Style

Caleb McGillvary, a.k.a. Kai, is now a suspect. (AP)

Kai the Hatchet-Wielding Hitchhiker: Why did we love him?

His Internet fame says something about our tendency to elevate, pity and mock folks on the periphery.

Latest Style Stories

Michelle Obama visits slave quarters

Michelle Obama visits slave quarters

Obama reflected on the importance of preserving and sharing the stories of the enslaved people who once lived there.

JIF vs. GIF: Make your case

How do you pronounce 'GIF'?

Read this: Who picks the Kennedy Center comedy prize

Read this: Who picks the Kennedy Center comedy prize

Also in the Post: Want to hear something funny? Guess who picks the winners of the Mark Twain Prize for humor.

Reliable Source live discussion, today at noon

Reliable Source live discussion, today at noon

Please join our weekly discussion at noon. A star's triumphant return to her alma mater. A boring visit by the most fascinating royal. And other things to talk about.

Stephen Brumwell wins George Washington Book Prize

Stephen Brumwell wins George Washington Book Prize

British historian receives $50,000 award for new biography of George Washington

Hey, isn't that. . . ?: Rob Lowe

Hey, isn't that. . . ?: Rob Lowe

Seen around town: The veteran heartthrob dining out in Penn Quarter.

Briefly: Brad Pitt, George Michael, Jesse James

Briefly: Brad Pitt, George Michael, Jesse James

The star doesn't remember you. The singer takes a bad tumble. The cad loses a digit. And other brief news from elsewhere.

Chelsea Clinton’s new gig: A multicultural center at NYU

Chelsea Clinton’s new gig: A multicultural center at NYU

The former first daughter -- management consultant, hedge-funder, broadcast journalist, doctoral student — now chairs the board of an interfaith institute.

Column

The TV Column: CBS pronounces itself the ratings winner

The TV Column: CBS pronounces itself the ratings winner

Network had a lead of 4 million viewers over its closest competitor — the largest such margin in 24 years.

Kai the Hatchet-Wielding Hitchhiker: Why did we love him?

Kai the Hatchet-Wielding Hitchhiker: Why did we love him?

His Internet fame says something about our tendency to elevate, pity and mock folks on the periphery.

Hey, isn't that . . . ?: Gloria Estefan

Hey, isn't that . . . ?: Gloria Estefan

Seen around town: The Latin pop diva and family, chowing down on turkey burgers.

Column

Playwright adapts Aeschylus to post-Katrina New Orleans

Playwright adapts Aeschylus to post-Katrina New Orleans

Dan Dietz’s “Clementine in the Lower Nine” has its area premiere at Forum Theatre.

Judiciary Committee wishes Al Franken happy birthday

Judiciary Committee wishes Al Franken happy birthday

Hang on there, Sen. Chris Coons -- did you bring enough for everyone? The Delaware Democrat lightened the mood at Day 5 of the Senate Judiciary Committee markup session on the immigration bill Tuesday by presenting his panel neighbor, Sen. Al Franken, with a beautiful sprinkles-laden cupcake.

Hey, isn't that . . . ?: Billy Baldwin

Hey, isn't that . . . ?: Billy Baldwin

Seen around town: Alec's younger brother doing the Field Trip Dad thing.

More Style stories