Culture Buzz Thanks for the Internet, you can now purchase yourself a 'Ghetto Basket' which could contain a few of the following items: “Hot Sauce, Pregnancy Test, Grape Drink, Batteries, Beef Jerky, or Potted Meat.” Give the gift that keeps on…offending?
http://deadflowerflorist.com/products/product_dead.html
They'll admit that it's a practical joke, but isn't the joke really that you would spend $20 on dead flowers?
http://www.google.com/trends/hottrends?q=return+exchange&...
It isn't even Christmas yet, and already one in five Americans say they expect to return at least one gift this year. Pessimists or realists, here are some helpful links for those of you expecting slipper socks and ugly sweaters.
http://www.avclub.com/content/feature/cheap_toy_roundup_2...
Recession's got you scaling back on holiday gifts? The A.V. Club's has your solution: a roundup of this year's cheapest toys — with perfectly reasonable explanations on why they make the perfect gifts. I'm holding out for a Nose Flute.
Merry Hanukkah and Happy Christmas, to all who swing both ways. As the site says, “Sure to confound and confuse both Jews and Gentiles!”
Why let your life continue without these FAIL/WIN stamps with which to proclaim all the items in your world either FAIL or WIN. This year's greatest meme hasn't died yet, and who says it ever will? Pull the Internet IRL and get stamping! (Thanks Jamie!)
Tech Buzz Just in time for Holiday shopping season, Amazon.com is reportedly getting hit by pirates using a Firefox addon that links away from the Amazon product and directs the user to a free illegal download of the same product. For the time being, the extension appears to have been shut down, but keep an eye out for more from these mischievous Holiday Geek Pirates.
Tech Buzz For ten bucks (shipping included), this site will send you something, although you won’t know what. Past gifts have included duct tape wallets, flying alarm clocks, and belly dance costumes. In a world where birthdays can often result in getting homemade soap and gift certificates to chain restaurants, why not reach into this virtual grab bag of awesomeness? (Thanks to Hurty Elbow for the tip!)