12.26.2021 History Of Alternative

December 26, 2021 | bphillips

Hour 1

  • Elvis Costello & The Attractions – Pump It Up
  • The Killers – Read My Mind
  • Jane’s Addiction – Jane Says
  • Oingo Boingo – We Close Our Eyes
  • Third Eye Blind – Graduate
  • Grouplove – Ways To Go
  • The Cure – Lovesong
  • Helmet – Unsung
  • Smashing Pumpkins – Ava Adore
  • Joy Division – Love Will Tear Us Apart
  • Lush – Ladykillers
  • Jimmy Eat World – The Middle (The Lounge)

Hour 2

  • EMF – Unbelievable
  • Beck – Think I’m In Love
  • Soundgarden – Burden In My Hand
  • The Proclaimers – I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)
  • U2 – Walk On
  • Tori Amos – God
  • Talking Heads – Once In A Lifetime
  • Against Me! – Thrash Unreal
  • Weezer – Undone (The Sweater Song)
  • Blondie – Hanging On The Telephone
  • Counting Crows – A Long December
  • Muse – Supermassive Black Hole
  • The Clash – Should I Stay Or Should I Go?

Hour 3

  • Stroke 9 – Little Black Backpack
  • Green Day – Still Breathing
  • Pearl Jam – Elderly Woman Behind The Counter In A Small Town
  • The The – This Is The Day
  • Mike Ness – Don’t Think Twice
  • Depeche Mode – World In My Eyes
  • Veruca Salt – Seether
  • Oasis – Don’t Look Back In Anger
  • The Pixies – Debaser
  • Beastie Boys – Body Movin’
  • Screaming Trees – Nearly Lost You
  • R.E.M./Kate Pierson – Shiny Happy People

Hour 4

  • The White Stripes – Fell In Love With A Girl
  • Tears For Fears – Everybody Wants To Rule The World
  • Social Distortion – Ball And Chain
  • Pet Shop Boys – Opportunities (Let’s Make Lots Of Money)
  • Rancid – Ruby Soho
  • They Might Be Giants – Ana Ng
  • Blink 182 – I Miss You
  • Morrissey – Tomorrow
  • Local H – All The Kids Are Right
  • Billy Idol – Dancing With Myself
  • Garbage – Vow
  • Foo Fighters – Next Year

Twenty One Pilots go stop motion for their Xmas song

December 26, 2021 | Eric
Photo: Julia Simone Paul

Rolling Stone just named this to their Top 20 worst Christmas songs (ouch)….but I’m sure Twenty One Pilots ignores the haters. Check out the stop-motion animation video they put together for their holiday tune “Christmas Saves The Year,” now a year old.

Tyler and Josh also appear to be ready to release a video for their song “The Outside” in early 2022. Here’s the duo performing the song in Mexico from just a few weeks ago….a nice little digital snack while you wait for the main course.

Move over, Google: TikTok is #1 destination on the web

December 26, 2021 | Eric
Photo by cottonbro from Pexels

TikTok is the #1 destination on the internet, according to a company that tracks online data.

The video-focused social media app ousted Google for the first time in 2021, and since August has held the top spot of most visited domains.

Here are the most popular sites from the past year:

1 TikTok.com
2 Google.com
3 Facebook.com
4 Microsoft.com
5 Apple.com
6 Amazon.com
7 Netflix.com
8 YouTube.com
9 Twitter.com
10 WhatsApp.com

More on this from CloudFlare, a company that tracks such data.

Billy Corgan performs Christmas classic with daughter

December 24, 2021 | Eric

Last weekend, Billy Corgan debuted two original Christmas songs and played a familiar favorite.

It was all a part of the annual Christmas show at Madame Zuzu’s in Highland Park, which was a little more somber than usual this year — Billy’s dad, William Sr., had passed away the day before of a heart attack. But the Smashing Pumpkins frontman used the appearance as a way to pay tribute to his father, a blues guitarist.

Check out a classic Billy played with his youngest daughter — and two additional originals below. —- [eric]

Why not McBurn while you eat your McMuffin?

December 22, 2021 | jnettlebeck
@cris13yu

mc da China kkkk amei a ideia

♬ som original – cris13_u

There’s a McDonald’s in China that lets you burn your calories from the food while eating… the food. Can’t we just enjoy the gloriousness of McDonald’s and not have to worry about the impending fat? Their food is meant to be enjoyed, in large quantities! Just let us think about how god the food is while we’re inhaling it, and not what area of the body the fat is going to go to- this bike gets a big ‘no’ from me dog.

Watch this guy blow up his Tesla!

December 22, 2021 | jnettlebeck

This Tesla owner threw in the towel after his car continued to not work and after not getting a lot of help from the company, he decided to take measures into his own hands… he blew that piece of garbage up! With 30 kg of dynamite and some help from a few friends, he made his piece of crap car truly become what it was, a warm pile pile of smoking… metal. Enjoy, because it’s fun to watch stuff blow up! America!!

Someone needs to tell Gordon Ramsay about ketchup on hot dogs

December 22, 2021 | jnettlebeck

The man that brought you “Hell’s Kitchen” and “Kitchen Nightmares” just opened a restaurant where Walhburger’s used to be- Mr Gordon Ramsay. It’s aptly named, Gordon Ramsay Burger. He’s got 35 other places around the world, and now he’s got one here. Hooray! Right? His butter burger is to die for, but that’s not the question here. Did anyone do research on the city of Chicago before adding the three different “hot dawgs” to the menu?! They all include the same ingredient that many people consider sacrilege- ketchup. Yes. Whether or not you personally believe that ketchup should come near a dog that is of the hot variety, they could have at least offered some without it. Just sayin’ Gordon… maybe add another ‘dawg’ to the menu, call it, ‘the garden’ but what do I know?

A guy surprised his NBA dancer girlfriend with the best proposal EVER!

December 22, 2021 | jnettlebeck

When Utah Jazz dancer Danielle Bush was on the court dancing, she got confused when the rest of her squad started dancing to different music than they had rehearsed. It was Bruno Mars “Marry You.” She tried to keep moving but had no idea what was going on until she turned and saw her boyfriend Brandon smiling. That sly guy orchestrated the whole thing! He got down on one knee, and of course she said ‘YES!’ I’m sorry guys, you just can’t top this. I’m gonna grab a tissue; it’s so dusty in here!

Hot mic! Guess what a Bears fan got caught saying live…

December 21, 2021 | jnettlebeck

The Bears did not have the proudest showing in their game against the Vikes last night. They lost by eight points with a lot of questionable calls from the refs leaving fans asking if this is a collision sport or a contact sport… In any event, there is no question that fans, are not fans of 43-year-old head coach Matt Nagy. During the live broadcast, after Nagy pulled out a challenge flag, you can hear a this golden nugget of audio from a Bears fan from the stands.

“After further review, we suck!”

The BEST Blueberry Muffin recipe, from Ali’s kitchen

December 21, 2021 | jnettlebeck

Alright, I’m not gonna pretend like I’m Rachel Ray in the kitchen. But every once in a while I’ll find an old recipe from when I was kid to try to tackle for myself as an adult. This one for Blueberry muffins is pretty stellar, but most importantly- EASY. I don’t like to get too intricate in the kitchen- keep it simple baby! This is courtesy of my aunt who used to be a food editor. She claims this is the best.

Ali’s Blueberry Muffins

2 C Flour

2 teaspoons Baking Powder

1/2 teaspoon Salt

1/2 C Butter

1 1/4 C Sugar

2 Eggs

1/2 C Milk

2 C Blueberries, or more if you want! (if they’re frozen, don’t let them thaw out- gets too watery)

2 Teaspoons Sugar (before you put them in the oven on the tops!)

Cream butter and sugar together. Butter should be room temp- don’t put it in the microwave, it’s a bad move. Then add the eggs. The add the flour, salt and baking soda. Then add the milk, once that’s mixed in, gently fold in the blueberries (frozen or fresh). Put those bad boys in a muffin pan with cute little cups, then sprinkle sugar on the top. Bake at 375 for 22-27 min. 22 Should be perfect though!

Watch this woman GET DOWN at her holiday party!

December 21, 2021 | jnettlebeck

This woman is the living, breathing, example of ‘GETTIN’ IT.’ And in high heels no less! A company holiday party is no place for that though. Be discreet! Here are the rules that everyone knows: buy a white elephant gift that doesn’t suck, have two drinks, make small talk for two hours, then leave! Too many people get into trouble at company Christmas parties, like this woman. You can’t tell me this won’t be what everyone in the office is talking about on January 3rd… After head banging for the first time in a while at The Nights We Stole Christmas, let me tell you something, her neck is going to hurt tomorrow.

This is your dog’s favorite Christmas song…

December 21, 2021 | jnettlebeck

Yes, humans enjoy Christmas music. But what about your pup? According to science, err just a recent survey of 1,000 dogs, that don’t speak English, their ‘favorite’ holiday song IS…

Wham!’s “Last Christmas.” A whopping 10% of doggos really dug this jam. Here’s a few other songs they liked: “Jingle Bells” 8%, Mariah’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You” 6% and some other hits including “Wonderful Christmastime” from Sir Paul plus Chris Rea’s “Driving Home For Christmas.”

Music is good way to keep your dog calm during the holidays with all of the extra people around and events going on. You don’t have to play Wham! on repeat, but something that makes you happy will probably make them happy too, unless it’s thrash metal, that might not calm them down…

Deer won’t stop attacking Rudolph lawn ornament

December 20, 2021 | jnettlebeck

A woman in Canada put up a life-size Rudolph lawn ornament and now deer won’t stop attacking it. IT’S REAL TO THEM, DANG IT! Deer usually don’t go after fake lawn ornaments, because they don’t even look half-way real! But this one, other than the glowing red nose, is very deer-like, hence the assaults. Watch for yourself!

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Do not chase your cat with your Christmas tree!

December 20, 2021 | jnettlebeck
@becs.richards

Traumatized tree ❌ traumatized cat ✅ #catsoftiktok #christmas #mariahcarey #christmastree

♬ All I Want for Christmas Is You – Mariah Carey

Those pesky cats are always getting into the tree! They can’t help it, all of the dangling lights and ornaments are like toys, waiting to be destroyed. Becca Richards saw on TikTok that it was possible to keep your cat from the tree if you scare it first before you put it up. Now people are posting videos of them scaring their precious felines with their trees to make sure that they won’t mess it with all season long.

It seems like a great idea in theory, and trust me, has made for plenty of hilarious cat videos- which we all know the internet needs more of… BUT it might not be the best idea for your kitty. Vet and Pumpkin Pet Insurance Doctor, Sarah Wooten recommends against doing this to your pet. It could create behavioral problems, misplaced anger and anxiety. She suggests to instead create another space where they can play and be rowdy.

Anyone with a cat knows this ain’t happening. I suggest the good ol’ fashioned water bottle spray or maybe just putting the nice ornaments a little higher up on the tree.

https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/pet-experts-say-dont-scare-cats-christmas-trees

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A man saved the holidays by delivering over 1,000 toys to families in Kentucky

December 20, 2021 | jnettlebeck

Timothy Baise lives in Michigan and is Head of The Homeless Angels, a homeless outreach program in his community in Lansing. The good soul that he is, he asked the manager of the Mayfield airport what he should send to Kentucky to help people affected from the tornadoes earlier this month. Tim got choked up when the manager said one thing “toys.” With so many houses destroyed, there’s no way these families will be able to get toys for their kids right now. He and some friends stuff his ‘sleigh’ with over 1,000 toys to deliver to children in Mayfield, Kentucky so now their holiday will be a little bright.

https://upnorthlive.com/news/local/northern-michigan-man-delivers-toys-to-children-in-kentucky

Doorbell cam records drunken request

December 20, 2021 | jnettlebeck

After a night of… imbibing, a woman asks her roommate to let her in the house via the doorbell camera. First off, she can barely stand so thank god she made it that far without hurting herself. Secondly, I don’t know if her roommate was purposely not letting her in right away to see what she would do, but the last few seconds are gold so bravo to her if that’s the case. Watch until the very end!

Have Google Maps learn your dietary requirements (and nine other more useful sounding features)

December 19, 2021 | Eric

Did you know that you can have Google Maps learn your dietary restrictions?

Me either.

I’m one of those lucky ones that doesn’t have to worry about that. But if I could search for eateries near me without having to worry about that step? Sounds like a win to me.

Gizmodo gives us nine other features you should consider implementing from the app, including taking fuel-efficient routes, getting updates on your favorites places, and going into Incognito mode.

12.19.2021 History Of Alternative

December 19, 2021 | bphillips

Hour 1

  • The Clash – The Magnificent Seven
  • Smashing Pumpkins – Today
  • Garbage – Only Happy When It Rains
  • The Ocean Blue – Between Something And Nothing
  • Weezer – Beverly Hills
  • Rusted Root – Send Me On My Way
  • Foo Fighters – Times Like These
  • Elastica – Connection
  • Nirvana – Lithium
  • A Flock Of Seagulls – Space Age Love Song
  • Cake – The Distance
  • AFI – Love Like Winter
  • Beastie Boys – Brass Monkey

Hour 2

  • No Doubt – Oi To The World
  • Tripping Daisy – I Got A Girl
  • Green Day – J.A.R.
  • New Order – Regret
  • Sum 41 – In Too Deep
  • Belly – Feed The Tree
  • The Killers – When You Were Young
  • Peter Murphy – Cuts You Up
  • Alice In Chains – No Excuses
  • Morrissey – The More You Ignore Me, The Closer I Get
  • The Offspring – Pretty Fly (For A White Guy)
  • Shout Out Louds – The Comeback
  • The Pretenders – Middle Of The Road

Hour 3

  • U2 – Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)
  • Fountains Of Wayne – Stacy’s Mom
  • Radiohead – Fake Plastic Trees
  • Psychedelic Furs – Heaven
  • Bush – The Sound Of Winter
  • Republica – Ready To Go
  • INXS – Never Tear Us Apart
  • Nine Inch Nails – Only
  • Stone Temple Pilots – Trippin’ On A Hole In A Paper Heart
  • Material Issue – Valerie Loves Me
  • The Cure – Why Can’t I Be You?
  • Liz Phair – Supernova
  • Coldplay – In My Place

Hour 4

  • The Ramones – Merry Christmas (I Don’t Want To Fight Tonight)
  • The Dandy Warhols – We Used To Be Friends
  • Pearl Jam – Nothingman
  • The Smithereens – Blood And Roses
  • Hole – Celebrity Skin
  • The Bravery – Believe
  • Red Hot Chili Peppers – Aeroplane
  • The Eels – Christmas Is Going To The Dogs
  • Jimmy Eat World – A Praise Chorus
  • The Stone Roses – Love Spreads
  • Alanis Morissette – Ironic
  • Blink 182 – I Won’t Be Home For Christmas

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