find this picture of a sad soul indeed. He … Continue reading
Filed under Family Life, Social Life, Transportation
After Visit To Village West Hooters, Cerner CEO Reveals Why Soccer Complex Really Changed Locations
Ahem. Here we see local businessman of note Neal Patterson explaining to his frat brothers exactly why the company chose the, er, ample real estate of WyCo over the sad-sack Bannister Mall area.
Filed under Local Business, Real Estate, Social Life
Axe-Wielding Mini-Ferrigno Ruins Renaissance Festival Opening
Quite a sight to behold from the Star‘s collection of Ye Olde Renaissance Festival And Feast Of Merlin Mead-Faire pictures. Apparently this wee lad misinterpreted this year’s “pirate adventure” theme as “you wouldn’t like me when I’m angry.” Very odd. … Continue reading
Filed under Entertainment, Family Life, Local Business, Social Life
Ink Predicts Fall Weather, Fall Of Man With Semi-Scandalous Photo Session
Ahem. Here, courtesy of the sassy kids over at Ink — many of whom, it’s worth noting, are totally upstanding and awesome people — comes an adventure in both male leering and Genesisian exegesis. Meet Shena Anderson, who apparently holds … Continue reading
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Kansas City Dating Scene Officially Hits Rock Bottom, Fake-Arrests Self
It’s long been said around these parts that KC is just a terrible place for young singles — barring the hookup-heavy primordial ooze of Power & Light, the fratty Plaza bar scene, and the hipster epicenter of Westport — but … Continue reading
Filed under Crime, Law, Oddities, Power & Light District, Social Life
UMKC Student Laments Total Lack Of Party Invitations In Sprawling, Perplexing Column
Local student Nikki Peters is not pleased, UMKC. Here she is, a nontraditional student, who just wants to attend a few fun events during your official Welcome Week. And what do you offer her? Bubkes, that’s what. Don’t you realize … Continue reading
Filed under Education, Social Life
Real-Life “Mario Kart” Competition Spoiled By Johnny Law
Gone in 60 Seconds, it ain’t. Police Arrest 3 on Stolen Go-Karts Three people were arrested Friday morning when they were found driving two stolen go-karts from an Independence entertainment center. Police say they received a call of a “suspicious … Continue reading
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