Jason Tin
Jason (@jasonthetin) is a journalist with The Courier-Mail. He writes a weekly column for the Radar section. He is passionate about listing things he is passionate about.
Articles by Jason Tin
I’ve rocked out of my generation’s la-la-loop
Earlier this week - having heard three consecutive songs on the radio that I didn’t recognise - I realised I…... Read more
Life after Masterchef. Will there be a new reality?
By the year 2014, scientists - meaning my brain - predict that four out of every five Australians will have…... Read more
The best action flicks don’t dabble in social commentary
The recently released trailer for The Expendables 2 is undeniably simple. It contains one-liners such as “I now pronounce you…... Read more
OK, old people, enough of this physical prowess caper
“I don’t want to alarm you”. That’s what people say whenever they’re about to unload some panic attack-inducing horror on…... Read more
I don’t want a lover, I just need a nemesis
An unfortunate side-effect of civilization and the development of agriculture and industry is that people often have to live near…... Read more
There’s no need to lie when we lay loved ones to rest
Michael “Flathead” Blanchard’s obituary in last week’s Denver Post was less than flattering. “Weary of reading obituaries noting someone’s courageous…... Read more
A salute to the incredible work ethic of mediocre stars
One day, Eddie Murphy will launch into space in a dazzling emerald rocketship powered by ‘80s anecdotes and melted copies…... Read more
Those ridiculous fools in their flying machines
Aeroplanes will always be a mystery to me. Every time I see one sailing smoothly through the clouds, I wonder…... Read more
Billions of reasons for rich people to dream big
It was at the bottom of the ocean that James Cameron felt alone, distant from humanity. But it was there…... Read more
Twitter for (racist) Dummies
When Fabrice Muamba collapsed on the pitch during Saturday’s FA Cup quarter-final, many people audibly gasped. Some spoke words of…... Read more
Things my mother taught me that still ring true
Mum once told me that a person should never cut their nails at night. Although she never gave a specific…... Read more
An open letter to People Who Write Open Letters
Dear People Who Write Open Letters, How are you? Hmm. And what about the children? Do you have children? Well,…... Read more
My phantom kids will not be menaced by chipmunks
At this very moment, thousands of parents around the world are lining up with their kids to see The Phantom…... Read more
If we wanted reality, we’d turn off the television
“Some day, far into the future, this here machine will become a powerful medium with the potential to unite nations…... Read more
It happened. We’ve finally ruined the Internet
We’ve done it. We’ve finally ruined the Internet with our constant rage and all-caps rants. The vibe of the place…... Read more
Wooooooooo. A cool person’s guide to being a ghost
Later this year, Paranormal Activity 4 will attempt to scare the cash out of horror fans around the world. The…... Read more
This year we should all go a little bit postal
In 1945, an intelligence officer wrote a letter to his three-year-old son on Hitler’s personal stationery. “The man who might…... Read more
Stop horsing around and hail our glorious leaders
Earlier this week, we learned that North Korean dictator and supreme being Kim Jong-un is the “Genius of Geniuses”. This…... Read more
I dream of telling everyone about your kooky dreams
Could this be the year we finally get a dream-recording device? There are many inventions I’m hanging out for this…... Read more
Happy moo year, just watch out for those killer cows
In a few months’ time, you will be confronted by a bunch of people will beg you to let a…... Read more
Go on a holiday to the middle of nowhere and you’ll DIE
Over the next few months, countless Australians will be forced to listen to their friends and co-workers ponder holiday destinations.…... Read more
Spare a thought for the pathetic this Christmas
In a few weeks’ time, most of us will be sprawled out on the floor, muttering incoherently and licking flecks…... Read more
First on my bucket list, um… buy a bucket!
Inspired by that 80-year-old Californian guy who recently completed 80 skydives in less than seven hours, I’ve spent the past…... Read more
I’d drink my own blood before writing about Twilight
I have long resisted writing about Twilight. As children and adults across the world scrambled to hoard Robert Pattinson posters…... Read more
I know you didn’t ask, but my holiday was SUPER GREAT!
Well, I suppose you all want to hear about my week off. While that enormous pile of paperwork and the…... Read more
Wear more costumes because life’s not a dress rehearsal
While our nation’s leaders grapple with “major issues” such as climate change, international economic upheaval and industrial dramas, everyday Australians…... Read more
Festival of Obvious Ideas #14: The past was not perfect
The present isn’t perfect. It’s flawed, strange and inconsistent. Twitter scandals happen, 14-year-olds spend time in Bali prisons and idiots…... Read more
Festival of Obvious Ideas #8: We can’t all be famous
If a meteor were spotted tomorrow hurtling towards the Earth, you could bet that some shirtless Mike Sorrentino clone would…... Read more
The world’s a racecar, but life is better when we take it slow
Over the past year, millions of film buffs have spent countless hours squinting at blurry, distant shots of stars in…... Read more
We’re all suckers for a good marketing ploy
In just a few short days, four giant demons astride winged, skeletal steeds are expected to swoop from the sky…... Read more
The serious art of monkey business
Right now, millions of monkeys are tapping away at typewriters in cyberspace in an effort to prove that an infinite…... Read more
Hackers just slackers when it comes to being sexy devils
Many years from now, a child will look up at his father and ask him for a tale from his…... Read more
Hush your apologies, you lame celebrity
Last week, Madonna earned the ire of florists everywhere when she revealed her contempt for hydrangeas. After receiving a bunch…... Read more
The night I got drunk and tried to invent something
Right now, somewhere in the world, some clever person is furiously scribbling away. Their eyes are probably darting around for…... Read more
Blades to the head can’t stop old people from being badass
Earlier this week, 86-year-old Leroy Luetscher temporarily became my idol. The Arizona pensioner was reportedly enjoying a spot of gardening…... Read more
Family happy snaps were better in the old days
With smartphones finding their way into nearly every pocket in the developed world, it’s easy to forget that film was…... Read more
Turning off social media would be a riot
Since the beginning of the London riots, everyone’s been talking about social media and, confusingly, The Planet of the Apes.…... Read more
There’s nothing more pathetic than an ageing star
Earlier this week, Liz Hurley tweeted about the nation’s obsession with the movements (or lack thereof) of Shane Warne. “FYI…... Read more
Dude, where’s my massively oversized deluxe trailer?
Like anyone who has ever had to perform some form of work, I despise wealthy celebrities. Their constant tears in…... Read more
Robert Ettinger’s not dead. He’s frozen. And one day…
By now, Robert Ettinger should be well and truly frozen. At 92, the man widely credited as the founder of…... Read more
Car free, carefree and in desperate need of a lift
Last year, I resolved to buy a car. My enthusiasm quickly evaporated, however, when I actually started poring through the…... Read more
Laziness is a right our ancestors fought for
Being a proper Renaissance man, I recently swore off exercise. Every year, my brain - being the smug bastard that…... Read more
It slices, it dices, it makes coleslaw out of hipsters
If there’s one thing complete strangers on the Internet have taught me, it’s that it’s cool to hate on hipsters.…... Read more
It takes a strong man to grow a face-mane
For years, I, and many like me, have suffered in silence - hiding our shame in plain sight. We’ve struggled…... Read more
What I’ll tell my future kids
In ten years’ time, when Jason Jr is pointing at a 3D LED Beyblade Generator and screeching like the ungrateful…... Read more
It’s not myopic to be dreaming of my biopic
The other morning I was thinking about life - because, well, that’s what people do when they’re on the toilet.…... Read more
The bad stuff on the internet must be blocked
You may be surprised to learn that I’m in favour of an internet filter. I know what you’re thinking. I’m…... Read more
Like, I totally give this name the thumbs up
The exact time and date of the beginning of the end of civilisation is said to be recorded on the…... Read more
Avoid this cliche-ridden column like the plague
One day, I will tell my four-year-old son that “there’s no place like home” and he will think I’m a…... Read more
Of Gods, men and jerks: We can be (super) heroes
Every now and again, I like to watch men and women in technicoloured fetish suits pummel each other for a…... Read more
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Abbott’s crass logic: trash the Parliament in order save it
An email was sent to almost every politician in Australia this week saying that someone should cut off…
Our special forces don’t always need special treatment
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A good holiday is about unrest, not rest
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"A teacher at Geelong Grammar had criticised her for using words that were too long, which had left her confused and had made her doubt her ability to write essays. She became ''quite distressed'' when her English marks began to fall." I can sympathise. My scholastic mentors conveyed to me a causal relationship… [read more]From: Welfare for breeders is a bonus for everyone
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I have no problem paying my taxes. As a single, childless person on a very decent income, I can afford it and not have my life severely altered. Plus I understand that my taxes paying for things like schools, childcare and infrastructure is ultimately a good thing. A better community is better for me… [read more]Gentle jabs to the ribs
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