Alternative music at the movies

On the latest episode of The History of Alternative Podcast, Jon Manley & JVO talk about great music moments in film, as well as the best movie soundtracks of all time.

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What your favorite form of Peanut Butter … Crunchy or Creamy?

We only cover the MOST important news on our show.  Like this:  A new study found 35% of Americans eat peanut butter straight out of the jar.

Jif did a big survey for National Peanut Butter Lovers Day next Monday and asked a bunch of questions about the creamy-or-crunchy debate.  Here are five quick stats . . .

1.  Half of us prefer creamy, and half like crunchy.  So it’s an even split.

2.  A third of us are “extremely” passionate about that preference.  And 63% would rather have NO peanut butter than the kind they don’t like.

3.  People who prefer creamy are more likely to be judged for it.  Half of creamy fans have felt judged before, compared to a third of people who like crunchy.  And creamy fans are also more likely to PRETEND to like the other kind, just to fit in.

4.  People who like creamy peanut butter are more likely to describe themselves as early birds and introverts.  Crunchy fans are more likely to be night owls and extroverts, and slightly more likely to say they’re an optimist.

5.  Almost half of people in the survey said it would be a “deal-breaker” if the person they were dating was on the opposite side of the creamy/crunchy debate.  (So for some people, buying TWO jars of peanut butter is a bridge too far.)

(SWNS)

 

Today’s Support Chicago Business: FINLAND TECH SOLUTIONS

Today’s Support Chicago Local business is: FINLAND TECH SOULTIONS

Finland Technology Solutions is a Chicago-based IT company that provides exceptional IT support and solutions to businesses throughout the downtown, and Greater Chicagoland area. Their primary service is managed IT support: they combine knowledgeable IT support, consulting services, and infrastructure expertise with a strong work ethic to deliver outstanding results to their clients.

From IT support management and IT strategy consultations, to cloud solutions and iPad-based point of sale systems, Finland Technology Solutions provides a variety of IT services in order to meet our clients’ needs.

 

Check them out and SUPPORT CHICAGO BUSINESS! – Tim Virgin

121 W. Wacker Drive – Suite 1430
Chicago, IL 60601

www.finlandtech.com

Phone: +1.312.670.7000

 


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Woman Takes Huge L After Calling Out Men

This is hard to watch. This woman makes a few very valid points for all of the wrong reasons. After ranting and raving at these strangers about how they need to stop following her, they reveal to the enraged woman that she has a gas pump hanging out the side of her car.

How did this happen? What is going on? Did she pull the whole damn thing off of the machine? We have so many questions and unfortunately no answers. We’ll have to take solace in this epic takedown instead.

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What’s Your Bad Landlord Story?

Landlords: some of them leave you alone, some of them are awful. There’s no in-between. A landlord in Albany, New York falls into the latter category. After becoming frustrated with a pair of tenants who were protected by COVID-19 eviction restrictions, this landlord tied up the two individuals, threw them in the back of his truck, dropped them off at a nearby cemetery, and then drove off. Horror movie material.

What’s your bad landlord story? Head on over to our Facebook page and share the worst that you’ve got!

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This Twerking Nurse Kicks Ass…Literally!

For people that love twerking but hate creeps, this is the video for you. A nurse in Brazil was getting it on in the comfort and privacy of her own home and Creepy McGee came strolling by and invited himself into her home. Who thinks this is okay? Luckily the nurse did not, and she promptly beat him off of the property.

Reminder: You are not allowed to just waltz into someone else’s home, even if they are putting on a show like this woman was.

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Have You Ever Seen This Alternate Ending to ‘Titanic’?

Millions of people saw this movie and theaters and it has since become unavoidable thanks to cable reruns, but did you know that they shot an alternate ending? Check this out.

You can watch the full, 10 minute version here.

This would’ve given one of the most iconic films of all-time a much different ending. What did you think of it? Put on your Siskel & Ebert hat and then head over to your Facebook page to let us know what you thought about this alternative ending.

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Check Out This CREEPY Baby Monitor Footage

Ghosts are fake, right? Right?? Someone please answer us because after watching this video, we suddenly aren’t so sure in our beliefs. This child was calling for his mother before getting yanked away.

What’s your ghost story? Haunt our Facebook page and let us know about all of your paranormal encounters.

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Natalie Bergman of Chicago’s Wild Belle is poised to release her solo debut album

Natalie Bergman, the sister half of Chicago’s brother-sister duo ‘Wild Belle’ is about to release her very first solo album.  She says, (I am) “Really excited about the music and proud to be putting it out on Third Man Records.”  The music is that of hope and loss with roots in gospel and soul, reminiscent of an era past but somehow a perfect soundtrack to climb out of all that 2020 has gifted us.  ‘Mercy’ will be coming out on May 7th, you can pre-order and pre-save it HERE.

‘Shine Your Light On Me’ is the second single and video from the album.  Natalie says, “I built my dream stage design and shot on a tube camera!”  It is vintage and modern all at the same time.  Enjoy!  <3 Lauren

Photo by ZSpang from Wild Belle’s 4/19 Lounge session you can watch in it’s entirety HERE

Whose Karen Is It?

We’ve got a Karen this week who is proud of her vegan diet, to say the least. It has trickled down to her kids and now she’s looking to infect an entire community with her meat-free lifestyle. We’d say it’s cruelty-free but this Karen is awfully cruel.

Which community does this Karen belong to? Head on over to our Facebook and let us know!

Town Gets Off on Creating NSFW Snowmen

We don’t know what has gotten into the city of Winnipeg, but they have certainly gotten into snowman crafting this winter season. The activity, usually reserved for, you know, children, has been  revamped and repackaged for adults thanks to the incredible horniness of a few individuals. Snowmen are now sexy, thanks to this town.

The two is split on what to do about this. Some think it is a form of vandalism while others are advocating that these artists get a key to the city. How would you like one of these creations to be planted in your neighborhood? Let us know over on Facebook.

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What’s the Nicest Thing You’ve Ever Done for a Stranger?

Sometimes it’s okay to be stuck. In the midst of all of the chaos in Texas, Chelsea Timmons, a delivery driver, got her car stuck in a customer’s driveway. Instead of digging the car out and sending Timmons back onto dangerous, icy roads where this could happen again, the family she was delivering for took her in and let her stay at their place for almost an entire week.

This is an absurd act of kindness during one of the state’s most stressful times. What’s the nicest thing you’ve ever done for a stranger? This is a good time to gloat for the day. Head over to our Facebook and let us know.

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Catholic School Expels Student for Mom’s OnlyFans!

Mom, stop posting on OnlyFans, it’s embarrassing me! For one kid in Sacramento, his mother’s newfound fame is becoming a hefty price to pay. The woman behind the Mrs. Poindexter OnlyFans account was attempting to keep a low profile under her pseudonym, but the jig was up once she started raking in upwards of $150,000 a month. Mean moms in her neighborhood snitched on her and at the start of this week, it was requested that her three young children find a new school.

Should the kids have to suffer for something that wasn’t altering their performance at school? Let us know over on our Facebook page.

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Local Lawmakers Look to Ban ‘Grand Theft Auto’ After Carjackings Spike

Video games are always to blame. This was a talking point during the rise of 3D games in the late 20th century, a highly contested issue during the height of Call of Duty, and now, thanks to an increase in carjackings around the city, video games are once again to blame. This time it’s ‘Grand Theft Auto’, the most controversial release ever.

What do you think about this? Hit us up on Facebook and let us know your thoughts on this proposed video game ban.

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Tiger Woods Injured in Car Crash

Over a decade after the car crash that drastically altered his career, Tiger Woods is once again facing a long road ahead after crashing his car on February 23.

It has been confirmed that Woods is “conscious and responsive”. Woods underwent surgery to repair compound fractures in each leg, as well as a shattered ankle. Check back on WKQX social media all day for more updates on this situation.

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Arlington Park for sale, likely to be redeveloped.

Arlington Park is up for sale, and according to this report from the Chicago Tribune, the 326-acre horse track site is headed towards redevelopment.  And the mayor of Arlington Heights is already talking about a “mixed-use or entertainment development” in its place.

So — what’s a good replacement?  Arlington Park has decent parking, is easily reached by car, and ridiculously accessible by Metra with its own dedicated stop.  I’d love to see a smaller outdoor concert venue with restaurants, bars, and shopping.  A man can dream, can’t he?  — [eric]

If You Could Pick One Age to Be the Rest of Your Life, What Would You Choose?

Here’s a hypothetical that should do a nice job making you angry at the concept of time itself.  Why’s it gotta be all linear, you know?

A new survey asked people if they could choose one age to be the rest of their lives, what would they choose?

And the most common answer was . . . 36.

The survey also found more than half of people say they look around five years younger than they are and feel six years younger.

In spite of all that . . . 59% say they used to be obsessed with slowing down how they were aging, but now they’re doing a better job accepting and embracing it.

 

(SWNS Digital)

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Today’s Support Chicago Business: FUZZY LOGIC Escape Room

Time to shine the Support Chicago Spotlight on Fuzzy Logic Escape Room in Downers Grove!

 

Fuzzy Logic just celebrated their 3-year anniversary of being open in Downers Grove. Since then they have provided thousands of community members, families, and local organizations with collaborative escape room adventures!

Of course, the pandemic had caused them to shutter their doors. But they pivoted in providing online escape room experiences where players could enjoy our games from the comfort of their homes! They have helped families connect during a socially distanced holiday and companies engage their employees while they wrestle with the realities of a remote workforce.

Go have some fun and visit Fuzzy Logic in Downers Grove!    – Tim Virgin

130 Ogden Ave, Downers Grove, IL
Phone: 331-251-1195

 

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