Category Archives: American Fun
Life 101 – Graduation
Flip that tassel and play some “Pomp and Circumstance”, because June means graduation! Whether you graduated ten years ago or you’re walking across the stage next weekend, take a moment to appreciate commencement with these classic blooper videos: the Totally-Fake-Trip-and-Fall … Continue reading
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Dinner Party Talk – Gary Coleman Dies
Whatchoo talkin’ about Willis?! Sadly, Gary Coleman passed away today after suffering an intercranial hemorrhage. He was 42. I hope he’s at peace. The last few years haven’t been so good. Here’s his appearance on Divorce Court. His wife said … Continue reading
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American Pets – Claude the Bear
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Pop Culture Pop-Up – I’m a Pepper!
I’m not a big soda drinker, but I am sometimes a Pepper! Dr. Pepper has always been sold as an alternative – it’s not quite root beer, not quite cola, but it’s all delicious. The commercials always reflect that uniqueness … Continue reading
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Life 101 – Garage Sale Season Opens
The season is upon us. This weekend I’ve already got a mapped out list of my garage sale stop and shops. Refer to Facebook for Jay Blotcher’s “off-beat yard sale,” (a pop-culture smorgasbord), Ken Greene’s “Yarden Sale,” (includes delights for … Continue reading
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Gossip! – Liza Minelli Single Ladies
The venerable Liza with a Z Minnelli will be performing Beyonce’s wildly popular “Single Ladies” in the movie Sex & the City 2, which opens (gasp) Friday! Here’s her wobbly version of the song… I love me some Liza, but … Continue reading
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Talented Kids – PGA star Jordan Spieth
Keep an eye out for this kid! Last week, amateur golfer Jordan Spieth tied for 16th place at the prestigious Byron Nelson tournament in Irving, Texas. He’s 16, but forget about first dates and drivers licenses… Spieth is on a … Continue reading
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Quick Fixes – Ex Wife’s Wedding Dress
I love people who make lemonade out of lemons. Kevin Cotter is one such dude. His wife (of 12 years) left him and left behind her wedding dress. He asked if she wanted it back. She said, “No! Do whatever … Continue reading
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Dinner Party Talk – Pop Rocks
Remember the exploding candy “Pop Rocks?” And the legend, that if you ate Pop Rocks and drank Coke your head would explode. Urban legend even had Life cereal’s Mikey die from the combo. Here are all sorts of experiments with … Continue reading
Dinner Party Talk – American Idol
American Idol comes to a close this week and let’s be Frank Sinatra, it has been a real snooze. Where was our contestant to really cheer for? Even little Greyson with his 6th Grade Gaga moment attracted more attention and … Continue reading
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