Stop Using Antisemitism as a Shield
I am Jewish, and I am tired of being told that criticizing Israel makes me an antisemite. It’s time to stop using antisemitism as a shield against accountability.
Month: August 2026
Waffle House experiences unprecedented night of peace and goodwill
Customers returned lost property, helped strangers, paid for meals, and avoided fights during an unprecedented night of peace at a Georgia Waffle House.
Welcome to the NHK: 24 episodes of waiting for the point
After years of putting it off, AJ finally watched Welcome to the NHK and discovered it wasn’t remotely the conspiracy thriller he expected. It isn’t bad, but after 24 episodes, the payoff feels strangely empty.
File 042626-017 – Music
Xyzabcrst shares his thoughts on music, concerts, dancing, and why humanity may be the only known species in the universe that turns sound into entertainment.
President Curtis: The Spinoff Nobody Asked For
President Curtis works well as a supporting character in Rick and Morty, but carrying his own show is another story. Four episodes in, AJ finds the spinoff mildly amusing, mostly forgettable, and completely unnecessary.
The Internet Wants Your Papers
The internet was built on anonymity. Now governments and corporations want age verification, facial recognition, and mandatory ID checks. Is this really about protecting children, or is it about building a more controlled internet?
DEAR JUAN: My husband won’t stop buying survival gear!
A worried wife asks Señor Juan what to do after her husband transforms their basement into a survival bunker and starts preparing their son for the end of the world.
Apparently Anime Cars Are A Thing
AJ sees a Hatsune Miku itasha wrap, and decides he wants his own anime car. Also, the debut of AJnet’s new anime girl mascot, Aiji-chan.
Lyudmila Pavlichenko Was a Real Girl Boss
You want a real girl boss? Forget celebrities, influencers, and empowerment seminars. Let’s talk about Lyudmila Pavlichenko, the Soviet sniper who killed 309 fascist invaders and earned the nickname “Lady Death.”