Danny Gallagher is a freelance writer, reporter, humorist and all around nice guy living in Texas who is a regular contributor to TheFW and has also contributed features, essays and stories to Maxim, GameTrailers, Aol, TruTV's "Dumb As a Blog," Cracked, Mental Floss, CBS' "Mancave Daily and Spike. He also likes puppies and cookies. He can be found on the web at www.dannygallagher.net and on Twitter @thisisdannyg.
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8. The ‘Gay Batman and Robin’ Rumor’ Came From a Psychologist Bent on Destroying Comics — Things You Didn’t Know About Batman
Any pop culture property that involves two men or women living together for an extended period of time seems to automatically attract theories about a homosexual relationship. The questions about the Dynamic Duo’s “questionable” relationship actually date back to one man: Dr. Fredric Wertham.
In the 1950s, the psychologist was to comic books what Jack Thompson is to video games. Wertham led a mass
9. Batman, Turkey Threatened to Sue ‘The Dark Knight’ – Things You Didn’t Know About Batman
Christopher Nolan’s brilliant revival of the Batman film series after the dismal releases of Joel Schumacher’s ‘Batman Forever’ and ‘Batman & Robin’ breathed new life into a movie hero that most thought would never again see the light of day (or the dark of night). It also attracted threats of an interesting lawsuit.
The mayor of Batman, Turkey threatened to sue Nolan and Warner Bros. for infr
10. It Would Cost $300 Million to Become Batman — Things You Didn’t Know About Batman
Amateur vigilantes aren’t just limited to the big screen. In fact, major cities all over the world have costumed vigilantes roaming the streets. Becoming as well-equipped and trained as Batman, however, costs more than a ski-mask and a set of hockey pads...
Microsoft Kinect Brings You the Shopping Cart of the Future
Right now, the Microsoft Kinect gaming system is primarily being used to keep small children entertained and to bring hours of dance-fueled excitement to teenage girls' slumber parties. Whole Foods may have found the most innovative use for the motion controller yet.
Smiling Owl Found In the Wild
The snowy owl might be on the endangered species list, but a cute new photograph of the majestic bird could make even the most ardent supporter of logging crack a smile.
Dust Off Your Super Nintendo! A New Game is Coming to the Classic Console
It has been more than 14 years since the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) has had a new game to make it feel special and useful. Now a gaming company has offered a new reason to plug the thing back into your TV's A/V output -- a brand-new game for the classic console.
Massive Lobster Spotted Off Maine’s Coast
A shrimp fisherman recently caught a whopper of a lobster off the coast of Maine.
Teacher Faces Charges for Giving Student a Nipple-Twisting ‘Purple Nurple’
A substitute teacher in the Bronx faces some serious criminal charges for administering some playground justice on one of his pupils.
10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About ‘The Simpsons’
After 23 seasons of laughs, it's hard to imagine a world where 'The Simpsons' aren't on television. In addition to being the longest-running scripted series in TV history, 'Simpsons' quotes and references have become part of our daily vernacular. And yet, the show's storied history and the behind-the-scenes tales of how the characters came to life have been barely noticed in the large shadow its iconic characters have cast on the world.
Tips for Single Guys on How to Handle Valentine’s Day
Valentines Day can be a lonely, depressing holiday if you don't have someone to spend all of your money on for the slim chance of getting some kind of physical contact. But it doesn't have to be this way.
Who Was Whitney Houston’s Biggest Fan? Osama Bin Laden
Whitney Houston's sudden passing sparked a wave of condolences from all the corners of the internet. However, one of her biggest fans didn't get to say goodbye because of an elite team of Navy Seals and their scary accurate marksmanship. We're talking, of course, about Osama bin Laden.
Miss Piggy Hams It Up, Meets Jon Hamm at BAFTAs
The red carpet for this year's BAFTA awards were full of stars, but only one caught the attention of the internet.
Orange Film hired the lovable Miss Piggy to interview the stars of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts' annual awards show.
One Man Hopes to Lick the Record for the World’s Longest Tongue
Two tongues enter, and only one tongue leaves with the world record for the longest tongue.
A Little Cake for Breakfast Won’t Kill Ya – In Fact, It May Help You Lose Weight
Are you hankering for a big sloppy slice of chocolate cake, but it's not even noon? Go ahead and indulge.