SN&R eats a Crunchtada
So, Del Taco recently rolled out its Crunchtada, and sent SN&R an invitation to try it. So we did. And we (surprise!) weren’t too impressed….
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Del Taco wants SN&R to eat a Crunchtada. And wear earplugs.
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The most culturally relevant Vine video ever?
You decide: (Shared by our brilliant graphic designer, Brian)
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'The Newsroom' 2.5: 'Well, I guess it's just us now'
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Men are from Mars, and Barbie goes there!
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Fitz and the Tantrums tomorrow night!
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'The Newsroom' 2.2: 'I'm not who I used to be right now'
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'Fruitvale Station': A film that's too good to sell
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