Over 183.9 years ago, two merchants shared a dream for Christ-Mass: a gingerbread house so large that all men, whether Christian, Mohammedian, or Juwe, might worship the Christ within it. This mighty structure would unite the hearts of good Englishmen everywhere in the unity of goodwill, that they might stand as one and smash the … Read more
I wrote Five Reasons Cinco de Mayo is the Most American Holiday Ever last week, and then Five Folklore Monsters Hollywood Should Make into Films a couple days later. But–what, ho! A twist! The latter was completed first?! Zounds! All the “Tip!” pictures on the Cinco de Mayo page were from my vacation in Mexico … Read more
Another one for Maxim. It’s Monkey Day! Everyone loves monkeys, except people who were raised by banana trees. Those folks swore vengeance to the jungle moon that they would kill monkeys wherever they found them, by making them slip on banana peels and fall down painfully. It’s…admittedly inefficient. But that’s good! Because it guarantees us lots … Read more
I’m talking turkey all around the web this week: “When Turkeys Attack!” on TheFW and “Gaga or Thanksgiving Table Setting” is scheduled to run there today. At some point you should get “Beyond Turducken: Turkey Monstrosities” on Guyspeed, while over at Maxim they’re holding posts for “Strange Foes: Turkeys vs U.S. Postal Service” and “Damn … Read more
I think “Get Down Goblin” pushed Halloween ahead in its eternal battle with Thanksgiving for my favorite holiday.
