Things may be crazy in the rest of the world, but in “Geek World” today is the most important day of the year… … it’s INTERNATIONAL STAR WARS DAY!! Why today? Because it’s May the 4th…. as in “May the Fourth Be With You” (Get it??) Ok so here’s your quick obligatory history lesson: You have Margaret Thatcher to thank for “Star Wars Day.” True story. Here’s why: In … Continue reading Holy Sith! It’s Star Wars Day!
So I think we can all agree that 2020 hasn’t exactly been a “banner year” for anyone. But you and I both know that Mother Nature waits for no one … so between Pandemic Precautions and Political Power-struggles we’ve also got the big “P” of the season…. and that, my friends, is “Pumpkin”! Walk into your favorite socially-distant store and you won’t be able to … Continue reading Forget All the Pumpkin-Spice B.S. – This is REAL Pumpkin Awesomeness
Well, kids… It’s finally that time of year again. Today is the “Official Mean Girls Day”… and no, I didn’t just make that up. So why is today the big day? Well that’s because in the 2004 cult-classic “Mean Girls,” we get this gem of a scene: Yep … that’s it. A scene of only 7 seconds. Aaron Samuels asked Cady Heron what day it is … Continue reading It’s Mean Girls Day… How “Fetch”
Things may be crazy in the rest of the world, but in “Geek World” today is the most important day of the year… … it’s INTERNATIONAL STAR WARS DAY!! Why today? Because it’s May the 4th…. as in “May the Fourth Be With You” (Get it??) Ok so here’s your quick obligatory history lesson: You have Margaret Thatcher to thank for “Star Wars Day.” True story. Here’s why: In … Continue reading Holy Sith! It’s Star Wars Day!
WELL it’s that time of the year again when all the pumpkin-based enthusiasm is about to give way to “ho ho ho” and filling your stocking with all sorts of g-rated goodies… but before we close the door completely on “pumpkin” and transition into “peppermint”, there’s still one more bit of pumpkin-related fun to be had. And no… I’m not talking about “Pumpkin Spice” anything… … Continue reading Forget Pumpkin-Spice… Make Way for REAL Pumpkin Awesomeness
All Hallows Eve is just around the corner … so that can only mean one thing….. My annual rundown of the best Halloween specials hitting your TV this year. Everything from ghosts to poltergeists to someone running around with a chainsaw for a hand to Joan Crawford as a crazy woman … THIS is the most wonderful time of the year: Tuesday, October 1, 2019 11:00am – … Continue reading Howland’s Terror TV Listings 2019
Just like a magic fairytale, for every horrible angry tweet we get from a tyrant, karma gives us a magnificent butterfly of a viral sensation. This time it’s of everyone’s favorite muppet, Ivanka Trump. Yesterday someone alerted me to the incredibly awkward photo array of Trump at the G-20 summit with his daughter, Ivanka, front and center every photo, sitting there like an idiot and … Continue reading #UnwantedIvanka
It’s finally here… the most important day in any “Geek Calendar”… … it’s INTERNATIONAL STAR WARS DAY!! Why today? Because it’s May the 4th…. as in “May the Fourth Be With You” (Get it??) Ok so here’s your quick obligatory history lesson: You have Margaret Thatcher to thank for “Star Wars Day.” True story. Here’s why: In 1977, Star Wars hit the theatres. Back then it was just … Continue reading Holy Sith! It’s Star Wars Day!
Well it’s the most magical time of the year again and it appears we’re on the verge of another National Holiday this weekend. That’s right… I’m talking about my BIRTHDAY! The most important event of the social season… and it’s taking place this Sunday, April 7th (but don’t worry.. I’ll still accept belated presents). Now of course a birthday celebration isn’t all about the “free stuff” … Continue reading You May be a Year Older…. but… Free Stuff!
Well it’s that time of year again… it’s Super Bowl weekend! Great news if you’re a die-hard football fan and your team is ready to smash the competition!! … but what if you know absolutely nothing about football and you’re suddenly invited to a Super Bowl party?? Of course you have to go (I mean the word “party” is in there for a reason) but … Continue reading How to FAKE Your Way Through Super Bowl LIII
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