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James Chrisman

James Chrisman is an editor at Thrillist. He grew up in Ohio and lives in Brooklyn.

Latest Posts From James

Laptop on airplane
Travel
May 24

Why Paying for In-Flight Wi-Fi Just Isn’t Worth It

Airplane Wi-Fi should be free—but until it is, find something better to do on your flight.

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Drink
Apr 25, 2019

How the World's Oldest Booze Is Finally Becoming Cool

In America, mead has long been something to sample at the renaissance fair. Not anymore.

Here Are the Stores That Are Actually Open on Easter
News
Apr 21, 2019

Here Are the Stores That Are Actually Open on Easter

Easter may not quite feel as holiday-y as the other holidays -- probably because it's on a Sunday and because bunnies, no matter how cute, are not supernatural -- but it does come with all the trappings of a holiday...

These Memes About the Redacted Mueller Report Are Making Today Suck Less
News
Apr 18, 2019

These Memes About the Redacted Mueller Report Are Making Today Suck Less

It's hard to think of any situation that would exempt you from the knowledge that the Mueller report is being released today. But if that's news to you, well, surprise! If you're on Twitter, on the other hand...

Man Spins Iguana Over His Head and Throws It at Restaurant Manager, Is Arrested
News
Apr 17, 2019

Man Spins Iguana Over His Head and Throws It at Restaurant Manager, Is Arrested

We really can't stress this enough: Don't throw iguanas at people. It's bad for the person you're attacking, it's bad for you, and above all, it's bad for the iguana. You wouldn't think we'd have to say this. And yet, we do.

Hemp-Flavored Four Loko Now Exists Whether You Like It or Not
News
Apr 17, 2019

Hemp-Flavored Four Loko Now Exists Whether You Like It or Not

We live in a brave new world, folks, a world in which Carl's Jr., of all places, is serving CBD hamburgers. Sorry, did we say brave? We meant terrifying. Because this is also a world in which hemp-flavored Four Loko exists.

On 4/20, Carl's Jr. Is Unleashing a CBD-Infused Burger for $4.20
News
Apr 17, 2019

On 4/20, Carl's Jr. Is Unleashing a CBD-Infused Burger for $4.20

What you do on April 20 is between you, your closest friends, and possibly local law enforcement. But we'd like to take a second to inform you that on that day, Carl's Jr. will be serving a CBD burger with French fries on it.

Taco Bell Is Giving Out Free Breakfast Burritos for the Next Month
News
Apr 11, 2019

Taco Bell Is Giving Out Free Breakfast Burritos for the Next Month

Despite the whole every-dish-being-the-same-three-ingredients-rearranged thing, Taco Bell can be so many things to so many people. It can somehow be healthy? It can even be breakfast. And it's always cheap. Sometimes, it can even be free...

Woman's Eye Hurts, Doctors Find Four Bees Feeding on Her Tears
News
Apr 10, 2019

Woman's Eye Hurts, Doctors Find Four Bees Feeding on Her Tears

Bees are terrifying. Something about them bypasses all reason and sends the brain directly into panic mode, despite their size. Actually, now that we know this story, their size makes them even scarier.

These Are the Most (and Least) Diverse Cities in the U.S.
News
Apr 10, 2019

These Are the Most (and Least) Diverse Cities in the U.S.

There's a real correlation between a place being extremely boring and it lacking diversity. On top of that, there's the general reduction in the richness of human experience to consider, but we don't really have time to get into right now...

Rowdy Fans at NCAA Finals Force Security to Confiscate Tortillas
News
Apr 10, 2019

Rowdy Fans at NCAA Finals Force Security to Confiscate Tortillas

When you're watching the athletes have so much fun throwing things at a sporting event, it can be tempting to join in on the fun. But, trust us, you're really not supposed to do that. Whether it's a catfish or a tortilla, it's really disruptive.

Heinz's Condiment Rampage Continues With Cadbury Creme Egg-Flavored Mayonnaise
News
Apr 9, 2019

Heinz's Condiment Rampage Continues With Cadbury Creme Egg-Flavored Mayonnaise

Maybe someone should go check on Heinz. Yes, it's been a strange few months of increasingly bizarre product releases, but this latest one is somehow ever stranger. First, there was Mayochup. Then Mayocue and Mayomust. And last of all (so we thought), came Kranch.