By Drew Grant 11/14/12 4:51pm

cultural criticism

Here comes Honey Boo Boo! (Bluewater Productions)

Honey Boo Boo Comic Book Intends ‘Not to Educate Society’

There is probably not a human being on this earth who believes that Honey Boo Boo is being given a healthy amount of attention with her TV show and constant face-slapping, president-endorsing appearances on the late-night circuit. We know, deep in our bones, or hearts, or whatever, that the blonde pageant star has another 6½ minutes left–at most–on the Andy Warhol clock. But is it really necessary to make a whole comic book about her upcoming irrelevance?

Bluewater Productions, the graphic novel version of TMZ.com, which has brought you stories on politicians, princes and Kardashians, thinks so. But even it is having a hard time defending its position. Read More

By Daniel D'Addario 11/07/12 7:00am

television

HBB

We’re Sweet On Honey! New Yorkers Could Learn a Lot From TLC Pageant Queen ‘Honey Boo Boo’

They both talked a great game during this election cycle, but forget Ann Romney and Michelle Obama. Anyone looking for a woman who understands the struggle to make ends meet, an aspirational figure to identify with in stressful times, look no further than Mama June, the mother of pageant queen aspirant Alana Thompson, a k a TLC Network star Honey Boo Boo. Read More

By Drew Grant 10/16/12 12:41pm

political endorsements

Video

The future of America (ABC)

Time to Give Up the Ghost, Romney: Honey Boo Boo Endorses Barack Obama

Last night, America’s favorite bundle of scary childhood statistics, Honey Boo Boo, came on Jimmy Kimmel Live with her mom, June. While the TLC starlet with a penchant for GoGo juice was surprisingly lackluster during her mother’s pitch for how their show is positively impacting her community, she perked up once Jimmy started asking her the tough questions. Like, who would she want to be president, because Mr. Kimmel is very savvy and knows that the undecided voters in this country will eventually just arbitrary pick whichever candidate their favorite celebrity endorsed. Read More