Heroes
Fergie Was a Hero for Peeing Her Pants on Stage
In 2005, Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas peed her pants on stage. Don't you dare mock her for this.
Why Doesn't Blizzard's 'Heroes of the Storm' Have Any People of Color?
Old-fashioned fantasy and science fiction has left Blizzard’s all-stars with almost no characters of color.
I Want to Be a Dog in ‘Fallout 4’, and Other (Side) Stories
We don't need another hero—we need protagonists who can explore gaming's increasingly sophisticated worlds in more nuanced ways.
I Want to Be a Dog in ‘Fallout 4’, and Other (Side) Stories
We don't need another hero—we need protagonists who can explore gaming's increasingly sophisticated worlds in more nuanced ways.
Americans Who Took Out Gunman on French Train Receive Country's Highest Honor in Paris
The attack on a high-speed train from Amsterdam to Paris has raised questions about rail security and Europe’s vulnerability to terror attacks on trains.
Thirty Years After His Breakout Solo Moment, Clarence Clemons Is Still a Hero
In 1985, Clemons scored a hit with Jackson Browne called "You're a Friend of Mine," and the video is like an archetypal 80s buddy cop movie—if those buddy cops had decided to film a music video.
An Interview with the Only Person Ever to Nail the “Smoke Weed Every Day” Line from That Dr. Dre Song
May his heroic tale of triumph inspire you for greatness.
Bill Cosby Is Not a Hypocrite
His politics of respectability are actually aligned perfectly with American rape culture.
Don't Kill Your Heroes, Don't Even Meet Them
When you meet your heroes, you miss out on the true value of having a hero: the opportunity to learn about yourself.
Seven True Things About LaMarcus Aldridge
LaMarcus Aldridge was the best player on one of the NBA's most obsessively observed teams for nearly a decade. Now that he's a Spur, it's worth asking: what was that?
Stabbed Pizza Guy Delivers Pie Before Going to the ER
Josh Lewis had his chest cavity punctured by a carjacker, but he had a job to finish.
What I've Learnt from Meeting Lee Chapman, Pelé and Other Footballing Heroes
I got drunk with my childhood hero on the King's Road in 2009. Pelé, I met last week.