Monica Hesse
Monica Hesse
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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.

Web Hostess Live: The latest from the Web

Web Hostess Monica Hesse sifts the Internet so you don't have to, searching for meaning, manners and the next great meme.

Eight great 'Office' moments, chosen by Angela Kinsey

Eight great 'Office' moments, chosen by Angela Kinsey

As we prepare for the series finale of NBC's long-running sitcom on Thursday night, who better to ask for a detailed list of her favorite moments from the show?

Book review: Dan Brown’s ‘Inferno’

Book review: Dan Brown’s ‘Inferno’

Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon races to solve a mystery based on Dante’s “Divine Comedy.”