The McRib is back

November 30, 2020 | jnettlebeck

My favorite holiday ever is when the McRib comes back.

Sometimes it’s hard to even remember that it was gone until McDonald’s announces that it is coming back to the menu. But when it does, you better believe I get as happy as Christmas morning and New Year’s eve combined!

And this time you can score yourself a free McRib when it is added back to the menu on December 2nd!

All you have to do is shave yourself and post a selfie with the hashtag #Shave4McRibSweepstakes and tag @mcdonalds and they might give you a code to a free McRib from Uber Eats!

You have to be one of the first 10,000 entries so start shaving!

THE MCRIB IS BACK WHAT A DAY!

Body Builder marries beloved sex doll

November 30, 2020 | jnettlebeck

You know there have been a lot of weird things to happen this year.

Somehow, a body builder marrying his sex doll isn’t the weirdest!

I can’t tell you any reason behind the marriage besides that they are in love.

Their ceremony was pretty romantic too!

Love is such a beautiful thing, isn’t it!

Congratulations to the happy couple.

Drinking Hot Chocolate Can Make You Smarter?

November 30, 2020 | Tim Virgin

I’m not sure people need an excuse to consume MORE chocolate at this time of year, but here’s one for you anyway.

According to a new study out of the University of Birmingham in England, drinking hot chocolate can make you SMARTER.

The researchers say it’s because of some molecules in cocoa called flavanols . . . and they make your brain work faster and more efficiently.

There’s only one downside:  If your brain is already functioning really well, the flavanols won’t help you out.  And since you’re a genius, that means you.  But for the rest of us . . . bring on the hot chocolate.

 

(Study Finds)

Going down to Les Claypool’s..

November 30, 2020 | bphillips

Primus have announced a “one-of-a-kind” virtual concert called “Alive From Pachyderm Station”.

The band who gave us 90’s classics “Jerry Was A Race Car Driver” and “Wynona’s Big Brown Beaver” (and the theme from South Park) will deliver a set from Les Claypool’s own California winery Claypool Cellars.

“Strange, eclectically wonderful things tend to happen when the three of us get in a room together with our instruments. This will be an intimate and casual performance between three longtime friends as opposed to an elaborate ‘show’”.

“Alive From Pachyderm Station” will be broadcast on Friday, December 11th (8P Central). Check out the trailer here:

Chicagoland Police Scanner Weekend Roundup

November 29, 2020 | jnettlebeck

While some people were spending quality time with their immediate family members this Thanksgiving weekend, we were hard at work checking the Chicago police scanners.

The things we heard were better than any Black Friday deal you found guaranteed!

Here is what went down:

Part 1 – Thursday 2:35 PM – Aurora – 1700 block of North Orchard Rd – Screaming and animal sounds coming from neighbors house. Man in backyard with a big knife.

 

Part 2 – Second Call – 2:42 PM – Possible assault happening across the street. There’s a man screaming “I’m going to f’n kill you”.

Part 3 – Officer Response – 2:59 – Man bought a live turkey from Craigslist and was attempting to kill it in the backyard to teach his family about a traditional thanksgiving. Animal control is in route to gain possession of the turkey. The turkey was not injured.

Saturday – 8:09 PM – 102 W. Division – Jewel bathroom – Man refusing to remove his pet tortoise from toilet.

Sunday – 3:34 PM – Hyde Park – Whole Foods – Woman scooped mash potatoes in her pocket. She is walking around the store eating them with her hands. When approached she said she brought the potato’s from home. She left without dispute.

Sunday – Orland Park – 11:19 AM – Delivery driver says a customer opened the door naked. She offered to tip him extra to come inside the residence. She reportedly does this all the time and he wants it to stop.

Dave Chappelle doesn’t want you to stream ‘The Chappelle Show’

November 29, 2020 | jnettlebeck

Ok this might seem strange, but Dave Chappelle doesn’t want people to stream the Chappelle Show which was recently added to both Netflix and HBO Max.

He has a pretty good reason though.

Luckily Netflix respected their relationship with Chappelle and took the show off their platform, but it is still up on HBO Max.

Make sure to go over those contracts!

Mike Tyson Vs Roy Jones Jr fight night was electric!

November 29, 2020 | jnettlebeck

Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. finally both returned to the ring on Saturday night and it was better than anyone could have imagined.

It was a night highlighted by great fights, some awesome musical performances, Snoop Dogg commentating wizardry, and some knock out punches!

One of the biggest surprises of the night was the highly anticipated fight between former NBA player Nate Robinson and Youtube/annoying person Jake Paul.

Things did not go so smoothly for the three time all-star dunk champion…

Oh, then Jake Paul called out Connor McGregor.

Then of course there was the fight we all came to see.

Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr.

It was a GREAT time, Snoop comparing it to his uncles fighting at a BBQ.

Even with their age, both fighters showed some amazing skills and went the distance for a called draw in the exhibition.

But what do you think? Is Iron Mike Tyson back? Or did Roy Jones Jr. get the best of the baddest man on the planet?

 

Queued Up Playlist 11/29/20

November 29, 2020 | jmanley
HOUR 1
ONR Must Stop
Fontaines DC A Hero’s Death
Remi Wolf Hello Hello Hello
Kennyhoopla Estella
Boy Pablo Hey Girl
The Backseat Lovers Kilby Girl
Sir Chloe Michelle
The Knocks feat Foster the People All About You
jxdn So What
Nothing Say Less
Grandson Dirty
Clairo Sofia
Finneas Can’t Wait to be Dead
Lewis Del Mar The Ceiling
HOUR 2
Laura Jane Grace Swimming Pool Song
Gorillaz feat. Beck The Valley of the Pagans
Ritt Momney Put Your Records On
Jay Way No I’m Not OK
TV Priest Decoration
Robert Delong Better in College
Bakar 1st Time
Cannons Fire for you
Dreamers True Crime
Washed Out Time to Walk Awa
The DIrty Nil Doom Boy
Two Feet Think I’m Crazy
Bob Moses feat. ZHU Desire
Left Field Messiah Fuzz Machine
Giant Rooks Heat Up
Fleet Foxes Can I Believe You?QU
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11.29.2020 History Of Alternative

November 29, 2020 | bphillips

Hour 1

  • The Ramones – Sheena Is A Punk Rocker
  • Catherine Wheel – Crank
  • Jane’s Addiction – Mountain Song
  • Flesh For Lulu – I Go Crazy
  • Smashing Pumpkins – Perfect
  • Poe – Hello
  • O.M.D. – Dreaming
  • Smoking Popes – Need You Around
  • Weezer – This Is Such A Pity
  • 10,000 Maniacs – Because The Night
  • Rancid – Salvation
  • Spoon – The Underdog
  • INXS – Need You Tonight

Hour 2

  • The Replacements – I’ll Be You
  • Jimmy Eat World – Work
  • Foo Fighters – Next Year
  • The Pretenders – Message of Love
  • Alice In Chains – Heaven Beside You
  • Dashboard Confessional – Hands Down
  • The Cure – High
  • Gravity Kills – Guilty
  • Stone Temple Pilots – Trippin’ On A Hole In A Paper Heart
  • Jesus And Mary Chain – Sometimes Always
  • Third Eye Blind – Graduate
  • Razorlight – In The Morning
  • Nirvana – Polly


Hour 3

  • The Clash – London Calling
  • Garbage – Push It
  • Pearl Jam – State Of Love And Trust
  • Tears For Fears – Pale Shelter
  • Urge Overkill – Sister Havana
  • Airborne Toxic Event – Sometime Around Midnight
  • No Doubt – Excuse Me Mr.
  • Blur – Parklife
  • Social Distortion – Story Of My Life
  • Veruca Salt – Number One Blind
  • 311 – Come Original
  • Buffalo Tom – Taillights Fade
  • Cake – The Distance

Hour 4

  • Talking Heads – Life During Wartime
  • OK Go – Get Over It
  • Beck – Sexx Laws
  • The Smiths – Bigmouth Strikes Again
  • Stroke 9 – Little Black Backpack
  • Republica – Ready To Go
  • Crowded House – Don’t Dream It’s Over
  • Afghan Whigs – Debonair
  • Depeche Mode – Policy Of Truth
  • The The – This Is The Day
  • Citizen King – Better Days
  • Dinosaur Jr. – Start Choppin’

This Billie Eilish music video is never the same twice.

November 28, 2020 | Eric

The number of times you could watch this “Bad Guy” video from Billie Eilish?  Infinite.

That’s because a website powered by machine-learning is creating random combinations of cover videos of the song.  It would take you 1.46 x 10 to the power of 100 years to see all the versions.  So get watching.  (Plus, it’s a cool way to see all the ways people have covered it)

YouTube called this the first infinite music video — but a lot of Twenty One Pilots fans were none-to-pleased about that — considering their never-ending video came out this summer.  — [eric]

Watch Mike Tyson & Roy Jones Jr. face off before PPV fight

November 28, 2020 | Kevin

It has been dubbed the ‘Lockdown Knockdown’ with tonight’s exhibition fight on pay-per-view with two all-time boxing greats squaring off with ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson (50-6, 44 KO) and Roy Jones Jr (66-9, 47 KO). Outside of the superstar names, the bout has been garnering attention with unique rules for the fight under the California Athletic Commission, who has stated no official winner will be announced according to Sherdog. The fight will be contested in 8 2-minute rounds due to both fighters not agreeing to wear headgear. Commission officials have also stated a serious cut could end the fight and no knockouts will be allowed. The fight be judged by ex-fighters.

The fight will be on pay-per-view at 8 pm CST for $49.99 through traditional PPV providers and the FITE app on various streaming devices.

In a September interview with Joe Rogan, Tyson talked about how his wife told him he was a bit overweight, and reinvigorating his workout regime launched him into an intense journey back to the ring. The former world heavyweight champion detailed how four-division champion Jones became the opponent to get him to return to the ring for his first fight since 2005. Tyson notes this could start off a “legends only league” to get exhibition presentations with legendary figures in all sports.

Watch ‘the Movie Show’ roast the idea of movie talk shows

November 27, 2020 | Kevin

There are thousands of people talking about movies online like it was the only thing in the world. The fandom of the film creates some interesting characters in its own right, which is why this new SYFY show looks like must-see TV.

‘The Movie Show’ sees loveable smart asses Alex Stone and Adam Dubowsky voice the puppets Wade and Deb who are two conflicting TV hosts on a cable access TV show that reviews movies with demented spin-off sketches, ‘exclusive deleted scenes’, and much more. The new comedy series debuts tonight at 10:30pm CST/ 11:30pm EST on SyFy. You can also catch the debut on Sunday at the same time. You can catch new regular episodes Thursdays at 10pm CST/11pm EST in December. Watch the trailer and some teaser footage here.

A press release for the series says future ‘guests’ on the show include Bruce the shark from “Jaws”, Steven King’s laptop, the T-Rex from “Jurassic Park,” and Splinter from “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”. Yes, no blockbuster movie franchise except maybe Blockbuster Video since it does not exactly exist at the moment.

 

Get paid $2500 to watch 25 holiday movies in 25 days? I’ve had WORSE jobs….

November 27, 2020 | Eric

A website wants to pay someone $2500 to screen 25 holiday classics in 25 days.  AND you get a bunch of streaming services for a year.  FINALLY —- a real way to make money from home (that isn’t OnlyFans).

Reviews.org will set one person up gift cards to cover Netflix, Hulu, Disney +, HBO Max, Apple TV+, and even Amazon Prime (which I assume would come with all that free package delivering?).  They then have to watch and answer questions on 25 holiday movies in 25 days — the list is below. Maybe someone from Chicago can be the official Cheermeister (although, I could do without the name).  Good luck.  — [eric]

[📷: Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels]

  • Home Alone
  • Frosty the Snowman
  • The Santa Clause
  • Elf
  • Klaus
  • A Christmas Story
  • Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
  • Rise of the Guardians
  • The Polar Express
  • A Christmas Carol
  • The Holiday
  • Christmas with the Kranks
  • National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
  • Arthur Christmas
  • How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1967)
  • The Grinch (2018)
  • Miracle on 34th Street
  • It’s a Wonderful Life
  • Jingle All the Way
  • A Charlie Brown Christmas
  • Deck the Halls
  • Love Actually
  • Last Holiday
  • Four Christmases
  • The Muppet Christmas Carol
  • New Year’s Eve
  • When Harry Met Sally
  • Rent
  • While You Were Sleeping
  • The Holiday
  • Bridget Jones’s Diary
  • Sleepless in Seattle
  • Holiday Inn
  • An Affair to Remember
  • About Time

Bad Guy hits a Billion

November 27, 2020 | bphillips

“Bad Guy” video has hit a billion views (and counting) on YouTube.

To celebrate the milestone, Google built an “Infinite Bad Guy” video using machine learning to bring together more than 15,000 “Bad Guy” covers, lip syncs, dances and more from across the world, representing numerous musical styles and languages.

You’ll see a different mosaic of music videos every time you watch it.

Preview trailer here:

website:
billie.withyoutube.com

Jimmy Fallon shares hilarious cooking failures for Thanksgiving

November 26, 2020 | Kevin

Whether you’ve overcooked the turkery or worse, there will be cooking failures today on Thanksgiving. Jimmy Fallon shared the best tweets at #CookingFail on his Thanksgiving Eve episode. Viewers shared some truly awful mistakes in making food from people mistaking human fingers for carrots to a ‘self-cleaning’ oven that destroys the holiday.

Now our own Jon Manley has his view what could be a cooking fail.

 

Watch man swimming unaware of hammerhead sharks circling him

November 26, 2020 | Kevin

Jason Macintosh posted this shocking video on Instagram with drone footage of an unaware swimmer floating on his back with severl hammerhead sharks swimming around him and even circling him. The swimmer even gives a thumbs up to the drone. And to the surprise of no one, this video comes from Miami Beach, Florida.

This is not the only animal story out of Florida this week. In south Florida, the weirdness continued when a man saved his adorable puppy from the jaws of an alligator and it was all captured on video. Watch that dramatic clip here. 

 

 

River Cuomo makes thousands of demos available for sale.

November 26, 2020 | Eric

Rivers Cuomo has a unique gift for Weezer fans — he’s made pretty much all of his demos available for purchase.

These are all facts:  It’s just under 2500 songs made available.  (That’s over 85 hours of material.)  The audio has not been listened to in years, so you don’t know what you are going to get (there’s actually a warning list below — and he’s asked people to let him know if they contain audio people shouldn’t hear.‼️).  And the reason this website even happened is because Rivers is taking a web programming course at Harvard.  FACTS.

Here’s a number of caveats from Rivers:

  1. It might have silence.
  2. It might be wildly inappropriate.
  3. It might have super low sound quality.
  4. It might just be me rambling, talking, making sounds.
  5. It may have already been shared or leaked.
  6. It might be just a drum beat. it might not have vocals.
  7. It might be a duplicate of another demo.
  8. It might be an inferior version of another demo.
  9. the information provided, such as year and description, might be incorrect.
  10. Also, over time, the contents of each bundle in the market might change.
  11. Or the metadata for a file might change.
  12. The price may change.

There may even be a holiday gift option coming soon, where you can buy for a friend and receive a personalized message from Rivers himself.  Keep checking back.  — [eric]

[📷 : Zach Spangler]

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