Post Secret Christmas

It's a special Post Secret Christmas, and here are just a few of the sad and happy postcards released this Sunday, Christmas Day, courtesy of PostSecret.com.

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The Science Behind Santa

So how does Santa see all those children on Christmas eve?  Science suggests that only 33 percent of the world population believes in Christmas, and when one calculates the different time zones, along with an average 1 out of 3 kids per household not on the naughty list... oh wait... but then you have to calculate the weight of the presents, calculate the amount of time it takes to stop at each house and go down the chimney...

We learn that Santa needs to visit 1,800 houses per second in order to deliver all of his toys, meaning he travels at 24,000 times the speed of sound. (Not that plausible, but who knows what kind of magic Santa is capable of?) One reality that is harder to explain away is the fact that by traveling so fast, the reindeer will absorb so much energy in flight that "they will burst into flame almost instantaneously." Oh, poor Rudolph! But who knows, maybe they wear some kind of flame-retardant suits that Mrs. Claus makes for them. - Jezebel

Margaret Thatcher On The Cover of Newsweek

Margaret Thatcher landed on the cover of Newsweek and I forgot to share it with you.  Oh, I'm sorry, my bad - did I say Margaret Thatcher?  I meant Meryl Streep.  She has such an uncanny resemblance to the former Prime Minister of Britain.

There hasn't been a movie I haven't liked where Streep has played a part in it.  From Silkwood, Marvin's Room, Angels in America, Mamma Mia!, Lions for Lambs, and The Hours, the list goes on.  She's an amazing actress.  Hence, the reason I can't wait to see her new movie, The Iron Lady which opens January 06, 2012.

The Joys of Being a Parent: Military Dad Surprises Two Daugthers Sitting on Santa's Lap

You can't help but shed a tear after watching this video.  Unbeknownst to the two young girls sitting on Santa's lap, they're dad has come home early for Christmas.  

He pats them on their shoulders and heads not realizing it isn't Santa, but their dad standing behind him doing it.  Overwhelmed with joy they hug their father endlessly. 

Definintely one of the many joys of being a parent.

Crimes of the Century - No. 4 - The Fatty Arbuckle Scandal

THE FATTY ARBUCKLE SCANDAL, 1920

When the world first read about the events of Sept. 3, 1920 in the St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco, the plotline appeared to be tabloid-headline loud and clear: during a wild party, an obese Hollywood comedy star takes advantage of a naive young actress, puncturing her bladder during forced sex (with a beer bottle!); she dies a painful death of peritonitis. The star was Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle, perhaps the first film actor to be paid an annual salary of $1 million, an amazing sum in the silent film industry.

Insisting he had done nothing wrong, Arbuckle nevertheless went through three trials, hounded by newspapers and morality groups each time. His movies were banned in both America and Britain. Some people even called for him to be executed. But the woman who brought the charges -- a friend of the dead starlet -- never testified in court because of a past record of extortion, racketeering and bigamy. Neither was the woman an eyewitness to the alleged crime. Arbuckle's first two trials thus ended in hung juries. And the third acquitted him of all crimes. That jury even issued him an apology. But his career was over.

The media pall over his reputation was impossible to overcome. The public and much of Hollywood would never forgive him; all his comeback attempts failed. Indeed, as a result of the scandal, the White House established the Hays Office as the movie industry's moral arbiter and censor. Arbuckle died in 1933, after falling into alcoholism and a lurid obscurity.

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According to Wikipedia: After British actor Charlie Chaplin joined Keystone Studios in 1914, Arbuckle mentored him. Chaplin's most famous character, "the Tramp", was created after Chaplin adopted Arbuckle's trademark "balloon" baggy pants, boots and undersized hat.  Arbuckle also gave Buster Keaton his first film-making work in the 1917 short, The Butcher Boy. They soon became screen partners, with a deadpan Buster soberly assisting the wacky Roscoe during his adventures. And he also gave Bob Hope his break in show business. In 1927, Arbuckle allowed Hope to be the opening act in his comedy show in Cleveland. Roscoe then gave Hope the names and numbers of his friends in Hollywood, telling him to "go west".

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In the coming weeks, as you read through the 25 crimes Time Magazine has selected, you will wonder which of them will remain in the popular, perhaps even the artistic imagination in the years to come? How will they be retold and with what kinds of lessons and cautions in mind?  Visit my blog every Saturday as a new crime will be posted each week.

Santa vs. Pregnant Women

Sexy Santa and the Andrew Christian Doll Factory

I don't know about you, but I want one of these dolls for Christmas.  Andrew Christian, the famous underwear and swimwear maker, wanted to wish everyone a very happy holiday, so he released the following advertisement on December 9th.  Let's just say Santa and his elves have been very, very busy. 

Now, how do I go about purchasing one of these dolls???  Oh, I forgot.  I have one of my very own already. :-)... Ryan.

OMG Hilarious! - Plastic Surgery

Madonna's Diva Christmas Nightmare

Back in July, we learned of Madonna's Gaga Nightmare, in August we learned of her second, but in December, Perez Hilton attends the Annual Divas Holiday Ball with "some of the biggest egos on the planet."

And this time around, there's more than just Cher, Madonna, Lady Gaga, Barbara Streisand, and Sue Sylvester attending this ball;  Katy Perry, Niki Minaj, Dolly Parton, and many others make a special appearance.

What a Hot Mess: The King That Never Was

WTF!  I actually thought Bieber's rendition of Santa Claus Is Coming to Town was a hot mess.  But the music video below cuts the cake.  Heavy metal band, Alternate Reality released their music video, "The King That Never Was" in late November and it is by far the worst video I have ever seen. OMG, what the hell was this band thinking?  Hell, Harry Potter and The Sexy Hallows was a billion times better.

Yeah, I'm sure "The King" is glad he never existed. LOL.

Post Secret Fridays - Issue 087

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Battleshots - The Battleship Drinking Game!

Now, why didn't I think of this game when I was in college?  This would've been fucking funny as hell.  Hell, it would've been fucking fun!!!!  I'm so trying this whenever I start drinking again.  Well... if I ever drink again. LOL.

Magical Fun 101: Internet Magic Trick

Don't believe it works.  Try Me.  Follow the instructions as you scroll down.  Good Luck!

Watch Republicans Literally Walk Out on Democrats Yesterday - Lovely

Astounding, simply astounding.  And this is how Republicans address your $1,000 dollars being taken out of your paycheck next year.  

So let's see if you got a $1,000 raise this year, you're not going to see it in 2012. You're not!  And if you received a $1,000 Christmas bonus this year, save it. You'll need it next year.  

In other words, if you receive a bi-weekly check, your check will be $40-60 less than what you originally were receiving.  Trust me, you'll feel it.  Actually 160 million Americans will feel it.  Watch as the GOP speaker pro-tem, walks out as Democrats are pushing for a vote on the Payroll Tax-cut before it expires this month.

Yesterday morning, Speaker Pro Tempore Michael Fitzpatrick (R-PA), under orders from Speaker Boehner, refused to allow Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer to speak on the floor and ask for unanimous consent to bring up the Senate bipartisan compromise to extend the payroll tax cut. Whip Hoyer and Congressman Chris Van Hollen are continuing to try to offer the Senate compromise even though Republicans walked off the floor. Once again, Republicans are risking a tax increase on 160 million Americans and the loss unemployment benefits for those who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own.

This Is Wong On So Many Levels!

It's Purely Animal - Issue No. 42 - Piggy and Puggy Wrestle

Oh, Ryan is gonna love this.  I don't like to think about it, but once our little ones have gone across the Rainbow Bridge, he will want a piggy.  And I'm going to make sure he gets one dammit.  Watch this adorable video of "Piggy" and "Puggy".

From YouTube Description:

Piggy (Tabitha) and Puggy (Susie) the boxer playing together at Hillside. We thought this would be nice for everybody to see, especially our supporters who sponsor Susie at Hillside. Susie was an ex breeding dog, rescued from a Welsh puppy farm. The owner was successfully prosecuted for keeping dogs in atrocious conditions. 

See link below for details
http://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/content.asp?id=20813

To sponsor a dog at Hillside please click http://www.hillside.org.uk/acatalog/copy_of_Adoptions.html

Movies to Watch: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

Awww, a breath of fresh air.  No more wolves, no more vampires, no more witches, no more fairies, no more wizards.  Oh wait, Gandalf is a wizard.  Scratch that.  It's time for some Hobbits!!!

The first trailer was released and it is truly an unexpected journey.  I can't wait to watch it.  It will be released a week before the end of the world!!! Woo hoo!!!  The film reunites us with Bilbo and Frodo Baggins, Gandalf, and Gollum.  And a huge list of new characters!  Oh, and you can't forget Orlando Bloom as Legolas! :-)

 

Synopsis:

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” follows title character Bilbo Baggins, who is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor, which was long ago conquered by the dragon Smaug. Approached out of the blue by the wizard Gandalf the Grey, Bilbo finds himself joining a company of thirteen dwarves led by the legendary warrior, Thorin Oakensheild. Their journey will take them into the Wild; through treacherous lands swarming with Goblins and Orcs, deadly Wargs and Giant Spiders, Shapeshifters and Sorcerers. Although their goal lies to the East and the wastelands of the Lonely Mountain first they must escape the goblin tunnels, where Bilbo meets the creature that will change his life forever … Gollum. Here, alone with Gollum, on the shores of an underground lake, the unassuming Bilbo Baggins not only discovers depths ofguile and courage that surprise even him, he also gains possession of Gollum’s “precious” ring that holds unexpected and useful qualities … A simple, gold ring that is tied to the fate of all Middle-earth in ways Bilbo cannot begin to know.

OMG Hilarious! - Merry Happy

Battlestar Galactica Ruins Lives!

Luckily for Ryan and I, the television series, "Dallas" didn't ruin our lives, considering it was 13 seasons long!  But then again, neither did "North and South", "Star Trek Voyager", "Dexter", "Queer As Folk", "Boston Legal" or "Mad Men".  And two of these shows are still running.

But "Battlestar Galactica"on the other hand... That's a whole different ball game!  I think if Ryan and I were to sit down and watch the first season, we'd lose our jobs, our utilities, and our home.  We wouldn't be able to stop watching it from what I've heard.

Check out this hilarious take on what would happen to you if you started watching the series.

Kiss of the Week - Issue No. 005

When I started my "Kiss of the Week" series in 2007 on Peter's Daily Blog, I never thought I would get as far as I did with it.  At the beginning I was only posting photos of two hot guys kissing, but later incorporated a "Quote of the Day" with it - and the rest is history.

Over the next few months I will be posting my original posts and slowly introducing this series to my current BLADE 7184 readers.  So without further ado, here's the fifth issue, originally posted on July 21, 2007...

Final Images of the Space Shuttle Atlantis Flight Deck

Well, the stripping has started for the Space Shuttle Atlantis.  The shuttle will be stripped of it's interior to make it lighter for it's public display at The Kennedy Space Center.  On July 8, the Space Shuttle flew it's final mission which also concluded NASA's 30-year program.  At that time, I posted a video of the Space Shuttles' illustrious career. Feel free to check it out.

The lovely folks at collectSPACE were were able to take final images of the Space Shuttle's flight deck, airlock, bay, and a few with the engines out and wheels down.

According to collectSPACE, it is now being prepared for its public display at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida. Its insides being pulled out to ensure it is safe for exhibit, as well as significantly lighten it for its planned steep-angled display, Atlantis is scheduled to be powered down this week for the final time.

collectSPACE had the rare opportunity recently to tour Atlantis to photograph its preparation and capture its glass cockpit powered and lit for one of its last times.

The following photo gallery starts on Atlantis' flight deck, and then proceeds to its now mostly empty middeck, out into and above the 60-foot payload bay, and then around and under the winged spacecraft.

These photographs were taken inside Orbiter Processing Facility-2 (OPF-2) at the Kennedy Space Center, where access platforms envelop Atlantis.

 

Make sure to check out collectSPACE's website to see the entire gallery.

Quoted: Angelina Jolie on Guilt

"I don't believe in guilt.  I believe in living on impulse as long as you never intentionally hurt another person and don't judge people in your life.  I think you should live completely free."

- Angelina Jolie

2012 Fitness Plan

Yep, this pretty much sums it up for me. LOL.

Must Watch: Best Fails of 2011

We are coming towards the end of the year and today starts the Mayan Calendar countdown.  

As you all know by now, the end of the world is upon us and it will end exactly one year from today.  Nevermind that God said no one will know when the world will end. If the Mayans say it is so, then it is.  

In the meantime, keep yourself entertained for 12 minutes by watching this great video of the Best Fails of 2011.  These are definitely some of the best and dumbest stunts I've seen.

Archuleta To Pray The Gay Away

So it seems little boy-wonder, David Archuleta has decided to pray the gay away by devoting himself to a full time mission to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 

“It’s not because someone told me that I’m supposed to do it, not because I no longer want to do music anymore, but it’s because it’s the feeling that I feel I need to do next in my life,” Archuleta said with a shaky voice, after regaining his composure on stage. “It’s just the same feeling that I’ve always tried to follow in my life… I’ve learned to trust that feeling and I’ve learned that I need to answer when it calls.”

Yeah.  Good one.

You will no longer see him singing at those huge sold-out concerts, because he is putting his career on hold.  Watching the video below made me think he was in Utah for a concert, because what type of fan would scream and yell in congratulatory applause for over a minute on this news?  This is blasphemy, I tell you!  It's heartbreaking dammit!

Personally, I think his overbearing Daddy told him he needed to have electro-shock treatments as soon as possible or else he would be ex-communicated, and go to hell just like the rest of us.

OMG Hilarious! - Back In The Day

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words - Issue No. 7

I haven't posted an issue of "A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words" in over 5 months.  I have so many series on my blog that by the time I get to one I really want to talk about, a new story pops up, or a funny video takes it's place.  

In keeping with current events I felt the best place for this post was in this series, because while the art itself does not consist of words, it does consist of a broader message.  In contrast to my other posts, where the words made the art, in the portrait below, The National Post’s graphics team uses artillery shells to convey it's message.

With the death of Kim Jong-il there is uncertainty about how much support the third generation of the North Korea’s ruling dynasty has among the ruling elite, especially in the military, and worry that successor Kim Jong-un might need a military show of strength to help establish his credentials. The National Post’s graphics team explores the firepower available to the great successor.

It's Purely Animal - Issue No. 41 - Stuart, The Salsa Dancing Dog

As most of you know, Ryan and I have 4 chihuahuas.  Duchess has ADD, Puffs is extremely overweight, Lady is scared shitless, and Nacho, well... being that he's the only boy, overly sensitive, and loves his little blanky, I'm gonna say gay.

But no one can do it quite like Stuart here.  Watch as he dances the salsa, and better than any of us ever could.  Hell, they should do a Dancing With The Stars for dogs.  He'd get all tens!

Of course, with all the lovers, come the haters.  So the owner of the dog had this to say on his YouTube site.

Ok, for all of you conspiracy theorists and such, I have to address a number of inanely negative comments and observations. 1) Stuart is on a leash, not a string. He uses this for balance and to keep from running out into the street. 2)HE LEARNED TO DO THIS ON HIS OWN. 3)He is never forced to do anything because he runs the show in his house. Just stop with the abuse comments. You are completely uninformed. If you want to see animal abuse, maybe you should search a video of the cockfights on the Island so you can tell the difference.

It's Was Definitely A Lego Year!

Remember the Lego posters I blogged about back in February which depicted the Oscar contenders in Lego?  How about the ones in May by Nextmovie.com with their rendition of the summer blockbuster movies in Lego?  If you can't recall ever seeing them, you can take a look here and here.  They were pretty hilarious.

Well it seems like 2011 has been a Lego year, and several Flickr members have created some pretty excellent renditions of what's happened over the past year, all in Lego. Check out these amazing depictions of the Royal Wedding, The Pepper Spray Incident at UC Davis, Occupy Wall Street and more.

Occupy Wall Street

Libyan Uprising

Pepper Spray Incident at UC Davis

The Royal Wedding of Will & Kate

The Situation Room During Osama Bin Laden Raid