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TV SHOW REVIEW Hogan goes home for new reality show “HOGAN KNOWS BEST” ★★★★ out of ☆☆☆☆☆ ByJORDY McKEVER THE GAMECOCK When the name Hulk Hogan comes to mind, almost everyone thinks of the bulked up, extremely balding blonde wrestler who was the most popular wrestling star back in the ‘80s and mid-90s. But VH1 has a plan to show the “softer” side of the Hulkster with its new reality show, “Hogan Knows Best.” This is actually VHl’s second foray into the Hogan world, as the network aired a show last year about Hulks daughter’s first album release. i ne snow is Dascu in uie 20,000-square-foot home the family owns in Clearwater, Fla. Terry (Hulk’s real name) and his wife, Linda, live there with their two children, 17-year-old Brooke and 15-year-old Nick. Most of the show involves Terry and Linda trying to keep their children in order. Brooke is an aspiring singer (some of the show is based around Hogan trying to get her career going), while Nick has dreams of being a racecar driver. “Hogan Knows Best” certainly has its own flavor. Terry is the role model for hands-on parenting. When Brooke wants to go on a date with a friend of Nick’s, Terry’s first reaction is to shoot her wishes down. But he installs a tracking COURTESY OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS system on Brooke’s car (yes, her date wasn’t allowed to drive) that he monitors by computer. He also wants the pair to be back before dark. Brooke ends up coming back well after curfew, but only after some pleading with Terry. Terry’s thoughts on Brooke’s date were not kind, as he vows to make sure they would never go out together again. If the first show is any indication, it’s safe to say Hogan is as tough at home with his family as he was in the ring. But there is a softer side to Hogan, as it’s evident he’s trying to look out for his children. The show is worth giving a try, just to see if Hogan actually knows best, much less anything at all, when it comes to domestic life. Comments on this story? E-mail gamecockfeatnres®gwm.sc. edu COURTESY OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Terry “Hulk” Hogan, left, sits with his family, from left, wife, Linda, son, Nick, and daughter, Brooke, during an interview in New York. ■ PROFILE Continued from page 6 complete might be in the show. These pieces have never been seen before. Carew Rice bought his first pair of scissors for only one quarter and cut his first landscapes scenes from a mix of his imagination and scenes from the novel “Porgy” by Dubose Heyward. He came into profiles when a judge saw his work and asked Carew to make a silhouette of him and his wife. Since his grandfathers death in 1971, Clay is the lone member of the Rice family still making silhouettes. According to the news release, he is hopeful his son will pick up the art form like he did and carry on the tradition. Matheny is expecting a large interest in this exhibit. “While I was doing the research, it was amazing to see how many people had already seen their work and had stories of these men. I expect there to be a lot of people from just the general public coming to see the exhibit,” Matheny said. Clay Rice will be at the exhibit on October 15. You can catch this exhibit at the State Museum until Jan. 9, Since his grandfather’s death in 1971, Clay is the lone member of the Rice family still making silhouettes. He hopes his son will carry on the tradition. 2006, on the fourth floor in the Recent Acquisitions Gallery. For more information, call Matheny at 803-898-4941. Admission is $5. The museum is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1-5 p.m. Comments on this story? E-mail gamecocltfeatures@frwm.sc.edu ■ COBALT Continued from page 6 pair of jeans. Essentially, you get what you pay for.” These jeans are not your dads Levis. “High-end jeans make you look better,” Covington said. “The womens jeans are sliming and lengthening, while the men’s jeans come in a variety of ... washes. The jeans are just universally appealing and flattering.” For those who aren’t sure what kind of jeans are for them, Covington has some tips. “For a girl, I would recommend a low-rise jean,” Covington said, “maybe by brand name Frankie B. In general, (I) would suggest something unique, something maybe all your friends don’t already have.” The store will see an increase in private label merchandise, according to Covington. “We are currently working on our own label of jeans and tees called Co27,” Covington said. “The label is geared toward the USC student and young professional. (It) is affordable, trendy and something unique. You might also be seeing our own label of shoes in the future.” In addition to the Cobalt on Main Street, there is also a Cobalt kiosk in Columbiana Centre. The kiosk opened in June this year and sells vintage-style T-shirts. For more information, call 765-2388 or visit their Web site at www.cobalt27.com. Comments on this story? E-mail gamecockfeatures@gurm.sc. edu “But you have to consider that high-end jeans last longer than other jeans because of the craftsmanship involved. Approximately 16 hours of craftsmanship are put into each pair of jeans. Essentially, you get what you pay for.” CLARK COVINGTON COBALT OWNER