First, in a move that seems to follow a long run of questionable moves related to the Internet, they announced that they are going to start a “Safe For Work” web site, called The Smoking Jacket, to compete with Maxim, Stuff and Esquire.

Just what the web needs, another web site devoted to content guys will find interesting (other than porn).

Of course, their articles have always had a reputation for being solid reading–but I’m not sure most workplaces will get past the stigma.

At the same time, they’ve also announced that they’re following Hollywood’s latest trend, and will go with a 3D centerfold in the June issue (hit stands yesterday?). No word on how the image(s) will translate to being scanned and put on the web–but I’m sure we’ll find out.

Former Girl Next Door Kendra Wilkinson also made the news this week for threatening to sue someone for trying to sell commercially copies of a gang bang movie she made years back–apparently the same movie she tried herself to sell a couple years back.  I’d link to an article, but I don’t have the energy or desire to find anything related to that story again.

At least at first. But Cuban, or at least his HDNet network, is taking another stab–and this time they may hit a home run.

The series is titled “Girls Gone Wild Presents: Search for the Hottest Girl in America.” It will run for 12 weeks starting next week as part of HDNet’s “Guys Night in” lineup.

I generally think that a “Guys Night In” concept is…well, stupid. But if they have a lineup of shows like this, and they do it right, they might have a winner–other than the fact that if they do it right, it would have to be on a premium channel level (might be anyway?), and most woman in their right minds…well…let’s just say a lot of wives wouldn’t appreciate it.

Illusion Gentleman’s Club on Long Island is starting to charge a voluntary surcharge on admission, funds from which will go to help restore some of the after school activities. Former “Long Island Lolita” Amy Fisher will be among those dancing for the weekend.

A stripper pole tax was introduced in Texas in 2007, and has so far raised more than $13.6 million. I wonder if local governments have considered using this type of tax to fund new sports stadiums?

Last month at the Adult Entertainment Expo in Las Vegas, he unveiled the result–Roxxxy, the world’s most sophisticated sex robot.

Some of the features:

• soft silicone “skin” that is warmed via tubes that wind through the body
• a rigid skeleton that can be contorted into almost any natural position
• sensors in her hands and genital areas that will trigger vocal responses from her when touched–she even shudders to simulate orgasm
• voice recognition software that analyzes the speakers words and uses pattern-recognition software to match them against a database containing hundreds of appropriate responses
• five preloaded personalities, from Frigid Farrah to Wild Wendy
• a three-hour rechargeable battery

Despite the $7,000 price tag that accompanies the sex robot, Hines claims that he has received more than 4,000 pre-orders and 20,000 requests for more information at his TrueCompanion.com web site.

Personally, I think we’ll take the same approach we do with all of Apple’s technology releases–wait until the second generation is released with a camera, USB hub, and other features that couldn’t quite be worked into the first generation…

If you’re a fan of Ken Jeong’s performance, you’ll definitely get a kick out of the extra’s, as there are numerous improv outtakes from several of his scenes, and several other quasi-interviews with him that are out there.

The highlight of the DVD, of course, is the movie itself, which is the best comedy I’ve seen in 2009, and possibly the last few years.  I think a lot went into making it that, from not over-hyping the movie coming out, leaving some of the best parts out of the trailer (while still making it funny), and using actors who aren’t quite yet household names (or weren’t). This, combined with some early positive reviews via social media, and Warner Brothers ended up with a hit on their hands, which actually exceeded my expectations, rather than failed to live up to them (like so many Will Ferrell movies of late).

Now let’s just hope they don’t take the typical Hollywood route, and decide they have to make a sequel…

In honor, Warner Brothers is declaring New Year’s Day as National Hangover Day, and are encouraging you to watch The Hangover with your friends on New Year’s Day.

To make that easier, Warner Brothers has provided us with a copy of The Hangover on Blu-Ray to give away to one lucky reader!  All you have to do to be eligible for the drawing is leave a comment to this post with your favorite line from the movie (if you need some help remembering, click here). Just make sure to leave a valid email address, so we can contact the winner.

You can also win prizes by tweeting answers to questions from the movie and follow along as people around the world Tweet their craziest New Year’s stories at http://www.natlhangoverday.com on January 1st!

But please, watch responsibly.

Justin Bartha

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