Full moons are scary. Friday the 13th is horrifying. The two of them together are truly terrifying.
The last time that the two occurred was on October 13, 2000. Christina Aguilera’s “Come on Over Baby (All I Want Is You)” was the #1 hit, the New York Yankees had just won their third World Series in a row, and Larry David’s Curb Your Enthusiasm was days away from debuting on HBO.
What we’re saying is that if the demons summoned on Friday the 13th don’t get you, age will. We’re all getting old.
It took 19 years for a Harvest Moon to cast its shadow over us, but be sure to enjoy it now as we more than likely won’t see one until August 13, 2049.
Tweet us your pictures of the harvest moon and stay safe from the horrors of this double-trouble disaster.
Next time you think about going on a date, ask yourself if it’s really worth it? A new study shows that the average American will spend just over $121,000 on dates in their lifetime.
We’re not saying that permanent celibacy is the way to go, but $121,000 is a lot of moolah.
What’s amazing is that the cost of dating tends to go up after a couple has been married. The average person spends $168 on dates a month, but people who are married rack up a $186 monthly bill.
28% of people admitted that they’d go into debt to continue dating. We salute those people.
Let us know what you’re most outrageously expensive date was by tweeting us
The war to settle the chicken sandwich score continues to rage on. Popeyes debuted their incarnation of the chicken sandwich back in August. They expected to have supply through September. That was simpler times.
You’ve heard the stories. Lines around the block. Guns pulled on clerks. Luckily, Popeyes is now offering a solution to cage those chicken cravings.
Now at Popeyes, it’s BYOB – as in, bring your own bun. Popeyes hopes to curve your sandwich woes with this innovative solution until the chicken sandwiches are back in stock.
If you decide to BYOB, Tweet us a pic so we can ogle over your creation!
PVRIS take the Radicals stage at 6p Saturday in Douglas Park at Riot Fest, Hoping they treat us to this gem:
Need passes? Giving away a pair of 3-day Riot Fest passes every hour through 6p today (on the radio) for Ticket Blitz Thursday or if you like to click stuff click THIS.
See you in the pit.
<3 Lauren
Memes have changed our lives for the better, but there is one infamous Chicago related meme that will go down in history.
10 years ago today, the would-be meme eternal was born: Crying MJ. pic.twitter.com/eMq7dlvCbF
— bluewirepods (@bluewirepods) September 11, 2019
Born from MJ’s NBA Hall of Fame induction speech, the meme still serves us in more ways than it should 10 years later.
Three cheers to Michael Jordan, and his crying face!
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Today’s relationship court comes from Charles in Kenilworth.
Charles has met the love of his life and he’s ready to marry her but there’s one problem, Charles’ parents want her to sign a prenup.
Should Charles just ignore his parents and marry her without one? Or do you think he’s making the safe move by getting the prenup?
Let us know what you think on Twitter or Facebook!
The National Toy Hall of Fame, because why wouldn’t there be one, just announced their 2019 hall of fame finalists.
The Strong museum announces this year’s #toyhall finalists! Which toy is your favorite? Vote in the Player’s Choice poll now through September 18. pic.twitter.com/a0uemUAg8H
— The Strong Museum (@museumofplay) September 11, 2019
Among the finalists are the Care Bear, Jenga, and Matchbox Cars.
Also, interestingly included in the finalists, is the Smartphone. Smartphones were included because of the endless amount of mobile games that have absorbed all of the attention of today’s kids.
It raises the question though, what is the best toy ever?
Let us know what you think on our Twitter or Facebook
Last night [9.10.16], a fan captured Green Day’s the first live performance of their brand new song — “Father Of All…” Check out the video below.
It was all part of a stellar lineup at the famed Whiskey A Go Go: Green Day, Fall Out Boy, & Weezer. Those three bands will be hitting the road next year on the Hella Mega Tour, rolling through stadiums across the globe starting next summer, including a date at Wrigley Field in August 2020. The Interrupters will open each night, followed by Weezer, then Fall Out Boy, and finishing with Mike, Tre, and Billie Joe.
Tickets for this show will be going on sale Friday, September 20th. It’s gonna be epic. — [eric]
Apple\’s TV+ (premiering November 1st) service will only cost $4.99 a month. It will include new original content every month, and will be completely ad free. It will even include up to 6 family members per plan.
You can also get a free year with purchase on a new iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, or Apple TV. No plans to buy a new Apple device? A 7-day free trial will be availible for everyone to try the service.
Other streaming services are already feeling the effects of Apple undercutting their prices. \”Netflix and Disney shares fell after the announcement on Tuesday, while Apple stock climbed.\” reported by Yahoo Finance.
Get more info on the streaming service here.
An end zone is 10 yards long and 53 yards wide. ESPN’s ill-fated dining experience, The ESPN Zone, lasted for nearly 20 years ago. There is no measurable distance for how long the friend zone can stretch or how long it will last, all that’s known for certain is that the friend zone will trap us at least once in our lifetime.
Wednesday’s relationship court caller, Nick from Jefferson Park started a new job recently and immediately struck up conversation with a coworker. Nick asked his coworker to hangout, and the coworker said he’d love to if his boyfriend could come. Nick took the hint and backed off.
Flash forward some time, Nick’s coworker and his boyfriend went through a breakup and the coworker is back on the market.
Nick wants to know the best way to break out of the friend zone, and when he should make his move.
If you have advice for Nick, let him know by reaching out to us on Twitter or Facebook with the hashtag #RelationshipCourt or text into us at 312-101.
A new study by the National Council on Family Relation’s Journal of Marriage and Family shows that marriage rates may be down because prospective husbands cannot provide enough financial security for their partner.
As the KQX Morning Crew began dissecting the validity of this survey, our ship’s captain, Brian, revealed that he and his girlfriend of two years have no idea how much the other one makes.
That raises the question, is it important to discuss this information with their partner? Do you know how much your partner makes and if you don’t, are you okay with that? Let us know on Twitter or Facebook or text us at 312-101.
The silver foxes of the world are still on the prowl. Steve Carrell of Office-fame shocked the world last year when he fully embraced his grey hair.
Now, it’s Colonel Sanders’ time to shine. The fried food fiend is on the loose and only love can tame him. Luckily, anyone interested in frying his batter can test out their skills in the new Colonel Sanders dating simulation game, “I Love You, Colonel Sanders! A Finger Lickin’ Good Dating Simulator.
The game will be released on September 24 through Steam and will be available on Mac and PC. From there it’s up to you as to whether or not you want to wine and dine the Colonel.
When was the last time you were this happy to see someone?
New York City toddler Maxwell and Finnegan have been inseparable since they met a year ago. They attend a weekly music class, and according to their parents, are great dancers.
You know what, we can learn something from these kids.
Next time you see a friend, greet them with this type of energy. Heck, just do it with complete strangers on the street.
Let’s get “big hug energy” going.
From the KQX family to yours, we thank the first responders who sacrificed their safety and well-being in order to save others. As we go about our day, let’s remember those who lost their lives and reflect on the sacrifices that keep us safe and free today. It is not lost on us that without their sacrifices we would not be able to live the amazing lives that we do today.
Pictured above is Brian from the KQX Morning Crew, six months before the Twin Towers collapsed on this unforgettable day in history.
Make sure to do something nice for someone today. Life is hard. Together, we can make these difficult days easier.
What happened to Jesse after “Breaking Bad” ended? We only have to wait until the release of “El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie” on October 11 to find out.
In the meantime, Netflix released this “greatest hits” look back in advance of the movie’s release.
Things are about to get extra spooky for the first day of Riot Fest. Not only does the end of the workweek fall on the 13th of the month, the Harvest Moon will be out in full force. Those on the US East Coast will see the peak around 12:30 am on Saturday, while the rest of the country (including us) gets a glimpse just after sunset on September 13. Having the special full moon in the sky during the superstitious night is a rare occurrence, says Newsweek, noting the last time was in 2000 and the next one won’t be until 2049.
There’s a high school swimming controversy in Alaska after a state swimming champion had a win taken away – because she had a wedgie. Anchorage School District officials disqualified the girl, a 17-year-old state champion, for violating modesty requirements due to a ‘suit wedgie’ which did not fully cover her buttocks. The girl’s suit was a school-issued uniform, just like her teammates wore. One coach said the swimmer is being punished for her athletic physique and that most competitive swimsuits don’t cover the buttocks. The school says it’s investigating the situation.