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Ryan harbors a constant fear of losing his keys, prefers flip flops and will always choose cereal if it's an option. He maintains his own blog, Giddy Up America and hasn't gotten a speeding ticket in over the year. He has previously contributed work to UPROXX & Heavy. Ryan is on Twitter: @ryanoconnell79

• The 2021 Grammys: Who Will & Who Should Win

  By Ryan O'Connell on 03/12/2021 • ( 2 )

  

  Not that it matters or anything because remember, the Grammys don’t really matter

• The End Is Near (For The Board Shorts I Wear Nearly Every Single Day)

  By Ryan O'Connell on 03/11/2021 • ( 3 )

  

  This is about a pair of board shorts but it’s still pretty serious

• Foo Fighters’ ‘Medicine At Midnight’ Reviewed Via ‘Queen’s Gambit’ GIFs

  By Ryan O'Connell on 02/05/2021 • ( 0 )

  

  A different sounding Foo Fighters’ record requires a different kind of review

• Weezer Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop

  By Ryan O'Connell on 02/01/2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Weezer will outlast us all. It is known.

• ‘The Wire’ Rewatch (Again): Season Five

  By Ryan O'Connell on 01/22/2021 • ( 0 )

  

  On yet another rewatch of ‘The Wire,’ looking back at season five

• Here’s Some Christmas-Related Content For You, Ya Filthy Animals

  By Ryan O'Connell on 12/23/2020 • ( 0 )

  

  A collection of pieces about ‘Elf,’ ‘Home Alone,’ Corona commercials, Christmas music & more

• Who Should Pats Fans Root For This Postseason?

  By Ryan O'Connell on 12/22/2020 • ( 2 )

  

  For the first since 2008, the Patriots aren’t in the playoffs, leaving their fans rudderless heading into the NFL Playoffs

• Hey! Let’s Focus On Some Of The Good Things That Happened In 2020.

  By Ryan O'Connell on 12/17/2020 • ( 0 )

  

  Yes, 2020 has been rough. But it’s not all bad news.

• A Collection of Rankings

  By Ryan O'Connell on 12/08/2020 • ( 0 )

  

  Here are some rankings ranging from Kanye’s best songs to Phish’s best albums, most re-watchable shows to best series finales, and more