Danny Gallagher
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Dallas, TX, United States
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Whatever We Did to Deserve The KFC Double Down Again, We're Sorry
KFC's Double Down is a sort of religious experience, but not the good kind like Mardi Gras parades. → Read More
The Satanic Hotel in Plano Was Just a Joke That Got Out of Control
You're probably hearing a weird mix of groaning disappointment and satisfied phews right now. These two sounds usually aren't heard together in such large numbers at the same time since Jake Paul announced he'd pursue a second career of getting punched in the face for a living. → Read More
A Georgia Kroger's Black History Month Display Pushes Snoop Dogg's Wine Label
If you're a fan of Snoop Dogg (and if you're not, why are you so afraid to love?), there are a ton of ways to show your financial support to the rapper-turned-actor-turned-game show host-turned-rapper again. The artist formerly known as Snoop Lion and Snoopy Doggie Dogg has the kind of merchandising line that could make KISS think about its priorities. → Read More
The Props We Want Most from A24's Everything Everywhere All at Once Auction
It's hard to find someone who didn't love the hell out of the Oscar nominated comedy Everything Everywhere All at Once. It's hard because it's better to avoid those people who didn't appreciate having their mind twisted into a Möbius strip between something involving a giant, killer bagel. → Read More
Two Hands Corn Dogs Offers New Flavors, Styles and Shapes to the State Fair Favorite
Corn dogs is one of those favorites that has not changed over the years. Some are made fresh like the ones at the Fletcher's Corny Dogs stand at the Texas State Fair. Others sit in freezers for those nights when we've come down from being drunk just enough to operate a microwave. They are all, however, pretty much the same thing. → Read More
Luka Dončić Goes Shot for Shot With the 76ers Mascot During the NBA All-Star Game
The Dallas Mavericks' Luka Dončić may not have racked up a big basket of points during last Sunday's NBA All-Star Game in Salt Lake City, Utah but he made one impressive basket on the court that's still being passed around on TikTok. → Read More
Ex-Blaze Employee Sues Over Claims That Ex-Host Elijah Schaffer's Sexist, Drunken Behavior Got Her Fired
Another former employee of The Blaze, the conservative, subscription-based network founded by Glenn Beck in Irving, has come forward with claims that one of its most popular hosts Elijah Schaffer openly criticized and berated her using misogynistic and sexist language and routinely booked guests to repeat the behavior. → Read More
Barney the Dinosaur Is Back and People Aren't Happy – But Not for the Reason You Think
Barney the Dinosaur, the giant people lizard created by Dallas mother Sheryl Leach who graced kiddie TV throughout the 90s, is one of the most beloved and hated pop culture icons of our time. That means it's fans hold Barney dearer and may even feel more protective of it since it gets so much hate. → Read More
Radio Host Pugs Moran Promises to Name Names in His What Killed Live 105.3? Podcast
The state of terrestrial talk radio has de-evolved to a medium vastly dominated by sports talk and right-wing political pandering, says former Live 105.3 FM midday host Pugs Moran. → Read More
Post Malone Hotboxed a Couple's Ride on Last Week's Impractical Jokers
The Impractical Jokers have short one joker this season so they brought in a series of celebrity guests to help embarrass each other. Post Malone helped put Q in an awkward situation in a New York City parking garage. → Read More
The Month in Satan News: A Breakdown of Every Music Act Causing the Current Satanic Panic
The last month or so has been a busy one for the Dark Lord. The memory his calendar app takes up has to be huge with all the supposed appearances pundits are claiming he's made at the Grammys, on posters and in music fashion lines. He probably gets better coverage, too. → Read More
The Dallas Morning News Will Reassign Al Día's Journalists, and Some Aren't Happy About It
Cutbacks and changes at the Dallas Morning News have swallowed up a sizable portion of the paper including its dedicated reporting team for its Spanish language news section. → Read More
Post Malone Sets the Standard on How Stars Should Treat Their Fans
If you're one of those people who don't understand why Post Malone is beloved by so many, it's not just about the music he produces. It has a lot to do with what he's like when he's not behind the mic. → Read More
Can't Fix Perfect, But We Taste Tested Dr Pepper's New Strawberries & Cream Anyway
"Why?" That's the first thought that popped into my brain when a 12-pack of Strawberries and Cream flavored Dr. Pepper made it to my local Target's soda aisle. → Read More
Troll Alex Stein Kicks Off His Blaze Show With Proud Boys Founder at Dealey Plaza
Gavin McInnes yelled at audience members on the inaugural episode of Prime Time with Alex Stein, on The Blaze channel founded in Dallas by conservative pundit Glenn Beck — which debuted this week. → Read More
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson Goes Viral While Jamming to Van Halen With His Son
Dallas political leaders give us lots of reasons to criticize and call out their policies and pratfalls but once in a while, one of our local heads of state might do something that's just too darn cute. → Read More
Some Not-So-Sad Breakup Songs For Your Lonely Valentine's Day Playlist
Valentine's Day can be a soul crushing holiday if you planned to share it with someone but they broke your heart before you could get to that day on the calendar. → Read More
Free Play Arcade's Fifth Location Scores a Prime Spot in Dallas Proper
Eight years ago, Free Play Arcade owner and founder Corey Hyden opened his first retro arcade in a strip mall in Richardson. He expanded the brand to four locations that were bigger and better than its predecessors but they all landed around Dallas like a cluster of darts that failed to hit the bullseye. → Read More
An N-Word-Spouting, Mullet-Wearing Stars Fan Got Punched in the Face During Wednesday's Game
This shouldn't have to be said, but here goes: Except in extreme cases of self defense and for athletes who put bread on the table by beating another consenting person senseless, there is no reason to hit another human being. → Read More
How Schlockmeister Larry Buchanan Built a Film Scene With Rubber Masks and Horny Martians
The year 1967 was a stellar one for movies. The marquees at movie theaters that year lit up with titles such as The Graduate, The Producers, In the Heat of the Night, Cool Hand Luke, In Cold Blood and Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner. → Read More