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For a concept that sounds like it would instantly grow tiresome, this imaginary fly-on-the-wall scenario is thoroughly entertaining.—JS

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Apparently, there are actual studies offering "pulling out" as a viable contraceptive option. Apparently, there are actual people taking this seriously.—JS

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A defense of Henry Louis Gates's right to be outraged, despite the shamefulness of the resulting brouhaha. (At least I think that's what Hitchens is saying – one can never be 100% certain.)—JS

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An under-appreciated Norm Macdonald gem in which he plays a character named Stan Hooper, as is his wont.—JM

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Do drunks become writers, or do writers become drunks? [that's not quite an apt blurb for this piece, but it's cute and pithy so I'm keeping it here]—JM

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Not that this should come as a huge surprise, but it seems as though the efforts of each era to define the character of Judas Iscariot say a great deal more about the era than about the character himself.—JM

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I have a feeling Funny People will be the Apatow film that makes me start seeing him the way hipper-than-thou types have the past few years. I hope not, though.—JS

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For some, passwords are the scourge of online life. (For others, they're "Abcd1234" – a disaster waiting to happen.) But it turns out they can be fun!—JS

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Ahem? Apparently someone hasn't been watching her 30 Rock!—JS

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A look at how the current failure of the Oakland A's has some in baseball taking joy in the "downfall" of GM Billy Beane, and wondering whether the concept of Moneyball is dead. (It's not, mostly because people continually misunderstand the lessons of that book.)—BK

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An alternate take on an idea our own Joe Mulder took a crack at a few weeks ago, though this one goes even further back in history.—BK

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Compromises between the record industry and webcasters has led to a surge in funding for the internet music site. This is excellent news, and according to this article, a sign that webcasting will play a big role in the future of the industry.—BK

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The Sports Guy breaks down the offseason of the NBA, a league I don't really follow, using quotes from Almost Famous, which he borderline-hilariously proclaims "the movie of the decade." Still... new Simmons is new Simmons. Plus, this is only part one!—JM

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Why getting inducted into the Hall of Fame isn't just a great honor for baseball players, it's also a financial windfall.—BK

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Daniels talks about doing theater with James Gandolfini, why the excellent The Squid and the Whale wouldn't have worked with a star in the lead role, and yes, the toilet scene from Dumb and Dumber.—BK

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Celebrating the simple joys of Wipeout – the only network show I've watched all summer. It's good for ABC, and that's good for me: season three is on its way!—JS

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A brief profile of the director of In the Loop, based on his BBC comedy series The Thick of It. (Suddenly, I find myself in the market for a multi-region DVD player.)—JS

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And it's a shame (not that I care about hers in particular). Using clout to refuse nudity means more unknowns will be cast for their willingness to bare all, which only helps the porn moguls who lure naïve wannabes with promises of making it big.—JS

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Close personal friend of PoopReading.com (whether he likes it or not) Ben Fritz examines a shift in the attitudes of videogame companies toward big screen adaptations of their work.—JM

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It's easy to criticize "Big Brother." And almost all of those criticisms are wrong, because "Big Brother" is awesome. Linda Holmes, however, offers up a criticism that has considerable merit...—JM

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Several books advance various theories on how and why obesity has become so much more common in the United States (and the rest of the developed world).—JM

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The Sports Guy devotes his final ESPN the Magazine column (just the Magazine; not ESPN.com, let's make that clear) to celebrating his dad's retirement.—BK

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It really is a great site, and Sean Forman's success is deserved, as it sprang from hard work, dedication, and a quality product.—BK

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If you've grown tired of us trying to convince you, let the Brits give it a try.—BK

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Because who doesn't enjoy a good laugh about parking violations?—BK

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As we celebrate Apollo 11's anniversary, a look at recent research regarding Armstrong's famous quote.—JS

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Goodridge is hopeful that a Best Picture field of ten will allow good films some breathing room to compete with the standard Oscar bait fare. Naïve, perhaps, but one can dream.—JS

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Can a person just disappear? With the help of a former PI who knows the tricks, it's possible. (Just remember, the name Rory B. Bellows is already taken.)—JS

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"Time remains undefeated."—JM

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Always nice to hear from the guys over at Cracked.com.—JM

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Bateman talks about drugs and alcohol, getting clean, the rebirth of his career, and yes, even a little mention of the Arrested Development movie.—BK

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With Rickey Henderson's Hall of Fame Induction just a week away, several of his former teammates share their memories of the eccentric superstar.—BK

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Clicking around on the web is too reading! It's just different from reading a book – not better, not worse.—JS

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So, who does God kill when a kitten masturbates?—JS

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If I've got a link in the Sports category, you can bet it's a nerdy link. (How can you not love nerd athletes?)—JS

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I have every reason to believe that I would be capable of becoming a big cricket fan. I mean, I'm sure I won't, but, still.—JM

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For instance: men sexually harass women because they are not sexist. And more.—JM

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It's Michael & Michael week here at PoopReading! (I guess the new show better be good, huh?)—BK

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He spends a little time doing that, but mostly he talks about doing stunts, writing his autobiography, playing the banjo, and, of course, comedy.—BK

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A nice profile of Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer, and an example of what newspapers can still do well, particularly with sports: the author knows the subject and he knows the town, and it comes through in the writing.—BK

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This seven-parter is long (of course), but it winds through a fascinating spectrum of topics. Is a forgery less beautiful than the original? Is an artist's name more significant than his talent? Why do we sometimes want to be fooled by hucksters?—JS

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Not sure if I'm more excited about today's DVD release of The State or tomorrow's debut of Michael & Michael Have Issues. Here's a little bit of both (mainly The State).—JS

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Speculating on the reasons behind Sarah Palin's resignation. (Which, given the details on offer, is all a person can really do – other than ignore it.)—JS

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Come on, EW! Don't you know how much we love this kind of thing? Why must you always screw it up? There's far more than 25 people, midway through they just chuck the "America" part, and there's an undeserved pick at #20. That said, they get a lot right, and I do loves me some listmaking.—BK

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San Francisco's Jonathan Sanchez threw a no-hitter on Friday night, and thanks to MLB Network doing live cut-ins after the 6th inning, I was able to watch it. It was an amazing game, almost like something out of a movie, and this article captures some of the details that made it so special.—BK

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ESPN's "30 For 30" has to be one of the best ideas in the history of television, and apparently a lot of the credit goes to PoopReading.com favorite Bill Simmons.—JM

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Keep churning out sane, difficult-to-refute arguments in favor of marijuana legalization, and I'll keep linking to them.—JM

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Dr. Katz: Professional Therapist is back in reruns on Comedy Central! Here's a meandering interview with its star, discussing the show and many, many other things.—JS

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There's always been a right way to hang the toilet paper roll; now there's scientific theory backing it up.—JS

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A post that is sadly as short as it is excellent, but you can kind of think of it as an extension of the Over is Right post.—JS

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Some of these fall into the "relax, it's just a movie" category. But others, like "why did Marty appear to have no intention of avoiding the photo booth when fleeing the Libyans in the DeLorean?", really resonate.—JM

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Seeing past the initial hype, Tina Fey once joked on SNL that the Segway would revolutionize the way people are hit by cars. Apparently, though, the much-ridiculed conveyance has proved useful in a couple of places.—JM

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The Sci Fi Channel just rebranded itself as "Syfy." When I first heard that, I thought "what possible reason could there be for something like this?" Turns out there were a few good ones, actually.—JM

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This piece by a close personal friend of the new senator's is reassuring; Ornstein makes a persuasive case that Franken's term in office won't necessarily be an embarrassing disaster.—JM

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Great profile of Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy as he finds peace in marriage, parenthood, and the success of his band.—BK

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Neyer looks at some of the theories about why Major League Baseball has seen a 26% rise in injuries over the last three years.—BK

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A great idea with some good choices, including the requisite love for Toy Story 2. And man, were there some lean years in the mid-to-late 90s.—BK

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Part of a series of first-person accounts of extraordinary events. This one is riveting, terrifying, and blessedly short.—BK

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A 13-year-old tries a music player he's never heard of before, with hilarious results.—JS

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The inexplicable obsession with how much a movie makes – as opposed to how well it's made – drives reporters to ignore inflation-adjusted grosses, making box office records easier to break.—JS

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My two cents: you'd generally say a golfer has it tougher, because he's got to beat 100 guys to win a tournament, while a tennis player only has to beat six. But if Roger Federer had to beat 100 guys, I have no doubt that he could do it.—JM

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In interesting look at a book that chronicles a brief era in which California was the home of the American dream.—JM

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The past and future of competitive eating injuries, and one of the best titles ever.—BK

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Budget cuts and commercial alternatives are putting state-funded interstate rest areas at risk, depriving travelers not only of a place to stretch their legs or walk their dog, but also a bit of local flavor.—BK

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Masters, whose vendetta with Mann seems to rival Sean Young's with James Woods, singles him out as a director who fails to make "good" movies right – with the inevitable outcome being more Transformers movies.—JS

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Snapper, the lawn mower people, decided their brand would be better off not being associated with Wal-Mart, even though it meant turning away their millions of customers.—JS

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I finally saw Into the Wild, and thought it was excellent. This is the magazine article that begat the book that begat the movie.—JM

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Just pretend that Year One never happened, and you can enjoy this lengthy, meaty interview with the comedy legend.—JM

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As with most McSweeney's pieces, hilarious and beautifully crafted.—BK

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Gladwell looks at how the digital age has transformed the ways in which things are made and sold by way of a review of Chris Anderson's new book Free: The Future of a Radical Price.—BK

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A rare inside look at the busiest – and highest paid (I think) – man in television comedy.—BK