Tag Archives: Entertainment

A “Proactiv” Last Minute Christmas Gift

Posted on December 23, 2011 by

  When you’re shopping 48 hours or less before Christmas, you’ve already put yourself in the “it’s the thought that counts” category. Last minute shopping (LMS) is more about getting yourself in and out of stores without losing your sanity … Continue reading →

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Why I’m Not Buying my Husband Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 for Christmas (and you better not either)

Posted on December 16, 2011 by

When my husband made his Christmas list, I checked it twice to make sure Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 wasn’t on it. He’s not on the naughty list. But if he gets MW3 he will be, because it will … Continue reading →

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Sex Toys Sold on TV: Trojan Vibrating Twister

Posted on October 27, 2011 by

“As Seen on TV” isn’t just for the Slap Chop and ShamWow anymore–now sex toys are sold on television too. I recently saw this commercial for Trojan’s new vibrator, eh I mean personal massager. And to think, when I was a kid I thought … Continue reading →

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Hasbro Pours Some Sugar on Candy Land, Sexes-Up Characters

Posted on August 22, 2011 by

Something’s going on in Candy Land, and it’s not very sweet. Although the board game is a childhood staple, it didn’t stop Hasbro from pouring on the sexy. The 2002 version got a major makeover in 2010—including skinnier characters and … Continue reading →

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Abercrombie PSA? Adults Should Not Wear Teen Clothing

Posted on August 18, 2011 by

Life is full of transitions: high school to college, student to employee, single to married. But there’s another transition that people don’t talk about– graduating from the kids clothing department to the adult section. It’s taking Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino … Continue reading →

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Netflix Price Increase Email Decoded

Posted on July 13, 2011 by

Netflix sent this email to their 23.6 million subscribers today (including me) explaining that they’re increasing their prices: Here’s a decoded version of their email which explains what The Netflix Team is really trying to say: Dear Julie, In an effort … Continue reading →

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