31 Days of Candy – Oct 3 – Dubble Bubble
October 3, 2009 by Tim & Lex
Filed under Features, Food Glorious Food, Food Reviews
Just seeing that wrapper sets my teeth a-grinding. There’s no other gum quite like the Dubble Bubble: it’s rock hard, but softens to almost goopy consistency with a little elbow grease (or would it be jaw grease?) and saliva. Incredibly sticky-sweet, with that mega potent bubblegum flavor.
Score: 2.5/5 cavities
31 Days of Candy – October 2nd – Dots
October 2, 2009 by Tim & Lex
Filed under Features, Food Glorious Food, Food Reviews
I’m not sure exactly what it was about Dots that made them so appealing. They’re essentially gum drops minus the sugar coating… and what kind of candy is good minus the sugar coating? But if I didn’t get at least one (pathetically small) box of Dots during an outing of trick or treating, I considered it somewhat of a failure. Maybe it was the noise the box made when you shook it.
In fairness, the green ones taste like Windex, but the rest are that wonderful kind of gummy deliciousness that dentists probably dream about at night.
Score: 4.5/5 cavities
31 Days of Candy – October 1st – Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
October 1, 2009 by Tim & Lex
Filed under Features, Food Glorious Food, Food Reviews
One of the classic Halloween treats.
I went through an anti-nut phase, so I used to detest the combination of peanut butter and chocolate (and yes, I know peanuts are actually legumes- bitch, please!). Even though I got a ton of them and wouldn’t eat them, they were valuable in the Halloween Candy trade. I could barter with my brother for another box of Dots or something else a little more exotic. They were also handy for when the Tax Man (aka my mother) came around trolling for a candy fix. So unlike the vomitastic peanut butter taffy that comes in the orange and black wrappers, the Reese’s Cups were at least worth something.
But now I’ve come to my senses. I no longer fear the marriage of chocolate and peanut butter, in fact, I embrace it.
Score: 5/5 cavities
31 Days of Candy
October 1, 2009 by Tim & Lex
Filed under Features, Food Glorious Food
You can’t have Halloween without candy, so we’re going to count down through some of our favorite candy, with a dud here and there.
October 1st - Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
October 2nd - Dots
October 3rd - Dubble Bubble Gum
- October 4th – Snickers
October 5th - Twix
- October 6th – Nerds
- October 7th – 100 Grand
- October 8th – Butterfinger
October 9th – Hot Tamales
31 Days of Horror – 2009 Edition
October 1, 2009 by Tim & Lex
Filed under Features, Movie Reviews, Movies
Happy Halloween, nuggets! In honor of our favorite holiday, our gift to you is a horror movie review for each day of this kickass month!
October 1st – “The Thaw”
October 2nd – “Wolf Creek“
October 3rd – “The Hills Run Red“
October 4th – “Pulse“
October 5th – “The Uninvited“
October 6th – “The Last House on the Left“
October 7th – “Dog Soldiers“
October 8th – “Giallo“
October 9th – “Cube“
October 10th – “The Wizard of Gore“
October 11th – “Doomsday“
October 12th – “The Fog”
October 13th – “Cemetery Man”
October 14th – “Pitch Black”
October 15th – “Drag Me To Hell”
October 16th – “Dead and Buried”
Handmade Awesomeness: Fall Premiere Edition
September 23, 2009 by Alexis
Filed under Features, Handmade Awesomeness, TV
It’s Fall! Crunchy leaves, apple cider, and best of all… our favorites tv shows are back! Can you guess which returning series these handmade goods from Etsy.com represent?
Show #1
Ouija Board Pendant and Necklace by TheClayPony
Psychic Fortunes Print by EmilyBalivet
Miss Millie La Mar . Albino Mind Reader . Victorian Steampunk PENDANT by adorapop
Fortune Teller Earrings by Etherealcreation
Fortune Teller Necklace by sweetheartsinner
Show #2
motorcycle potholder set by ThingsThatBling
Rock and Roll Biker by deadthingsgrrl
Bad to the Bone Decorative Throw Pillow Cover by FabulouslyFierce
Grim Reaper Sterling Silver Ring by Wickedmetalz
Elemental Executioner Metal Chains Biker Bag by beanbun
Show #3
Barnsley Gardens Poster by MadHouseMauly
Fairy Tale Castle Soap by artsyfartsymommy
Key to the Castle by birdzNbeez
Castle Magnet by LittleMommaErin
Dark Castle Photo Necklace by WinterLights
Show #4
Blood Spatter Nurse Costume by mtcoffinz
Vinyl record necklace - red dewfall by arohasilhouettes
Freckled Redhead Doll Head Keychain by handmadebyjody
Blood Slide Soap by Bloodbath
Red/Silver Glitter Blood choker Necklace Extra Drippy-Dark by VonErickson
Show #5
So She says, It's me or the cigarettes. Ha ha Oh, well FRIDGE MAGNET by mindseyecards
SAUCE FLASK by HutchMe
Olive Oyl high-waisted pencil skirt by smarmyclothes
Secretary Necklace by brookadelphia
Retro Booze Cocktail Guy Mounted Rubber Stamp by terbearco
Show #6
dopamine necklace by molecularmuse
Potions 5x7 Glossy Photo Print by kittyireland
D.A.R.E. puff sleeve diy shirt by XPoppysWickedGardenX
Experiment, science and chemistry silkscreened necktie by toybreaker
meth mouth with tall teeth by jaredmarr
Answers: (highlight below to see the answers!)
1. The Mentalist
2. Sons of Anarchy
3. Castle
4. Dexter
5. Mad Men
6. Breaking Bad
How’d you do? Let us know in the comments!
Best of the Internets: Kids vs. Cats, Round 2
June 9, 2009 by Tim & Lex
Filed under Best of the Internets, Features
This week we offer up a kid that can’t talk, cats that can talk and the ingenuity of teenagers that take flame to anything and everything until something of entertainment value comes of it.
Best of the Internets: Kids vs. Cats, Round 1
June 2, 2009 by Tim & Lex
Filed under Best of the Internets, Features
The never ending battle continues.
Kids:
Cats:
Who wins?
A Storm of Stars: Casting HBO’s “Game of Thrones”
June 1, 2009 by Tim & Lex
Filed under Features, Previews, TV, TV Previews
HBO scored a major coup last month when they landed Peter Dinklage to play the role of Tyrion in their upcoming series “Game of Thrones” based on George R. R. Martin’s “Song of Ice and Fire
House Stark
Eddard Stark - Kyle Secor
Honorable to a fault, noble Ned serves as the head of the Stark household. In both “Homicide
Catelyn Tully Stark - Molly Parker
Though best known for her awesome work as Alma Garrett of “Deadwood
Robb Stark - Tom Sturridge
The eldest Stark son, Robb, possesses characteristics quite unlike his father’s – passion and naivety. Tom Sturridge – AKA one of the guys rumored to have just missed on the Edward Cullen role in “Twilight
Sansa Stark - Rachel Hurd-Wood
Rachel Hurd-Wood caught our eye in “Perfume
Arya Stark - Mia Wasikowska
Wiser than her older sis, Arya’s storyline also covers a lot more ground, literally and emotionally. Mia Wasikowska is the one young actress we’re certain could cover all that territory. She shines in another HBO show, “In Treatment
Jon Snow- Noah Segan
We know Noah Segan from the excellent neo-noir movie “Brick
House Lannister
Tywin Lannister - Michael Hogan
It would bring us great, great joy to watch Michael Hogan play this part. Known primarily as the perpetually cranky Colonel Tigh of “Battlestar Galactica
Tyrion Lannister - Peter Dinklage
Dinklage is in. What a fucking coup!
Jaime Lannister - Jesse Erwin
The Kingslayer proves a casting challenge. He must be physically imposing, capable of terrible things and still charming enough to not be completely hated. We’re rolling the dice on the little known Jesse Erwin.
Cersei Lannister Baratheon - Jaime Ray Newman
Like her twin brother, though perhaps a hair nastier, Cersei needs that touch of charm to at least partially counteract her evil streak. Jaime Ray Newman has that kind of charisma.
House Baratheon
Robert Baratheon - Michael Harney
Robert is both large and in charge. Literally. He’s the king. His appetite for food is matched only by his appetite for drink, which is surpassed, slightly, by his appetite for sweet poontang. Harney nailed the drunk part in “Deadwood.”
Stannis Baratheon - Titus Welliver
Titus Welliver always has the weary look that we imagined Stannis would wear. Bobby B’s older bro is practically the opposite of him – strict, serious, sober.
Renly Baratheon - Adrian Grenier
The youngest of the 3 Baratheons, Renly keeps it real. Real gay! No, seriously, he’s a homosexual. “Entourage
Joffrey Baratheon - Max Pirkis
Max Pirkis played Octavian on “Rome
House Targaryen
Viserys Targaryen - Simon Woods
Simon Woods? Also Octavian on “Rome
Daenerys Targaryen - Kristen Bell
A fan favorite, Daenerys’ journey and transformation may make for one of the toughest acting jobs in the series. Kristen Bell eats roles like this for breakfast.
House Greyjoy
Theon Greyjoy - Tom Felton
Cruel. Obnoxious. Theon Greyjoy kinda blows. Tom Felton could play this part with the glee it needs.
Other Players
Lysa Tully Arryn - Lili Taylor
Lili Taylor can do hysterical and a little nutty. She did it as Lisa in “Six Feet Under
Petyr "Littlefinger" Baelish - Glenn Fitzgerald
Somewhat enigmatic, Littlefinger packs a seemingly neverending string of manipulative strategical moves. Is he really good or bad, though? Fitzgerald has that air of mystery.
Khal Drogo - Jason Momoa
Khal Drogo needs someone intimidating but still potentially vulnerable. “Stargate Atlantis
Ilyn Payne - Ingvar Eggert Sigurðsson
Holy shit! Just take a look at Ingvar and tell me he doesn’t look like Ilyn Payne.
Gregor "The Mountain That Rides" Clegane - Robert Z'Dar
B-Movie legend Bob Z’Dar, the “Maniac Cop
Sandor "The Hound" Clegane - Clancy Brown
Clancy won our hearts as the ridiculously evil Brother Justin in “Carnivale
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For another take on the cast, check here.
For all other GRRM info check out Westeros or Martin’s official site.
