The “Swing Wing” A Sony Walkman Milky the Marvelous Milking Cow Much more after the jump! (Sorry, Santa!) Evel Knievel Bicycle Charlie’s Angels Dolls Robot Commando G.I. Joe with Kung-Fu Grip Baby Laugh a Lot And especially, “Cairo Swordsman”
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If You’re Going to Believe in Anything… Make it Santa
I’ve decided. If I’m going to believe in any supernatural being, it’s going to be Santa. Here’s why: 1) Santa walks the walk. Jesus said it’s better to give than receive, and he did give away a lot of stuff (loaves and fishes, yo!)—but comparatively? He’s no Santa. Some will screech, “OH! BUT JESUS GAVE […]
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“I’ll Be Home for Christmas” – Chandler Strutz (of Just Lions)
Chandler Strutz of Portland band Just Lions recorded this tender version of the World War II-era Christmas standard “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” originally made famous by Bing Crosby. Strutz tells us he tracked this one quickly earlier this month, maybe after a drink or two. “Did it in one or two takes, then slapped […]
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The ‘N Sync That Ruined Christmas
I think we can all agree that, in general, ‘N Sync made and makes everything better… except Christmas. When it comes to Christmas, ‘N Sync is a combo platter of hatred, loathing, and perm solution. Courtesy of Warming Glow, here’s their 15-year-old homage to the holidays, “Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays” in which they grievously insult […]
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Wm.™ Steven Humphrey’s “Unfuckwithable Rules of the White Elephant Gift Exchange”
It’s become a time-honored holiday tradition. An astounding number of readers write in asking, “Wm. Steven Humphrey! When are you going to reprint your ‘Unfuckwithable Rules of the White Elephant Gift Exchange’?”Well… THAT TIME IS NOW. The following rules are the way our office does it, and you can adapt these rules if you wish… […]
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Hometapes’ 2013 Holiday Compilation: A Ride to Anywhere
We love Hometapes. Each year, the Portland-based label has a holiday gift for you in the form of their “Hometapes for the Holidays” compilation series, featuring end-of-year music specially made by Hometapes artists for the compilation. This year is no exception, and the fourth installment, titled A Ride to Anywhere, has arrived to fill your […]
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The Holiday Edition of “Between Two Ferns”
For his Christmas edition of “Between Two Ferns,” host Zach Galifianakis welcomes Toby Maguire (who seems to know more about producing television shows than he does) and Samuel L. Jackson (who’s wearing a Snuggie?). Oh, and special musical guests Arcade Fire. And asbestos!
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Duover Have a New Christmas Record!
Christmas-loving Portland duo Duover released their first Christmas album back in 2010, and Christmas Vol. 1 has since become a local seasonal classic. If you haven’t heard it yet, you need to make it part of your holiday rotation. (Psst… it’s on Bandcamp.) Now Duover—that’s Rebecca Rasmussen and Nathan Jr.—have released the long awaited follow-up: […]
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Merry Christmas. Will You Please Stop Wrecking Cars?
Scott Hoy is a personal injury lawyer with a personal message for all you auto drivers out there: Stop having auto accidents. JUST STOP IT. He doesn’t know if it’s because of video games or what—but for the love of god, stop blaming people in the back seat! (Confused? I’m pretty sure personal injury lawyer […]
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Ages and Ages – “Christmas Time Is Here”
original photo by Alicia J. Rose Ages and Ages are spreading that holiday cheer and not leaving out the sorrow, with their new recording of “Christmas Time Is Here,” from 1965’s beloved A Charlie Brown Christmas TV special. Their take on the jazzily melancholic tune from Vince Guaraldi and Lee Mendelson was premiered over on […]
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Almost Sold Out! The Mercury‘s “Your Holiday Office Party” TONIGHT!
Guys! We’re very close to selling out all the tickets for tonight’s super fun party, “The Mercury presents YOUR HOLIDAY OFFICE PARTY (Attendance Mandatory!)” And it shouldn’t be surprising! We’ve got Silent Disco with DJ Gregarious, a special performance by Sex Life, hosting by comedian Gabe Dinger (as your a-hole boss), an “Ugly Tie, Uncomfortable […]
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New Rudolph Show Added!
The Willamette Week loves me… and the Mercury loves me, too! In fact, so many people love me… OKAY, FINE, THE SHOW I’M IN, RUDOLPH: ON STAGE!… that almost every performance in the run is already sold out. Except for the one we just added! If you would love to see a faithful and very […]