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#christmas
If You Lived in Sweden You'd Be Watching Donald Duck Cartoons Right Now
Swedes are sort of like Earth's benevolent alien overlords, right? They just are so different than us, gazing down from their icy zone! For one thing, they have a strange tradition of watching Donald Duck cartoons each Christmas Eve. More » -
#rumors
Ryan Reynolds And Sam Worthington Are Fighting, Over Flash Gordon?
The internet swears both Sam Worthington and Ryan Reynolds are fighting to play Flash Gordon. But is it true? Probably not. [io9] -
#potpsychology
A Very Pot Psychology Christmas
It's time for another installment of Pot Psychology, the biweekly "advice" column in which we attempt to solve everyone's problems with an herbal remedy. More » -
#higoodbye
Commence The Horsing Around
Tomorrow is a non-publication day, and your tireless editors are off! But you can always hang out here, in this open thread… Or over at groupthink. Merry Christmas! -
#whattheelle
Producer Of London's Legally Blonde Musical: "I'm Most Definitely Not A Feminist"
Producer Sonia Friedman says she, "Identified with Elle. It's embarrassing, but I did. Elle is a great role model for women. She shows that there's nothing wrong with wearing pretty clothes and lipstick, while still being a strong woman." [Telegraph] -
#mastery
Become A Master In 10 Easy Steps
There are leaders, and then there are masters. You've got the archetypal Master in Doctor Who, but masters include anybody in a black cape whose minions say "yesssss, master." How can you get some master action? Let us show you. [io9] -
#oldiesbutgoodies
"A New Femininity Born Of Sunbathing"
This magazine article from 1937 claims that Joan Crawford adored sunbathing. Apparently she had an "exquisite ivory tan." [Modern Mechanix] -
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#emergencies
Serial Emergency Caller Gives New Meaning to Public Enemy's "911 Is A Joke"
A 53-year-old Texas woman is being investigated for "911 abuse" (not the Giuliani/Bush kind). In the last six months, she has called the line 30 times, most recently because "her husband did not want to eat his supper." [CBSNews] -
#matchmakermatchmaker
Who Wants To Marry A Billionaire?
Says NPR, "China has 130 billionaires and at least 21 of them haven't gotten married." Enter The "Golden Bachelor Dating Agency!" More » -
#ornithology
Early Bird
A new bird has been discovered: the "limestone leaf warbler" lives in the forests of Laos and Vietnam and will be included in the latest version of IBIS (The International Journal of Avian Science). [ScienceDaily] -
#motherinlawfromhell
Feuding With Your Mother-In-Law? It's Probably Her Fault
Today GMA reported that in the mother/daughter-in-law relationship the "power struggle is very primal." While both should compromise, it's clear who the folks at GMA think is at fault. Let that be a comfort to you during passive-aggressive family festivities. -
#yearinreview
Top 25 Posts Of 2009: Models, Muppets, Implant Mishaps, And Photoshop Disasters Galore
Once again it's time for our yearly roundup of the most trafficked posts on the site, and this year the list is made up of everything from plus-sized models to photoshop horrors to happy childhood memories. Ahead, a look back. -
#racerelations
"Why Do You Speak Chinese So Well?"
Meet Lou Jing, a half-black, half-Chinese 20-year-old and recent reality star. Lou Jing's appearance on the television show Go! Oriental Angel has exposed the ugly side of many viewers, but she isn't letting it get her down. Video here: [CNN] -
#criticalmass
It's Complicated, And Dissappointing
It would be hard for a film starring Meryl Streep, Alec Baldwin, and Steve Martin to not be entertaining, but critics complained that It's Complicated is just an unrealistic "fem fantasy" about conspicuous consumption and revenge against philandering husbands. More » -
#coverlies
The Year's 10 Best Cover Lies
Maybe we should call this post the worst Cover Lies, as the most egregiously mendacious covers are often the most fun to mock. Regardless, here's a little tour of what some of the glossies were really saying in 2009.
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#lizsmith
Liz Smith Has More Energy Than We Do
Gossip columnist Liz Smith, nearly 87, looks back with NPR. "I had a lot of gender confusion when I was younger," she says of her affairs with women. She still goes out at least three nights a week. [NPR] -
#womeninthemilitary
Couples Retreat, Afghanistan Style
Worried about the deterioration of soldiers' marriages — divorce has been on the rise in their ranks since 9/11 — the military is increasingly allowing couples to serve together. The Wall Street Journal meets three such couples in Afghanistan. More » -
#humbug
10 Things I Hate About Christmas
Warning: Scrooge-y thoughts ahead.
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#longgoodbyes
History Lessons
Archeologists believe that they've discovered the missing piece to explain the mystery of Antony and Cleopatra's final hours together. The giant granite mausoleum, found underwater off the coast of Alexandria, was most likely the setting for their tragic goodbyes. [Guardian] -
#ragtrade
Fall Into Gap Parody: "And We Have Way Cuter Boots!"
- Remember the Gap "Moose" ad full of little girls? Well, no one can object to this parody, in which "gays make their own version." Seriously, Gap needs to get on the horn! (Thanks, Lara!) [YouTube]
- Remember the Gap "Moose" ad full of little girls? Well, no one can object to this parody, in which "gays make their own version." Seriously, Gap needs to get on the horn! (Thanks, Lara!) [YouTube]
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#conceptart
The Concept Art that Sold Sherlock Holmes to Warner Bros.
When Lionel Wigram decided to make a movie about Sherlock Holmes, he wanted to make sure the studios understood his pulpy vision. So he partnered with comics artist John Watkiss to create comic book-flavored concept art. Possible spoilers inside. [io9] -
#ibegyourparton
Have A Dolly Parton Christmas
Christmas is very important to Dolly, and over the years, she's written songs for the occasion, and starred in numerous Christmas specials and TV movies. Here, we collected some of our favorite Dolly holiday songs. -
#triviagasm
The Ultimate Movie Cliche: The Wall Of Newspaper Clippings
Whether it's homage or insanity, the best way to skate over tons of movie backstory is with newspaper clippings, on a wall. We've collected the best and the worst of this cliché, so you can decide: worthless, or worth it? [io9]
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