Old porn stars were like a theater collective. A group of artists dedicated to the work and craft of boner films. A group of young performers coming together to make the dirty movies of their dreams. Out of these small troupes, stars emerged as bright as any old Hollywood ever produced. Marilyn Chambers, Seka, John Holmes, Ron Jeremy; larger than life figures who made putting on a filthy raincoat and going to a dingy theater feel like a real night out. Who couldn't help but be swept up in the glamor and glitz behind the red door?

We understand that feeling here at YBNBY. We've certainly done our share of nostalgic posts on the subject, as the links list below will tell you. At the same time, I started laughing at myself because of the curmudgeon stereotype. "Things were better in my day! People took pride in their work! Craftsmanship has gone to hell in a hand basket! They don't make stuff like that no more! All you see is crap!"

I suppose we all reach the age where that comes natural sooner or later. For more porn nostalgia, see:

Pioneers of Striptease

Legendary Ladies of Burlesque

Where Are They Now: Debbie Does Dallas

Where Are They Now: Porn Stars of the 70s and 80s

Where Are They Now -Requested Porn Stars

Where Are They Now: Porn Stars Volume Three

Where Are They Now -Porn Stars IV

President Obama just finished his speech to American students. And, as you'll see, it was all the things his critics feared.

The current President urged students to stay in school, get an education, do their homework, pay attention, focus, and don't spend every waking moment in front of the TV or XBox.

Wait, it gets worse.

He also said, "Don't be afraid to ask questions. Don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it. I do that every day. Asking for help isn't a sign of weakness, it's a sign of strength."

That's subversive, socialist brain washing right there. We all know seeking help is a sign of weakness. And everyone knows you to look to Jesus for strength.

The outrage from Republicans and scared parents was certainly justified.
Just as it wasn't when President Reagan gave his speech to students in 1988 and President Bush gave his in 1991.

If there's one thing cause I support with enthusiasm, it's ending breast cancer.

I know I'm not alone in this either.

So, on behalf of all of us here at YESBUTNOBUTYES, I'm proud to say we join with Bob Sagat, Kevin Connelly and a bunch of other guys who want to save some boobs and fund breast cancer research.

Pledge your support at men for women now

"9" *** (out of four): Wondrously-imaginative, lightly-plotted fable about the stitch-work creations who outlive humanity in a post-apocalyptic wasteland.

Well, we did it again. We humans created machines that proved to be the death of us. And, again ignoring Charlton Heston's oft-imitated cries, we maniacs...we blew it up. This time, however, humanity is not succeeded by a race of snarky chimps. This time, in Shane Acker's wondrously-imaginative "9", the few remaining lifeforms in the post-apocalyptic wasteland we've left behind are stitched together creations with big, binocular eyes and naivete to spare. They're named for the numerals that are handwritten on their backs. Each, to the film's credit, appears to have been created with a different personality (leader, bruiser, caretaker, etc) and each serves a very specific purpose to the story.

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Richard Littlejohn of The Daily Mail noticed the babies' unusual names: Barack, Bobbi, Beyonce, Earl and Tyra. This led him to speculate on Ms. Pong's marital status, since there was no mention of a Mr. Pong in the announcement.

We rang The Times advertising department and they assured us it was genuine.

There's no mention of a Mr Pong, or any father's name for that matter.

If true, which I still doubt, somewhere out there in Shropshire is a single mother called Kate Pong with quins, variously named after an American pop singer, a model and the U.S. President.

You couldn't make it up.

Ah, but there is more to the story.

On a candy binge through the Upper East Side on Saturday I spotted this bacon inspired artifact at the Wonka like Dylan's Candy Bar.

Gummy Bacon.

While the packaging is enticing and the BACON caught my eye, I agree, it's something that should never be gummi.

Thankfully it does have a warning for idiots, "Do not attempt to fry or microwave" Gummy Bacon.

Maybe tonight, I'll try just that.