Rock ’em Sock ’em behemoths and a little show me show you.

THIS MEANS WAR: When your business model is threatened, you go on the offensive, sometimes without your usual allies. Or in this case, directly against. This could get nasty. Thanks to Marshall L for the tip.

SHOW & TELL: If you aren’t participating in Dappered Threads (the forum), you’re missing out on an opportunity to delve a little deeper into all things Dappered. Also, there are some opportunities to find out what other like-minded guys are pretty happy about. Inspiration, with pictures and links.

ONE MORE REASON…to consider NOT shaving off your winter face-warmer. Aside from this important bit of news, it turns out keeping a fuzzy exterior scores points with the ladies.

AND NOW THE CONTINUING SAGA OF… It would seem that J.C. Penney has finally seen a bit of good news. Which, given their run of luck lately, seemed near impossible. To be sure, it comes from a fairly controversial figure and it has nothing to do with the way the stores currently operate. But at this point, fans of the brand will take whatever encouraging news they can scrape together.

INCOMING!

Elysium is the new movie from writer-director Neill Blomkamp. His first feature length movie District 9 was social commentary masquerading as Sci-Fi. It was nominated for a Best Picture Oscar. His new movie, starring Matt Damon and Jodie Foster, looks amazing. Can’t. Wait.

COLD BLOODED:

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Tim Johnstone is Dappered’s music correspondent as well as the editor of TheNanigans, your one stop interwebs emporium.