When you accidentally get invited to a stranger’s Bachelor Party you go!

January 14, 2019 | kimberlykaczmarek

An Arizona man was invited to a bachelor party in Vermont… and he’s IN.

35-year- old Will Novak in Phoenix was emailed about a bachelor party for a guy named Angelo.

Will was mistakenly emailed instead of their friend who has a similar email but it was only different by one letter. But he has the best response:

All,

I do not know who Angelo is. I am a Will Novak who lives in Arizona. Vermont seems like a very far way for me to travel for the bachelor party of a guy I’ve never met.

That being said: (expletive) count me in! From the contents of this email, Angelo sounds tremendous and I want to help send him off in style. I hope his bride (or groom) to be, is awesome.

I should note that being a desert dweller, I’ve only been skiing once and I was real bad at it. I hope you all are patient with me on the slopes. In exchange for said patience, I can bring my sweet Nintendo Switch so we can play games in the cabin/chalet/whatever in the evenings. If Angelo isn’t into video games I’m happy to bring Sudoku puzzles or just Indian Leg Wrestle or whatever he likes.

I do find myself tripped up on what to wear. Clearly the direction of asking “What would Angelo wear?” is a good one. However, again, I do not know him. I once got a wrestling singlet worn by “Hacksaw” Jim Dugan after a WWF event I attended in 1989 (don’t ask how- that’s private), I can just wear that- though it may not be cold weather conducive.

Yours in partying,

– Will Novak

The one in Phoenix

The guys in Vermont took Angelo off the group email and sent a reply a few days later, parts of which are below.

William Novak the one in Phoenix,

We all agree, we are all very excited to meet you. And you sound tremendous as well!

We agree that your timely response may have been one of (if not the best) responses to an e-mail that has ever been sent. And we insist on you coming, this would surely make Angelo’s day. We can pick you up from the airport. We will provide an outfit that fits though I would agree the wrestling outfit will do just fine. I am sure we can scavenge some money to help your cause and eliminate some cost for sure. Don’t worry about the video Games, but bring Sudoku puzzles (Angelo loves those), and yes we would prefer Indian Leg Wrestling.

We are willing to eliminate the $150.00 cost.

If you don’t ski well you’re going to learn, and if not plenty of bars and restaurants to where you can “hang out and put out the vibe”.

William Novak the one in Phoenix,

We look forward to meeting you and helping us send Angelo off. If you think we are kidding we are not. You better be coming, as we all are all dying to meet you. Not only will this be a weekend Angelo will not forget it will be one you surely will not forget as well.

Though all the guys offered to pitch in, Will in Arizona still had to get plane tickets from Phoenix to Boston, rent a car to drive to Vermont, and then pay for ski lift tickets and all the other stuff. He calculated a cost of about $750, which he didn’t feel good about dropping so suddenly. After all, he’s a new dad, and he and his wife just finished paying for a home remodel.

His friends suggested he turn to GoFundMe. His trip was funded in just 2 hours.

Novak says all the extra money will go to Angelo’s honeymoon fund and towards his first child, as he and his bride are expecting.

So take notes people, live like Will from Pheonix and go to things you are mistakenly invited to!

 

Forget nature narrations. Watch Snoop Dogg call a live NHL game.

January 13, 2019 | Eric

We’ve all seen Snoop Dogg narrating nature shows.  A close second might just be his commentary on hockey, as he dropped in with the regular NHL TV crew on Saturday night for the Los Angeles Kings game.  No surprise — he’s been a fan of the sport for a while and even dropped in on All-Star Weekend last year.  Here’s some highlights:

1:10 – Snoop has rings.  And admits he’s had a few sips out of Lord Stanley’s cup.

1:31 – There’s only one thing holding him back from playing hockey — and it’s kinda of a basic need.

1:46 – DO THE WEAVE  WEAVE!

2:03 – Calling for the scrap — like any other old time hockey fan.  “To the center of the rink,” I believe was Snoop’s request.

2:39 –  Snoop has a great strategy for the power play — “SHOOT!”

I’m telling you, if he could guest every once in a while for a period on national telecasts?  Ratings gold.  I mean, I would watch.  So in the immortal words of Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. himself –  GET CRACKING, NHL!  — [eric]

 

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January 13, 2019 | bphillips

Hour 1

  • Smashing Pumpkins – Ava Adore
  • Iggy Pop – Lust For Life
  • Soul Coughing – Circles
  • Foo Fighters – Monkey Wrench
  • Icicle Works – Whisper To A Scream
  • New Order – True Faith
  • Veruca Salt – With David Bowie
  • David Bowie – Rebel Rebel
  • Collective Soul – Gel
  • Buffalo Tom – Taillights Fade
  • Nirvana – Territorial Pissings
  • The Smiths – Ask
  • Garbage – Special

Hour 2

  • Soundgarden – My Wave
  • R.E.M. – Orange Crush
  • Catherine Wheel – Crank
  • The Offspring – Pretty Fly (For A White Guy)
  • O.M.D. – Dreaming
  • Cake – The Distance
  • Oasis – Some Might Say
  • The Pretenders – Middle Of The Road
  • James – Laid
  • Stereo MC’s – Step It Up
  • Lit – Miserable
  • Love And Rockets – So Alive
  • Hole – Celebrity Skin

When You Were Young: Watch how the Killers channeled a bossy influence

January 12, 2019 | Kevin

Music analysis channel Polyphonic dropped this delightful deep dive into the Killers track ‘When You Were Young’ and how the song off their sophomore album ‘Sam’s Town’ leaned on the influence of New Jersey rock icon Bruce Springsteen. From the chord progression to the arena rock gravitas to the song;s slide out from the chorus, the Boss really rubbed off on Brandon Flowers and the boys when they made this song that still has a lot of their signature elements with washy synths, Nevada desert big riffs, and lyrics that speak vivid memories we hold close.

Watch Lauren’s exclusive backstage chat with Brandon Flowers before the Killers crushed it at Lollaplaooza.

Lauren talked to Brandon Flowers of The Killers before they killed it last night. Ronnie Vannucci Jr. Is in for the Unofficial After Party tonight, too! You can still get on the guest list at https://www.101wkqx.com/afterparty. #Verizon #MomentsThatMatter

Posted by 101 WKQX on Saturday, August 5, 2017

YES! Illinois is cracking down on left lane campers.

January 12, 2019 | Eric

It’s been illegal for 15 years to drive in left lanes without passing a vehicle on the Interstate.  Now, Illinois State Police say they will start cracking down on vehicles camped out in the passing lanes — to the tune of $120 for each violation.  (Now that’s some sweet music…)

According to the Illinois Policy website, the law “allows exceptions for road conditions, left-lane exit ramps, traffic congestion, merging and other laws such as the mandate to move over for a disabled vehicle or when police have a driver stopped on the right shoulder – as in when they are issuing a driver a $120 ticket for violating the left-lane law. Drivers are allowed to stay in the left lane if there are no other cars behind them in the left lane.”

On January 3rd, the Illinois State Police retweeted the following news story to show how serious they are….with the hashtag: #LeftLaneLollygaggersBeware.  And beware indeed, because the ISP also noted they will use unmarked cars to catch violators.  — [e.k.]

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The No Pants CTA Ride is Sunday!

January 11, 2019 | <3 Lauren

The 17th annual No Pants CTA Ride is this Sunday!

Vital pants-less info:

WHO: The No Pants Subway Ride is an annual global event started by Improv Everywhere in New York in 2002. Everyone is welcome, BUT if you come you must participate! http://www.improveverywhere.com/

WHAT: The No Pants Subway Ride : Chicago Edition is Chicago’s Very Own edition!

WHERE: 1209 W Arthur Ave, Chicago, IL 60626 (across from the Morgan on the 4th floor of the parking ramp)

WEAR: Everything you would normally wear on a 25 Degree day. including pants. AND UNDERWEAR. Please make sure underwear covers everything! Remember we are not out to offend anyone. All private bits should be kept… Private. Wear what you would normally wear! (hats, scarves, gloves… etc) Do NOT wear a costume. (only a select few are supposed to do this to be easily visible!)

HOW: Please purchase your Transit card to get on the train before you arrive. There will not be time to purchase your fare when we arrive as a group at the station.

WHY: This event is to have a little fun. The best plan is to keep a straight face. Pretend you know nobody else (until we reach the end of the line at least) and enjoy the reactions of those not in the know. The No Pants Subway Ride is a “celebration of silliness” and nothing more. It is absurdity for absurdity’s sake. Please do not attach a political message, charitable cause, or sponsorship to your ride.

BRING: Yourself and a few friends, the more the merrier! A bag, Purse, Murse, briefcase, Grocery Bag or something to carry your pants after you take them off.

Parking: 1209 W Arthur Ave, Chicago, IL 60626 (Parking for a charge in the parking garage across from the Morgan.)

WHEN: We will begin the process right at Noon! Please arrive a few minutes early. We plan to be on the train by 12:30pm

You can let your whole family know you are participating (like I just did) by RSVP’ing on Facebook HERE.  Sorry, Aunt Genevieve…

<3 @thelaurenoneil

People take to twitter with comments on Tim Tebows engagement

January 11, 2019 | kimberlykaczmarek

Thursday Tim Tebow got down on one knee and asked former Miss Universe, Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters, to marry him!

People took to social media congratulating the beautiful couple, but also took the time to comment on the fact that he will finally be losing his V-card.

Some people took to posting joke on what his bachelor party would be like and to congratulate the ‘three’ of them.

Plus you have to give user @BrandonLBlair some props because they did make a point for all fella’s to take note of!


Well at least to public knowledge we know he hasn’t compromised his faith.

Congratulations to the happy couple! <3

 

The KQX Morning Crew weekday from 6 am to 10 am with Brian, Ali, and Justin. 

 

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The official ‘Beer O’Clock’ time is…

January 11, 2019 | kimberlykaczmarek

A new study has figured out the official definition of “beer o’clock.”  And the consensus is…

6:31 P.M. on a Friday. 

In other words, Fridays happy hour.

The study also gave some other results:

  • 52% of people say TASTE is the number one factor for them when they pick a beer.
  • One out of three people say they’re intimidated by craft beers.
  • The average person switches their favorite beer every four hours.

Happy Friday! *Drink responsibly!*

 

The KQX Morning Crew weekdays from 6 am to 10 am with Brian, Ali, and Justin. 

Epic failure of Fyre Festival is coming to Netflix, Watch the trailer

January 10, 2019 | Kevin

The Fyre Festival will be remembered as one of the biggest failures in live music history. In 2017, it was sold as a ‘luxury experience’ with big name acts including our beloved Blink-182 in an exclusive island setting in the Bahamas. The marketing for the festival centered around popular Instagram ‘influnecers’ (you can’t read that without cringing) and then it all went to hell when it actually came time to put the fest on. The reports flooded the web of a disastrous under prepared situation with acts pulling out left and right (including Blink), most of the accommodations not being ready, and just a collective failure in almost every conceivable way. The trailer for the documentary ‘Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened’ due out on Netflix on January 18th, shows how it all came apart.

Vice covered how many artists and music industry professionals were also scammed by the Fyre festival.

Vlogger Austin Mills who emphasizes the word ‘vloggin’ a bit too much, doucmented (excused me VLOGGED) the “complete disaster” that was his trip to Fyre. Mills films the experience from the beginning to end, so you can see it all fall part from the airport to getting to the actual island. It’s almost worse watching it all play out in real time like this video shows.

Dave Grohl kicks off 2019 by falling off stage … AGAIN!

January 10, 2019 | Tim Virgin

The Foo Fighters were in Vegas to play a show for JBL at the CES Convention and Dave Grohl ….. well ….. Just watch ….

 

I hope nothings broke this time! – Tim Virgin

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Samsung introduces a massive 219 inch TV called The Wall

January 10, 2019 | Tim Virgin

Samsung introduced a massive 219 inch TV -that’s more than 18 feet – at the CES technology show in Las Vegas.

Its called THE WALL and rightfully so!  It uses a technology called micro LED – which creates a brighter image using less energy than current televisions.

I just may have to move to find a wall to put it on or we can wait for the 75 inch modular version

Read all about it here in the press release from SAMSUNG .

 

Here is the BEST TV’s from the 2019 CES Tech show

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Red Line transforming to the Blood Line

January 10, 2019 | <3 Lauren

When I first heard the red line was turning into the “blood line” to encourage Chicagoans to donate blood because our supply is critically low, I was concerned.  It’s not exactly a smooth ride… might be hard to hit the right vein.  Turns out Vitalant, the network of blood donation centers formerly known as LifeSource, is transforming select Red Line train cars into “Blood Line” cars.

The cars and stations will have signs that teach riders about blood donation and explain that Chicago needs more donors, and stations will host a series of blood drives in the coming weeks.  The first one will be 2-7 p.m. Jan. 18 at the Cermak/Chinatown Red Line stop, 2155 S. Wentworth Ave.

More from @bloodlinechicago HERE.

<3 Lauren

Naked driver leads police on multi-state chase

January 10, 2019 | JVO

A Pennsylvania man led police on a multi-state chase while driving in the nude. Police in Delaware began chasing the vehicle after they spotted the naked driver going the wrong way on Interstate 95, changing direction ‘several times’ before crossing the border into Pennsylvania. Eventually, police used spike strips to stop the vehicle near Philadelphia International Airport. The naked driver, 29-year-old Kyle Merena of Harrisburg, is facing several charges and was taken to a hospital for evaluation.

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