“Fight of the Century” (Ali-Frazier fight, 1971), 51
file-sharing software, 137–43
films
Abdul-Jabbar’s appearance in, 179–80
comedians and serious subjects in, 152
con artists portrayed in, 42–43
drug dealers portrayed in, 47
file-sharing software and, 139–40
love-driven murder theme in, 111–13
storyline of a woman tied to the railroad tracks and, 10–11
vigilante theme in, 66–69
See also specific films
Final Confessions of NFL Assassin Jack Tatum (Tatum), 102
Fine Young Cannibals, 30
Fish, Albert, 116
Flea (musician), 30
Florida, 78, 176, 177
Florida Marlins, 195
Folk, Nick, 161
folk heroes, 42, 71
Foot, Philippa, 146
football
Paterno’s career in, 14–18
See also specific teams
Ford, Gerald, 113
Foster, Vince, 122
FOX, 77
Fox News, 60
Foxx, Redd, 79
Frank, Mark G., 100–101
Frazier, Joe, 50–54, 154
Frazier, Marvis, 54
Freud, Sigmund, 85
Frey, Glenn, 23, 33
Friars Club, New York City, 150
“Fuck Shop” (2 Live Crew), 78
“Fuck tha Police” (Ice Cube), 93–94, 104
Fugitive, The (TV series), 142
FX, 47
Gallup polls, 120, 127
Garçon, Pierre, 159–60
Garfield, Brian, 66
“Gary’s Got a Boner” (Replacements), 32
Gates, Bill, 142
Gein, Ed, 116
Georgia Bulldogs, 30
Gere, Richard, 152
Get a Life (TV series), 3
Get Low (film), 152
Ghosts of Manila (Kram), 50
Giffords, Gabrielle, 160, 161
Gilligan, Vince, 48
Gilovich, Thomas, 100–101
Gingrich, Newt, 20–21
Girls (TV series), 86–87
Giuliani, Rudy, 60
Gmail, 138
Goetz, Bernhard, 61–66, 68, 70, 71–73, 75
Goldblum, Jeff, 67
Goldman, Ronald, 167, 175–76, 177, 178
good, definition of, 5
Good Will Hunting (film), 152
Gottfried, Gilbert, 79
GQ (magazine), 99
Graffiti Bridge (film), 46
Grant, Ulysses, 19
Gretzky, Wayne, 95
Grifters, The (film), 42
Growing Pains (TV series), 28
Gruden, Jon, 95
Guardian, 124
Gump, Forrest (fictional character), 19
Halberstam, David, 153
Hamlet (Shakespeare), 185
Hamm, Sam, 70
Hanks, Tom, 152
Hannah, Daryl, 169
Harmon, Dan, 151
Harmon, Mark, 117
Harper, Ben, 33
HarperCollins, 176
Hart, Gary, 27
Hazards of Helen, The (serial), 10
HBO, 47, 48, 50, 86, 128
Helling, Rick, 195–99
Hendrix, Jimi, 33
Henley, Don, 25, 37–38
He’s the DJ, I’m the Rapper (album), 93
Heyward-Bey, Darrius, 96
Hicks, Bill, 79
hijacking, airplane, 40–42, 54–55, 56–57
Hill Street Blues (TV series), 46
Hilton, Perez, 133–36, 147
Hirohito, Emperor, 191
Hitler, Adolf, 3, 98, 99, 100, 158, 184–94
Hoffman, Philip Seymour, 179
Hollywood Reporter, 140
Holmes, Larry, 154–55
Hoskins, Barney, 25
“Hotel California”(Eagles), 25, 35
House of Cards (TV series), 115
House of Games (film), 42
House of Representatives, 114, 122, 160
Hubbard, L. Ron, 157
Human Stain, The (Roth), 109
Hurt, William, 112
Hyde Park on the Hudson (film), 152
Ice Cube, 80, 93–94, 95, 105
Idiots, The (von Trier), 100
If I Did It (Simpson), 174–78, 179
“Immigrant Song” (Karen O), 34
“Importance of Being Hated, The” (Klosterman), 195
Indianapolis Colts, 160, 161
information technology (IT), 141–42
Inside Hitler’s Brain (Fest), 193
Iran-Contra affair, 120
Iraq, 144
Islam, 52, 54, 55
It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back (Public Enemy), 93
Jackson, Michael, 44
James, Bill, 74
Jets, 160, 161
Johnson, Robert, 93
Jones, Paula, 122
Jordan, 40
Jordan, Michael, 190
Journal of Religion and Popular Culture, 156
Judas Iscariot, 188–89
Justice (Sandel), 146
“Just Say No” campaign, 49
Kardashian, Richard, 181
Kaufman, Andy, 79, 80
Keaton, Michael, 61
Kerr, Steve, 171
Kersey, Paul (character, Death Wish), 61–62, 67–69, 70
Kid Rock, 56
Kiedis, Anthony, 30
Kill Bill: Volume 2 (film), 149
Kimball, Richard (fictional character, The Fugitive), 142
King, Martin Luther, 142
King, Rodney, 104
KISS, 32
Kitsch, Taylor, 117
Knight, Phil, 14, 18
Knopfler, Mark, 29
Korean War, 67
Kram, Mark, 50
Kramer, Kenny, 65
Krauthammer, Charles, 84
Kucinich, Dennis, 120
Ku Klux Klan, 52
Lamonica, Daryle, 96
Lange, Jessica, 112
Lannister, Tyrion, 128
Lanzmann, Claude, 185
Larry King Show, The (TV series), 168
Las Vegas, 182
Lavandeira, Mario, 133
Leaves of Grass (Whitman), 121
Led Zeppelin, 158, 189
Left (politics), 64, 84, 127
Lennon, John, 53
Leonard Maltin’s Movie Guide, 30
Leopold II, King of Belgium, 191
Let It Be (Replacements), 32
Lewinsky, Monica, 107–09, 113–15, 119, 120–23, 125, 126, 128
Lewis, Jerry, 80
Liddell, Guy, 192
“Life in the Fast Lane” (Eagles), 25
Limbaugh, Rush, 150
Limewire, 139
Limp Bizkit, 149, 150
Lincoln, Abraham, 119, 161
Little, Omar (fictional character, The Wire), 48
Live From New York (book), 151
Li Zhisui, 189
Lōc’ed After Dark (Tone Lōc), 93
Lollapalooza, 120
Long, Luz, 193
Los Angeles Kings, 95
Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), 167, 176
Los Angeles Raiders, 95–97
Los Angeles Review of Books, 124
Loughner, Jared, 162
Louis C.K., 83
Lydon, John, 21
“Lyin’ Eyes” (Eagles), 37
MacFarlane, Seth, 83
Machiavelli, Niccolò, 11–14, 145
Magick (Book 4) (Crowley), 158
Maher, Bill, 56
Mamet, David, 42, 63
Manderlay (von Trier), 100
Manila, 51, 52
Manning, Bradley, 145
Manning, Peyton, 159–60
Manson, Charles, 174
Mao Tse-tung, 189–90, 191
Marcus, Greil, 93, 124–25
Mariotti, Jay, 154
Marley, Bob, 3
3, 124
Martin, Max, 37
Martin, Steve, 152
M*A*S*H (TV series), 17
Matchstick Men (film), 42
Matuszak, John, 101, 102–03
Maurer, David, 42
Mayer, John, 36
McGwire, Mark, 197
McQueary, Mike, 15–16, 17, 18
MC Ren, 95, 105
“Mean” (Swift), 36
media
Abdul-Jabbar’s treatment in, 171, 174
Assange and WikiLeaks reported in, 134, 147
Clay’s comedy routines in, 81–82
Clinton’s affair covered in, 107–09, 122–23, 128–29
Cosell’s reputation in, 153–55
criticism of Girls TV series in, 87
Death Wish reviewed in, 66
Goetz’s subway vigilantism in, 60, 63–64
9/11 hijackers in, 55–56
N.W.A in, 94–95, 104
obsession with “explaining” Hitler in, 184–86
O. J. Simpson’s persona in, 167, 180–81
Paterno’s coverage by, 18
political activities of athletes in, 52–53
Republicans in, 19–20
Taylor Swift in, 35–37
Medici family, 12
MEGA sharing service, 143
Megaupload, 137–38, 139
Mein Kampf (Hitler), 158
Melancholia (von Trier), 98, 99, 100
“Me So Horny” (2 Live Crew), 78
Metallica, 1, 120
Miami Dolphins, 101
Miami Vice (TV series), 47
Miller, Steve, 93
Minnesota Vikings, 29
Miss USA Pageant, 134
Mr. Bungle, 31, 34
“Mr. Crowley” (Osbourne), 156
“Mr. President” (Dotcom), 142
Mr. Show (TV series), 110
Mitchell, Joni, 169
Modern Warfare 3 (video game), 137
Moltisanti, Christopher (fictional character, The Sopranos), 133
monarchy, Machiavelli on, 12–14
Monday Night Football (TV series), 153, 154
“Money for Nothing” (Dire Straits), 29
Monica in Black and White (TV documentary), 128
Moody Blues, 31
Moore, Roger, 137
Moreman, Christopher M., 156
Morgan, Joe, 154
Morris, Dick, 114
Morrissey, 149
Moss, Randy, 29
Mötley Crüe, 27, 28
MSNBC, 77
MTV, 29, 33, 34, 77, 82
MTV Music Awards, 36
MTV News, 31
Mucklow, Tina, 41
Muhammad, 55
Muhammad, Elijah, 52
Mumford and Sons, 35
Murphy, Eddie, 152
Murray, Bill, 151, 152
Music Man, The (film), 43
My Life (Clinton), 128
Naked Gun (film series), 167
Napster, 139
Nash, Steve, 171
Nation of Islam, 52, 54
NBA, 124, 166, 171, 172, 174, 180, 190
NCAA, 15
Neil, Vince, 27, 28
Neutral Milk Hotel, 33
New England Patriots, 101
New Jersey, 28
Newsday, 81–82
Newton, Cam, 52
New York (magazine), 63
New York City, 34, 59, 62, 63, 64, 65, 67, 86, 150–51, 154
New York Daily News, 60
New Yorker, 87, 99
New York Jets, 160, 161
New York Observer, 61
New York Post, 60
New York State, 65
New York Times, 10, 54, 60, 65, 72, 107, 108, 145
New Zealand, 137, 142
NFL, 9, 96, 97, 98, 101, 105, 160
NHL, 101
Nicholson, Jack, 112, 183
Niggaz4Life (N.W.A), 105
Nike, 14
9/11, 2001, attacks, 55–56, 161
Nirvana, 173
Nixon, Richard, 51, 62
Nolan, Christopher, 61
“Nookie” (Limp Bizkit), 150
North Dakota, 32, 92, 195
Northwest Orient, 41
“Not to Blame” (Mitchell), 169
NRA, 20
Nugent, Ted, 31–32
N.W.A, 91–95, 100, 104–06, 158
Oakland Raiders, 95–97, 100, 101–03, 105, 158
Oasis, 32, 34
Oates, Joyce Carol, 46, 117
Obama, Barack, 48
O’Connor, Sinead, 82
Occupy Wall Street movement, 61
O.J.: Monster or Myth? (documentary), 168
Olympics, 166, 193
opinion polls, 19, 20, 120, 127
Osbourne, Ozzy, 156
Pacino, Al, 186
Page, Jimmy, 159
Paglia, Camille, 111
Palestinian radicals, 40
Palin, Sarah, 160–63
Paltrow, Gwyneth, 34
Paper Moon (film), 42
Pappademas, Alex, 70
Parkinson (BBC talk show), 51
Parsons, Gram, 25
Paterno, Joe, 14–18
Paul, Ron, 120
PBS, 31, 107
Pearl Jam, 172–73
Pennies from Heaven (film), 152
Penn State University (PSU), 15–17
Pentagon attack (September 11, 2001), 55–56
Pentagon Papers, 145
People (magazine), 64
Perils of Pauline, The (serial), 10
Perot, H. Ross, 29
Perry, Rick, 20
Pet Sounds, 88
Philadelphia, 52, 152
Philadelphia (film), 152
Philadelphia Phillies, 197
Phish, 33
Pierce, Pauline, 158
Pink Floyd, 31
Playboy, 192
Polanski, Roman, 174
political correctness, 84
politicians, as villains, 19–21
politics
athletes and, 52–53
Palin and, 160–63
presidential elections and, 19–21, 120, 127–28, 161
radical views in, 40, 52–53
Pol Pot, 33
Popular Crime (James), 74
popular music
chronology of despised artists in, 26–35
Hitler as subject in, 186–89, 192–93
N.W.A and, 91–95, 100, 104–06
Purple Rain’s portrayal of a musician’s rise in, 44–46
See also specific artists, groups, songs, and albums
Porky’s (film), 131
Posnanski, Joe, 16, 17
Postman Always Rings Twice, The (film), 112
power, Machiavelli on, 12–14
Precious (film), 87
presentation, and meaning, 6
presidential candidates, public opinion on, 19–21, 127–28
presidents, popularity of, 19–20, 119–20, 123, 127
Presley, Elvis, 84
Primus, 30
Prince, 44–46
Prince, The (Machiavelli), 12–14, 145
Private Life of Chairman Mao, The (Li), 189
Pro Bowl, 9
Pryor, Richard, 79
Public Enemy, 93, 161
public opinion
Abdul-Jabbar’s treatment, 171–72, 173–74
Basic Instinct (film) and, 111–12
Chamberlain’s bragging about sexual experiences and, 123–24
Clay’s comedy routines in, 81–82, 85–86
Cosell’s broadcasts and, 153–54
Hilton’s website and, 134–37
knowledge of Hitler and, 189–91
O. J. Simpson’s behavior seen in, 167, 170, 181
political correctness and, 84
presidential candidates in, 20, 127–28
presidents in, 19, 119–20, 123, 127
Taylor Swift media treatment and, 35–37
television quality in, 46–47
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“Quicksand” (Bowie), 192
race, attitudes on
Ali-Frazier boxing matches and, 50–54
Goetz’s subway vigilantism and, 72–73
O. J. Simpson verdict and, 167–68
radical political views, 40, 52–53
Raiders, 95–97, 100, 101–03, 105, 158
Ramseur, James, 65–66
Rand, Ayn, 20
Rattle and Hum (documentary), 34
Rawls, John, 4
Razor’s Edge, The (film), 152
RC Cola, 32
Reagan, Ronald, 25, 120, 125
Red Hot Chili Peppers, 30
Reed, Stringer, 48
Regan, Judith, 176
R.E.M., 29–30
Reno, Nevada, 41
Replacements, 32
Republican Party, 19–20, 161
Revolution, 44
Reynolds, Simon, 124–25
Reznor, Trent, 113
Richards, Keith, 39–40
Richards, Michael, 65
Rickles, Don, 79
Riefenstahl, Leni, 191
Right, 64, 84, 127
Rihanna, 45
Rivers, Joan, 71, 79
Robespierre, Maximilien, 191
Robinson, Jackie, 50
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, 34, 78
Rockford Files, The (TV series), 37
Rocky and Bullwinkle (cartoon), 11
Rolling Stone, 21, 24, 93, 109
Rolling Stones, 6, 150, 189
Romney, Mitt, 19
Roosevelt, Franklin, 119
Rose, Axl, 92, 101
Rosenbaum, Ron, 184–86
Roth, David Lee, 28
Rule, Ann, 118
rulers, Machiavelli on, 12–14
Rush, 173
Rushdie, Salman, 13
Russell, Bill, 124
Ryan, Paul, 20
Salinger, J. D., 170
Sandel, Michael, 146
Sandow, Greg, 104
Sandusky, Jerry, 15, 16, 17–18
Satanism, 156
Saturday Night Live (SNL), 82, 151
“Schmeed Memoirs, The” (Allen), 186
Schmit, Timothy B., 37
Seattle, 40, 41
Seinfeld (TV series), 33, 65, 110
September 11, 2001, attacks, 55–56, 161
Sex Pistols, 21
Shakespeare, William, 185
Shakur, Tupac, 12
Shatner, William, 65
“She Drives Me Crazy” (Fine Young Cannibals), 30
Shining, The (film), 183
Shoah (documentary), 185
Showtime, 47
silent movies, 10–11
Simpson, Jason, 168
Simpson, O. J., 165–70, 174–79, 180–82
Six Feet Under (TV series), 47
Skywalker, Luke (character, Star Wars), 7
Sliding Doors (film), 113
Smalls, Biggie, 150
Smiths, 149
Solo, Han (character, Star Wars), 7
Some Girls (Rolling Stones), 40
Sopranos, The (TV series), 49, 126, 133
Sosa, Sammy, 197
South Carolina, 52
Spanish Prisoner, The (film), 42
Speak Now (Swift), 36
Spinrad, Norman, 73
SportsCenter (TV series), 18
Sports Illustrated, 16, 171
Springsteen, Bruce, 27–28, 29
Stalin, Joseph, 189–91
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