We’re under budget on our Save The Dates. That’s good news. We’re spending money on pre-invitations to warn people that the real invitations are coming. That’s dumb. Save The Dates (STDs) are necessary because it would be ghastly to get invited to an event without being forewarned about the invitation’s arrival. We spent about $200 […]
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I “Asked Amy”; Amy Answered
So, I’m kind of having a problem this week. As you know we published this guy on our cover this week: The issue is currently sitting on my desk, and every time I look up at him, I kind of sigh, and get distracted, and have to shake my head until I can refocus on […]
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“The Saddest Map in America”
That’s how Andrew Sullivan characterizes the “scholarly study by Dorothy Gambrell of the ‘missed connections’ section of Craigslist. This is where you thought you saw your future spouse or date or hook-up, state by state.” DOROTHY GAMBRELL I understand Sullivan’s use of the adjective “sad,” but for me, the primary effect is fascination. Take Oregon, […]
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Did YOU Get a Mercury Reader Valentine?
Well, how am I supposed to know? GO AND CHECK FOR YOURSELF! Here are but a few…. C’mon! You know you got one! GO LOOK.
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Judge the Mercury Office Valentine Cookie Contest!
Every year, our office celebrates Valentine’s Day with a cookie contest. We’re given a ton of heart-shaped plain cookies, some different colors of icing and supplies, at which point we decorate the shit out of some cookies. Then we see who’s the best. Then the winner is a complete bragging jackass about it throughout the […]
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Glenn Danzig Valentines or GTFO
If you screwed the pooch on valentine’s day, didn’t get anything for your S.O. even though you think they got something for you, here is your last-ditch, email-able solution: Glenn Danzig valentines. Because he loves kittehs, “Hybrid Moments” is the best love song that you can’t make out all the lyrics to, and because if […]
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Dispatch From The Wedding Industrial Complex: Cake Tasting
I know the words “cake tasting” sound like the making for a perfect day, but the truth is a bit fuzzier. It’s not all buttercreams and smiles. First, there is very little cake present at a cake tasting; I did three tastings in four hours last weekend and I didn’t get a half a piece […]
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Valentine’s Day Gift Suggestion: How About a Scar Fetish?
Still looking for the perfect V-day gift for the scarred woman in your life? Check out this Funny of Die vid in which Top Chef‘s Padma Lakshmi, comedian/actor Brian Huskey (Children’s Hospital), and Padma Laksmi’s arm scar attempt to sell you the latest in romantic scar-flaunting fashions! Because… VALENTINE’S DAY! And… SCAR! Padma by Padma […]
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Happy Galentine’s Day!
In honor of the holiday created by Parks and Rec‘s Leslie Knope, Bitch Media (oh hai Sarah Mirk) commissioned Portland artist Natalie Nourigat to create a line of Galentine’s Day cards, all about “ladies celebrating their strong independent selves.” They’re pretty adorable. Click over to see some more, and think nice things about the ladies […]
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Rockin’ Good News: Wild at Heart on Valentine’s Day
This whole Valentine’s Day thing is wild at heart and weird on top. The ball-and-chain and I have been going to comedy shows for the past few of these strangely expectation-laden holidays. We’re going to the Kurt Braunohler show at Mississippi Studios (FREE!!! Check their website for tickets to the late show), but those hearts-and-farts […]
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Last Chance! Submit a Mercury Valentine!
Last chance for your FREE Mercury valentine to make the print edition, guys! We’re shutting it down at 3 pm! (Though if you submit after that and into next week? You’ll still make the online edition. THAT’S HOW MUCH WE LOVE “LOVE”!)
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HURRY!! Send a FREE Mercury Valentine to Your Sweetie—Deadline is FRIDAY!
You heard right! Deadline to submit your FREE Mercury reader valentine is THIS FRIDAY. Do you love your loved one or not?!? DO IT.