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Tim Delaney Ph.D.

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Tim Delaney holds a Ph.D. in sociology and teaches a wide variety of sociology and popular culture courses at the State University of New York at Oswego. Delaney has authored numerous book chapters, book reviews, articles, and books, including Simpsonology: There's a Little Bit of Springfield in All of Us and Seinology: The Sociology of Seinfeld. He is regularly interviewed on radio stations across the United States and Canada on a wide variety of topics.

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Recent Posts
ESPN's Title Town, USA: And the Winner Should Be...
If you are an avid sports fan, undoubtedly, you watch ESPN's SportsCenter. Reflecting its primary focus on entertainment, rather than sports, the folks at ESPN are conducting yet another unscientific and haphazard fan voting contest-Title Town, USA.
No Michele, There is No Santa Claus
During this past weekend's (July 17-20) State Farm Classic LPGA Tournament, Michele Wie was disqualified for violating one of golf's inane rules governing when and where the players sign their scorecards. Upon finding out she had been disqualified, Sue Witters, the LPGA's director of tournament competition commented that "She (Wie) was like a little kid after you tell them there's no Santa Claus."  
Hancock: An Examination of the Anti-(super)hero
Will Smith remains as the hero of Fourth of July movie debuts with his most recent film, Hancock. However, in an interesting twist, the superhero Hancock, that Smith portrays, is actually an anti-hero. 
An American Japanese Game Show: What Took So Long?

Japanese game shows have been satirized by a variety of long-running American television shows such as "The Simpsons" and "Saturday Night Live." Americans found these parodies to be amusing despite little knowledge of actual Japanese game shows. Finally, ABC decided to take advantage of this form of popular culture by airing "I Survived a Japanese Game Show." So, what took so long?

Japanese game shows have been satirized by a variety of long-running American television shows such as "The Simpsons" and "Saturday Night Live." Americans found these parodies to be amusing despite little knowledge of actual Japanese game shows. Finally, ABC decided to take advantage of this form of popular culture by airing "I Survived a Japanese Game Show." So, what took so long?

Happy Independence Day

Independence. What a wonderful word. In 1776, the colonies declared their independence from the British Empire. As time progressed, the United States would become a world power.  

Independence. What a wonderful word. In 1776, the colonies declared their independence from the British Empire. As time progressed, the United States would become a world power.  

“Paparazzo Attacked by a Mob of Surfers:” Is this the Title of a Horror Movie Gone Bad?

The paparazzi seem to always be in the media, and for good reason. They are a part of the media. Celebrities scorn their aggressive behavior, while celebrity worshippers rely on their every photograph to quench their thirst for personal tidbits of information.

The paparazzi seem to always be in the media, and for good reason. They are a part of the media. Celebrities scorn their aggressive behavior, while celebrity worshippers rely on their every photograph to quench their thirst for personal tidbits of information.

Much More Than "Seven Dirty Words"

 George Carlin passed away early this morning. He was truly a pioneer in observational humor and many of his skits will live on for years to come.

 George Carlin passed away early this morning. He was truly a pioneer in observational humor and many of his skits will live on for years to come.

How Happy Was Your Friday?

For many people, Sunday evenings mark the end of the weekend and a time to start thinking about the week ahead. So, how was your weekend? In particular, how was your Friday (June 20)?

For many people, Sunday evenings mark the end of the weekend and a time to start thinking about the week ahead. So, how was your weekend? In particular, how was your Friday (June 20)?

A True Story of a Male Maid of Honor

Traditionally, a bride marries a groom, the bride has a female best friend serve as "Maid of Honor" and the groom has a male "Best Man." Wow! How many of these scenarios are no longer the norm of marriage?!

Traditionally, a bride marries a groom, the bride has a female best friend serve as "Maid of Honor" and the groom has a male "Best Man." Wow! How many of these scenarios are no longer the norm of marriage?!