There's Magic All Up In This Post

I haven't written about Juggalos since October 20, 2009 and I am ripe due for another post. Thankfully their fearless leaders, The Beatles of Generation Y (Why?), have blessed us with what may very well be the greatest thing to ever happen to the internet - Insane Clown Posse have dropped their latest video for "Miracles", a thought-provoking single that begs the question "f*%#in' magnets, how do they work?".

Behold their genius...I promise you, your life will forever be changed by clicking play:

 

Obladaisms

- Life is random. And so is www.chatroulette.com I read a lot of news articles on this anti-social networking tool this morning and had to check it out for myself. Holy bananas, is this website nuts!!! Part of me is recoiling in horror, the other half is admittedly intrigued - it's basically an online version of russian roulette with fewer bullets and slightly less innocence. It's the reason Al Gore invented the internet in the first place; the ultimate unfiltered social barometer, humanity at it's best/worst. 

Chatroulette.com enables you to videochat with someone selected entirely by luck of the draw. They might want to chat about world events, they might want to chat about their love of cheese. They may like to wear Hawaiian shirts, they may like to wear considerably less. You control who you talk to by clicking "next". As an example, here is a random sampling of people I encountered in my first 30 seconds:

- Teenage boy
- "Boobs for Haiti" sign
- Roomful of 20-somethings having a party
- Bored Eastern European female searching for a husband
- Hairy, naked dude 

It takes a mighty heart (and stomach) to get in the game. How brave are you to play Chat Roulette?

Happy Valentine's Day

I be spending it with these:

Clockwise from Top Left: The Confession (Cherry), White Chocolate Berry, The Confession (Cherry), Our American Cousin (Mexican Vanilla), Little Green Men (Mint), The Prohibitionist (Rum Butter), High Risk (Orange)

Christmas is Coming...

Christmas is fast approaching and I can't think of a better gift to give (or receive) than the newly released 2010 Winnipeg Animal Services Calendar designed by Oblada Creative! More than just a pretty thing to hang on the wall, the piece serves a dual purpose by also acting as a guidebook for dog owners including training tips, information on local veterinarians, and a list of the best Winnipeg-area places to take your pooch for a stroll.

Sure, you can get a free calendar from your insurance broker but all proceeds from this one benefit the dogs at the pound. For this reason, I feel it will be the best $10.00 you've ever spent. Guaranteed. 

The calendar is available for purchase at Winnipeg Animal Services located at 1057 Logan Avenue.  

Rad!

This is actually pretty clever. Alternative rock band Weezer has found a new way to market themselves and increase sales of their new album 'Raditude' by partnering with the makers of the Snuggie to sell a branded version of the infamous backwards robe that comes with a free CD:

Yes, this is a real commercial. I think it's a brilliant marketing ploy that has resulted in the type of media exposure you simply can't buy these days. On another note, I am the proud owner of a knock-off Snuggie that I obtained at Liquidation World. It's tiger print and it is fabulous. I feel so majestic when I wear it...like a wizard. A wizard that can concoct a mean grape Kool-aid. 

1 Night 'til Halloween

Over the past two weeks, we've posted some truly terrifying subject matter as we counted down the nights until All Hallows Eve. With only one (restless) sleep left until the ghosts, ghouls and goblins are unleashed, we look at some other websites that will give you the heebie-jeebies: 

• Frightbytes.com
• CavernsofBlood.com
• GhostVillage.com
• BadClown.com
• HauntedPortraits.com
• Classic Horror Movies
• Classic Horror Literature
• BlueBombers.com

4 Nights 'til Halloween

I have always been somewhat of a night owl. I enjoy staying up until the wee hours of the morning reading a book or listening to the radio. One late-night program that I rarely miss is Coast-to-Coast AM. Hosted by George Noory, the talk show covers a variety of topics ranging from politics to the supernatural. For those less inclined to stay up until 5:00am, there is also a podcast available. 

Some of the best shows on Coast-to-Coast AM have to do with Electronic Voice Phenomena (EVP). EVP are speech or speech-like sounds that are inaudible during initial recording but detectable upon playback. One of the most interviewed guests on this fascinating subject are members of the Ghost Investigators Society. Listening to a few of the sample EVP recordings on their website is better than caffeine for keeping one wide awake...but side effects may include trembling, paranoia and involuntary urination. Boo. 

5 Nights 'til Halloween

The most ghastly ghouls come out to play on the nights leading up to All Hallows Eve. Vampires, zombies, the creature from the cotton ball lagoon...er, WHAT!? If you have a bizarre phobia (or are seeking an acting school credit), the Maury Povich Show is willing to exploit it:

Peaches, Pickles, Balloons... this is must-see TV, people.