Ben Worcester

Ben Worcester

Ben Worcester is a freelance writer who has the ToeJam & Earl theme as his ringtone. His work has found its way onto The FW, Splitsider, Moviefone, The Awl, Huffington Post, 10 Listens, Contently, and elsewhere. He can also beat you in Super Smash Brothers 64. Or at least give you a pretty good match (but probably beat you). Say hi or challenge him on Twitter at: benworcester.

The Top 15 Toys for the Upcoming Holiday Season: The New Wii, One Direction Dolls and … Furby Again?
The Top 15 Toys for the Upcoming Holiday Season: The New Wii, One Direction Dolls and … Furby Again?
We know, we know—it's only September. When it comes to toys, though, it's never too early to start thinking about the holiday season, especially for retailers. It is big business. Huge business. The buying frenzy of the holidays can comprise 40 percent of the total annual profit for a toy store. With this in mind, Toys R Us has released their 2012 Holiday Hot Toy List to get a head start on the ho
NYC Bans the Big Gulp!
NYC Bans the Big Gulp!
This morning in New York City, Mayor Michael Bloomberg's ban on large sugar-laden drinks was approved by the Department of Health in a 9-1 vote. How long do the Big Apple's Big Gulp enthusiasts have until they can't buy a soda bigger than 16 ounces?