This story originally appeared on 02.01.22 Last November, Upworthy published a popular story about Chloe Sexton, a mother who went viral on TikTok for a video she made explaining “daddy privilege” or the idea that fathers are applauded for doing things that mothers are supposed to do. “In my opinion, ‘daddy privilege’ is that subtle …
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Brian Posehn YouTube Comedy Special, Comics, and More! (EXCLUSIVE)
Source: Getty Images To some people, Brian Posehn is known as just “that guy” as he has been featured in over 100 different projects since 1994, including Friends, Seinfeld, and more recently, New Girl and The Big Bang Theory. But he’s so much more than a sitcom actor — he’s a comedian, a metalhead, and …
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13 comics use 'science' to hilariously illustrate the frustrations of parenting.
This article originally appeared on 11.30.16 Norine Dworkin-McDaniel’s son came home from school one day talking about Newton’s first law of motion. He had just learned it at school, her son explained as they sat around the dinner table one night. It was the idea that “an object at rest will remain at rest until …
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15 hilarious parenting comics that are almost too real
This article originally appeared on 07.11.16 Brian Gordon is a cartoonist. He’s also a dad, which means he’s got plenty of inspiration for the parenting comics he creates for his website, Fowl Language (not all of which actually feature profanity). He covers many topics, but it’s his hilarious parenting comics that are resonating with parents …
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6 too-real comics show what happens when work gets too heavy
This article originally appeared on 10.25.16 Everyone gets antsy about their jobs sometimes. Maybe you notice you’re less motivated than usual. Maybe you acknowledge that you’re no longer going the extra mile, and you’re not quite sure why. Maybe professionalism is a term you’ve long since forgotten. For many of us, the struggle can be …
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General Immortus Is a Certified Big Bad in the 'Doom Patrol' Comics – Details
Who is Immortus, you ask? The villain is one of the Doom Patrol’s biggest enemies in the DC Comics. Will he appear in the ‘Doom Patrol’ TV series? Source: https://www.distractify.com/p/immortus-explained-doom-patrol
What Was Carlos Pacheco’s Cause of Death? Comics Artist Died at 60
On the initial diagnosis, Carlos wrote on a now-deleted Facebook post stating (translated by CBR from Spanish), “[This diagnosis] doesn’t make me feel less fortunate to have lived the life I have lived, for the experiences I’ve had, the achievements I’ve made, and the people I’ve been fortunate to cross paths with. In truth, it’s …
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Why Does Black Adam Hate Shazam? Inside Their Comics Rivalry
Originally, Black Adam was depicted as a villain and ancient Egyptian predecessor to Shazam the superhero, who fought his way to modern times, intent on challenging Shazam over their shared power source. However, more recently, writers such as Jerry Ordway, Geoff Johns, and David S. Goyer have reinvented the character into an anti-hero who is …
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Comics Legend And ‘Watchmen’ Creator Alan Moore Came Out Big Time Against Superheroes, Saying They’re A ‘Precursor To Fascism’
Getty Image Alan Moore is one of the great geniuses of comic books, having done his best to make them mature and brainy and deep. He’s also one of the medium’s loudest critics. He’s no fan of the movies made from his comics, even refusing a credit on films like Zack Snyder’s Watchmen. And he’s …
Wait, Is Man-Bull a Hero or Villain in 'She-Hulk'? His Marvel Comics History, Explained
Why yes, a reformed villain named Man-Bull gives Jen Walters good life advice in ‘She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.’ Was Man-Bull in the Marvel comics? Source: https://www.distractify.com/p/man-bull-she-hulk
Who Is Baroness Cromwell in ‘She-Hulk’ and in the Comics?
Additionally, Marvel has an upcoming TV special known as Werewolf by Night that will kick off a series of supernatural character introductions to the MCU. References to Baroness Blood may also be present in this special, which reportedly deals with another supernatural cult. The reference to Baroness Blood could also be a little nod to …
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Jack White Thanks DC Comics For Naming The Joker After Him (Sort Of) And Considers It An Honor
Getty Image If you’ve ever wondered what the name is of the DC Comics character The Joker, it has been revealed to be Jack Oswald White. This probably brings your mind to the White Stripes leader of the same name, who has spoken up about the “flattering gesture.” (It doesn’t appear the character was directly …