Monthly Archives: February 2008

The ANSiversary

The ANSiversary

The crew at Overthinking It are committed to reflecting thoughtfully on even the most crass of cultural phenomena. We’re like doctors: you can tell us all your embarrassing secrets. We will nod sagely, and prescribe a cream you can put … Continued

Live Baby Jokes

Live Baby Jokes

Q: What’s blue and yellow and found at the bottom of a pool? A: A plastic butterfly toy from Baby Einstein. Q: What’s red and crawls up your leg? A: A baby that has, adorably, spilled cranberry juice all over … Continued

Slashing Private Ryan

So I’m reading this film studies article by Linda Williams called “Film Bodies,” which explores the connection between horror films, pornography, and tear-jerkers. She actually makes a pretty persuasive case. Each genre shows us actors experiencing the things we as … Continued

Death of a Pac-Man

Death of a Pac-Man

Good morning. It’s-a me, Mario. It’s wonderful to see so many old friends here. I feel like I’m back in Super Smash Brothers. But of course, the circumstances today are very un-super. We mourn a man many of us thought … Continued