I just wanted an excuse to post this picture again.And here’s a tune from the Kinks’ Ray Davies, who is surprisingly good at writing holiday songs. LISTEN:<param name="FlashVars" value="autostart=no&bg=0xCCCCCC&leftbg=0x0056A5&lefticon=0xFFFFFF&rightbg=0x0056A5& ‘rightbghover=0xE87217&righticon=0xEEEEEE&righticonhover=0xffffff&text=0x666666&slider=0x666666& ‘track=0xFFFFFF&border=0x666666&loader=0x6CB112&soundFile=http://www.portlandmercury.com/images/blogimages/2008/11/26/1227741086_1127-rd.mp3″ /> Ray Davies – “Thanksgiving Day”
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Viral Video Classics Presents: The Spirit of… Recieving?
The day after tomorrow is Black Friday, but there’s really no telling how black retailers books will get. With spending down and an abysmal economy, it will be interesting to see just how crammed those parking lots will be at 6am. Let’s travel back in time with YouTube, to a more optimistic America, when the […]
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Autumn Boozy Goodness: It’s a Miracle!
I just came down from flavor tripping and boy is my palate tired. Also, I’m a bit drunk. I wasn’t trying to get a bit drunk, but that’s what happens when you hit the Miracle Fruit. The stuff basically rewires your tongue, erasing your ability to taste sour and bitter flavors for a short period […]
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Party At Frank James Tomorrow
This is really only tangentially fashion related in that fashion and music are like peas and carrots, chocolate and peanut butter, etc. But! For those of you who prefer your culture in the company of fine threads, you may want to know that Frank James is hosting a show tomorrow, for Seattle/Bellingham band Yes Oh […]
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Old People Forced to Eat Cat Food
Perhaps the saddest byproduct of our struggling economy is how it will undoubtedly affect the older generation. When times get really tough, those who won’t be able to support themselves will be forced to take extreme measures in order to find sustenance. For example, this grandma who has obviously been forced to eat cat food. […]
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Dragonistas Declare War on Rogue Nation
Something is burning at 928 SE 9th Avenue, and it ain’t the pulled pork. “Last night, we were circulating a declaration of war against Rogue Nation,” says Lorren “LoLo” Lancaster, 1/3 owner of the Green Dragon Bistro and Brewpub, “One person pulled out their Rogue Nation card and burned it at the bar.” Lancaster, some […]
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Why I’m CONVINCED These Guys Aren’t Gay
Yes, this is a “French Disco” song. Yes, the video stars the French boy band known as “Pipones.” And yet, I remain unconvinced the three guys depicted in the video are gayer than Gaylord McGayerson, the grand marshal of Gay Town’s annual gay pride parade. My reasons follow: 1) Gay men don’t drop their trousers […]
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Autumn Boozy Goodness: Punch and the Greening of Autumn
You may have noticed that ABG was absent last Friday (or maybe not, how the hell should I know). However, I have a good excuse. I was working to get out the Mercury’s Guide to Food and Entertaining. Maybe you’ve seen it. You know, it’s the one with the cover that you can laminate and […]
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National Day of No Nagging
Not every calendar denotes this, but just so you know… today is National No-Nagging Day. I’m not going to nag you about it, but please… no nagging. Because when you nag, this is exactly what you sound like. No nagging please.
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Today’s Worst Thing in Las Vegas
Hey, what’s the weather like today in Portland? Here in Las Vegas it’s a balmy 71 degrees next to the pool. So that’s good! Another good thing was last night’s Tom Jones concert at the MGM Grand… which was, okay… AMAZING. For a leathery old coot, that mothereffer can still SING. While I have vague […]
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OH FUCK JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS ARE TRULY OUTRAGEOUS
Last night’s election coverage made use of holograms, and fancy new technology, and computers and blah blah blah. But as everyone knows, the only holograms worth paying any attention to are Jem and the Holograms. Come on, you remember! The ’80s kids cartoon show? Jem is a singing superstar, and the alter ego of… oh, […]
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Obama is Speaking… Shhhh
He just said “gay” and the room went wild. Yes it’s been a long time coming…. that’s an understatement. “I congratulate governor Palin.” That’s a kindness… so says the crowd. Wait a sec, was that Oprah? OMG! Oh, plus, the shots of couples making out during the Obama speech speak to the “Obama baby boom” […]