by Nicole Powers

“Ignorance is bliss…If I hadn’t taken the red pill, this would be so easy.”
– Lee Camp

Unless you’re the kind of rabid right winger who gets up at 7 AM on a Saturday to watch Fox & Friends, which I’m assuming you’re not if you’re reading this, Lee Camp is probably the best comedian you’ve never seen on TV. And there’s a good reason for that. Back in February 2008, when the Faux News Channel made the glorious mistake of interviewing him live on air, he took the opportunity to present a monologue on the nature of the network – calling it a “parade of propaganda” and a “festival of ignorance.” The purported “news” show reacted by cutting away to an anchor in another part of the studio, who was surrounded by four foxy female models dressed in miniaturized Lieutenant Uhura outfits, who previewed an upcoming segment on Captain Kirk’s sex appeal – which underscored Camp’s point rather nicely (no disrespect to William Shatner or his undeniable animal magnetism intended).

In the intervening four years, as the economic climate degenerated Camp’s political awareness increased, and though a few doors closed for him, many tent flaps unexpectedly opened up – thanks to the birth of Occupy Wall Street. Camp’s philosophy was naturally aligned with that of the founders of the movement, and the comedian has supported and promoted it since its inception, through street performances at numerous encampments and via his popular Moment of Clarity videos (which can now be seen on SG). Camp recently published a collection of his finest Moment of Clarity revolutionary rants in book form, and has just released a second riotously funny comedy album on Stand Up Records called Pepper Spray The Tear Away, which is essential listening for anyone who gets nostalgic for the scent of capsicum.

SuicideGirls caught up with Camp in New York City to talk politics, the upcoming presidential election, Occupy, apathy – and how to save the Doritos munching masses from themselves.

Read our exclusive interview with Lee Camp on SuicideGirls.com.

by Nahp Suicide

A column which highlights Suicide Girls and their fave groups.

This week, Bitten Suicide tells us why she loves spouting off with the folks in SG’s Geezer Group.

Members: 3,636 / Comments: 137,333

WHY DO YOU LOVE IT?: I love SG’s Geezer Group because it’s a crowd I can relate to. We like to reminisce about the days of cassette tapes and VCRs, when there were only five channels on TV and when MTV actually played music videos, and not just reality shows. I like to be proud of my age and everyone in this group surely is.

DISCUSSION TIP: It’s a relaxing close-knit group. No need to fear the reaper. Grab a rocking chair and spout off about those damn kids and how things ran in your day.

MOST HEATED DISCUSSION THREAD: The most heated discussion would have to be the “Politics, heated discussions and your mom sucks” discussion thread. This group is very much into politics and government issues. Another popular thread is “what colour are your undies today” – but that one usually stays pretty calm and fights rarely break out.

BEST RANDOM QUOTE: “Now GET OFF MY LAWN, YOU DAMN KIDS!!!”

WHO’S WELCOME TO JOIN?: It’s a private group. Anyone over 30 is invited to join – you must ‘fess up to you age on your profile though, otherwise you application will be deleted! The group ranges from silly to serious.

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by A.J. Focht

The Avengers will be coming out on DVD in just over a month on September 25. But with the first movie not even out on DVD yet, Disney has already confirmed the release date for Avengers 2. Marvel has several movies in line before Avengers 2 releases on May 1, 2015, including sequels to Captain America, Thor, and Iron Man 2.

It’s not just a load of sequels that Marvel is producing. Marvel’s next original project The Guardians of the Galaxy movie is set to release in August 2014. Details of the plot have been revealed: We’re told it’s “about a U.S. pilot who ends up in space in the middle of a universal conflict and goes on the run with futuristic ex-cons who have something everyone wants.”

Before Guardians of the Galaxy will make it to theaters, Thor: The Dark World will be premiering November 8, 2013. With the movie just over a year away, casting reports from the Thor sequel keep rolling out. The latest cast member to be announced is Lost actor, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje. He will be appearing as the villainous Dark Elf, Algrim.

Two more members have joined the cast of Arrow. Jessica De Gouw will appear as The Huntress, Helena Bertinelli, in multiple episodes of the series. Torchwood actor, John Barrowman, is also joining the cast. There is some speculation as to whom Barrowman will be playing and whether he will be a hero or villain. The current rumormill is leaning towards him playing Stanley Dover Sr., from Kevin Smith’s Green Arrow run. There is also rumors that Green Arrow’s sidekick, Speedy, will be in the show and may have already been cast as Oliver Queen’s sister Thea Queen.

The new Walking Dead series premiers on October 14th. The first batch of official Season 3 photos have hit the internet. Most of the TV favorites plus some new characters like the Governor, all featured in portraits in Entertainment Weekly.

The price of seeing movies in theaters has risen to a ridiculous level lately. With the extra fees for seeing anything in 3D or IMAX, the average trip to the movies can easily run over $20 per person. That makes the news that The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey will not have a price increase for the 48fps showings
so much sweeter. Everyone can save an extra few dollars this holiday season as the Hobbit will release on December 14.

The longstanding iconic relationship between Superman and Lois Lane has come to an end. Starting in Justice League #12, DC is making way for the ultimate super powered couple: Superman and Wonder Woman. This super couple is not just a one-shot publicity stunt either. The New 52 team has apparently been working toward this transition for a while and it looks to be a lasting relationship.

Dwam Suicide in Midsummer Crown

• INTO: Art, food, and art.
• NOT INTO: Being serious.
• MAKES ME HAPPY: Books, late night funny conversations, pictures, mountains, music, movies, lonely train rides, foreign languages, poetry, smoothies, puns and innuendos, hikes in the forest, freckles, books, pancakes, drinking tea with friends, cakes, sleeping over, massages, cooking for pretty girls, pretty girls cooking for me, sticking wild street art at night, books, comics, film soundtracks, 3-people baths, sending gift parcels, chocolate, did I already say books?
• MAKES ME SAD: Exhaustion.
• 5 THINGS I CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: A book, a computer, a sketchbook, a brush, an inhaler.
• VICES: I bite my nails to bleed and constantly oogle on pretty girls.
• I SPEND MOST OF MY FREE TIME: On the internet, jumping from one idea to a Wikipedia reference to a biography to book lists to another idea to another Wiki search to a new artist portfolio and so on..

Get to know Dwam better over at SuicideGirls.com!