Friday, February 13, 2026
WASHINGTON POST: EXERCISE = NADA
A pox on the godforsaken Washington Post and its derogatory moves to thrive, topped now by Jordan D. Metzi's February 9th assessment on exercise.
Encouraging people to flop, vegetate and inflate, as opposed to combining exertion with smart, dietary habits, equals malpractice--no, make that unconditional quackery!
The sad thing is, there are people who'll now use the proclamation to reject any sensible, health agenda: e.g. a reasonable, Mike Tyson, MAHA commercial that essays the virtue of eating right, like taking a nice, big bite out of a nice, big apple.
I believe this is another attempt to keep a portion of society puppetized by corporate decree, a means to make citizens dependent on insurance services and medications they wouldn't otherwise need.
To prompt people to stay in shape (to exercise and consume quality food with the ideal, caloric intake) isn't fat shaming. It's compassionate. It's wise. It's also nonpartisan ... or should be.
Don't buy the highbrow spin, folks. Take care of yourselves. You don't have to morph into Steve Reeves or Raquel Welch to get through life, but at least have the self-respect to be the best possible you, no matter what any renowned, propagandist periodical promotes.
FANGORIA'S FRANKENSTEIN TRIBUTE
Fangoria's revived run has released a second-printing, 100-pg Frankenstein, commemorative issue, centering on Guillermo del Toro's 2025, Netflix feature, with interviews and insights into the acclaimed, baroque production, including Mike Hill's impressive, Creature design for Jacob Elordi.
The issue also dissects the 1910, Edison experiment, the Universal and Hammer franchises, as well as the comedic and offbeat takes on Mary Shelley's perennial work.
The magazine's graphics and archival details are superb, but would anyone expect anything less from the legendary Fangoria?
From what's been conveyed, this is the first in a planned series of eight, thematic issues from Fangoria. The idea is interesting, though perhaps more in tune with what Famous Monsters of Filmland used to do, or what Classic Monsters of the Movies does now, than old-school Fangoria, but I appreciate the ambition and do believe it'll draw readers, as well as give an extra boost to the magazine's already established academia.
For the present, Fangoria's Frankenstein tribute can be ordered at
https://www.fangoria.com/fangoria-presents-frankenstein-bookazine/
COLLECTIBLE TIME: BEAST KINGDOM CAPTAIN AMERICA, MARVEL 60TH STATUE
Right on the heels of Donna's Valentine's Day gift of Beast Kingdom's Iron Man statue, she goes and gives me another (a day tardy, but that it arrived at all is astounding, considering our screwy, delivery stream). This one is the official companion piece: a Captain America, Marvel 60th/D-Stage, "Staging Your Dreams" Previews Exclusive.
The base is Cap's shield, cracked with fiery bolts, centered by the Marvel label, and behind the charging Cap, staggering, comic-panel captures. It's patriotic and uplifting in the perfect, flag-waving way!
Like Iron Man, Cap measures about 9" x 6", and like his avenging pal, Steve Rogers' pose is Aurora-esque. (Heck, this piece does, indeed, complement Aurora's 1960s, Steve Rogers salute.) There's a trace of that Hallmark vibe permeating it, too, which equally suits my collecting sensibilities.
This one is beyond grandiose, and Donna was wise to add it to my (our) museum. Thank you, dear Donna, from the bottom of my red-white-and-blue heart for another sensational, superheroic submission.💘
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