Jelisa Castrodale

The Best VICE Gift Guide Ever

These Next-Level Gifts Are for True Food Freaks Only

From martini-emblazoned smoking slippers to ramen pool floats, here are food gifts we promise your lucky recipient doesn't already have.
Munchies Staff
Jelisa Castrodale
Rec Room Staff
Adam Rothbarth
10.12.23
rock

What It's Like to Play Drums in Genesis When Your Dad Is Actual Phil Collins

20-year-old Nic Collins took his legendary dad’s old spot on stage for what will probably be the band's last tour, ever.
Jelisa Castrodale
1.18.22
genesis

It's Time to Admit that Genesis Has Always Been a Great Band

Now in their 70s, the prog rock pioneers are wrapping up their final tour, and I have feelings about saying goodbye.
Jelisa Castrodale
12.15.21
why tho

We Asked an Astrologer to Review Taco Bell's Zodiac Sign Menu Suggestions

Zodiac signs each govern different body parts. At Taco Bell, that’s bad news for Virgos.
Jelisa Castrodale
9.2.21
billy joel

We Asked People Who Got a Billy Joel Tattoo: Why?

Some people are apparently way into his ‘Glass Houses’ record.
Jelisa Castrodale
8.24.21
jeff bezos

Oh Cool, Jeff Bezos Just Put a Soft-Serve Machine in His House

At home, the Amazon founder reportedly now enjoys ice cream on tap, from a machine that looks like a truck.
Jelisa Castrodale
8.18.21
ICELAND

I Went to Iceland to Learn What's Up With Their Elves

The relationship between Icelanders and elves is a complicated one that can fall somewhere between faith and folklore, depending on who you ask.
Jelisa Castrodale
8.17.21
MSCHF

At Home and Broke? Steal an Instagram Story of Somebody Else’s Fancy Dinner

The latest drop from MSCHF—the company that released the Lil Nas X ‘Satan Shoes’—lets you pretend that your restaurant game has gotten an upgrade.
Jelisa Castrodale
8.11.21
ted lasso

‘Ted Lasso’ Makes Me Want to Be a Better Person

I’ve never tried being a kinder or more optimistic person, but Jason Sudeikis’ title character makes me think that it’s possible.
Jelisa Castrodale
8.5.21
Cheetos

People Still Think They Can Get Rich By Selling Weirdly Shaped Cheetos

There are dozens of eBay auctions for Cheetos shaped like everything from Jesus to a penis, and some of the asking prices are truly jaw-dropping.
Jelisa Castrodale
7.29.21
peacock

Craigslist Post Put Hit on Peacock Days Before It Turned Up Dead

The post's alleged author asked for help "[eliminating] this bird," which had been a regular visitor in the neighborhood for several years.
Jelisa Castrodale
7.7.21
escaped animals

This Influencer Accidentally Unleashed a Venomous Cobra on His Neighbors

It took two days for Animal Control officers to capture a spitting cobra that allegedly belongs to TikToker Christopher Gifford.
Jelisa Castrodale
7.1.21
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