Tag Archives: Xmas

The Wham classic. Lyrics via Facebook names.

So this happened the other night on our way back to Island House. Father Tony writes: Joe and I returning from El Siboney Cuban Restaurant – per our tradition – got into the Best. Cab. Ever. The driver said, “Are you guys ready for Christmas?” We said no, and he fired up Bing Crosby doing the Hawaiian Christmas Song and …

Where will you be in one week? Who will you be with?

Via Stereogum: Every year since 1986, David Letterman has invited Darlene Love to perform on the last show of the year before Christmas. Every year, she sings “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home),” her Phil Spector-produced 1963 Christmas classic. Every year, Paul Shaffer and a sprawling cast of musicians backs her up. Next May, Letterman will retire from late-night TV, which …

Sen. Al Franken launched a Secret Santa program in the Senate in 2011 in order to bridge the “partisan divide.” This year the very anti-gay Ted Cruz drew the name of lesbian Sen. Tammy Baldwin. Via Wisconsin’s Cap Times: Thanks to the intrepid reporting of entertainment gossip outlet TMZ — whose reporters apparently chase after politicians in addition to more …

It’s called the Silencing Slider: Each Gorge Ohwell Silencing Slider is an artisan crafted censorship device that is ergonomically designed to comfortably plug even the loudest of burger holes. Made of soft and non-toxic natural food grade silicone rubber, the gag has no unpleasant plastic smells or odors. Give the Gift that Keeps on Gagging. Comfortable, ergonomic design. Local sourced …

Video by JMG reader Rob.

Tomacco!

Glenn Beck’s readers are ever so pissed. In case you don’t know, the Satanic Temple is actually an atheist pranking group.

Strangely enough, this new clip is from last year’s Christmas album by Clarkson. Lovely track, nevertheless.

“Keep the yuletide gay. If your son is, keep him locked away.” (Tipped by JMG reader Doug)

(Tipped by JMG reader Ken)

From the Christian Post: “I’m making ‘Saving Christmas’ because I love Christmas, I love everything about it,” Cameron told The Christian Post before rattling off several Christmas traditions such as roasting chestnuts, drinking hot chocolate, and enjoying Christmas stockings, stories, trees and food.  “I’m a sucker for all of it, and of course the nativity, and there’s a lot of …

Over 1.7M views on the first day of the below ad from Britain’s Sainsbury’s supermarket chain. The Guardian rips it to pieces: What passing-bells for these who die as cattle? Not only the monstrous anger of the guns nor the stuttering rifles’ rapid rattle, but now an epic four-minute, eye-wateringly expensive commercial for a supermarket chain. There is no disputing …

The American Family Association, which claims to want corporations to “remain neutral in the culture wars” has issued its hypocritical 2014 boycott list of the companies who haven’t taken their side in the “War Against Christmas.” Hit the link for the full “Naughty Or Nice” ranking.

Going viral on YouTube today is this year’s Christmas ad from Britain’s John Lewis department store chain, whose holiday commercials are a beloved tradition. Via the Guardian: John Lewis unveils its latest festive advert, featuring a young boy and what appears to be his pet penguin playing together in the lead up to Christmas Day. After the success of last …