by JP Ribner | Mar 4, 2018 | Blog, Self Defense
Question: “Would a Straight Razor be Good for Self Defense?” Answer: No. It would not. Why? Because straight razors are dangerous! The blade is not fixed. That means that it does not lock into place. This leaves the user at risk of the blade folding down atop his...
by JP Ribner | Mar 2, 2018 | 1980s Teen Movies, Blog
Question: “What Do Westerners Think of Chinese Martial Arts Films?” We loved Chinese kung fu movies! Well, this westerner did, anyway. Growing up in Flint, Michigan in the 1980s, there were a few things that brought a smile to my face. One was arcade...
by JP Ribner | Mar 1, 2018 | Blog, Life
Question: “Would shaving my cat like a dinosaur cause it any issues?” Yes. Someone actually asked me this. (I’m a magnet for ridiculous questions, apparently.) As to the answer, yes, shaving your cat like a dinosaur is a bad idea. It can...
by JP Ribner | Feb 28, 2018 | Blog, Life
Everyone loves a good success story, right? But what about those people who aren’t successful in life? We ever talk about them… until now. Someone recently asked me, “What types of people don’t succeed in life.” I found it an interesting question both because I used...
by JP Ribner | Feb 9, 2018 | Blog, Bullies
Question: “Is it normal to still feel resentment at 20 for being bullied by being slapped, kicked, punched, headbutted, threatened and insulted at school?” Answer: Yes, these feelings are absolutely normal… they’re also not very healthy. If you think it’s strange that...
by JP Ribner | Feb 8, 2018 | Blog, Critical Thinking
Question: “Why is right wing nationalism popular in Poland?” Answer: It’s not. This question is utter bullshit because it’s based upon a false and faulty premise. Poland Exhibits Civic Nationalism The kind of nationalism the Poland exhibits is not...
