The Snowman Suicides

Not one to get wrapped up in the holiday spirit? Are you a certified grinch, a self-professed Scrooge?

Well here's a little something to un-cheer you up.

Over at the Huffington Post, they've collected a series of some pretty morbid snowman scenes.

I've posted my favorites. To check out the rest, go here.

Weekly WTF?: A Holiday Toast

A triple-header Weekly WTF?! Too much good stuff over at BoingBoing to limit myself.

1) A printer that's a toaster!
2) A Christmas tree that's made of Heineken bottles!
3) An irresponsible/clever/cool mother! (You decide)

Weekly WTF?: Terrorism for the Holidays

"Snow globes are not permitted to be carried through security checkpoints," said Transportation Security Administration spokesman Dwayne Baird.

Snow globe? Snow bomb, more like. Obviously.

The reason is that the globes contain liquids, and TSA rules say that only liquids, gels or aerosols in containers of three ounces or less are allowed through security in carry-on bags. Could we change our minds if we called them "freedom globes" instead?

If you've seen "Unfaithful" you know just how dangerous a snow globe can really be. The snow globe's liquid is the last thing we should be worried about.

Is It Christmas Yet?

Last night, it smelled like Christmas.

I lay in bed, reading. I cracked open the window to let in some of the chill. I quickly slipped under the covers and tucked myself in (which consists of me repeatedly and violently chopping my arms under my calves and thighs, pushing my duvet under myself as much as I possibly can until I can't move). I propped up my pillows (fluff, fluff, stack).

I inhaled. The scent from an oakey burn emitting from a fireplace in the distance slowly crept through the window screen and straight into my awaiting nostrils. I could almost see the smell. It was cold, but it was comfortable. It was the best sleep I've had in a while.

Well, oh holy night, now I'm listening to Christmas music. You may claim it's too early. I disagree. October kicks off the holiday season as far as I'm concerned, and it's October. Target is carrying Christmas lights and K-Mart is advertising layaway. Bring on the bells!