The official 2019 Riot Fest Late Night shows are here!
Tickets for all of them go on sale tomorrow at 10am HERE.
Score three day passes on us, HERE!
See you in the pit. <3 Lauren
A woman thought her funny picture would get her the grand prize in a Washington fishing derby’s photography contest; instead, she landed herself in the hospital.
It turns out that the fun little octopus she found to pose with was wee bit venomous.
So when the sea critter got a little spooked it bit down into her chin, injecting a body numbing venom into her.
She experienced face swelling along with some face numbness and troubles swallowing forcing her to rush to the hospital.
Doctors say the swelling and numbness could last for months, and she will have to be on antibiotics and other medications for all of that time as well.
Was it worth the snap? Let’s stop putting strange things on our faces.
Actor Danny Trejo got the chance to be a real-life hero when he helped rescue a young special-needs child trapped in an overturned car.
He happened to be at the right time at the right place on Wednesday afternoon when two cars collided. Trejo saw how one of the vehicles overturned with a child still inside.
So he and a bystander helped rescue the child.
Actor Danny Trejo helped rescue a baby trapped in an overturned car after a collision at a Los Angeles intersection.
“Everything good that has happened to me has happened as a direct result of helping someone else,” he said. “And that’s the way I live.” https://t.co/0w1zmA4dmo pic.twitter.com/qZD78bLaOc
— ABC News (@ABC) August 8, 2019
The cause of the accident is currently under investigation, although Trejo said it looked like one of the drivers ran a red light.
WKQX-FM’s “The Lumineers Ticket Blitz Text” Contest
Official Rules
A complete copy of these rules can be obtained at the offices of radio station WKQX-FM (“Station”), owned and operated by Cumulus Media Holdings Inc. or one of its subsidiary companies, 455 N. CityFront Plaza Chicago, IL 60611, during normal business hours Monday through Friday or by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the above address.
The Station will conduct the WKQX-FM “The LUMINEERS Ticket Blitz Text” Contest (the “Contest”) substantially as described in these rules, and by participating, each participant agrees as follows:
There is no substitution, transfer, or cash equivalent for prizes, except that the Station may, at its sole discretion and to the extent permitted by law, substitute prizes of comparable value or cash. The prizes are expressly limited to the item(s) listed above and do not include taxes, gratuities or any other expenses. Any tickets and/or gift certificates/cards awarded as part of a prize will be subject to the terms and conditions set forth by the issuer and are valid only on the date(s) printed on the tickets or gift certificates/cards. Other restrictions may apply.
CONTEST SPONSOR: Cumulus Media Holdings Inc., WKQX-FM, 455 N. CityFront Plaza, Chicago, IL 60611.
Live Nation Entertainment, 111 E. Upper Wacker Dr. #1400, Chicago, IL 60601
Stop seagulls from trying to steal your food, with your eyes.
Madeleine Goumas, a postgraduate researcher at Exeter University, ventured to various seaside spots armed with a sealed bag of chips and a stopwatch. Once at the seaside, she’d place the chips about an arm’s length away and timed out when the seagulls swooped.
During half the test she’d look away, pretending not to notice the birds, and during the other half of the test, she’d lock eye with them to see if it would change their reactions. She found out that eye contact made the birds nervous. “We found that they are less likely to approach food when they are being watched,” Goumas said. “Sometimes they would jump and stop dead when they realized they were being watched.”
Goumas published her findings in Biology Letters, but what the most surprising thing she learned was that not all of the seagulls tried to steal her chips. Out of 74 birds, about 26% of them were bold enough to get the food, the rest weren’t interesting.
It seems eye contact typically held them back for 21 seconds, so you may still need to shoo them away… but eye contact will help!
Arizona Tea is readying a new business venture: It’s officially entering the cannabis market. The company will make vape pens, cannabis-infused drinks and gummies. Dixie Brands is going to manufacture and distribute their products, in a deal that gives Arizona Beverage the right to buy a stake of up to $10 million in Dixie. In a press release, Arizona chairman Don Vultaggio said, “The cannabis market is an important emerging category, and we’ve maintained our independence as a private business to be positioned to lead and seize generation-defining opportunities exactly like this one.”
Not sure how this internship will look on a LinkedIn profile, but…
A West Coast chain called Farmer Boys is offering a one-day internship to taste-test various bacon-topped items. The company says the reward is $1000 in “the piggy bank.” Heh.
Applications must be submitted by August 20 and you must be willing to commute to Southern California for the internship if you get it.
If someone says to you, “I’ve got good news and bad news” . . . which do you want to hear first?
According to a new survey, almost twice as many people would rather hear . . . the bad news first.
57% say they want to hear bad news than good news . . . and only 29% would rather hear good news than bad news. (The rest aren’t sure.)
Women are noticeably more likely than men to want to hear the bad news first. 61% of women say they want the bad news first versus 52% of men.
(YouGov)
If you are watching your favorite Netflix show or movie with someone you may want them to take a look at this contract that Netflix has issued.
You can now ensure your favorite show goes uninterrupted by your viewing partner as the terms & conditions prevent them from doing so.
Make sure you have them sign it or you might pay the viewing consequences on behalf of your viewing partner.
Toilets take their fair share of ‘explosions’ through their everyday use, however, this time the plumber won’t be able to fix it.
During a thunderstorm, MaryLou Ward of Charlotte County Flordia was abruptly awakened to a giant explosion in her bathroom this past Sunday.
When she went to check out the noise, it wasn’t her husband’s bowel troubles but her entire toilet had exploded.
The local plumbing company said the reason for the explosion was because of lightning striking the septic tank nearby.
MaryLou now says she’s going to think twice about using the bathroom during a thunderstorm.
Who knew a toothbrush, razors, and typewriters could all make a great band.
This guy was able to get these 7 electronics to play ‘We Will Rock You’, even showing the crazy electrical work to make this.
You can check out more cool videos like this from Device Orchestra on Youtube1
As the video streaming wars rage on, Disney has dropped bombshell of binge for the constant consuming masses: $12.99 bundle of monthly streaming with ESPN, Hulu, and the upcoming Disney+. The deal will be available starting November 12th. So you can save some dough and lose all your free time.
Disney+ has already announced huge new series from their massive library like Star Wars, Marvel, 21st Century Fox, and more. On top of all the new content, you will have instant access to their beloved animated classics and those odd mixed-bag of live action remakes. It’s primed to compete directly with the other big video subscription service, Netflix. Disney+ by itself will run you $6.99 a month.
Expect to see DIsney roll out a massive marketing campaign for the launch of Disney+ this fall.
Apparently the key to a good first date ISN’T to go hard on wine . . . it’s to go hard on cake. Now a lot of my dating history makes sense. Lesson learned!
According to a new study out of England, when couples had DESSERT on a first date, they were twice as likely to go out again as couples who didn’t.
And it’s not just ordering the dessert that’s important . . . the act of sharing it is the key.
The researchers found that the act of literally FEEDING the other person a bite of dessert on your fork was a big sign that a couple had chemistry.
93% of couples that fed each other dessert on a first date said they wanted to get together again . . . versus 43% of couples that didn’t share food.
In 1999, it was THE movie everyone at school was talking about. It was a ride you had to get on, and get scared by it. The whole time you watched it, you had to determine whether or not it was real. Even if you knew it was just a movie, you felt it was real. The Blair With Project came out 20 years ago as a groundbreaking original horror film that gained momentum through word of mouth and speculation on this fairly new thing at the time called ‘the internet’. It was a monumental success with very little production value and launching a entire generation of other found footage inspired movies. This week the New York Times did a feature on how the movie inspired the Paranormal Activity series, numerous other knock-offs, and other elements of pop culture in general.
Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Sanchez who directed the movie and ran it’s in-the-story faux web campaign, also produced this ‘documentar’ that ran on the SyFy channel shortly before the wide-release of the movie.
I can recall watching this years after it came out alone in the dark, and still being truly spooked. When you have a movie that can still have that impact years later, it’s a classic you can not deny.
Red Letter Media did a very fun look back at Blair Witch Project. If you love movie riffing, you will really appreciate this.
My adventure never stops! I will be 70 riding a motorcycle across a desert for 3 days… but that’s just me! According to this… I am alone.
When are you the most ADVENTUROUS in your life? Apparently when you’re old enough to be able to afford to do adventurous stuff . . . but still young enough to take risks without really thinking of the consequences.
According to a new study, the age when we’re most adventurous is . . . 34.
The study also found we spend more than $2,000-a-year on adventurous activities like trips . . . experiences like rock climbing or skydiving . . . and trying exotic foods.
And some of the top signs that someone’s an adventurous person are: They’re open to new experiences . . . spontaneous . . . curious about other cultures . . . willing to try new foods . . . and they follow their dreams.
The wounds are still fresh in the hole in my heart since they took Chicago’s #1 reptilian son Chance The Snapper away… and now there is a THIRD alligator in this city?!
My boy, Chance:
Kinds feel bad I don’t know who the second one is…
You can see #3’s glamour shot courtesy of Block Club Chicago HERE.
Anyway, what should we name him? How about Gator Skilling? Chicago Party Gator?
<3 Lauren
WKQX-FM’s “Shaed Text” Contest
Official Rules
A complete copy of these rules can be obtained at the offices of radio station WKQX-FM (“Station”), owned and operated by Cumulus Media Holdings Inc. or one of its subsidiary companies, 455 N. CityFront Plaza Chicago, IL 60611, during normal business hours Monday through Friday or by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the above address.
The Station will conduct the WKQX-FM “SHAED Text” Contest (the “Contest”) substantially as described in these rules, and by participating, each participant agrees as follows:
There is no substitution, transfer, or cash equivalent for prizes, except that the Station may, at its sole discretion and to the extent permitted by law, substitute prizes of comparable value or cash. The prizes are expressly limited to the item(s) listed above and do not include taxes, gratuities or any other expenses. Any tickets and/or gift certificates/cards awarded as part of a prize will be subject to the terms and conditions set forth by the issuer and are valid only on the date(s) printed on the tickets or gift certificates/cards. Other restrictions may apply.
CONTEST SPONSOR: Cumulus Media Holdings Inc., WKQX-FM, 455 N. CityFront Plaza, Chicago, IL 60611.
Lincoln Hall, 2424 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
WKQX-FM’s “King Princess Text” Contest
Official Rules
A complete copy of these rules can be obtained at the offices of radio station WKQX-FM (“Station”), owned and operated by Cumulus Media Holdings Inc. or one of its subsidiary companies, 455 N. CityFront Plaza Chicago, IL 60611, during normal business hours Monday through Friday or by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the above address.
The Station will conduct the WKQX-FM “KING PRINCESS Text” Contest (the “Contest”) substantially as described in these rules, and by participating, each participant agrees as follows:
There is no substitution, transfer, or cash equivalent for prizes, except that the Station may, at its sole discretion and to the extent permitted by law, substitute prizes of comparable value or cash. The prizes are expressly limited to the item(s) listed above and do not include taxes, gratuities or any other expenses. Any tickets and/or gift certificates/cards awarded as part of a prize will be subject to the terms and conditions set forth by the issuer and are valid only on the date(s) printed on the tickets or gift certificates/cards. Other restrictions may apply.
CONTEST SPONSOR: Cumulus Media Holdings Inc., WKQX-FM, 455 N. CityFront Plaza, Chicago, IL 60611.
Jam Productions, 207 W Goethe Street, Chicago, IL 60610
Post-Concert Depression, urban dictionary definition:
Also known as PCD, it is the depression after your favorite band or singer’s concert. You feel like you miss them a lot even though they don’t know you, and you don’t know what to do with your life because your life is so boring out side of a concert. Sometimes, symptoms are so bad that you cry a lot, can’t eat anything, and don’t talk to anyone. A lot of the time you’ll be looking at the pictures or videos you took at the concert or watch other people’s recordings on YouTube.
Seems like many people could be suffering from this after the 4-day festival that brought thousands to Grant Park.
Though it’s not an official diagnosis, Chicago therapist Amanda Atkins says the feeling is indeed real and can be compared to a temporary form or low-level depression.
Atkins says,
“Typically a letdown feeling comes after a high-energy event, like weddings, concerts, parties, even running a marathon — something you’ve planned for and you’ve been looking forward to for months. Our brain loves those hormones, and suddenly it’s over, and we have to go back to our real, everyday life, and our brain is craving that excitement.”
Therapist Jennifer Kleiman says this emotional experience affects teens the most because “teenagers really express themselves in music and discover their identities in music.”
So are you feeling some post-concert blues?
Plan a coffee with friends, a day trip, or another concert! May not be the same but it could still have meaning!
Something stinks and it maybe someone you know!
People have started the ‘no shower’ trend and claim that they don’t smell.
Believe it or not, long time anti shower enthusiast David Whitlock who hasn’t showered in 15 years claims that soap and removes the skins essential protective oils and says, “If I get a specific part of my body dirty, then I’ll wash that specific part”- but never with soap.
Many other ‘enthusiasts’ also claim to be saving a lot of money annually as well.
Sounds a bit stinky to me, think you’ll get in on the trend?