Before I even start this little rant, let me start with a preemptive PAUSE! This admittedly may traverse some pause-worthy moments, but it has to be said. So I was perusing the Internet earlier today and came across news that Kid Cudi—whose music I love by the way—is the new poster boy for Calvin Klein. That’s a good look, I thought to myself. I could totally see him rockin’ some CK gear, but to my surprise, the Cleveland native wasn’t sportin’ khakis and polo shirts—he was shirtless and modeling underwear. PAUSE! I’m not mad at any man making bread, especially in a recession, ...

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