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Mack Hogan
macklinhogan
Mack Hogan is Jalopnik's Weekend Editor, but you may know him from his role as CNBC's car critic or his brave (and maligned) takes on Twitter. Most people agree that you shouldn't listen to him.

Thing looks amazing. MB should at least offer those eyebrow lights as an option. Read more

My favorite moment was Gary's little "awww" when Selina said she won't live forever. Read more

“We focus-tested the ad, and most people are uncomfortable watching a white man kick a black woman in the vagina.” Read more

COUNTERPOINT: If these are the cars people are buying—and they are—they may as well have fun and fast options available. It’s better than being boring! Read more

Me when I see Mack’s new takes

It's definitely true. It was a wonderful piece. As someone that has been close to suicide before, it hit hard. Bringing music into the story was amazing, that's what saved me. Please keep writing. You can do everything from pieces like this to terrible hot takes, I've enjoyed everything you've written here. Read more

I put on “Sweet Baby James” by James Taylor when I get back to the car. My mom and dad would sing it to sweet Kevin James when he was a little kid. It was supposed to be his wedding song. Instead, we played it at his funeral. Read more

This was beautifully written, Mack...my condolences. But you made your mark here, and we will always remember your name. Read more

I know what it’s like to lose someone to suicide. It’s no comfort that nobody knew what Kev was going through, but in my case I knew and made the mistake of thinking I had time to help them. Read more

The threshold for when someone takes their own life can be extremely tricky. One stimulus could cause some kind of chain reaction that sends the whole thing down the bad path. I’ve seen it happen. It’s not always predictable and love and care isn’t a perfect fix. You never really know how you’re going to feel when Read more

There’s nothing more incredible than when someone who suffered something so crushingly tragic, can refine their thoughts into beautiful and eloquent piece such as this one. Read more

Holy cow. I got goosebumps when I read his name and my heart skipped a beat when I saw the picture—I played rugby with Kevin for the University of Dayton club team. When the news broke I couldn’t believe it. As I’m sure you know, there is now a tournament held in his remembrance. Read more

My condolences to you and your family for your loss. That is absolutely crushing. I’m glad you have the support of each other, the ability to go to such a therapeutic place, and the generosity to share your journey with others, as it may just help others process similar grief in a healthy manner. Read more