A Christmas Funky Friday
>I’m still on my search for A Muppet’s Christmas Carol.
Until then, watching clips and songs on Youtube will have to do.
Is there anything sexier than a muppet with a british accent?
Desperate shopping? Try Skymall!
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Christmas is only six sleeps away.
This means too things.
1)I’m going home tomorrow!
2) People are desperate for Christmas gift suggestions. Christmas list suggestions are falling apart quicker than the Canadian government and we are all going to start turning to unlikely places. Soon it will be too late to order from the Internet and most of us will resort to re-gifting. (If you are going to go the re-gifting route, may I suggest any unopened DVDs you maybe have sitting on your shelves. I’ve been doing it for years!)
If you are stuck with the task of trying to find an original gift may I also suggest the SkyMall. This is that ridiculous magazine that is available on most American flights. It’s like that “As Seen on TV” store but on a plane.
They are some of the most ridiculous (see: awesome) gifts that anyone would totally not even know they could ask for.
Check out this handy list of the worst (or best) gifts available on The Sky Mall.
My favorite?
The dangerous, yet intriguing, flying alarm clock (pictured above).
What could possibly go wrong that early in the morning….?
Mike on BT The Video!
>Here is the video from me on Breakfast Television here in Calgary on Thursday morning!
I always have such a blast with these guys and can’t wait to work with them more in the new year!
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All the websites and links for the events that we can talk about can be found here!
The Finals: Canadian Blog Awards!
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Okay, so I definitely have a lot of people to thank and give shout outs to, but it’s late at night, so I’ll do a lot of it tomorrow.
But the final rounds of the Canadian Blog Awards were announced today and here are the results:
I came in 5th place. Which is kinda like last place I realize, but seeing as how the first round had 75 different blogs, I still feel pretty good about it. Plus, I know realize that one should never ever go toe to toe with a knitter. Plus we were only 2% away from 3rd place. That’s something right? RIGHT?!?!
I’ll just let the video tell you the winner of this one:
Yipee! We won! We Won! We Won!
That’s two for two for both Best Entertainment Blog and Best Blog Post!
This tops off what has been a really cool day!
Like I said, the thank yous will come tomorrow.
Until then:
THANK YOU from the top of cold bald head to the bottom of my oddly placed toes!
CNTM: Apply/Eat Today!
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I hate that I’m talking about applications for reality shows that I can’t myself apply for. But maybe if enough people watch the third cycle (the word “season” is sooooooo kmart fashion) of Canada’s Next Top Model, it will convince CTV to finally make a canadian survivor or amazing race!
If you think you are:
- pretty
- “aren’t here to make friends” (like these guys)
- may have an eating disorder.
- have faithful boyfriend that you’ve always wanted to piss off.
Maybe Canada’s Next Model is for you!
The applications are due THIS Monday (Dec 22). CTV has already accepted 2000 applications, which is more calories than you’ll be allowed to eat while on the show!
Canadian Idol canceled?
>It’s a Christmas Miracle!
Finally something good is coming out of the recession.
Ben Mulroney is sorta out of a job.
That’s right, Canadian Idol was sorta-kinda- canceled this morning when it was announced that they would not be producing the expensive reality show for the 2009 summer season.
The official reason is being blamed on expected lower than normal ad revenue.
But I happen to think it’s because I dealt Canadian Idol a crushing blow just a couple of days ago. Yeah, that’s probably the reason….
Calgary's Best New Years Eve events!
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New Years Eve is only a couple of weeks away, so you better start planning!
I was on Breakfast Television this morning talking about the hottest, coolest and strangest NYE Celebrations Calgary has to offer! Check out the links below and by your tickets today!!!
1. Meet Market Singles New Year’s
Location: The Metropolitan Grill (Mount Royal)
Cost: $59.99 CAD$ + GST
Location: Calgary Zoo
Cost: Adults – $10.00; Youth – $5.00
Location: Blind Beggar Bar & Grill
Cost: $50
Location: Gerry Thomas Gallery
Cost: $125
Location: Tangerine Supper Club
Cost: $25
Congrats to everyone that won tickets to these events today. They all seem like a blast, I hope you have fun!!!
Happy Early New Year!
Another Muppet Christmas!
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You know what I love almost more than Christmas?
The Muppets.
I don’t know what it is about those strange looking socks with eyes glued on them, but I freaking love them. So much so, that the other day I scoured the city looking for a DVD copy of A Muppets Christmas Carol. I finally found one but decided that $18 was too much to spend on a movie I would only watch twice a year: christmas and my birthday.
I am obviously regretting that decision.
Luckily, NBC is airing an all new Christmas Muppet movie called: A Muppet’s Christmas: Letters to Santa. It seems like those muppet misdirect three letters for Santa and then to decide to visit the North Pole themelves and deliver them!
Sure it seems lame, but that doesn’t mean I’m not going to TIVO it and watch it three times before the 25th of December.
The special airs Wednesday night and features guests stars like Whoopi Goldberg, Jane Krakowski, Nathan Lane, Jesse L. Martin, Petra Nemcova and Uma Thurman.
Breakfast Television: What are you doing NYE?
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What a crazy week!
First the Canadian Blog Awards and now on Wednesday I will be back on Breakfast Television to talk about the best and most fun New Year Eve events in Calgary!
The best part?
I will have hundreds of dollars worth of tickets to give away to people watching!
So make sure tune in around 8:15am (11:15 in the maritimes) to catch the awesomeness
Carly Rae Jepsen: From Third to first!
>After six seasons, Canadian Idol has been able to produce only a handful of success stories. The winner of each season is usually able to parlay their victory into approximately 12 months of notoriety before quickly falling off the map by the time their sophmore (if they even get one) is released. Paging Melissa O’Neil, paging Melissa O’Neil.
Idol runner ups find even less success than that.
For season five third place finisher Carly Rae Jepsen, I hope things turn out a little bit different.
The other day, I happen to catch her new song, from her debut CD released in September (who knew?!), the song is called Tug of War and against all odds, I really like it. Like really really really like it.
Plus she gets points for using the canadian idol-unfriendly word “screwing”.
Come on Carly! Show that Billy Klippert dude what 3rd place really looks like!
