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Burger King has begun an ad campaign to promote its new meaty meat burger. "Just when you decided to go vegan: the triple whopper sandwich" pokes fun at vegans, or at the decision to become vegan. Now anyone who's ever made the choice to stop eating meat would not be lured by an extra fast food beef patty or two. So the concept is kind of silly, and likely to pass quickly into the dustbin of low culture. more ›

Deep in the heart of Echo Park, there's a store called Han Cholo. It's a very special store/artisan's workshop where they make and sell urban jewelry with a twist; pendants made in the shape of Han Solo's blaster or a ring in the shape of Chewbacca's face. more ›

She's simultaneously idolized and pitied by millions. How can you resist a gal who once quipped "(On merchandising for "Star Wars") I signed my likeness away. Every time I look in the mirror, I have to send Lucas a couple of bucks." more ›