Ben Poggemiller

Ad hominem

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So many attack ads!What's good for the goose is good for the slander. Are attack ads an effective way to win an election?

Vanderhart & Poggemiller New English Dictionary: Obligatory motion

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It used to be that when someone fell down, or dropped something, you were expected to help them.

Anthropomorphism gone wild!

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Vanderhart & Poggemiller New English Dictionary: Popular paradox

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There is a phenomenon amongst young people in their musical tastes. Many young people gravitate towards music which is, aptly named, popular music. The music is popular because people like it.

OMG, WTF is wrong with ppl?

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Ben P feels dirty for writing this article

An essay on moral criticism

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I have observed a tendency among some undergraduates at the University of Manitoba. It is common, but not total. In fact, these undergrads are probably a minority. It is annoying, but is remediable. I have noticed it, but I am not exempt from it. This tendency is toward narcissism.

Henry "uncompromised" Winkler

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No teaser could ever explain how awesome Henry Winkler is or why you should read the interview....just read it!

Vanderhart & Poggemiller New English Dictionary: Antiphonenvy

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If you were raised in Canada, you heard the Canadian national anthem twice every day as a child.

Vanderhart & Poggemiller New English Dictionary: Pronunciation war

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Pronunciation war: The situation occurring when two or more pronunciations of a word or proper name are used in conversation by two or more people.

Flying high and solo

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You have the drinking power

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