AL wonders why we don’t hear more about pretty privilege, and wonders if it’s really worse to be desired by gross people than to be gross and undesired.
Category: Wednesday
How Social Media (and Reality Shows) Re-wired Millennials
I explain how reality shows and especially social media changed millennials, turning us into our own hype men/women and making us crave acceptance or fame by creating a version of high school that never really ends.
Millennials Don’t Suck (OR Why Millennials Aren’t Spoiled)
I explain why millennial-hatred is no different than how baby boomers were hated by the greatest generation, and how we might eventually hate the next generation’s habits. Then, I coin the phrase “The Degeneration Generation” to explain how millennials are actually less wealthy, less educated, underpaid, and not expected to live as long as their…
“Movie Pass” is the Best Thing Since Ribbed Condoms
This video is about Movie Pass, which Alabama Liberal claims has already saved him $1,000.
The RETURN of 300 at 30–Episode 27: The Power of Negative Thinking
The return of 300 at 30 explores Alabama Liberal’s pre-diabetic diagnosis and the power of negative thinking to combat apocalyptic eating, diet procrastination, and making bad choices in the short term…
Greg Gianforte is May’s “Asshole of the Month”
As I get ready to list the Biggest Assholes in American history, I thought it only fitting I bring back the popular Working Class Economist segment “Asshole of the Month.” And I couldn’t think of anyone more deserving of that title than Montanta congressional candidate Greg Gianforte. You may have heard about the race for…
300 @ 30: Episode 26–The Fast Food Critic
Reviving an old blog favorite for YouTube…
300 @ 30: Episode 25–Let Your Kids Shame You
If you wouldn’t feed something to your kids, you shouldn’t eat it either, and they’ll pick up your bad eating habits. My son makes his 300 at 30 debut to help illustrate…
300 at 30: Episode 24–Organic White Truffle Bullshit
“Organic White Truffle Bullshit” is about avoiding faux-adjectives like “garden fresh,” “Tahitian Vanilla,” or “golden” that will make you think you’re eating something different than last week’s McDonald’s or KFC. Also, avoid foods with a lot of ingredients…
300 @ 30: Episode 23–Avoid Domino Foods
Avoid “trigger” of Domino foods that will wreck your weight loss progress…
300 at 30: Episode 22–Food Culture Finale–Los Angeles
After visiting the fried deliciousness and BBQ of Alabama, the “tapas” (crumbs) of NYC light-eating and heavy drinking, and the deep-dish mediocrity of Minnesota food, our stunning conclusion to the food culture series brings us to ultra-buff Los Angeles where gyms outnumber buffets by a 20-to-1 ratio…What’s the difference in NorCal and SoCal? What’s it…
300 at 30: Episode 21–Minn-e-so-ta
After AL and NYC, it’s time to brave the frosty temperatures (and people) of Minnesota in all their cheese curd, state fair-glory…
300 at 30: Episode 20–Food Culture Series Part 2: New York City
How did NYC differ from Alabama in food (and dating) culture? Find out!