Bad Santa

Just in time for Xmas - my kids insane wish list.
(it's pretty good)

For those of you so musically inclined, here is the Festive Funk Machine (robots rule)

And also some Christmas Gifs for you all.

** above links courtesy of Heather Lake

Lastly, probably not what Columbia Records expected to receive when they asked Miles Davis to contribute a song for their Christmas collection in 1962.

I give you Blue Xmas.

"Sidewalk Santy Clauses
Are much, much, much too thin
They're wearing fancy rented costumes
False beards and big fat phony grins"

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It's Beginning to Smell a lot Like Christmas

Love it... or hate it.

In a non-Xmas related link, 26 interesting facts about beer.

** all links courtesy of Madam Heather Lake

'Don't store the whiskey bottles on the lowest lying shelves
Easily accessible to tiny little elves
Neighbors start to gossip when our children start to play
Crown Royal™ bags aren't mittens on a cold winter's day"

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Mmmmmm. MacGyver.

I can only ever hear the above name mentioned preceded by "mmmmmm" and always in a Patty and Selma smokey voice.

Long-time TNSC list member Heather Lake submits these following handy hints (for your drinking pleasure) -

Creative methods for opening bottles.
(Careful not to hurt yourself - and sorry about the ad)

Creative methods for opening bottles II.
(I like the "chick" angle, but why do they need a man to do it for them?)

And finally, how NOT to fix something (a TNSC favorite)

"When it's busted by the filter there's a trick that I found,
You break it on apart then you turn it around,
You slide it in easy and you twist it in tight,
Hey buddy got a light?"

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November Reign

Long-time TNSC list member Heather Lake submits these fine links for your approval:

New additions to SF Heritage's "Legacy Bars & Restaurants."
(it's always good to have a backstory) 
Do note that this evening's venue is among those honored.

And if you need a reason to slip out to any of the fine establishments above, here's a little "Happy Hour Virus" to aid in your escape.

"It's hard to beleive I've gone and done it again
Went to a place to see all of my friends
One little sip and now look at me
If this bar were school I'd have a degree"

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The Underground

Not "the Tube" in London or even deviant subculture movements, but literally a pretty unique underground fallout shelter.
Take a tour.

And if that's not interesting enough for you, there's always the old fallback of People of Walmart™, a never-ending source of visual entertainment.  Enjoy!

"Dirty, dry up, or in between, 

From the very first sip you know what I mean,
When you're out with a babe you don't nickel or dime,
Guessin' that means it's martini time."

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Dateline

BEIRUT, Lebanon, November 7...

Top stories in this week's news -

I do love when things are done for the sake of journalism.
Can you say "blackout island?"

Drive carefully in New Mexico.

And for all of those new imbibing parents, your questio s are answered here.

"Please don't take the baby to the liquor store
It's not the kind of bottle he's been cryin' for
Take our milk money and walk right out the door
But please don't take the baby to the liquor store"

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Halloween Horrors

In a giant slew of end-of-the-month Linkeys, Ms. Heather Lake bestows upon us some words of wisdom:

Don't check it out, & don't split up.  Duh.

 As well as of this season's bad Miley Cyrus costumes.

As the Autumn's chill is upon us, it's definitely time for beer.  And what better to accompany a warming brew than the best literary quotes about the beverage itself?

"I've got a nickle in my pocket
A heartache on the phone
As I crawl into this bottle
I'm just dyin' to get home."

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Barmotile

From the far reaches of.... France... comes the Barmobile.  I like the idea, but frankly, the spare "seat" kinda creeps me out.  But again, they're French.

And speaking of creepy... Heather Lake submits Sad ETSY Boyfriends.   Hmmmm.

"Hanging with friends
We were doing slammers
They try and get me hammered
Boss, I said no
But they insisted"

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All Aboard!!

With all of the on-again/off-again BART and AC Transit shenanigans that are going on, public transportation maven (that's a compliment) Heather Lake submits this week's links:

Even if BART strikes, things could be worse.

For those who love transportation maps, here are 6 that aren't.  (pretty fun)

And lastly... she adds that all of this transpo-angst just makes her want to drink a Sidecar.

"The X-rays of my liver
Look like molded old Swiss cheese.
My heart pumps blood and alcohol
Through hardened arteries"

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Extra Baggage

Remember Hot Chicks with Douchebags?  (as long as there's Las Vegas and Los Angeles, they'll have material.)

But here's a little more in-depth Douchebag knowledge.
(explained via booze)

Generational Douchebags.  Nice.



"Baby Boom or 'X',
I don't know what I am,
All i need to know is when it's time to slam,
Threw a little party cause it just felt right,
It lasted ten years and it's goin' on tonight!!!"

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Hey Beh-beh....

In baseball news - A's clinch division, baby drinks beer.

Drunk baby memes.

Baby trashes the bar in Las Palmas.
(this is pretty funny)

* Links courtesy of Lake *

"Don't store the whiskey bottles on the lowest lying shelves
Easily accessible to tiny little elves
Neighbors start to gossip when our children start to play
Crown Royal bags aren't mittens on a cold winter's day."

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Kick in the Kiwis

As (personally) predicted, the SF version of the America's Cup was woefully over-promised and undersold.  With 4 teams competing (I think the Eye-talians dropped out before they could drop anchor) high hopes came crashing down on the local team, as New Zealand moved precariously close to sweeping the series and taking home the cup.  A "swift boot from down under" for sure.

But don't be dismayed.  Heather Lake has assembled a host of linkeys for your enjoyment:

Apparently the "Bar of Arrrr" was a great place to drink.  TNSC overloards floated the idea of visiting there, but it became too much of a hassle.

Let's all hope for a proper "Haka" from the preeminent victors.

And on a random lighter note, a man's pluming is filled with beer.  That's cool.

"Like a cool Daquiri,
With the twist of a lime,
I could get used to this,
All of the time."

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Corny & Horny

Even if you've never visited LA as a kid, you still knew about the legendary Cal Worthington.  RIP.

Also, don't forget about Narwhals.
(you can just let that one run all day)

"You don't have to remind me,
I smell like a skunk,
Excuse me baby but, (hicup)
I'm drunk."

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Sloe Moe

Some things are just better in slow motion.  Starting with the Mythbuster's protracted responses.
(note:  they also drink at TNSC approved venues)

And in the don't try this at home category.
(note:  purchase some "det cord")

And an oldie, but a goodie.


  **Thanks for the links, Lake! **

"When it seems sometime like it's goin' nowhere
I just kiss you real soft and you're almost there
Drivin' real slow gets you home pretty fast
Keep a cool head gonna make it last .
Slow!
Slow!
Learn my lesson of love."

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I Fucking Love Science II

From Discover Magazine (that's scientific, BTW)

Scientific comparisons - Drunk vs. Stoned  (also scientific)


And just plain dumb.
(I used to work w/ the girl whose dad invented the "foam finger")


  **Thanks for the links, Lake! **

"I lay around here
And I just drink beer,
I'm the baddest of the bad
Since you've been gone."

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I Fucking Love Science

Well.. not necessarily this part. (Why mess with a good thing?)

But this part. (I do that after every strenuous lawn mow)

And mostly this part.
(Armed with this I certainly could have done better in University Chemistry)

  **Thanks for the links, Lake! **

"I look up to the heavens
For a ray of hope to shine,
And there it is in neon
Liquor, beer and wine."

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Gene

70's "glam-o-phile" Heather Lake presents these truly "glittery" links in praise of David Bowie.

Both as an ordinary average guy, and one who is immortalized in cocktail by SF's own Alberta Straub.

"Wham!
Bam
Thank you
Ma'am!!"

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The Good, the bad, and the Ugly

And I'm not talking Spaghetti Western.  These are submitted by an anonymous donor who wanted you to see too many levels of impropriety for me to even fathom.

First, let's ease in slowly.

Then go whole hog (warning:  possibly NSFW, but brilliant)
Yes...  it is bad when the adult baby is the least disturbing of the lot.

"I'm the baddest of the bad since you've been gone
The baddest of the bad since you've been gone 
I lay around here and I just drink beer
The baddest of the bad since you've been gone."

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Black Label Society

The 11 best Microbrew Labels.  Label #2 is Vas-ly different.. heh.)

And some great GIF-centric animated labels courtesy of someone with After Effects and some spare time.

"I cant understand people 
Who bitch and whine 
Lets drink a beer from a paper bag 
While we got time."

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Royal Pain

In honor of that new regal brat that was recently born "across the pond," TNSC Anglophile Heather "HRH" Lake submits these Linkies for your approval:

The Royal Baby Cocktail, and a much favored snack food of the British masses.  (the kids LOVE that 2nd one.)

I really have nothing to complain about.  The Brits cornered the market on "dry" Gin production, and that's a-okay with me!!!

"Party!!
Throw furniture!
Gin 'n Tonic!
Get naked!
Aaaaaaagh!"


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One-Star

And I'm not talkin' Converse™

I'm talkin' strip clubs.

Did someone really write an algorithm to glean specific "Canadian Ballet" ratings from Yelp?  Brilliant!

"No, you can't get away from me
Seattle, Hollywood, or NYC
You're a tour bus magnet
And you think that no one sees
But you can't get away from me"


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Mmmmmmm......

.... beeeeeeeeerrrr.

Submissio  from long-time TNSC list member Heather Lake -

On Tap (interesting)

Beer Bathing (even more interesting)  Tyrolean meat spread?

"Quietly here I'll sleep.
I won't even make a peep.
You won't even know I'm here.
Just letting you know that we're out of beer."

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Geigh Bash

In celebration of the SCOTUS overturn of DOMA, long-time TNSC list member Heather Lake submits these fabulous links:

The origin of 26 Alcoholic Drink Names

and Queer Drink History.

Congrats to all of our in the LGBT community!!

"That's why each night by the campfire,
I thank my lucky stars above,
For inter-racial cowboy homo kind of love."

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One Step Beyond...

Probably not a meme that will take off do to the need of superior painting and compositing skilz, but Phones Replaced with Sandwiches is pretty funny.

And for all of you Mad Men™ fans, there's always this.

"I look up to the heavens
For a ray of hope to shine.
And there it is in neon,
Liquor, beer, and wine."

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Good Times, Bad Times

Long time TNSC List Member Heather Lake submits both this week.  Thanks!


Bad Ideas
(Thanks, John.  I concur - but, as a child, remember said containers available in almost any liquor store)

Good Ideas.  And even MORE good ideas.
(yeah... this work thing is overrated)

"Tee Martoonis at bunch with the loss,
I didn't even ask or care what they cost,
I lost my job for no reason or rhyme,
Guessin' that means it's martini time!"

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