When the FDA first threatened to ban (then neuter) beloved alco-caffeinated-sugarcrap drink Four Loko, we wondered why there couldn't have been some reasonable discussion, some compromise on the matter. Why can't we have nice things? Well, comic Bob Odenkirk, who has a pass-for-life for Mr. Show, revealed on Vice that the FDA did offer a compromise to the makers of Loko: a soberly-written warning that they could choose to put on each can if they wanted to continue selling the frothy blackout beverage. Below, you can read the full transcript of that "government-approved" warning, and wonder what could have been:
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The Lost/Rejected Four Loko "Goverment-Approved" Label
The Cinecultist's Weekly Movie Picks: Shaken Not Stirred Edition
Yeesh, there sure are a lot of new movies out this weekend. Choose wisely and you will be well rewarded.
Uncabaret in New York, The Return of Neutrino and ECNY
In L.A., Un-Cabaret has been a fixture of the alternative comedy scene for over a decade. Founder Beth Lapides started it after growing tired of what mainstream stand-up comedy was offering, and brought in friends over the years like David Cross and Bob Odenkirk, Michael Patrick King, Scott Thompson and Patton Oswalt to break new ground and showcase their material. Today it has grown into a tiny empire with live shows, writing classes and contests for aspiring writers. This week several venues around our fair city play host to The Uncabaret Micro-Festival where never before seen TV pilots will air and comedy workshops will be held, and for comedy nerds (redundant, I know) the lineup is pretty great.
Little Donnie
Something about a Ronnie: Run! Ronnie! Run!, that went straight to video and even Cross and Bob Odenkirk want it dead ("Run, Ronnie, Run Away") but features many Mr. Show character appearances. Gothamist gets our David Cross fix via Arrested Development.
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