We've weighed the apology of the ESPN employee who was fired for writing "Chink In The Armor," headline and though we still think it's stupid, we understand that there aren't that many clichés for sportswriters to lean on. This is because the phrases have to allude to combat or mythology ("Achilles' heel") or other facets of Brodom. It's time to set down those dull rhetorical swords and try a more unique turn of phrase. Here are seven ways to say "Chink In The Armor" without being totally racist.
7 Ways To Say "Chink In The Armor" Without Being Racist
Suck It, Bailey: Matthew Fox Gets NY Times Editorial
A few weeks ago, Columbia students reeled from the news that Golden Globe-nominated, Saturn Award- and SAG Award-winning actor Matthew Fox was chosen as the class day speaker. Bwog wrote about Fox's second banana performance in We Are Marshal, which starred Matthew McConaughey: "Our Class Day speaker got upstaged by the smelliest-looking man in show business."
The Cinecultist's Weekly Movie Picks: Déjà vu Edition
This weekend is the weekend of movie déjà vu. You will be struck with the nagging feeling that all of the major films new to theaters seem oddly like something you've seen before. But repertory programming out in Brooklyn or in the West Village will provide a much needed shot of creativity to counter balance the same old, same old.
The Cinecultist's Weekly Movie Picks: Bad Boys Edition
This week’s new movie releases are all about men behaving badly, and of course the women who put up with their crap. Though if that's not what you're into there's always some good Irish beer or Korean kimchee to tempt your movie palate.
Weekend Movie Guide
Gothamist loves movies (especially those by any "Anderson" director). That's why each Friday, we'll highlight the best and worst in both indie and blockbuster movies as well as the latest in trailers (because admit it, they're the best part of the movie-going experience). We will try our hardest to refrain from such overused phrases as "a non-stop laugh riot", "high octane fun" and "so funny I pished myself!" But no promises.
Does Teen Vogue Want Its Readers To Be "Brainy"?
Hillary Duff is on the cover of Teen Vogue. Gothamist's favorite teen queen, Molly Ringwald, is in New York magazine, which reveals she's writing for local newspapers (though not in NYC) as well as acting!

