Dictionary.com has revealed its “word of the year,” and it’s “misinformation.”
In explaining the pick, Dictionary.com says:
While the word misinformation has been around since the late 1500s, the nature of how information spreads has gone through drastic transformations over the last decade with the rise of social media. For most individuals on social media, fact-checking is an afterthought, if it is a thought at all, and misinformation thrives.
Check out the full story here.
Weezer announced back in October that they’d be returning to their self-titled album canon with The Black Album. The band has revealed that the album will finally be released on March 1st.
Along with the album details, the group has released a track called “Zombie Bastards”.
Amtrak passengers heading from Pennsylvania to Boston were stuck on the tracks for over six hours yesterday. And, as you can imagine, the bathroom situation was AWFUL. Check out the video report from a station in New York.
The Hives’ Riot Fest performance in 2016 was the last anyone had seen of the Hives on stage. Their performance drought ends next year, though: They’ve confirmed three festival dates (Sonic Temple in Ohio, Pa’l Norte in Monterrey, Mexico and Punk Rock Bowling in Vegas).
The band’s last proper tour was six years ago, when they were touring behind Lex Hives. A new album is also expected next year.
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The National Weather Service has issued a lakeshore flood warning that remains in effect until noon on Monday.
From the NWS: Abnormally high lake levels combined with strong onshore winds, potentially gusting over 50 mph, and waves of 12 to 16 ft along the Cook County shore… will likely result in lake shore flooding.
In other words: As you’re preparing for an already-challenging morning commute, take Lake Shore Drive off your list of potential ways to get where you’re going.
The Sunday after Thanksgiving. Perfect timing for a early November snow storm, that has already cancelled up to 700 flights.
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Chicago until 9am (CST) Monday, Nov. 26. With heavy snow expected tonight, airlines are reporting cancellations. For real-time info on flights to/from O’Hare, please contact your carrier.
— O’Hare Intl. Airport (@fly2ohare) November 25, 2018
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Chicago until 9am (CST) Monday, Nov. 26. With heavy snow expected tonight, airlines are reporting cancellations. For real-time info on flights to/from Midway, please contact your carrier.
— Midway Intl. Airport (@fly2midway) November 25, 2018
What can you do about it? Nothing. Nothing except some of the things on this list I call….The Great Stuck-In-Chicago Time Wasters of 2018.
Got some of your own? Jump on our Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram and share yours. Thnx. — [eric]
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Look you were a question on jeopardy! @twentyonepilots @tylerrjoseph @joshuadun pic.twitter.com/WmotlNp88h
— Sally Csizmadia (@CsizmadiaSally) November 15, 2018
Alternative Press turned us on to this. Twenty-One Pilots were presented on another episode of ‘JEOPARDY!’ with the ever-dignified Alex Tribek presenting them in a category covering vinyl music releases during their Teen tournament.
You can see the question pop up around the 12 minute mark. The vinyl category question also features a few appearances of other bands you have heard on 101WKQX.
TOP have made it on the beloved quiz show in the past.
HEY @twentyonepilots YOU WERE ON JEOPARDY JUST NOW!! And yes the contestant got the question right😌
@joshuadun @tylerrjoseph #jeopardy pic.twitter.com/GUvPrPTnPm
— ka“tinsel”🎄(katizzle) (@LoveTheGreen3) May 24, 2017
Our favorite ‘JEOPARDY!’ memory does not actually come from the show, but rather from the on-going spoof of it’s celebrity episodes on ‘Saturday Night Live’.
Well, it’s here another big kickoff of the holiday shopping seasons with crazed shoppers lining up on Thanksgiving for Black Friday deals. ABC News published this report on a mob crowding into a Victoria’s Secret store for a marked-down deal that got shoppers so wound up, it forced a store employee to get onto a table. Unfortunately, in other places the stress spiraled into a deadly shooting at an Alabama store.
It goes without saying, just be nice to each other. Do we really need to brutalized each other of this? No, and let’s not forget the under-pressure staff at the stores we are shopping at this time of year, who are putting in hard work too.
The ever-reliable WatchMojo has culled together 10 selected clips of mania at the malls. There is some naughty comedic words, beware!
Former Chicago Bears coach ‘Iron’ Mike Ditka is recovering this week from a heart attack according to a report this week from ESPN.
Pro Football Hall of Famer’s agent Steve Mandell said “Coach Ditka had a mild heart attack earlier this week. Doctors inserted a pacemaker, and he is doing much better,He appreciates the outpouring of support and expects to be home soon.” According to several reports, Ditka is on the mend in a Florida hospital. We wish him well on a healthy recovery.
Many Chicago fans recoginize ‘Da Coach’ who led the Bears to a Super Bowl but Ditka’s career on the field was impressive and earned defination as one of the greatest players of his time.
Well, apparently we’ve solved all the worlds problems — so the internet this week discussed how to properly pronounce the name of “blink-182.”
Don’t start this. I admit we are wrong on this. America calls them Blink One eighty two. Which is also wrong. They technically should be called Blink one hundred and eighty two. Don’t take some moral high ground here. https://t.co/zm2Gpb6xtT
— James Corden (@JKCorden) November 19, 2018
So, I learned something. British: “Blink One-Eight-Two.” American: “Blink One-Eighty-Two.” So, naturally this caused an international incident on social media. Until the experts stepped in:
It’s actually— Blink eighteen-two. People have all gotten this wrong for years. Sometimes this can happen with very complex, thoughtful and elevated art. https://t.co/jmsfv401KF
— Tom DeLonge (@tomdelonge) November 19, 2018
But all joking aside, here’s the takeaway:
Thank you James. Some say one eighty two. Some say one eight two. But in all of this, I feel like we’ve lost sight of the fact that the B in blink-182 should be lower-case. https://t.co/d3Gi2Ezmhu
— merry christmark and hoppus new year (@markhoppus) November 19, 2018
Does anyone know how to take a pencil eraser to a webpage, because — I don’t know how many times I’ve used a capital B for Blink? — [e.k.]
Actor and comedian Tim Allen revealed quite a bit yesterday about the movie projects he’s connected to like ‘Toy Story’ (which just released a very popular trailer for it’s upcoming 4th installment) and ‘the Santa Clause’. Allen starred in the light-hearted holiday film in 1994, and in this interview from the ‘Tonight Show’, he reveals he was originally going to kill Santa before assuming his role at the magical patriarch of the giving season. Yes, Allen was originally written to accidentally kill Santa in a home invasion scene before regretfully dawning the red velvet suit.
Allen continued to share how children would ask him awkward questions when he was in the Santa getup for long hours shooting the film, and how he would respond with some funny yet dark jokes.
Weezer dropped this catchy new tune this week called ‘Zombie Bastards’ that has a real Beck vibe to it. It’s from their upcoming album ‘Weezer’ (the Black Album) which drops on March 1, 2019. The new album features production work from Dave Sitek of T.V. On the Radio and follows up last year’s ‘Pacific Daydream’. Expect more big things from Rivers Cuomo and company later this year too.
Here is other new song from Weez that you may have caught on air on 101WKQX. Yes, that is Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy in the music video playing an uber driver.
82% of the United States will get down with the bird on Thanksgiving. Poultry is the one thing we can all agree on, over ham and beef.
Now, when it comes to sides? Depends on where in the country you are, according to Five Thirty Eight…
Here in the Great Lakes region of the United States, we disproportionately get down with rolls & biscuits versus other tables across the country.
Here’s where it gets weird.
From almost the Rockies and west…salad? SALAD? And then check out New England. 56% of their population demands squash as a side. That is more than half the people demanding that a gourd takes up valuable real estate that could be used for stuffing, mashed potatoes, or the age old staple of any holiday meal…green bean mushroom casserole! Finding a yearly use for those french fried onions, people!
If you are a numbers kind of person, enjoy scrolling through the rest of what FiveThirtyEight offers up. And Happy Thanksgiving, turkeys. — [eric]
This has gone too far. LinkedIn has taken a break from sending you countless unwanted someone wants to connect with you emails to get in the social media game. The infuriating website is testing a stories feature. Because snapchat, instagram and facebook don’t already have that covered. More from Mashable HERE.
What’s next? Stories on my calculator? In line at the bank? On a public toliet?
Tweet me.
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Every year a turkey or two gets trotted out in front of the President who gets pardon them from the Thanksgiving feast that they have been destined to become, but WGN Morning News dude Pat Tomasulo roasted the whole concept in grand fashion on his weekly comedy show, ‘Man of the People’. The whole lighthearted concept gets the investigative bend revealing the ‘violent criminal pasts’ from these birds. The creative use of stock turkey-chasing-people footage with the old chestnut of video weirdness, a car driving off a cliff.
Some turkeys especially in this Massachusetts news report from TMJ4 have legitimately terrorized entire communities. The whole pardon I give to turkeys, is when I have moved on to dessert.
Lottie’s Pub in Wicker Park is one of the more storied bars in Chicago with a history that is both wild in it’s past and noteworthy in the present. It has character in every inch from the hanging ceiling lights glimmering over the wood floor to the loud laughter in it’s basement to it’s inviting location at the corner of Winchester and Cortland.
Originally it opened as a grocery store in the 1930’s and was ran by the 6’ foot tall and intimidating Lottie Zagorski. It was long rumored to be running a speakeasy in the basement. Zagorki’s respect in the neighborhood earned everyone’s silence on the private rathskeller she ran downstairs where it was believed many elected officials would throw back some cold ones in the company of gangsters.
In 1966, Zagorski was arrested for her connections to running a gambling ring which some believed to be located in the basement. According to Lottie’s official website, the FBI obtained “10,000 football parlay cards, racehorse bet slips, scratch sheets as well as 16-gauge shotguns” in the raid. Zagorki herself would pass away from natural causes in 1973 after testifying before a grand jury.
In the last few years, it’s become known for it’s nationally televised alter-ego ‘Molly’s’ which is the featured location on NBC’s ‘One Chicago’ dramas ‘Chicago Fire’ and ‘Chicago PD’. Until 2014, the locally filmed show would shoot in the bar itself before recreating the entire bar on the massive Cinespace sound stage down on the southside, in the Douglas Park area. This video from the Sun-Times shows off how the bar has been recreated at Cinespace.
As a comedian in Chicago, it’s long running open mic has helped craft some of the top comedy acts in town and beyond. Many stand-ups who perform at the Tuesday mic have gone on to perform on NBC, Comedy Central, and beyond.
It would be funny in few years ago to walk up to the bar on cold winter’s night with other comics with their working material scrawled down on a notebook, to find out we would not have the mic that night they were filming this show about hunky firemen. We understood we wanted to make our comedy chops to get on television, but we were happy Lottie’s got to get there first on it’s own.
They continue their unusual charm in the summer months, but it’s gets out of hand like this past summer when a goat ran away from the petting zoo.
Heading out to #TNWSC this weekend? Here is some stuff you might want to know!
Can I get in early to the venue?
Yes, the first 35 people (plus their guest) in line with tickets who bring a BRAND NEW children’s coat WITH TAGS will be let into the venue first. 1 coat will allow 2 people into the venue.
What time are doors?
Doors are at 6pm and the show starts at 7pm.
What time is {INSERT BAND HERE} playing?
The schedule for each night will be:
6:00PM – Doors
7:00PM – Opener
8:05PM – Second Band
9:35PM – Headliner
Is the show all-ages?
No, these shows are 17+! However, attendees under 17 years old will ONLY be permitted with a parent or LEGAL guardian.
Can I buy tickets at doors still?
Nights 1, 2, 3 and 5 (11/29, 11/30, 12/1 & 12/9) are technically SOLD OUT. Check out ticketmaster.com if you’d like to view the Verified Resale ticket options.
Night 4 on Sunday 12/2 with Death Cab for Cutie tickets are still available here, and will likely be available at the door, while supplies last.
Can I bring {insert random item here} to the venue?
Items Allowed into the venue include:
· Average size bags/back packs (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
· Cameras – standard venue policy allows camera phones only, no detachable lenses (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
· Water – up to 1 in a factory sealed or empty bottle up to 16oz (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
Items NOT Allowed:
· Weapons of any kind
· Alcohol
· E-cigs, Vapes, Cigarettes
· Illegal drugs/substances
· Glass containers
· Cans
· Hard sided/large coolers,
· Large or oversized bags/back packs, such as luggage, duffel bags, or industrial/camping-sized back packs
· Laser pointers
· Animals (except service animals)
· Fireworks
· Signs larger than 8.5×11
For more info on the venue, click here.
I won tickets and I haven’t gotten a call with the info about the show yet, what do I do?
If you did win, your tickets will be at the 101WKQX will call. Bring a photo ID to claim your tickets.
I won tickets, but my friend is coming later – can they still get in?
Sorry, tickets may not be dropped off or left for other guests!
I won tickets and can’t make it to the show anymore, can I give my tickets to a friend?
Sorry, prizes are non-transferrable. Hope to see you next time!
I got my photo taken by 101WKQX – when & where can I get it?
Your photo will be posted on TNWSC Relived no later than 12/14. Keep checking the website & it will be posted ASAP.
Will there be a #TNWSC T-shirt for sale?
Yes! This year we will have a #TNWSC T-shirt, Hoodie, Beanie and Ugly Christmas sweater for sale at the merch booths. The t-shirts are $20, hoodies are $40, beanies are $20, and ugly sweaters are $30! You can check out the gear here:
The fine people at Reynolds sent me this recipe for Mountain Dew® Turkey. (Fun fact: the Mountain Dew helps to caramelize the turkey perfectly!) Who’s gonna try it?
For the Mountain Dew® Brine:
To Cook Your Turkey:
If using a Turkey Oven Bag, check out our estimated cooking times here . First time using a Turkey Oven Bag? Watch our easy how-to video.
