Author: Tony M.

Calice: Mad Men Cursing in Quebec

AMC made a noteworthy contribution to the world of popular culture by introducing the art of Quebecois swearing to a global audience. This linguistic revelation came in the form of Megan, a character portrayed by the talented Jessica Paré on the hit TV series “Mad Men.” Megan’s liberal use of the term “calice,” a direct […]

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Unlikely Words

They love his pickled guts. Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something differently, I’d love to hear from you. Send me an email at sandboxworld@gmail.com. I read every message personally and, with your permission, may feature your thoughts in a future article because the best stories […]

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Don Draper and The In Crowd

What was the background song used for the Mad Men season opener for Don Draper’s surprise 40th birthday? The In Crowd recorded by Ramsey Lewis Trio. Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something differently, I’d love to hear from you. Send me an email at sandboxworld@gmail.com. […]

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Apple Smiles

Everybody is all smiles. All you need are apple slices, peanut butter and mini marshmallows for the teeth! Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something differently, I’d love to hear from you. Send me an email at sandboxworld@gmail.com. I read every message personally and, with your […]

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Mad Men Back at Last

Drinking. Smoking. Firing. The order of the universe is back. Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something differently, I’d love to hear from you. Send me an email at sandboxworld@gmail.com. I read every message personally and, with your permission, may feature your thoughts in a future […]

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Les Portes de Québec

The doors of Quebec by Michaël Pineault. Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something differently, I’d love to hear from you. Send me an email at sandboxworld@gmail.com. I read every message personally and, with your permission, may feature your thoughts in a future article because the […]

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Feast of Flesh

Who designed the Angry Birds font? Feast of Flesh was created in 2005 by Blambot.(Nate Piekos) Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something differently, I’d love to hear from you. Send me an email at sandboxworld@gmail.com. I read every message personally and, with your permission, may […]

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The Doctor is In

Charlie Brown needs a new doctor. Lucy van Pelt never came through for poor old Charlie Brown. Doctor Doom perhaps? Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something differently, I’d love to hear from you. Send me an email at sandboxworld@gmail.com. I read every message personally and, […]

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Marshall Amp Fridge

Cool! Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something differently, I’d love to hear from you. Send me an email at sandboxworld@gmail.com. I read every message personally and, with your permission, may feature your thoughts in a future article because the best stories are the ones we […]

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Glow-in-the-Dark Easter Egg Hunt

Rabbit season! Duck season. No silly, it’s egg season. These glow-in-the-dark Easter eggs will give the Easter egg hunt a whole new spin. See also: How to Make Glow-in-the-Dark Easter Eggs Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something differently, I’d love to hear from you. Send […]

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The Villainy of Old Age

Not all bad guys die prematurely. See your favorite villains in retirement mode by Federico Chiesa. Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something differently, I’d love to hear from you. Send me an email at sandboxworld@gmail.com. I read every message personally and, with your permission, may feature […]

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“Bad Parent” Lands Book Deal

They are all over the world. Bad parents, maybe you are one of them. The blog “mybadparent” has landed a deal with Penguin Books. The book is coming out this November. Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something differently, I’d love to hear from you. Send […]

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