Heather McGowan

 

Any foods that you love?  All. I love all the food, except melon(s). 

Where where you born? Thompson, Manitoba: the (maybe) wolf capital of the world. 

What about favorite movies?  Any psychological thriller from the 90s starring either Morgan Freeman or Denzel Washington.  
 
Got any kids or animals?   My landlords have a couple dogs named Bella and Nugget.  
 
What was your first ever job?  Upselling/eating popcorn at the movie theatre concession stand.
 
Describe a great Friday night:  It somehow involves knocking back some beers.
 
What annoys you? Bad grammar. They're vs there vs their. Your vs you're. You get it.

May 15, 2013

I'll pass...

Here's one more thing to add to the list of things that scare me:  ... more

May 14, 2013

Celebrities read mean tweets again

Another edition of Jimmy Kimmel's Celebrities reading mean tweets: The bummer news this go around is that these tweets are fake!    ... more

May 13, 2013

New shows

NBC just released the trailers for (most of) it's new fall line-up.  Michael J Fox's show looks pretty decent: I think I'm most looking forward to James... more

May 10, 2013

First time for everything

A short clip of kids trying different food for the first time in slow motion. Wait for the olives.  ... more

May 9, 2013

Ryan Gosling won't eat his cereal

You MUST check out this link. HILARIOUS!  ... more

May 9, 2013

Super sweet Black Keys cover

Super sweet Black Keys cover:  ... more

May 8, 2013

Jimmy and John

The Office ends next Thursday, May 16.  I'm going to miss seeing John Krasinski every (most [some]) Thursdays: ... more

May 8, 2013

Kristen Wiig back on SNL!

Kristen Wiig is back on SNL!! At least for one night. She's hosting this Saturday (May 11):  ... more

May 7, 2013

Happy Mother's Day?

I would probably cry too if my mom did this to me when I was a kid: ... more

May 7, 2013

I'm Ron Burgandy?

This pic was snapped on the set of Anchorman 2. Tina Fey and Amy Poehler cameo?!  Anchorman 2 is set to be released in December:  ... more

May 6, 2013

Ron Swanson

If you love Ron Swanson, click here.  ... more

May 6, 2013

Warm fuzzies via sleepy duckling

I feel like this duckling and I have a lot in common (at least the version of me when I was in school):  ... more

May 3, 2013

Orange Juice + Dad

How an orange juice commercial can make you misty -- or just me. Everything makes me misty.  video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo player ... more

May 3, 2013

The original Marge

Matt Groening, the creator of the Simpsons, pays homage to his family in the show. The proof is in the pudding (his mother's obituary): ... more

May 2, 2013

Which you'd rather?

May the 4th is upon us. That said, which would you rather?  ... more

May 2, 2013

Obviously she's on drugs.

Lindsay Lohan must be on drugs because she packed enough clothes for 270 different looks for the 90 days she's in rehab.  = I've never been to rehab but I assume... more

May 1, 2013

Eat your heart out TMNT

Without further adieu, I give you Turtles on Skateboards:  ... more

April 30, 2013

Sloths... so hot right now.

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April 30, 2013

Killer Penguin

This should be a SyFy Movie of the week: Killer Penquin ... more

April 29, 2013

Baby elephants

The cutest video of a baby elephant trying to get out of the water that you'll see all day:  ... more

April 26, 2013

Be in the moment...

Tig Notaro is one of the funniest people on the planet, hands down.  ... more

April 25, 2013

Fresh Pots!

The way Dave Grohl feels about coffee makes me love him even more -- which I'm amazed i even possible.  ... more

April 25, 2013

Ryan Lochte is the WORST

US Olympian Ryan Lochte is an airhead, plain and simple.  ... more

April 9, 2013

My fishing license

I got a fishing license.  I have set a reasonable goal of catching 11 fish this spring/summer (and fall if necessary).  10 in the traditional sense via rod, bait,... more

April 9, 2013

This is the worst.

And cue the irrational fear of Octopuses Octopi Octopodes octopuses ... more

April 8, 2013

Phantom of the Rockpra?

The guy that brought you Phantom of the Opera, Andrew Lloyd Webber, just dropped a bomb about his next project. The muscial master told Jian Gamashi of CBC Radio, that he's purchased... more

April 8, 2013

Why Doesn't MTV Play Music Videos Anymore?

Warning: this video contains unsuitable bleeped out language for youngins.  Also,  Burn.  ... more

April 5, 2013

Acting!

This guy Seth Williams posted his first reel on YouTube a few years ago:  And now he's back with a new and improved reel: I feel like, if I were an actor,... more

April 5, 2013

Jay Onrait + Dan O'Toole = Sportscaster perfection

Jay Onrait and Dan O'Toole are my most favourite sportscasters EVER. ... more

April 3, 2013

Well that was a bad idea...

Here's what not to do if you find a snale in your house: ... more

April 3, 2013

I prefer pools...

While I am almost certain digital manipulation has rendered this picture hoax-like, it's enough to make me loath bodies of water that aren't knee-deep or manmade.  Jellyfish... more

April 2, 2013

Fetch playing crow?

This crow loves playing fetch: video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo player ... more

April 2, 2013

Jimmy Fallon + Justin Timberlake = Hilarious

I can't get this song out of my head:  ... more

March 27, 2013

Shut up and take my money

I love infomercials. I know that half of the products that get hawked on TV are useless and stupid but I still want them all.   ... more

March 26, 2013

Go get 'em Geddy!

Geddy Lee will be throwing the first pitch at the Blue Jays home opener against the Cleveland Indians on April 2. I'm super nervous for him, especially after watching these ceremonial... more

March 26, 2013

The cutest infestation ever

I would be so happy if I had House Hippos:  ... more

March 25, 2013

This straight up looks like the worst movie ever. No wonder it only made $172,000 on 275 screens this weekend. This is straight to DVD material.  I get Rob Schneider, Michelle... more

March 25, 2013

Beach Boys Shred

This is so dumb, but so good. Props to the foley work.  ... more

March 12, 2013

Muppets Salute to Canada!

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March 11, 2013

Art?

I've never really understood most performance art but this story is pretty cool.  Marina Abramovic is an artist from Serbia known most for her pieces that explore the... more

March 11, 2013

What are the odds?

I'm constantly waiting for something like this to happen, exept when Johnny Carson asks "Does anyone play piano?" he says "Does anyone eat cheeseburgers?" Also,... more

March 7, 2013

The Hangover part 17?

The trailer for the Hangover part 3 was just released:  ... more

March 6, 2013

Canada's Sweetheart

Canada's Sweetheart, Stompin' Tom Connors, dead at 77.  This note to fans was posted on Stompin' Tom's website a couple days ago:   Hello friends,... more

March 5, 2013

Goonies never say die!

This is beautiful!  ... more

March 4, 2013

SNL w/Kevin Hart and Macklemore, you get a 5 out of 10

Kevin Hart let subpar sketches and his nerves get the best of him while hosting SNL this past weekend. I was really disappointed because I think he's HILARIOUS. That said, Macklemore... more

March 4, 2013

I'd probably laugh too

This news anchor must not use the internet to watch ridiculous cat videos like the rest of us: ... more

February 27, 2013

Gorillas love leaves... fact.

Sometimes I wish I could hang out with gorillas...  ... more

February 27, 2013

TED Talks:Golden Rule

Karen Armstrong talks about bringing back the Golden Rule:  ... more

February 25, 2013

I'm a sucker for these kinds of stories.

Just a little vid to warm your heart on a chilly Monday: ... more

February 25, 2013

Pink Shirt Day

Why will we be wearing pink t-shirts this Wednesday? This is why: On February 27, wear your pink shirt to support to anti-bully movement.  ... more

February 22, 2013

That'll learn ya!

What a burn! This guy locked himeself out of his hotel room.  ... more

February 21, 2013

Hole in 9?

My goal for the upcoming golfing season: ... more

February 20, 2013

Billy Corgan is what?!

Billy Corgan is doing furniture commercials. Yes that Billy Corgan. Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins Billy Corgan.  It's not as bad as you think though.... more

February 19, 2013

Fresh Prince of Bel-Air?

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air theme will never be the same...  ... more

February 19, 2013

Dog vs. Baby Lamb

If this isn't cute enough to melt your heart, nothing is:  ... more

February 18, 2013

VW for the win

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February 18, 2013

Flatulence on Airplanes: Just Let it Go

Scientists are saying if you've got to cut-the-cheese on an airplane then you should let 'er rip!    ... more

February 14, 2013

Zombies vs. Canada

I really take a lot of comfort in knowing that the political leaders of my country take into consideration the possibility of a "Zombie Apocalypse"  ... more

February 13, 2013

Vaughn + Wilson = Gold

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February 12, 2013

Denial Level: Presidential

How can anyone even be mad at this kid:  ... more

February 12, 2013

Up is down and down is up...

Oh, that's just my mind being blown:  ... more

February 7, 2013

Every time E:60, every time.

How anyone can watch an E:60 story and not bawl their eyes out is beyond me.  ... more

February 6, 2013

I can eat pizza too...

Eating ChampionTakeru Kobayashi showed up at a Super Bowl party this past Sunday so naturally, party goers crowded around a table while he showed of his skills. When I eat an entire... more

February 6, 2013

This information would have been useful to me yesterday

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February 5, 2013

Best prank ever

I can't say that I wouldn't run down the street if I was in his shoes:  ... more

February 5, 2013

Best prank revenge

One good prank deserves another: ... more

February 4, 2013

Will Ferrell does it again.

The buzz from last night's Super Bowl commercials puts Go Daddy's ad featuring Bar Refaeli smooching Jessie Heiman at number one:  But that's probably because... more

February 1, 2013

Like ink and water

I am easily entertained it would appear: ... more

February 1, 2013

That'll learn ya!

NEver interrupt a live broadcast: ... more

January 31, 2013

The best video of a baby pig you'll see all day.

Cuteness overload is a tiny pig that uses a wheelchair made from K'nex.  ... more

January 31, 2013

1 million likes

Not a day goes by that I don't see some post on Facebook about someone needing a million likes for some cause be it a puppy or a kitten or a date or some stupid cause.  Kudos... more

January 30, 2013

Superbowl 47

This Sunday I will be glued to the TV watching Superbowl 47, not for the football but rather, for football adjacent aspects of Super Bowl: commercials, adult beverage consumption... more

January 30, 2013

Best of 30 Rock:Canadian Edition

30 Rock is coming to an end so it's only appropriate we pay respect Canadian style:      ... more

January 29, 2013

Class of 2013

We found out that Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins will be inducting Rush into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame April 18th in LA. Rush has been eligible since 1998 -- it's about time.  Remember... more

January 29, 2013

The Lonely Island

In case you missed it, the SNL Digital Short from last weekend's SNL:  ... more

January 28, 2013

How to defend yourself from an attacker

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January 25, 2013

Coachella vs Fauxchella

The Line up for Coachella was released:  And the Fake Coachella Line Up was also released: ... more

January 25, 2013

Chewie?!

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January 24, 2013

Delete, delete, delete.

I don't understand how people let videos of themselves, like the one below, wind up on the Internet. Why not just delete it?  ... more

January 24, 2013

Reid Faylor - Hilarious

This gave me a good laugh:  ... more

January 23, 2013

Bird Murder!

Some guy in New Zealand loves birds and HATES cats.  ... more

January 23, 2013

What Scientists are Saying

Scientists say Facebook makes you feel bad about yourself.  ... more

January 22, 2013

Sports

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January 22, 2013

This is SportsCentre

SportsCentre puts out the best commercials. The latest features Henrik Lundqvist and the Swedish Chef: Here are some more beauties: ... more

January 21, 2013

Steve Harvey has a soul

John Helm's fiancee, Jessica,  hates Steve Harvey. She thinks he's the worst host of the Family Feud -- mostly because he can be a total douche to the players. I sent... more

January 21, 2013

Shootout Blues

Last night the Oilers beat the Canucks 3-2 in a shootout.  The 'Nucks should take a pointer from Finnish player Jori Lehtera, who plays for HK Sibir Novosibirski in the KHL: ... more

January 18, 2013

Daniel Stern and the Spin Doctors

There's a guy who is trying to raise $5M to make a Spin Doctors bio pic starring Daniel Stern via kickstarter.com. It's hilarious. I really hope he succeeds.  ... more

January 17, 2013

Lance... c'mon.

Lance Armstrong denies doping seven times in 75 seconds.  ... more

January 17, 2013

This will never get old.

Does your cat make too much noise?  ... more

January 16, 2013

Who knew Jennifer Lawrence was so funny?

I didn't know how funny Jennifer Lawrence was until her Golden Globe acceptance speech.  It created some controversy online. Good thing she was on Letterman to... more

January 16, 2013

I don't even really watch football

I don't really watch football. I mean I'll watch it, especially if it's a big game, but it's not my first choice when it comes to Sunday afternoon programming.  This... more

January 15, 2013

The cutest video EVER.

This video is the cutest thing I've ever seen in my life. EVER.  I can't get over how cute this is.  ... more

January 15, 2013

Brilliant.

Morgan Freeman, what a beauty.  ... more

January 14, 2013

Can you feel the double double

Just a bunch of guys out for coffee at a Tim Hortons breaking out into song.  ... more

January 11, 2013

Quentin Tarantino Vs Channel 4

Django Unchained opens at the KCC tonight.  Here's a super sweet interview with Quentin Tarantino and Channel 4s Krishnan Guru-Murthy. It's very heated!  ... more

January 10, 2013

It's a lion! Oh wait... just a dog

A concerned Norfolk, VA citizen called 911 to report a lion on the loose Tuesday morning...  ... more

January 10, 2013

Killer whale crisis averted!

This had the potential to only end in tears, but some killer whales caught under the ice have since been freed.  ... more

January 9, 2013

Celebrities read mean tweets

Jimmy Kimmel has a bit on his show called: Celebrities Read Mean Tweets. It is absolutely hilarious and to celebrate Twitter turning 6 years old, they did a third installment: I'd... more

January 8, 2013

I like my cheese sandwiches grilled.

  I can't begin to express how fond I am of grilled cheese sandwiches. If I could guarantee I woudn't get scurvy, I'd give up all other food and live off of... more

January 7, 2013

So true...

I watch a lot of shows but I don't watch Breaking Bad or the Wire.  ... more

December 20, 2012

My next pet MUST be a goat...

Credit goes to the Chive for my most recent relevation about house pets. Forget dogs and cats, I need a goat in my life. Truth.  ... more

December 19, 2012

In September, Evander Kane signed a 6 year - 31.5 million dollar contract with the Winnipeg Jets.  Kane doesn't necessarily have the best off-ice reputation and... more

December 18, 2012

Buckle up!

This is almost exactly how my first driving lesson went: ... more

December 17, 2012

Snow Goons.

We just got a big 'ol dump of snow in the Kootenays which is great news for the snowboarders and skiers but it's even better for snowman enthusiasts.  ... more

December 13, 2012

Oh those Chivers.

I can't believe how mnay hits this video already has but then again, it is pretty hilarious.  ... more

December 13, 2012

Mario's the bad guy?

If gamer's remorse is a thing, then I've got it. All of those years of killing Goombas -- I feel like a monster!  ... more

December 12, 2012

The cutest penguin slipping video ever.

I wish everytime I slipped it was this adorable.  ... more

December 12, 2012

Right in the feelings...

This kid is hilarious.  ... more

December 11, 2012

Kiefer, you're a pirate man...

Kiefer Sutherland is a beauty and stars in my all-time favourite Christmas clip:  ... more

December 11, 2012

FREE DARWIN!

Everything I know about monkeys I've learned from Youtube videos and the first season of Friends (Ross gets a monkey named Marcel) Darwin the Monkey was found Sunday... more

December 6, 2012

Christmas came early this year...

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December 5, 2012

The Almost 20th Anniversary Re-Issue

In 1995, I was on a junior high choir trip to The Pas, Manitoba just weeks after the release of the Smashing Pumpkins' Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness.  There... more

December 5, 2012

Pizza Hut, what were you thinking?

Pizza hut, are you for real? Pizza Hut Canada has figured out a way to make that soak-through-the-box grease smell into a perfume. Never did I ever expect the day would come... more

December 4, 2012

You've done it again PBS Digital Studios

This one isn't as good at the rest but it'll do: ... more

December 3, 2012

Aussies vs Kiwis

If liking this commercial is wrong, I don't want to be right.  ... more

November 28, 2012

Hump day chuckle

This picture gave me a good laugh today. There is nothing better than someone who can have a laugh at themself.  ... more

November 28, 2012

No more Neo Citran?

When I get sick I turn into a complete suckhole baby.  And since I live roughly 7000 km from my mom I rely on the healing powers of products like Buckleys, NyQuil and of... more

November 20, 2012

Keith Moon goes Boom.

This day in 1973, Keith Moon took a bunch of ketamine (horse traquilizers), drank some brandy and tried to play a show at the Cow Palace in San Franscico as part of the Quadrophenia... more

November 19, 2012

Christmas movies, already?

My most favourite time of the year, and I'm certain I'm not alone, is Christmas.  My mom decorates two trees: the fancy Martha Stewart tree in the front room for... more

November 16, 2012

There's at least a little bit of a resemblance

My pal Dustin Stashko, music director/afternoon guy of our sister station 103.5 the Bridge, disagrees that Timothy Dalton kinda looks like Tom Selleck. This could be the end of our... more

November 15, 2012

Boom goes the dynamite

I just have to say, reading from a telepromter isn't easy and it gets even more difficult when you've got the director's voice in your ear piece and you're timing... more

November 14, 2012

Piglet vs. Great Dane

I guarantee this is the best video of a piglet playfighting a great dane that you'll see all day.  ... more

November 13, 2012

50 Years of Bond

Last night I saw Skyfall and I wasn't disappointed.  I've seen every James Bond movie... multiple times thanks to my dad who may very well be the biggest Bond... more

November 9, 2012

What's in a name?

Earlier this week MJ's big brother Jermaine filled papers to legally change his name from Jermaine Jackson to Jermaine JackSUN... for artistic reasons?  In honour... more

November 8, 2012

Mind blown.

It's Gordon Ramsey's birthday today. The foul mouthed English chef is 46.  A few months ago I came across this video and it has changed my life! Never again will I have... more

November 8, 2012

So these are a thing now...

I will never understand fashion. Ever.  ... more

November 7, 2012

Tip of the hat BC RCMP

Kudos to the BC RCMP Officers that made an 'It Gets Better" video as part of the Trevor Project -- an organized aimed at LGBT youth suicide prevention. Sometimes... more

November 6, 2012

I don't live in the States...

Kudos to the Onion for posting this beauty video today: ... more

November 5, 2012

New Bond flick.

Skyfall opens in 4 sleeps! My dad saw the flick overseas already and he refuses to tell me anything about it.  ... more

November 1, 2012

Friendly reminder.

Love the video, love the song, love the message.  ... more

October 26, 2012

Such a good idea...

Dragons' Den is one of the best ideas someone at CBC programming has ever had. What an amazing show! And the American version, Shark Tank, is pretty good too.  There's... more

October 25, 2012

Helmet hair?

When I watch football (usually never by choice) I really like to take a deep look at the game -- deeper than most fans, to get to the core of what's important in the game.  Tonight's... more

October 24, 2012

Countdown to Movember

The countdown to Movember is on.  On November 1, millions of men around the world will start growning moustaches in support of mens health -- sorta like a pink breast cancer... more

October 23, 2012

Bond... James Bond.

I've got to hand it to Coca Cola, their "Unlock the 007 in You" Coke Zero ad campaign is killer.  And while I truly believe Sean Connery is and/or was... more

October 19, 2012

Bacon shortage

By now I'm sure you've hear about the global bacon shortage just around the proverbial corner. Getting your fair share of the current bacon supply is paramount. Here's... more

October 17, 2012

Caution: Deer Xing

This gave me a good laugh this morning.  Kudos to the radio guys and gal who were able to keep in all of their laughter.  ... more

October 15, 2012

The Ross Neilsen Band

Last week I got to meet the Ross Neilsen Band -- aka hardest working guys in music. They were in town playing a couple of shows at the Lion's Head Pub.  Ross, Karl and... more

October 10, 2012

Your corn dog troubles are over.

Your days of struggling to make corn dogs at home are over! Thanks to the Corn Dog Factory you'll never have to rub elbows with carnies to enjoy your favourite midway snack!  For... more

October 9, 2012

The American Presidential Election...

The American Presidential Election will be here before we know it. It's nice that Barack Obama has such a good sense of humour about it all:  ... more

October 4, 2012

Cats vs. Dogs

In the great debate of Cat vs. Dog, I generally lean towards dogs.  Cats are ok, but I love kittens. My cat Batman, lives with my parents in St. John's, Newfoundland.... more

October 3, 2012

My guilty pleasure

It doesn't take much to make me cry and more often than not my eyeballs betray me when I try and will them to soak up my tears like a sponge. But there are instances when... more

September 30, 2012

Just when you thought the internet was safe...

Just another reminder to be careful what you put online...  ... more

September 7, 2012

This is how I feel today

I feel like I have marbles in my mouth today. A late Thursday night makes for an incoherent Friday morning -- the least desirable situation for someone who talks for a living. I... more

August 28, 2012

Eat your heart out 'We Are the World'...

Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement aka Flight of the Conchords just released a new track (a la We Are the World) via iTunes to help raise money for sick kids. Hilarious. ... more

August 8, 2012

Live every week like it's Shark Week

The countdown to Shark Week continutes. A full week of all-shark action all the time but until then: (Lisa Rowson gets credit for bringing this beauty vid to my attention.)   ... more

July 26, 2012

WIN: PBS Digital Studios

Last month, the brilliant minds at PBS Digital Studios brought us this gem: And now they've upped the ante with this beauty: As of July 26 at 9:31 this video has... more

July 12, 2012

I am obsessed with this song...

I can't stop listening to this song. It's Sun Wizard, a band out of Vancouver -- more specifically the Kitsilano area. ... more

July 11, 2012

Low speed getaway...

On July 10, 2012 at roughly 2 am a man broke into Columbia Auto in Castlegar then tried to drive a car through the garage door. When he was unsuccessful, hilarity ensued -- well,... more

July 10, 2012

These girls are amazing...

Sometimes I still can't believe part of my work day involves watching internet videos. I figure it's just a matter of time before someone gets their claws (Disney perhaps?)... more

June 22, 2012

Friday morning song

Look out Rebecca Black, there's a new Friday song in town.  ... more

June 19, 2012

"That's funny... a cat wrote it."

I will never get sick of jokes about cats. This video is hilarious. I especially like the part when buddy makes a picture frame out of toast for his cat (1:36) That video... more

June 18, 2012

I will never get tired of this...ever.

My friend Lisa emailed me a link to this video today. I had already seen it a year or two ago and in fact, just got the song out of my head sometime last week. My life... more

June 8, 2012

C'mon Shark!

Until grade 5, I wanted nothing more than to be a marine biologist so that I could study sharks and dolphins. My dream came to a sudden halt around the time my parents insisted... more

May 11, 2012

What Scientists are Saying...

In grade six my partner Ashley Fontaine and I won the gold medal at the Burntwood Elemenary School science fair for our groundbreaking project: The Greenhouse Effect. We froze... more

March 27, 2012

I get it, my feet smell.

For 8 months out of the year I have smelly feet, I wear flip flops for the other 4. Let me preface this by saying my feet aren’t inherently smelly, they just get put in a lot... more

March 26, 2012

Wings and legs.

Today TJ had a mini lesson in chicken wings and found out that the drumette part of a chicken wing is not actually the leg of a small chicken. And, by proxy, I learned that my laugh... more

March 23, 2012

Heather vs (local) geography

Heather vs (local) Geography I’m a prairie girl, born and raised in Manitoba. So naturally, the first thing I did when I found out I’d be moving to the Kootenays... more

March 22, 2012

Making men out of boys

A high school in Australia has introduced classes to turn teenage boys into men. Sydney’s St. Augustine’s College has introduced a grooming and etiquette class for 9thgrade... more


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