For the first time in our lives, we recommend not taking advice from the Ramones.
Please enjoy this PSA titled “Big Trouble in a Small Tube”, which is what I used to call my ex-wife! Hello!
Anyways, being nearly a year into a pandemic is not a good reason to start sniffing glue. There’s no definitive “good reason” to start sniffing glue, so be advised not to do it, ever.
The Internet is a dangerous place. For as much good as its brought to our lives (cute animal videos and naked ladies at the touch of a button), it has not been without its flaws. Every situation is a scandal. Every mistake is captured and saved until the end of time. It’s a tough battlefield to navigate. Every once in awhile, however, the Internet produces some good that doesn’t involve pets or nudity, and this time it involves stocks from struggling brands like GameStop, AMC, and Blackberry.
We’d like to find a way to put our money in JNCO Jeans if possible. Which miracle stock are you investing in? Sound off on Facebook!
In the beginning of the pandemic, you couldn’t find a bag of flour (or a roll of toilet paper) on any grocery shelf. Here we are, 10 months later and most people are absolutely over it, the excitement of baking your own bread has been replaced with the excitement of doing ANYTHING (or nothing) else. If this is you, here are 5 things you can whip up in under 10 minutes thanks to yahoo:
1. Egg sandwiches.
2. Grilled cheese.
3. Hamburgers.
4. Hot dogs.
5. Microwave dinners.
P.S. a pop tart is ready in the microwave in 3 seconds…
(reminds me of Brian Regan’s bit about pop tart directions) <3 Lauren
Photo by Sarah Pflug from Burst
Birthdays are awesome. We love the communal aspect of it. We love the fun. We love the food. This week’s Karen, however, has an issue with the lack of birthday cheer she received recently.
Sound off on Facebook! Where does this Karen belong to?
We’ve heard of monkey business, but “forced monkey labor” is admittedly a new term for us. That’s what Chaokoh coconut milk is being accused of though, after PETA made claims that their milk is the result of monkeys being forced to pick coconuts from trees.
The brand claims they had already been audited by a third party for “coconut harvesting” and nothing unusual came back, but Target and Costco have pulled the brand for the time being.
Harmless question, right? One influencer recently had what seemed like a brilliant idea as he put erectile dysfunction cream on his upper lip. If the cream typically makes the, you know, Thing, bigger, why would not it make your lips more plump?
Doctors have called this bizarre, however, even after influencer Jerry Mal saw the results that he was looking for. Doctors warn that this is a very dangerous and unproven method.
Moral of the story: don’t put erection cream on your lips.
Hawaii comes to mind when I think of peace and tranquillity, but for one Honolulu man, this past year has been an unforgiving war. In April, local resident Aumauinuuese Puni was streaming on Facebook Live from a rooftop (as you do) when he was struck by lightning. The blast scorched his shoes and left him in an immense out amount of pain.
Unfortunately for him, this is not just a story about a man who survived being struck by lightning. Months later, a family member of his tested positive for COVID-19. Puni thought it would be a good idea to get tested, and it was, as he tested positive and quickly found himself in a battle for his life.
Luckily, we have received word that Puni is out of the hospital. This man has survived a lightning strike and COVID all in the same year. Simply put: this man is built different.
This woman walks us through the most embarrassing walk of shame we’ve ever seen:
Do you have her beat? Let us know on Facebook what your worst walk of shame was.
The Big Mini, Wicker Park’s premier putt-putt destination, is calling upon its neighbors for some assistance. The Big Mini, who are set to open in the spring, are looking for someone to design the final hole in the facility. The space available is about 6 feet by 16 feet. Designs should be about 100 square feet in size. Entries should be sent to [email protected]. Every entry is required to have a name, design, and a brief passage noting your inspiration. Entires are due on February 4.
The winner will receive free mini golf for life and a private lesson to hone their putt-putt skills, not to mention some free swag from The Big Mini as well.
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to help out a new Wicker Park business!
iDKHOW aka I Don’t Know How But They Found Me performed the song ‘Leave Me Alone’ on Jimmy Kimmel Live last night. I still cannot get over how spotless Dallon Weekes and Ryan Seaman are live, their debut album Razzmatazz is out now, and you need it in your life. <3 Lauren
Here is my chat with Dallon before Riot Fest 2019 (remember festivals?!)
And highlights from #TNWSC 2019 with twenty one pilots
Jess in Skokie has an issue and she needs your help. Here’s her situation:
Do you have any advice for her? Listen and comment on our Facebook page with your advice.
Police in Essex, England responded to a call ready to break up an illegal rave lined up around the block. When police arrived, instead of an abundance of young, out of control partiers, they saw a long line of old people waiting to get their COVID-19 vaccine. Wheelchairs and walking sticks were abundant as police snuffed out the situation.
Police retreated from the scene once they realized what was going on. What’s the weirdest reason you’ve ever seen the police called? Let us know on Twitter @101WKQX.
Not since the 1983 Super Bowl that saw the Washington Football Team defeat the Miami Dolphins has there been a Super Bowl that was without a Budweiser ad. In 2021, that will change. The company announced that they will be donating the designated Budweiser advertisement money to COVID-19 vaccination awareness efforts.
The idea is noble, although it should still be noted that their other brands such as Bud Light and Michelob Ultra will still have ads during the big game.
There will be no Pepsi-specific ads this year, as well, as they are shifting efforts towards promoting the halftime show. Their other brands, such as Mountain Dew, will still get airtime, however.
As we continue adapting to a new normal, we must now adapt to a world that won’t feature The Clydesdales during the Super Bowl. Pour one out for the homies and enjoy some of the best Super Bowl commercials ever in the video above.
Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker is officially on an illustrious list of successful men that have dated a Kardashian. People Magazine reported that the famed-drummed is now an item with Kourtney Kardashian, the eldest Kardashian sister. We want to simultaneously congratulate Barker, as he’s come a long way from his antics on the Warper Tour stage, while also warning him that the Kardashian Curse is a very real and very scary thing.
Athletes like Reggie Bush, Lamar Odom, Blake Griffin, and Ben Simmons have had their careers drastically altered after connecting with a Kardashian. The amount of damage the socialite family has caused in the world of sports is hard to keep up with. We have no scientific data to say that Kourtney is going to affect Travis and his drumming, but we also can’t rule it out. Stay vigilant and be warned, Travis, this could change everything.
We’re not sure why Microsoft employees are opening the floodgates to talk to the dead, but according to a recently filed patent, they are creating “chatbots” for the dead that have been described as, “The specific person [who the chat bot represents] may correspond to a past or present entity (or a version thereof), such as a friend, a relative, an acquaintance, a celebrity, a fictional character, a historical figure, a random entity etc.”
Obviously, this is as horrifying as it is cool. If this were to work (and not kill us with a violent robot uprising), which dead person would you like to talk to? Please let us know on social media who you’d like to have a conversation with that you can’t currently.
Former Bears QB and hot-jock-stud Jay Cutler is back in the news as he continues his on-again-off-again saga with Kristin Cavallari. The two were seen recently on Instagram together with the caption, “The world is full of users. 10 years. Can’t break that.” This led to an interview with ‘Southern Charm’ star Madison Lecroy, who had been rumored to have had a fling with the former Bears QB. She unveiled some “receipts” about Cutler and their relationship, and now, according to her Instagram, seems unfazed by Cutler going back to Cavallari.
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Jay Cutler is a QB with no rings, but two dimes. His post-career success is something to behold. We wish Jay best of luck as this tabloid-fueled drama is only going to get more confusing.
That FLAMING LIPS concert where everybody was in a bubble went down in Oklahoma City on Saturday night, and it was . . . interesting.
It looks like only a few people were allowed in a single bubble . . . and even the band members were each in their own bubble.
The show was originally set for December, but they canceled it after an uptick in COVID cases in Oklahoma.
P.S. Can you drink in these things?
(Here’s the video.)
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We’re still not sure where “Wandavision” is going: Is Wanda the villain? Will we see Magneto? Mephisto? And if Quicksilver appears, which movie version will it be (FOX X-Men or Age of Ultron)?
The comics histories of both Scarlet Witch and Vision have become more convoluted through the years, but here are three straightforward, super old school/classic stories worth digging into. All are available on Comixology/Amazon, and have been collected in multiple reprint editions.
Avengers #16 (1965) – Scarlet Witch started her Marvel Comics career as a villain, serving as a member of Magneto’s Brotherhood of Evil Mutants. When Captain America took the reins of the Avengers, he assembled Scarlet Witch and her brother Quicksilver to be part of the team.
Avengers #57 (1968) – The first appearance of the Vision. “Avengers: Age of Ultron” borrowed ideas and inspiration from this one. Vision’s background got considerably more muddy as time went on, but this is a great place to start.
Avengers #185 (1979) – The origin of Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver started to unfold in this issue. Legendary artist alert: The issue sports a George Perez cover and interiors by John Byrne.
The country’s largest theater chain is trying its best to stay afloat. AMC Theatres announced today it had raised nearly a billion dollars in capital to “make it through this dark coronavirus-impacted winter.” The company says the money will keep theaters operating “deep into 2021” in the hopes that business can recover later this year when more Americans are vaccinated.
I’ve always heard that crime is a thrilling adventure. Something that gets lost in the grand scheme of things is that even in the midst of anarchy, people get hungry. That’s why this man, who stole an ambulance in Houston, took the stolen vehicle through a Jack in the Box drive-thru in the midst of doing this criminal deed. He was able to be tracked down with relative ease as he went through the drive-thru with the ambulance lights on.
Southwest patrol and CST officers just recovered a stolen ambulance S. Post Oak and W. Orem. Paramedics were on a call when male jumped in and drove off. Officers tracked the ambulance to a fast food outlet where the driver was at the drive up ordering food with emergency lights. pic.twitter.com/iQdyh6y5De
— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) January 22, 2021
Have you ever stopped for food during a weird activity? Has the crime of hunger ever thwarted your other criminal mischief? Please let us know over at 101WKQX.
