Category Archives: Dinner Party Talk
Life 101 – Voicemail generator
The “ridiculously handsome” Old Spice Guy bids a fond farewell. But before he goes, how about letting him help you build your own Old Spice Guy voice mail greeting using Isaiah Mustafa’s very own “ridiculously handsome” voice. Call my house. … Continue reading
Posted in American Fun, Dinner Party Talk, Household Tips, Life 101, Uncategorized
Tagged #americana, #brucelittlefield, #oldspice, #voicemail
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Dinner Party Talk – The Price Is Right
I always love stories about brilliant people who use their talents for weird things, and this Esquire feature about Terry Kniess doesn’t disappoint. Kniess has this talent for memorizing patterns, and he used his amazing brain to figure out patterns … Continue reading
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Tagged #americana, #brucelittlefield, #thepriceisright
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Life 101 – The Harry Potter Alliance
Though Harry Potter mania may have ended a few years back (and been replaced by its cheesier counterpart, Twilight Mania), HP fans are alive and well. In 2005, one Harry fan started The Harry Potter Alliance, a non-profit dedicated to … Continue reading
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Tagged #americana, #brucelittlefield, #harrypotteralliance
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Gossip! – Lady Gaga Eyes
I love me some Alexander McQueen sparkly platforms and bubble dresses as much as the next Gaga fan, but I’m definitely not gaga over this new trend. Inspired by the singer’s creepy cartoon eyes in Bad Romance, teens across the … Continue reading
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Tagged #americana, #brucelittlefield, #ladygaga
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Household Tips – EWG.org
Start this weekend off right with an educational (read: frightening) visit to the Environmental Working Group website, where you can explore such gems of information like cell phone radiation facts, the cosmetic safety database, and a shopper’s guide to pesticides … Continue reading
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Tagged #americana, #brucelittlefield, #ewg
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American Fun – Mud Queen Coronation
Westland, Michigan is taking the concept of mud-wrestling to a whole new level with the annual Mud Day event, where they crown one lucky, muck-covered girl Mud Queen. These girls spent the day playing in the mud lake, which was … Continue reading
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Tagged #americana, #brucelittlefield, #mudqueen
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Dinner Party Talk – The Candwich
We’ve now reached a whole new funky fresh level of GROSS. Eater has the unbelievable, but true, story of The Candwich, a sandwich in a can that comes in three flavors: peanut butter and strawberry jam, peanut butter and grape … Continue reading
Posted in American Fun, American Hype, Dinner Party Talk, Household Tips, Life 101, Quick Fixes, Travel
Tagged #americana, #brucelittlefield, #candwich, #peanutbutter
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Life 101 – Braggin’ on Zappos
It is rare for customer service at any major retailer to be efficient and kind…but Zappos is both. After a recent transaction the retailer has gained a customer for life… me. The shoes I ordered were too small. I called … Continue reading
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Tagged #americana, #business, #customerservice, #zappos
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Gossip – Timberlake on Glee
For those of us already experiencing withdrawal since the season finale of Glee (I just finished it last night!), there’s chatter that Justin Timberlake may be joining the list of celebrities who will guest-star on the show’s 3rd season. The … Continue reading
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Tagged #americana, #bleedinglove, #brucelittlefield, #glee, #timberlake
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Dinner Party Talk – 4th of July Follow-Up
I had a great time over the weekend doing all things American–from fireworks to grilling. Realized it’s never too late for a good 4th of July history parody, and this one got the giant history nerd inside me excited. Some … Continue reading
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