Leave the Groundhogs Alone!

This post was originally run last year. In honor of Groundhog’s Today, we’re bringing it back.

Friends, I need to talk to you about something very important. For today is Groundhog Day, and I cannot stand by another year without speaking up on behalf of these corpulent woodland creatures.

According to reliable source Wikipedia, one of the earliest recorded references to this holiday is from 1841. A shop owner called James Morris wrote:

Last Tuesday, the 2nd, was Candlemans day, the day on which, according to the Germans, the Groundhog peeps out of his winter quarters and if he sees his shadow he pops back for another six weeks nap, but if the day be cloudy he remains out, as the weather is to be moderate. Continue reading →

QOTD: How Much Alcohol Do You Really Drink in a Week?

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A couple of nights ago a number of us conducted a Scientific survey about the number of bottles of wine that the average Crasstalk commentator drinks in any given week. From as little as one glass a week to several boxes was the result. Some of our scientists even suggested that “boxes” or “boiîtes” would be better units of measures to yield more accurate results from our gang of drunks sample community. Continue reading →

Project Runway Season 11 Episode 2 Liveblog

project-runway-26Hey, everybody! Last week we were introduced to the sewtestants for this new season of Project Runway and got to see how well they can construct garments…and exactly which kinds of crazy they each represent.

Let’s see, there’s that one Native American designer who will not let you forget she’s Native American, because she’s really and truly Native American. She also calls herself “Water Lily.” Okay, then. And the guy who spells his last name “HallmarQ”? What’s up with that? Then there’s the woman from Portland who is hell-bent on embodying every stereotype of the Portland hipster. And then there’s this guy who looks like he will kill you in your sleep and then use your body as his dress form. I think his name is Günter, but who knows? Continue reading →

Crassercise: 5 Songs for the Gym

¡Buenas días, chicos! Here are another five videos for your booty-shaking workouts. This week we’re going to float you some songs for your zumba routine, perfect for toning up and brushing up on your Spanish. Because we’re all about multi-tasking at Crassercise. So let’s get to it while YouTube hasn’t monetized this column out of existence. Also, as always please post your own favorite gym songs. People want your recommendations! ¡Muévanse! Continue reading →

This Week In Gun Violence

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Over 1400 Americans have died from gun violence since the massacre at Newtown in December.  The President, Vice President and the Congress are currently considering legislation to stem gun violence.  Former Congresswoman, Gabby Giffords, will testify in Congress today about her very personal experience with gun violence.  Meanwhile, the GOP and NRA are digging in their heels, and gun sales have sky rocketed around the nation. Continue reading →