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jeffName: Jeff C.
City: Chicago, IL

Jeff is from suburban Chicago, and moved to the city to study journalism at Columbia College Chicago. He works as a freelance journalist and photographer, and is active in the blogging community. His blog – called “Fuck Yeah Sharks“ - became immensely popular last year, and has since spawned over 3,000 other similar blogs (everything from “Fuck Yeah Tattoos” to “Fuck Yeah Neil Patrick Harris”).  His blog is now one of the most-followed blogs on Tumblr.


Jeff is very passionate about journalism and photography. He is active in the local photography scene, especially the set that focuses on photo-realism and journalistic subject matter.  Additionally he has discovered a passion for cycling and is deeply involved in the local fixed-gear scene –  - large groups of “fixies” who ride in groups together and stop at dive bars along the way.


Jeff’s friends are a mixture of several overlapping circles of foodies, hipsters, bike-riders, school friends, musicians, writers, and photographers. He also loves sports (sports photography is one way he makes money), and is an obsessive blog-reader.


posts by this scout:

Bombs and bikes

(Mar 08, 2010) Though it took me until it was released on DVD to check it out, I finally got around to seeing The Hurt Locker — a day before ...

Like stepping into a time machine

(Mar 03, 2010) If you’ve ever wondered what Chicago nightlife was like in the early parts of the last century, take a trip to one of Loga...

‘Buzzing’ about ’staches, sandwiches and …Tom Selleck?

(Mar 03, 2010) What do you get when you mix an actor famous for his mustache, waterfalls and sandwiches? Apparently, all are the ingredients fo...

Indie music steals show at the ‘Big Game’

(Feb 26, 2010) Last month I wrote about mainstream artists scoring points with the indie crowd. This month the roles are flipped, and back to a ...

Hockey Overload!

(Feb 20, 2010) Sometimes I’m not sure if I’m still in Chicago or whether I’m picking up TV stations from Canada. Though I̵...

‘Big Love’ for war on HBO

(Feb 16, 2010) Everyone’s favorite polygamists are back. After a captivating third season that got the show nominated for best drama hono...

Amex Question

(Feb 12, 2010) The best ways to reach people my age would be through new media platforms, especially Facebook. I think it will be extremely toug...

There’s Finally Blood

(Feb 01, 2010) “Twilight.” “True Blood.” “The Vampire Diaries.” You’d think the common demoninator be...

Brew local, drink local

(Jan 27, 2010) Being home for a couple of weeks over the holidays, I got a chance to check out a few of the new establishments that have poppe...

Going indie the mainstream way

(Jan 25, 2010) Musical definitions are so confusing these days. Just check out the Genre Shirt by Carles of Hipsterrunoff if you don’t bel...

Scrabble and memes of memes

(Jan 22, 2010) Where would we be without the internet traveling in our pocket? Some people may like to do a crossword or Sudoku the old-fashion...

Conventional Activities with a Twist

(Jan 05, 2010) When one thinks of awesome things to do in Chicago, going out to the suburbs usually isn’t on the agenda. Unless you’...

Google Wave Elusive to Catch

(Jan 05, 2010) The internet was abuzz in the months and weeks prior to the release of the preview to Google Wave, and once it went live it seeme...

Fist Pumpin, Juice Chuggin, Blood Gushin

(Dec 29, 2009) MTV is known for its scripted “reality” shows, but I can’t figure out whether its new series “Jersey Shor...

Who to listen to?

(Dec 17, 2009) We’ve been hearing about James Cameron’s “Avatar” for what seems like an eternity now. At nearly $300 mil...

‘Glee’ful About Weeds Star

(Dec 04, 2009) True to my word, I’ve spent most of this television season downloading the new episodes of “Dexter” or going o...

Dive in!

(Nov 25, 2009) Dive bars hold a special place in my heart. If I’m going out to drink, I’d like to enjoy some conversation and maybe ...

Mashups and Monsters

(Nov 24, 2009) Gregg Gillis, better known as Girl Talk, could be considered the undisputed king of mashup artists, especially now that he’...

Content is King, No Matter the Delivery Method

(Nov 23, 2009) When you’re a hockey fan, you get used to taking the back seat in terms of outlets to find coverage of your sport. But whe...

The Men Who Stare at Movie Screens

(Nov 20, 2009) George Clooney is in for one hell of an Oscar season. I recently went and saw “The Men Who Stare at Goats” and was bl...

Fall Lineup: It’s Not TV, It’s HBO (And Showtime!)

(Oct 27, 2009) Fall TV is back! Who’s excited? Depends who you ask. While the networks roll out the red carpet and bring back their suppose...

Bikes and Babes and Bears, Oh My

(Oct 27, 2009) Though I prefer to rock jeans, t-shirts and canvas sneakers on most occasions, having subscribed to mens’ fashion magazines ...

From Blogs to Books and the Power of the Meme

(Oct 25, 2009) Now that This Is Why You’re Fat has been copied off the internet and pasted onto printed paper, everyone and their brother i...

Expensive Burgers and Cheap Beer, Doesn’t Get Much Better

(Oct 23, 2009) Pretense is the fastest way to lose my business. I don’t care what kind of awards you’ve won, if you thumb your nose t...

Grizzly Bear Rolls Through Windy City

(Oct 16, 2009) I admittedly haven’t hit any shows the past month and from what my friends told me, I certainly missed out. After a spotty p...

‘Paranormal Activity’ Scaring More than Moviegoers

(Oct 16, 2009) Oscar season may be just around the corner, but just in time for Halloween comes what seems sure to be a new cult classic for the ...