Author
Author: Martin Finch
Martin Finch covers general assignment stories for VanFLIP, from civic theater and brand misfires to the little rituals public figures use when they are trying not to apologize. He has a soft spot for cats, a firm belief that most meetings should have been a sandwich, and an enduring loyalty to steak cooked simply, preferably by someone who does not describe it as a concept.
General assignment, civic theater, and cultural oddities
Martin Finch covers general assignment stories for VanFLIP, from civic theater and brand misfires to the little rituals public figures use when they are trying not to apologize. He has a soft spot for cats, a firm belief that most meetings should have been a sandwich, and an enduring loyalty to steak cooked simply, preferably by someone who does not describe it as a concept.
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Politics
We Interviewed JD Vance, and It Got Weirdly Threatening
When I arrived at Vice President JD Vance’s office for what I assumed would be a run-of-the-mill political interview, I had no clue I…
· By Martin Finch
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Science & Technology
Experts Claim Cyclone Alfred Controlled by HAARP to Boost Supermarket Profits
As Tropical Cyclone Alfred barrels towards the southeast Queensland coast, residents are scrambling to prepare for what could be one of the most destructive…
· By Martin Finch
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Gaming
Babe Wake Up, a New Minecraft Mod Just Launched: NFTCraft Mines Digital Gold
In a development that’s got the Minecraft community buzzing louder than a creeper in a quiet cave, a freshly launched mod is bringing the…
· By Martin Finch
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Music
Album Review: Lana Del Rey’s “The Right Person Will Stay” is a Glorious Country Trainwreck You Can’t Stop Loving
Lana Del Rey, the pop world’s favorite sad-girl-in-chief, has always felt like America’s melancholy prom queen. With her latest album, “The Right Person Will…
· By Martin Finch
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Music
Album Review: The Wiggles’ ‘Wiggle Up, Giddy Up!’ Is the Cowboy Catastrophe You Never Knew You Needed
The Wiggles, Australia’s proudest export since Hugh Jackman’s abs, have unleashed their latest musical monstrosity: Wiggle Up, Giddy Up! dropping on March 7, 2025.…
· By Martin Finch
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Entertainment
Nicole Kidman ‘Isn’t Fucking Around Anymore’, Vows to End Zach Galifianakis ‘Once and For All’
Hollywood, CA — After years of quietly tolerating what sources call “an escalating war of passive-aggressive gestures,” actress Nicole Kidman publicly declared on Tuesday…
· By Martin Finch
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Science & Technology
Elon Musk Announces Controversial ‘Mandatory Fucking’ Policy for X Users
SAN FRANCISCO, CA—Billionaire Elon Musk announced today that users of X (formerly Twitter) will soon be required to engage in mandatory fucking at least…
· By Martin Finch
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Life & Style
Walmart Quietly Approaching AGI Breakthrough, Sparking Fear at Costco Headquarters
BENTONVILLE, AR – Walmart, America’s largest retailer and a staple of everyday consumerism, is reportedly close to achieving Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), sending shockwaves…
· By Martin Finch
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Reviews
Nintendo Switch 2 Review: A Must-Buy Console for Incels and Lonely Adults Everywhere
Nintendo’s highly anticipated Switch 2 is landing in a few months, and it’s everything an incel or lifelong virgin could want from a gaming…
· By Martin Finch
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Gaming
Exclusive First Impressions of GTA 6
Fans have been eagerly waiting over a decade for Grand Theft Auto VI, desperate for even a glimpse of the game after the infamous…
· By Martin Finch