Today's Cancel Culture would blow a fuse trying to erase the careers of anyone involved in these 1970s sketches by the famed National Lampoon comedy troupe. Nat Lamp aired a syndicated weekly radio show in the 70s. Many of their most popular segments were later sold on albums. Here's one that would never see the light of day in this enlightened world. In the recording posted above, John Belushi interviews the very gay Charles Bronson (Christopher Guest), Clint Eastwood (Chevy Chase), and Lee Marvin (Steven Collins). Heads would explode in 2020 if comedians released this stinging mockery of LGBTQ people. But in the 1970s, being gay earned derision at the very least and violence at the very worst. In a separate sketch, Guest plays
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Evil Roy Slade dares you to include him on your favorite films list
Twitter's #fav7films trend urges readers to post 7 favorite films. Naturally, people craft 7 classics that will hopefully make them seem well-rounded, colorblind, and eclectic. Tall order. I can't help it. I love silly. BING BELL. Is someone at the door? Best film ever: Evil Roy Slade -- OK, the truly best film ever is The Godfather. Here's my complete list of #fav7films: The Godfather 1 & 2 (binge watch) Remember The Titans Nat'l Lampoon Christmas Vacation Being There Apocalypse Now The Butler Evil Roy Slade
Russ to the Big Dance
Just like last season, the Louisville Cardinals are finding ways to win as March Madness approaches. Russ Smith tossed in a midrange jumper with a few seconds left to seal a nail-biter against conference rival Cincinnati. This road win over the #7 Bearcats neutralizes an earlier home loss to them. UofL and UC are now tied at the top of the American Athletic Conference. With four games left in the regular season, Louisville is positioned to make another run toward the Final Four. Let's celebrate with some musical weirdness.