In Defense of New Jersey, the 48th Worst State

It's once again time somebody stood up for our national punching bag and its legendary greatness. If you have trouble reading this message, view it in a browser.       In Defense of New Jersey, America's 48th Worst State   YouGov.com, which surveyed 1,211 adults for a completely scientific and comprehensive study, ranked New Jersey below virtually every other state in the country besides Mississippi and Alabama. The site even made sure to remind readers that "New Jersey is often the butt of jokes, including for its occasional odor or for being the birthplace of the Jersey Shore franchise." you can almost hear the sound of seagulls flocking as millions of readers from Jersey let out a collective Sopranos "Ohh!" Read More           To Our Surprise, Timex's Marlin Automatic Watch Is On Sale   The Timex Marlin is just one of those watches. By which we mean, "one of those watches that manages to land with a big splash, recede into the background for a bit while remaining both relevant and sincerely cool, and then reenter the general consciousness seeming more exciting than ever." One version, with a 40mm case and a California dial that features Roman numerals on the top half and Arabic ones on the bottom, is currently on sale—at 25% off with code SAVEMORE, which brings the price below $200—in a Very Good (TM) color combo that matches a black dial with pink gold-toned case and indices. Read More           When Ryan Reynolds Wears a Good Jacket, It Pays to Pay Attention   Ryan Reynolds is a hit machine. We're not talking about the movies, but about Reynolds's can't-miss internal compass when it comes to light outerwear. The man has a preternatural ability to ID great jackets, wear them (duh), look fantastic (also duh), and in so doing inspire a bunch of non-famous dudes to get on board with said jackets. Here are two options you can grab to steal the look. Read More           The 7 Best Earbud Alternatives to the Ubiquitous Airpods in 2021   Apple took the world by storm with its Airpods, and now they've managed to become a $159 status symbol, akin to nice sneakers or rare watches. (That becomes a $250 status symbol if you spring for the noise-cancelling Airpods Pro.) Now, hold onto your earbuds, because I'm here to tell you that not only are Airpods not the only true wireless headphones on the market, they are arguably not the best, or the most expensive, or the cheapest. They still get credit for the Apple connectivity, but as long as you're okay with being made fun of by some asshole on a Zoom call, there are more—and even better—options available to you. Here are seven of the best wireless earbuds out there that aren't Airpods. Read More           Shock G and Digital Underground Could Fit Wherever You Put Them   When news broke last night that Shock G (born Gregory Jacobs) was found dead at the age of 57 in a Tampa hotel room—the third major loss in hip-hop in recent weeks, following the passing of DMX and Black Rob—there was a palpable sense of fans being transported back to a remarkable era. That wild musical lawlessness would soon be overwhelmed, first by the simplified pop-rap of MC Hammer (like DU, a product of Oakland) and Vanilla Ice, and then by Dr. Dre's brilliant fusion of street knowledge, weed, and silky beats on The Chronic. But Digital Underground persevered, maintaining a unique place in the music's landscape. Alan Light remembers the hip-hop legend. Read More           The 30 Best Mother's Day Gifts You Can Order From Amazon   Being the best son you can be means getting mom a really thoughtful gift for Mother's Day that shows her just how much you appreciate her. Nowhere in the contract does it stipulate you can't shop for said gift from the comfort of your couch, with the option of free shipping with a few days' turnaround (in case you're cutting it close). So for you, the best—and most efficient—son in the world, we've found 30 Mother's Day gift ideas on Amazon that are all pretty damn good. Whether she like homey comforts, style upgrades, or the newest tech, you'll find her present here. Read More         Read More on Esquire.com       Follow Us     Unsubscribe  Privacy Notice   esquire.com ©2021 Hearst Communications Inc. All Rights Reserved. Hearst Email Privacy, 300 W 57th St., Fl. 19 (sta 1-1), New York, NY 10019