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Top Five Reasons I Want to Punch Cartoon Network in the Junk

My son discovered Cartoon Network somewhat by accident and most likely well before the general recommended age. My 80-year-old grandmother-in-law was babysitting him one day when he was about 5 years old and stumbled upon the channel. Not being the most media-savvy lady, she made the logical conclusion that cartoons = quality kids' programming. My kid was hooked.

Twilight: Three Wolf Moon

Oh man, now this shit's FUNNY.

Need a Good Cry? These Dog/Soldier Reunion Videos Will Do the Trick

Yesterday was Veteran's Day in the US. Many people took the time to thank the people in their lives that had served and fought in the military. But it might be easy to forget that soldiers who travel to far-off places leave behind not only human loved ones, but beloved pets, as well.

The Kids Of The Twilight Saga Are Pretty

This is a post about the kids of The Twilight Saga and their prettiness. Please to enjoy.

Miss J Alexander Is A Daddy!

Miss J is an institution over on America's Next Top Model, and for good reason. He's FABULOUS. And in the latest episode of the Tyra Banks Show, he sealed the deal on his fabulousness by revealing that he is, in fact, a daddy. Squee!

Demi Moore's December 2009 W Magazine Cover

I'll have what she's having. Including Ashton Kutcher. OH YOU WERE THINKING IT TOO.

Your Day In Edwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaard: Shilling For Volvo

Hello, darlings. Have you not gotten your Edwaaaaaaaard fix today? Well, I bring you something that is most curious, and even weirder than the Hot Topic crap that features Edwaaaaaaard's name these days. Hey 15-year-olds! You wanna buy a car?

Weezer Snuggies: The Perfect Marriage of Nerdery and Warmth

Before I get into this, I want to remind you that I will not tolerate any Snuggie haters. Snuggies are awesome and if you can't deal with my luxurious, ultra-soft fleece, get out of the kitchen. Or off of my couch. Whatever. I'll cut you and your trapped hands.

Spike Jonze Slaps Kanye West

Well, not really, but in a viral promotion video for a short film collaboration between the two, Jonze answers the eternal question that Rick James reportedly posed to Charlie Murphy one night, long ago, in the China Club. That question, of course, being, "What did the five fingers say to the face?"

And the Highest Earning Dead Celebrity Is...

Who is the highest earning dead celebrity?

I would have guessed Michael Jackson, but I would have been wrong.

The Worst Witch: My Halloween Ritual

Before Harry Potter took over the world, there was a small, made-for-TV movie based on a series of children's books called The Worst Witch. It featured some well-known British actors (Diana Rigg and the fabulous Tim Curry) and a young, up-and-coming actress named Fairuza Balk. HBO started playing it throughout October in the mid-to-late 80s and it was an instant favorite of mine.

Happy Belated Birthday to IMDb

If anyone deserves a Nobel Peace Prize, it's the creators of the Internet Movie Database. Can you imagine how many arguments have been settled because of that site? And would you believe that it's been around 19 years as of this past Saturday?

Joss Whedon To Direct Glee! *SQUEE*

Oh, come on. Like that news, like no news ever before it, doesn't warrant a big, high-pitched, girly SQUEEEEE.

SQUEEEEE.

Where the Wild Things Are Review

A rough day. Disappointment. Some shouting. Going too far. Slamming doors. Desperate escape from life. Sometimes, it's really hard to face how alike childhood and adulthood are.

I Really Need You Guys to Start Watching Bored to Death

A few weeks ago, I invited you to peruse the first episode of HBO's latest comedy Bored to Death. I watched it, as well, and I found it...okay. First episodes are always kind of awkward in their expository nature, so it often takes at least two episodes for me to determine whether or not I like a show.

Also, I realize that I tend to get a little fetishistic about HBO shows (I'm pretty sure I was the only person who like John from Cincinnati and am one of maybe a dozen people who laments the abrupt cancellation of Carnivale), but I'm telling you: Bored to Death is really good and I'm worried that not enough people are watching it.

Monty Python Reunite For All To See - Even You!

40th anniversary, people. Forty effing years of Monty Python, and the remaining members will be getting back together for a reunion, which YOU, yes, YOU can see, because you're all very good Python fans and have earned this yummy cookie.  

That's because it's not just a reunion, it's going to be televised AND on ye olde interwebs, and it's going to be freaking fantastic. All the details after the jump.

Awesome Documentaries about Very Specific Things

Because I am a frazzled working mom, I'm often way behind on seeing movies with smaller releases. This obviously applies to documentaries since I'm not in a huge release market and these things tend to fly through theaters anyway.

Thankfully, Netflix (and other such services) exist, so I'm able to catch up on some of the awesome stuff that I miss. Most recently, I rented and adored two documentaries that are about subjects so very micro that they're almost ridiculous: Helvetica (the font) and Donkey Kong.