tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85806233032620557152012-01-23T17:42:09.499-08:00The holidays aren't all about cheer and love. Let's get real: a more likely scenario involves overeating, unmet expectations, fighting relatives and gridlock traffic.Laura Foti Cohenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16133459519775236929noreply@blogger.comBlogger1631100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580623303262055715.post-7524248711492581642012-01-23T17:33:00.000-08:002012-01-23T17:42:09.526-08:00

I have a dear friend who is a qi gong master and a devotee of Chinese Astrology. She informs me that one's Chinese astrological sign is not just an animal (such as today's New Year of the Dragon) but also an element: fire, water, etc.I looked into it and learned that I was born in the year of the Rooster and that my element is Fire. There's something appropriately hellish about the fact that it

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It’s a new tradition: recording drunken and humiliating behavior on New Year’s Eve, then posting it for all the world to see. Most are hilariously funny – but only to other drunk people. There’s lots of yelling, slurring, puking, falling down and showing of undergarments. The most innocuous statements – “my foot hurts” – generate peals of laughter. Hellish Holidays culled through way too many

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I love this lazy approach to Christmas decorations.

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Black Friday 2011: Apparently inspired by UC Davis security techniques, a woman used pepper spray to get an Xbox 360 at half price. The most shocking part: she checked out and disappeared despite being "captured" on countless cell phone videos and leaving a wake of 20 injured shoppers.Another View of the MayhemThe Inspiration?

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...Just compare them to these:Thanksgiving After-Dinner Joy?From the unfriendly mom at the sink to the immobile grandparents abandoned at the cleared table, to the beastly kids, this one just screams Hellish.The Thanksgiving FightWhat's more disturbing: the fighting or the number of stairs this couple has to climb to get to their apartment?Post-Dinner Scrabble Brings new meaning to the expression

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Mashed Potato Fight on ThanksgivingOK, so this one guy wouldn't give this other guy his phone back? So the other guy throws mashed potatoes at the first guy? And then it, like, escalates? Who says you need to go home to have a fight on Thanksgiving? Caution: language alert.No Need to Dress for Dinner...Looks like Great Grandma came straight from the pool to the table. A Hungarian Thanksgiving

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My dad was not known as a cook. He must have made dinner for himself after my parents divorced, but that’s hard to believe based on the Thanksgivings he put together. He insisted on hosting, and he did his best, but let's just say we didn't go to his place for the food.Finally, one year he agreed to let me cook. I'd been bragging about my culinary prowess, and he gave in and accepted my claim

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Not Ready for Her CloseupWhipped Cream in the BeerSort of makes you appreciate your own family. Sort of.Fred on ThanksgivingIsn't he outgrowing this act yet?Thanksgiving of the FutureRemember to be yourself.

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In April 1988 my mother called from New York and told me she'd had a dream. Not the Martin Luther King kind of dream, where people live together in peace and harmony. No, this dream was more of a hallucinogenic vision: she saw herself living in Puerto Rico.At the time of the call, I was in the process of preparing for an Academy Awards viewing party at my house in Los Angeles, so I really didn't

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The Anti-Defamation League entered the fray when a billboard advertising vodka claimed "Christmas Quality, Hanukkah Pricing." They got it taken down quickly, but claimed they were comparing the single day of Christmas to the eight nights of Hanukkah - hence the bargain. What do you think?

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Turkey Survival AnthemDoing It Sandler-StyleGobble, GobbleThe Poultry Rapper

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Thanksgiving Pie Eating ContestAmerica's top competitive eaters see who can stuff the most pumpkin pie into their mouths in a Thanksgiving Day pie eating competition. Pumpkin pie is one of the toughest competitions, with a thick dry crust and a deep heavy filling. Eric "Badlands" Booker took the title, eating four whole pies and three eighths in just six minutes.Thanksgiving Dinner With a Side of

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Do you dread holidays? Have to gird yourself to face the relatives? Most likely your anxiety relates to sharing a room with a dysfunctional family. To see where yours falls along the spectrum, take this insightful quiz. Part 1Which of the following describes members of your family? Note: One person can qualify in multiple categories. Step-relatives count! And don’t forget to include yourself!1.

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How Not to Deep Fry a TurkeyThis turkey...the person frying the turkey, that is...needs a little lesson in appropriate footwear for deep frying. Of course, his brother-in-law isn't much help, dropping the thermometer into the boiling oil.Turkey Deep FryHow to make a great deep fried turkey. Note creative use of cardboard boxes and wire hanger.The Dangers of Turkey FryingFYI, turkey fryers aren't

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Black Friday: It's a jungle out there. Save yourself some sleep, skip the parking nightmare and avoid the crowds: Shop Amazon's Black Friday Week.You Got Hit? Hysterical!After nine hours in sub-freezing Utah temps, they finally got inside to buy their…dolls and candy.Based on a True Story…Grandma’s been there, and her memory’s obviously good!Waiting for the Fighting to BeginMeet some Minnesota

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It's coming: the season of turkey and traffic, of making new memories and breaking out old recriminations. Get ready for the opening of the Christmas shopping season with the running of the Black Friday bulls (the bears stay home).This Thanksgiving season we offer the following survival tips:1. Get the jack-o-lantern off your porch.2. Start thinking about what you're thankful for. This is sure to

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Black Friday Best Buy StyleGeek Squad Agent White neglects his post to offer rude commentary on Black Friday . It is 5:30am and there is a mob of people rushing in--and yet somehow not rushing fast enough to satisfy him.Black Friday: TargetHow badly do you want that DVD player? How about waiting all night outside in the cold? Seven hours in a sleeping bag on the pavement outside a shopping center

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Today is the fifth anniversary of Hellish Holidays. This begins our sixth season of accepting the reality that is Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Eve and more. We wish you holidays that are not the least bit hellish - but encourage you to embrace your memories of those that were.

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When you live far from the place where you grew up, holidays mean freedom from traditional obligations. Without family or in-laws nearby, you can lay a Martha Stewart-inspired Thanksgiving table or eat KFC standing up in front of the sink. You can open presents on your own schedule - no arguing about whether Christmas Eve or morning is the right time. No fighting about whose turn it is to host.

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Thanksgiving Dessert?Whenever a husband calls his wife "my lovely bride" you know there’s trouble in paradise. No one’s having fun here.Mashed TurkeyTurkey dinner: it's not for everyone.Thanksgiving Dinner on SpeedSometimes this is what it feels like after hours of preparation.Enjoy Watching Him Eat Thanksgiving DinnerThere is something fascinating about this guy's take on Thanksgiving.

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Holidays and teenagers go together like pie and gravy, which is to say not well. One Thanksgiving, around age 13 or 14, they're participating enthusiastically, helping when asked and chatting it up with Grandma. The next year, they're chafing at having to stay through dessert, never mind sticking around to clear the table.Although my teen years are long past, I vividly recall that feeling of

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Recent experience has given me insights into how to make a bad thing worse. Others push fun, family and time-saving tips, but Hellish Holidays is all about keeping it real. Don't know how to have a Hellish Holiday? Here are some steps you can take:1. Multiple Generations. Two generations can be grating, but it's hard to be hellish without a grandparent in the mix. In a pinch, aunts and uncles can

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"The Incomparable Hildegarde" (1906-2005) was a star for 70 years. At her peak, in the 1940s and '50s, she was the top supper club entertainer in New York. Despite her Wisconsin roots, she had a sophisticated European air about her: She wore long gowns and opera-length gloves. Her ever-present handkerchief served a role comparable to that of Steven Tyler's scarves today. She was best known for

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Once upon a time, Harlem was considered so unsafe that the only way I would visit it was on a tour bus. And so, one fall day in the '80s, I did. I wanted to see the Apollo Theater, 125th Street, the vintage stores and soul food restaurants. My friend Kim and I signed up and off we went.About halfway through the tour, we saw a dog in a dumpster. He wasn't much of a dog, scrawny, anxious, homeless,

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Most couples have "their" song, and other "theirs" as well: personal and private shared items, ideas, moments, experiences, even coincidences that they misconstrue as destiny. For me and my ex, it was “I’ve Had the Time of My Life” from Dirty Dancing and the number 11. I'm not sure what it means to have a favorite number – built-in Lotto selection? a sign the house you're considering buying is

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Adam Sandler Took the Year Off...but this guy's got the latest news.Never Should Have Let the Doberman Watch Sweeney ToddElectric knives are pretty scary.I Want My 3:08 BackThe concept of a "tradition" has lost all meaning.

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Holiday shopping officially kicks off on "Black Friday," the day after Thanksgiving. Retail is a mystery to me - between rent, utilities, insurance, staff, inventory, marketing and the nightmare of dealing with (shudder) the public, I just don't get how it's still viable. Factor in a growing consumer hunger for discounts and the web's ubiquitous offers of free shipping (and often no sales tax),

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Time for an extreme makeover!Go Ahead, Expose Yourself!Hellraiser ReduxZzzziiippp!Zombie on a Shoestring

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I recently saw Follies on Broadway. "I'm Still Here" captured a certain era so perfectly, and I thought it would be fun to update. I idolize Sondheim (not to mention Stritch, Paige, Burnett and the others who have done the song proud), so this is done out of respect and love. Hear the original, by Stephen Sondheim, sung by Elaine Stritch, here.Good times and crap times, They’re all on my blog, so

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These houses make great videos, but not so great neighbors.Under the Strobe LightsWelcome Home!Perfect Theme SongSo This Is What Halloween Looks Like!

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Don’t Play with Fire Word to the wise: when some dude yells, “Do it again, man!” - DON'T.Halloween Pet Costumes New puppy training method: Dress them up as Princess Leia and Darth Vader and make them sit still while you shoot video of them. Candy Corn CraftHere's a fun drinking game: Every time she says "candy corn" you take a drink. This craft supposedly uses small motor skills but truly there

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The Life and Death of a Pumpkin You'll never look at pumpkin carving the same way again.Rotting Halloween PumpkinTime-lapse photography over the course of 14 days provides a close-up of a rotting pumpkin in the basement. Why I Didn't Enter The Pumpkin Carving ContestBeware of the dangers of Halloween pumpkin carving. Pumpkins can take on the personality of the face that you carve into them.

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It just seems wrong to complain about a Hellish Halloween. After all, isn't that the whole point? Yes, there are parades and parties and dressing up. But the holiday's very nature is to be creepy. It's about scaring small children, TPing and egging, eating too much candy, getting separated from your hard-to-recognize friends...there are so many ways this gruesome holiday can go bad. Here's one

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Daddy Monster in the CornfieldBuilding those memories that will last forever.Halloween Lights DisplayThese Halloween lights synched to music are located in Margate, FL, so factor that into your relocation plans. Every neighbor's nightmare. Dad, what were you thinking?Candy ThiefShameless Daddy tries to steal Halloween candy from his kids. Freaky Daddy's Haunted House Aren't you glad you don't

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Peedy and the Halloween Candy DishIt's not nice to talk back to the skull.Baxter's New BootsBaxter tries to walk in his new Halloween costume boots. Somebody call PETA!Boxer Seeks GunAt what point do these people recognize animal cruelty? Even the weiner dog is laughing at the poor pumpkin-garbed boxer.

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I loved many Garry Marshall films over the years but he's definitely struck out a few times. When even the trailer makes you want to puke, it doesn't bode well for the full-length version.

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And that's how canned pumpkin is made.Boys Like to Blow Things UpThey like to tell everybody what to do, too, like "Zoom out."Exploding PumpkinDon't try this at home. Seriously. What a dumb idea.Going Tactical on a PumpkinStudents at Ohio University deal with a pumpkin suspected of being a member of the Taliban.

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For nine years I lived in a freak house. I'm not talking about my family, necessarily, but about the house itself. I lived in one of the most upscale suburbs and school districts in the country--but our house was a falling-down rental at the end of a long, rutted driveway. It wasn't exactly The Glass Castle, more like Grey Gardens without the money.Today that driveway is a smoothly paved road

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Some memories are more vivid than others. Why does it have to be the bad ones?Honestly, I know I've had good Valentine's Days. The evidence on my bulletin board bears witness to the fact that someone feels I'm worth paying homage to when pressured to do so by a greeting card cabal. But the good V Days blur together--a slide show of pleasant dinners and pretty cards. It's the bad ones that play

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The great thing about storing music on a computer is the ability to spit out mix tapes (OK, CDs) quickly and efficiently. So in the interest of making a Valentine's Day spent alone a little less hellish, how about burning a disc with some of the best post-relationship songs?Of course I'm not talking about sentimental mush, or even get-out-before-I-throw-you-out classics like "I Will Survive." I

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Dating LosersVintage clips from a video dating service. Even in the '80s these guys must have looked dated...although it's unlikely they ever did. Some of the most unintentionally hilarious material ever recorded.Love HurtsWatch out for cupid's arrows.Worst Valentine's Day Gifts EverFlowers were hurt in the making of this video, when really it should have been her man.Love Is the DrugThe dark

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It starts out as fun. You buy a box of Peanuts cards, carefully separating them along the perforations. You write "Love" and your name on each one. You take your class list and put each name on its own envelope. Then you put a card in each envelope, fold over the top and seal it, maybe with a sticker if you're creative. You go to school with about 20 envelopes and come home with the same number,

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Over But Not Over: Post Secret 1“I wish I knew how to fall out of love.” Hell, who doesn’t?More Don’ts Than Do’sHow to handle your special woman on this special day.“You Live Life Without Napkins!”Give yourself a pep talk this Valentine’s Day.Bad News for Lovers: Post Secret 2Messages from the broken hearted could be depressing, but somehow end up reassuring.How Does This Have 4 Million Views?

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I don't know why so many of my hellish stories involve cooking fiascos. I've always thought of myself as a good cook, or at least a good baker, but now that I actually think back over my kitchen career, I have to admit a disaster average well above the standard deviation. I'm talking rice puddings the consistency of soup, burned cookies, fallen cakes and baked goods generally ranging from dry to

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Valentine's Pillow Fight ClubOn Valentine's Day 2006, almost 1,000 people converged in San Francisco for a flash mob pillow fight. Great way to get out the frustration of not having a date for the evening!Valentine's Day Invitation: Hug Thy NeighborAn interesting duo, Caleb (94) and Halcyon (35) join forces to promote conscious hugging for Valentine's Day. Get ready!My Valentines Day

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Happy New Year! Check out these various renditions of the holiday classic.

Laura Foti Cohenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16133459519775236929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580623303262055715.post-14650722325424681862010-12-23T14:22:00.000-08:002010-12-24T12:24:32.235-08:00

Yes, the Chipmunks are always nauseating, but there’s plenty more hellish Christmas music.It’s the acting that’s hellish, not the Ramones.The new holiday classic! Woof.Ribbit. Shake those Christmas disco balls! Disco chipmunks: double your pain!The ultimate hodgepodge: jarring yet compelling.

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Don't end up in a YouTube video after your office holiday party! For more examples of office party "don'ts" check out these.Handy Office Party TipsExcellent advice!Dancing With MyselfElaine Benes alert! This boss doesn’t seem to notice she has lost her co-workers’ support.Loss of R-E-S-P-E-C-TBack to the cubicle for you!

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Parents of these children should be kicking butt and taking classes - parenting classes!

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Ugly Christmas Sweaters: Where the worst comes in first!Wait, is that a kitchen sink in the left armpit?Yes, a ferret. That's what this one needs.Just tell us about the weather, man!The jingle balls sweater: just skip the first 30 seconds.

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Presented in boy-girl-boy-girl order: Equal time for brats of both sexes.

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Tackling the TreeYou have to wonder what this guy was thinking. New rule: you spill, crush, break, smash or otherwise destroy it, you clean it up.Cutting the Christmas CordWord to the wise: before you cut the twine that's holding your Christmas tree together, it's a good idea to watch which way it's leaning. Because they're always leaning.Setting up for ChristmasTwo sisters share their Christmas,

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Ugly Christmas sweaters inspire artists of all kinds.

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Self-Employed Office Christmas PartyThe Secret Santa just isn't so secret...Buried Alive at the Office Christmas PartyYou might embarrass yourself, but it could always be worse. Make sure you behave at your office Christmas Party.Apartment Christmas Party Gone WrongProving you don't have to be blonde to act like a dumb blonde.Sexy Single Ready to Mingle at Christmas PartyShe's taking a cab and

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Christmas Shopping at the Liquor StoreThis one speaks for itself.Ideas to Reduce Stress During the HolidaysAs the holiday shopping season gets underway, having too little time may cause shoppers to get stressed out. Consumer forecasters project this will lead many to focus on the "one-stop-shopping" strategy.In other words, buy all your gifts at the supermarket!A Shopping Tale of Three

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Trailer Park Christmas Fabric Softener SheetJolene Sugarbaker, the Trailer Park Queen, teaches you a quick and easy Trailer Park Christmas craft: how to turn dryer sheets into a pretty white wreath. Jazz it up with some tinsel, some bows and some balls! Merry Trailer Park Christmas!Make Your Own Christmas CardsA unique approach to making something shiny. You have to admire this guy's creativity,

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Mom's Christmas JewelryYou'll never look at jingle bells the same way again.Singing TiesReady to move beyond the Ugly Christmas Sweater? Try an Atrocious Christmas Tie!Christmas HatsCan't get into the Christmas spirit this year? Go out and a get a Christmas Santa hat!Winning Tacky Christmas SweaterThe winning entry in the tacky shirt contest at a Christmas party. Originally posted on December 13,

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It's not just the halls that get decked this time of year. Have you noticed the explosion of holiday sweaters? And they're not just for little old ladies any more. Check out these Christmas sweater party videos on Hellish Holidays. There's something about novelty clothes that just feels wrong to me. Reindeer, giant snowflakes, Mr. and/or Mrs. Santa Claus, Christmas trees, stockings (with or

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My birthday is in December. I'm not complaining, at least not too much; after all, it's in the first week, not shared with Jesus. But still.We December and early January birthdays are a special club. Only we know the dismay of the "combination gift," the back-burner treatment of presents, the celebrations postponed until "after the holidays" without a hint of the concept of "belated."Of course,

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In honor of my birthday this week, I reveal a deep, dark secret.It was the very late '60s, giving guys an excuse to wear jerseys with the number 69, which we all knew was dirty, although we had no idea why. I was 11, a pre-pubescent sixth-grader praying to lose the pre-. I felt like the only girl in my class who hadn't gotten her period. Now I know that my December birthday placed me at the end

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Fire in the HoleThe oven is on fire, the alarm is blaring--and the turkey is raw. Think Martha Stewart could pull that off? A Very Vegan ThanksgivingThe narrator asks, "A raw Thanksgiving, can you believe it?" And the answer: A resounding no!Will It Blend? - Thanksgiving Dinner It's Thanksgiving time, and we don't want toothless Uncle Floyd to feel left out. Here's how he can enjoy an entire

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If this year is anything like 2009, here's what you can expect. Good luck out there!Black Friday TramplingWhite Girl, Black Friday (Rap)Waste of TimeAmped Up Target Crowd

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An anonymous and hellish Thanksgiving memory from New York state.We were visiting the in-laws and were told to stay in a borrowed hunting trailer in the driveway as the house was "too full." There was no heat, and the water in my glass actually froze overnight. After surviving first night, we told the in-laws we were going to go to a hotel. We were offered a space heater and an extension cord. I

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Whipped Cream: Not Just for PieAh, the traditional Thanksgiving food fight!Mashing the PotatoesSisterly love.Thanksgiving FightAs bad as the fight it, it’s not as bad as that horrible apartment.

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It’s a Turkey Made out of Tofu, Not a Freakin’ Double Rainbow!>How Long to Bake a Turkey in a Toy Oven?Step 1: Peel the Thanksgiving Garbanzos. Wait, Garbanzos??Step 2: Get the Straw Ready. Wait, Straw??

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The Gobble SongMakes you yearn for The Chicken Dance.Thanksgiving ComedyPlease, don't keep us in suspense!Thanksgiving "Don't Ask"Grandma is a woman of few words. Happy New Year!

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It's beginning to feel a lot like...Black Friday! Yes, the buzz is starting even though Thanksgiving isn't until November 25th and Black Friday not until the wee hours of the following morning. Some retailers just can't wait, though. They're using the name Black Friday in vain, to entice recession-weary consumers back under the fluorescents.Check out this Sears weekly circular masquerading as an

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Sexy Halloween Costume GuideWhat's the best Halloween costume for a woman to wear? Well, that depends. How sexy do you want to be? No, you're not thinking hot enough. How about asking this guy for some guidance?Dick's Inappropriate Halloween Costume ShopDo you hate all those people who try to be edgy and offensive by wearing inappropriate costumes each Halloween? You know, that guy who went as

Hellish Holidaysnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580623303262055715.post-69628846330425980902010-10-24T08:29:00.000-07:002010-10-24T22:47:42.252-07:00

The Ultimate Transformer Where Did I Put My Gardening Shears?For Geeks Only New Uses for the Economy Roll of FoilHow Long Did It Take to Carve That?

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Halloween is coming and I can handle it. That's because I know this year will be a walk on the beach compared to Halloween 2006. I remember it vividly...We woke up to no internet. It was out until mid-morning due to a Roadrunner problem. My then-husband sank into a foul mood and mine wasn't much better.His car was in the shop so I had to drive him to work. Of course he was in a big rush and

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Don't Stop at This House!Stephen Lynch is just a little too dangerous for trick or treating.Halloween PranksJust disregard that Easter basket and thank Halloween thoughts!Be Careful Who You Prank!Good reflexes can be a bitch.

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Boop Boop Dee Boo!A (Simulated) HalloweenA Very Independent PumpkinWhen Halloween Tricks Backfire - Literally!

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Sarah Palin Halloween Costume OptionsHockey mom or former pageant queen? Rootin' tootin' hunter or bookish public servant? So many choices, so little time (just four days and counting...).Candy RedistributionA seasonal tale.Did Christine O'Donnell Pray Over Your Candy?An alternative view of Halloween.

Hellish Holidaysnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580623303262055715.post-68780344346161542122010-10-16T23:56:00.000-07:002010-11-07T18:16:05.408-08:00

Some years back, when Pokemon ruled the world and my son Greg was in second grade, Halloween took an ugly turn. It started out pleasantly enough, with three boys heading out together to trick or treat.The cast: Jason, Harry and Greg.The scene: A pleasant residential neighborhood teeming with costumed kids and hovering parents. The backstory: Greg and his friends had been going to Pokemon

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I grew up in the suburbs of New York and had only one goal: get to The City. As a teenager I took the train in whenever possible and soaked up as much '70s atmosphere as I could. And believe me, in the '70s the place was thick with atmosphere--a stew of graffiti, beggars, X-rated movie theaters with "greeters," Diane Arbus subjects, and an overarching sense of menace and inflation. It was not a

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"Just raise the bar to walk effortlessly underneath." Words to live by!

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It's all finished and I couldn't be happier. No more parties or baking, no more shopping, wrapping or Christmas TV programming. No pressure to write cards. No more decorating, and no more putting decorations away. Can I get a "turn, turn, turn" and an amen?It's been two days since anyone wished me "Happy New Year." I'm sure there will still be a few stragglers--last year I even got one in

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Today's New York Times has an article on those who feel "this is the year of the anti-Christmas." Whether the economy, the environment, or just plain burnout, these grinches are finding excuses for skipping the tree and the gifts.What are your memories of sitting on Santa's lap? As these photos indicate, sometimes it looked like there was something else going on!And a couple of videos to keep the

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Are anxiety and depression - the flip sides of peace and joy - inevitable at the holidays? It sure feels like it. For every positive, heart-warming aspect of Christmas, there's something infuriating or just plain annoying to rise up and attempt to blot it out - a Joe Lieberman blocking the very health care reform he once proposed, for example. I try to be positive, to see the silver lining and

Hellish Holidaysnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580623303262055715.post-37086025481548152652009-11-30T16:41:00.000-08:002011-10-30T19:22:59.792-07:00

Want to see some Ugly Christmas Sweater Parties in action? These can help show you how it's done!The 2006 holiday season marked the fifth anniversary of the Ugly Christmas Sweater Party at the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver, BC. From my extensive research, it appears that this is the earliest known sighting of this phenomenon, which is reaching epic proportions.A popular theme for parties these

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It all starts out so well. The gift radar turns on in October and by Thanksgiving I've got a great start.I’ve made a list, checked it several times and even placed a few online orders. But I’m still feeling the pressure of getting the right gifts. Some people just have a question mark next to their name, meaning I can’t make any progress until I figure out what to give. Other people are so easy

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During the summer between high school and college, back in the '70s, I got caught up with a dysfunctional group that hung out at a bar in Scarsdale called Tommy's Tavern. My friend Gaynor and I, although teenagers, tried to shoehorn ourselves in with a cast of 30-something drunks. They played in a softball league on a team they named the Cunning Linguists. We were young and stupid enough to be

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Turkey in a TrashcanThis how-to video gives you step-by-step instructions on how to cook a full-size turkey in your backyard using, yes, a metal trashcan. That "lovely assistant" sure is a downer!Kinky Turkey FloggingThis guy insists on only the tenderest and most submissive of turkeys.Fire in the HoleThe oven is on fire, the alarm is blaring--and the turkey is raw. Think Martha Stewart could

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Guest blogger Jillian Ashley Blair Ivey shares her Bush II-era Thanksgiving memories. During my freshman year of college I was 2000 miles away from my hometown and completely without any family in the area. My Thanksgiving plans entailed going to New York and spending the holiday weekend with a friend and her relatives. When a combination of laryngitis and acute homesickness put me on a

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In 1982 I worked for Billboard Magazine. I loved it, and I loved the perks. Free records! Free concerts! Going backstage. Getting on "the list." Bringing a "plus one." For one who had been turned away from Studio 54 in its heyday, it was heaven.Over Thanksgiving weekend 1982, Peter Gabriel played the Palladium, a wonderful old venue on 14th Street in Manhattan. I scored comp tickets to the

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Home Movie: Thanksgiving 1957Ah, the old days. Everyone dresses in their nicest clothes for Thanksgiving. They start with a prayer, then it's time to chow down, followed by dancing. So nice and quiet, too.A Rootie Tootie Thanksgiving SpecialA time capsule from the early days of TV: a 1950 Thanksgiving special. Check out those credits! Aging Baby Boomer Ira Gallen has spent more than 30 years

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Thanksgiving at the Trailer ParkA Hillbilly Thanksgiving. (Hey, she said it!)Thanksgiving: The Official End of HalloweenThis guy has so much to be thankful for, he gets a little choked up. Totally understandable. After all, no one's in jail this year!Peas in the Nose The fine art of Thanksgiving table manners--with a trashy touch.

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Laboring on Labor DayCleaning the toilet is no fun any time.G.W. Bush FlashbackWow, it seems like more than a year has passed since we got to make cheap jokes about Bush taking a day off.

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Don't Shop With This GuyCould his decision to go buy fireworks be any more poorly timed?Why Fireworks Take Place Near the RiverWhoever is heard cheering this explosion needs to go to the hospital with those who were standing near the fire.Ground-Level Fireworks DisplayThe real disaster are those KDLH-TV graphics. Even for 1988 they're depressing.

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Kindergarten Graduation in GazaIt starts early...Eager GradHe went all out to earn that diploma.Wet and Wild Graduation PartyAt least it's raining hard enough to put out that fire!

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Bridezilla Gets in the Mood I give it six months. Quick! We Need a Hostess Cupcake Run!Every bride's nightmare--or one of many.Wedding Thriller DanceThe wedding party were zombies! More fun than hellish. It's Not a Wedding Unless Somebody CriesOf course, it's not usually the groom.

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Father's Day of the Future for CelebritiesNew technology has allowed a documentary crew to interview celebrity children about Father's Day in 2032. The Father's Day SongMusical comic, J. Chris Newberg shows his appreciation on Father's Day. Fred on Father's DayFred's dad ran off when Fred was still in utero. His intuition really paid off.

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Tis the Season...for Embarrassing MomentsIs nothing sacred?Not a BaptismMoral: choose your attendants - and your altar - carefully.Holy...SomethingAnd they say weddings bring out the best in people. This should prove that theory wrong!

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A story contributed by Steve (who usually works behind the scenes here):I was closing out 2008 with a pleasant week snowboarding in Snowmass, Colorado. Many evenings we would go into nearby Aspen for a nice dinner but we figured that we'd stay away from the crowds New Year's Eve and just hang out in our condo. My son had other ideas and said we just had to do something "New Year's Eve-y".

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Dateless New Year's Eve Plans New Year's schedule for girls without dates. Anyone up for some Extreme Jenga?New Year's Eve Party with DrunksThere's nothing more amusing than drunk straight guys joking about being gay.New Year's Eve in a DeliLooks like the girls are trying to locate a more interesting group to spend their New Year's Eve with.

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New Years Eve Times Square 2007A first person view of what it was like on New Years Eve in New York's Times Square, police, security checkpoints, crowd stampedes, cheers, the countdown and chaos.Las Vegas New Year's Eve Girls going wild on the Las Vegas Strip on New Year's Eve! They may be easy on the eyes, but they're not so easy on the ears!The REAL New Year's EveWhat really happens in Times

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When my son was a baby, I knew his body completely. I controlled everything that went into it and saw everything that came out of it. I carried him around until I couldn't lift him any more. I could watch him sleep for hours.When he was older I sat with him every night singing, until one day he said to me, "Don't sing." At that point I switched to telling stories about my own childhood. As an

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Dear Friends and Family,Highlights of the year 2008 would have to include our trip to Clark, Wyoming to visit our cousins. They are fabulous hosts and have an eighty-acre “ranch” with the Rocky Mountains as a back drop. Our visit included our fourth trip to Yellowstone, a short drive to the west.After visiting with them, we were able to fit in a long awaited trip to Iowa, fulfilling our goal to “

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"Best Homemade Sweater"Nothing mass-produced could match the hellishness of Bear Jesus ascending to heaven - with lights!"Best Group"They cared enough to wear the very...best."Best Party Invitation"It's an invitation and a shopping guide all in one!"Best College Edition"This isn't the way I remember college parties, thank goodness.

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Symbolically, White House Tree FallsA White House Christmas tree is toppled. Once the tree stood up, the coalition of the willing stood down. Keith Olbermann narrates a surreal scene in front of the White House.Barney's Dreams of GloryIf only he could serve as the much-needed scape-dog for the previous eight years."The perfect theme for this year"? We're holding out for those special ornaments

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