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Culture Buzz Holiday shopping has been going on for a couple weeks, so here's some tips on what you should NOT be buying for anyone, ever. No, seriously.
Culture Buzz If you love Ron Swanson and are intrigued by the idea of owning a Swanson doll or even an epic portrait to hang on your wall, you should probably check these out. When I found a few of these on Etsy I had a minor heart attack of excitement and may have bought a couple for myself but I'm sure the artists will make you another one if you shoot them an email. Act quickly before the rest sell out!
Music Buzz The life of a critically acclaimed indie band is usually a poverty stricken one as the job essentially requires you to be poor as licensing songs to commercials or signing high level record contracts is frowned upon by their core fan-base. That said here are some bands that have decided to break the trend of being too cool for money and have tried to merchandise their band's brand.
I know my Mom loves Stuffed Animals! I am sure yours does too. Consider purchasing some of the cutest critters in Sci-Fi in plush form for her. I have some suggestions for you! via The Uniblog.
Business Buzz Looking for a truly memorable/amazing gift for mom? Look no further. I've compiled the best Skymall has to offer.
In 1985, boys got He-Man or Transformers while girls got Cabbage Patch dolls or My Little Pony. Those were the choices, not because there were no other gifts available but because they were the only gifts that were acceptable. This graphic by Milo takes a look at the progression over the last 25 years. (Click to enlarge.)
Video of Oprah's Favorite Things episode with all the boring gift stuff cut out. Nothing but grown men and women regressing to weeping chimpanzees.
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A site devoted to crappy gifts.
Ever forget your keys? Or your iPod? This cool vinyl sticker you can slap on your door reminds you to grab those essential things on your way out of the house. All good, but could they maybe add on 'pants'?
AOL's Holidash blog has compiled a few of your fave clips of kids opening presents to get you geared up for Black Friday shopping. Let's hope your kids dig their Recession-Costco-Undies as much as this little guy.
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.
Every year since the World Press Association gathers in Amsterdam to…
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