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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Music
Opinion: I Liked Tim Lambesis Better When He Was in Jail
It’s not often you find yourself thinking, “Wow, that dude really peaked behind bars,” but Tim Lambesis, infamous frontman of metalcore band As I…
· By Martin Finch
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Entertainment
Did Olive Garden Have Gene Hackman Killed Over Secret Recipes?
SANTA FE, NM — Hollywood and conspiracy circles alike are buzzing with speculation following the mysterious death of beloved actor Gene Hackman at his…
· By Martin Finch
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Entertainment
We Asked 6 Celebrities What They Think About OpenAI’s New GPT-4.5:
Robert Pattinson: “Honestly, GPT-4.5 has been texting me at all hours asking if vampires are real and, more specifically, if I personally am a…
· By Martin Finch
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Entertainment
Tom Hanks Caught Pawning Oscars
LOS ANGELES—Veteran actor Tom Hanks was spotted pawning several prestigious awards, including his two Oscars, at “Hollywood Pawn & Gold” yesterday afternoon. Witnesses described…
· By Martin Finch
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Entertainment
Alec Baldwin Spotted Practicing “Surprised Face” After Epstein Files Revelation
Following yesterday’s bombshell revelation of Jeffrey Epstein’s unsealed client files, actor Alec Baldwin was reportedly spotted frantically practicing a range of carefully crafted “surprised”…
· By Martin Finch
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Science & Technology
Tech Breakthrough: GPT-4.5 is Now So Small You Can Literally Stuff It in Your Balls
OpenAI has officially revealed GPT-4.5, an AI so minuscule it comfortably fits inside a human testicle. Yep, you heard correctly. The latest model, lovingly…
· By Martin Finch
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Entertainment
Ben Stiller Under Fire for Alleged Unauthorized “Severance” Experiments on Volunteers
Los Angeles, CA – Ben Stiller, the man who brought us slapstick classics like Zoolander and the mind-bending Apple TV+ series Severance, has reportedly…
· By Martin Finch
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Life & Style
Dad Crushed After Son’s “Piracy” Turns Out to Be Just Illegal Downloads
FORT WAYNE, IN – Local father Greg Hensley was reportedly “gutted” this week after discovering that his 16-year-old son Tyler’s newfound interest in “piracy”…
· By Martin Finch
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Entertainment
Keanu Reeves Caught Red-Handed Hawking Miracle Anti-Aging Cream at Local Flea Market
Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood icon Keanu Reeves, known for his timeless looks and brooding action roles, was spotted this weekend peddling jars of…
· By Martin Finch
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Life & Style
KFC Seizes Texas in Greasy Coup, Declares State a “Chickenocracy”
PLANO, TX – Texans traded their ten-gallon hats for gravy-stained bucket lids today after Kentucky Fried Chicken executed a hostile takeover of the state…
· By Martin Finch