Category Archives: Dinner Party Talk

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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Happy Memorial Day

Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service. Did you know it was first enacted to honor Union soldiers of the American Civil War and was later expanded … 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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Dinner Party Talk – Smoking Toddler

Shocking. Appalling. Outrageous. How could parents let their 2-year-old smoke more than a pack a day?! But Sumatran toddler Ardi Rizal is up to 40 cancer sticks a day thanks to his dear old dad who gave him his first … Continue reading

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Life 101 – Age erasing foods

We all (I think) want to live long, healthy lives, and in this age of work, work, work and stress, stress, stress, we need all the help we can get. Men’s Health has compiled a list of the 40 best … 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

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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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