• Entertainment & Gaming

    Virtual Pole Dancing Coming to the Nintendo Wii?

    By John Mahoney Posted on 5.21.2008 5 Comments

    There must be a God after all. Peekaboo Entertainment—creators of the Carmen-Electra-endorsed "Electra-Pole" home pole dancing kit—is reportedly planning to take their expertise to the Nintendo Wii. Adding another interesting dimension to the Wii's role as a fitness machine, the proposed pole dancing title could further ensure that men spend all day playing, or now watching, video games.

  • Entertainment & Gaming

    Can a Swimsuit Be Too Good?

    By Abby Seiff Posted on 3.27.2008 22 Comments

    digg_url = 'http://digg.com/design/Can_a_Swimsuit_Be_Too_Good'; Even we didnt guess it would be this good. When I wrote last month about Speedos latest swimsuit—an extremely high-tech full-body wonder—three world records had already been broken by LZR-clad swimmers. Coincidence? Maybe. But, after eight more records fell in the past month, the suit is causing some serious waves.

  • Entertainment & Gaming

    The Modern Twist on an Ancient Shoe

    By Abby Seiff Posted on 5.14.2008 7 Comments

    Imagine a shoe so uncomfortable you have to hammer the insole and smash it inside a door to make it tolerable. Now imagine tossing the same $70 shoe in the trash because it shredded into pieces after just 45 minutes. Welcome to the world of ballet.

  • Entertainment & Gaming

    Why Big Brown Stumbled

    By Abby Seiff Posted on 6.9.2008 2 Comments

    Was it the foot? No matter the credentials of experts claiming otherwise, Big Brown’s failure to win the Triple Crown will forever be linked to that question. After dominating at the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness, Big Brown dived, finishing in last place despite being favored at 1-4 odds.


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