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Posts in category "America"

Five Ways to Prove Santa's Existence to Your Kids

One of the most annoying features of a child is their propensity for asking questions. Damn your little thirst for knowledge! Don’t you know how to Google?! But there is one question that should get any adult’s attention. And once you’ve successfully passed off that inquiry as to where babies come from onto the child’s... Read more »
By Tony,
December 21, 2011 at 8:11 am
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12 Dos and Don'ts for Office Holiday Parties (Plus Ice Breakers)

So he says, “Those aren’t antlers…” Office holiday parties exist for many reasons. For one, they’re a morale booster. I know whenever I’m handed an asinine project late on a Friday in July, I always think back to the free crostini I received in December and I’m ready to get down to business. They also... Read more »
By Tony,
December 9, 2011 at 7:56 am
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20 Holiday Travel Tips

In a way, holiday travel is a metaphor for the holidays in general. During both, you’ll often find yourself eating poorly, sitting closer than you’d like to talkative drunks and falling asleep in uncomfortable seated positions. As you prepare to get on your way, be ready to hear the stories typical of this time of... Read more »
By Tony,
November 17, 2011 at 10:07 am
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What Your Halloween Candy Says About You

It’s that time of year again when children arrive on your doorstep dressed as various demons, civil servants, members of society and anthropomorphic animals, demanding you give them something good to eat lest they make you smell their feet. They’ll do it, too. Never underestimate the lengths a nougat junkie is willing to go for... Read more »
By Tony,
October 31, 2011 at 8:05 am
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Ten Keys to Winning a Political Debate

A political campaign is a marathon not a sprint, which partially explains why candidates are always urinating on themselves on the trail. But one way for any hopeful to quickly and comfortably move ahead in the polls is to come through with an excellent showing in a debate. And to do so, you have to... Read more »
By Tony,
October 19, 2011 at 11:49 am
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Public Service Lists: Readjusting Amanda Knox to Life on the Outside

Dear Amanda Knox, Congratulations, you’re out of prison and back on U.S. soil. But I’m afraid your ordeal is not quite over, unfortunately. There’s still the little matter of readjusting to life in a society from which you’ve been absent for nearly five years. Allow me to help. STAY AWAY FROM OLIVE GARDEN! If their... Read more »
By Tony,
October 5, 2011 at 12:59 pm
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What Happens if We Hit the Debt Ceiling?

Our current debt crisis is a complicated issue, and hence, there are many questions surrounding it. What is a debt ceiling? How did we get into this position? Did this happen because America signed up for a bunch of credit cards in college just to get free t-shirts? Or maybe America stole fizzy lifting drinks... Read more »
By Tony,
July 22, 2011 at 10:06 am
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What Your Fireworks Say About You

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America is turning 235! Yes, our great country’s birthday is just a few days away. What better way to celebrate our independence than by lighting a cardboard tube full of gunpowder on fire, just as our forefathers imagined? Synonymous with the Fourth of July, fireworks are often loud, dangerous and a lot of fun. They... Read more »
By Tony,
June 28, 2011 at 6:05 pm
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Worst of Bonnaroo 2011

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“Like” us on Facebook No one should ever judge a book by its’ cover. It’s easy to romanticize events that have already happened but the truth is there’s little in life worth enjoying that doesn’t come with at least some suffering included. The Superbowl of summer festivals that is Bonnaroo? No exception. So while you... Read more »
By RyGuy,
June 18, 2011 at 1:18 am
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Five Fast Food Innovations You Didn't See Coming

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When it comes to American culinary innovation, we’ve come a long way since the stuffed crust pizza. In fact, we’ve come so far that now there’s cheese and pepperoni stuffed inside the crust. But we’re on a slippery slope. Mostly because the slope is now covered in sweat and bacon grease, but also in a... Read more »
By Tony,
April 12, 2011 at 10:56 pm
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