A Detroit furniture store caused some controversy with this commercial, showing the owner being birthed. No, I did not type that wrong. In it he claims that “…I was born for this.” The spot was censored for TV, but we have the full version below, so you’re welcome, err we apologize.
There was also this TV commercial from back in the day that caused people to lose their minds. Meet Chuck Testa, taxidermy enthusiast!
A state run nursing home in Taiwan is under fire for hiring a stripper to entertainment some of the residents. Someone filmed it, put it on social media, and now it’s spreading like wildfire! The nursing home has since apologized, saying that they hired her to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. They said didn’t mean to offend anyone and will be more careful with hiring entertainment in the future. You can see the video of a grandpa having the time of his life below!
This week’s Karen has an issue with these lazy birds and the stupid people that enable them with bird feeders!
This actual swinger helps us find out which myths about the secretive sub culture, that do ring true. In this video, she talks about pineapples and wedding rings. Pay attention so that you can spot a swinger yourself someday!
NFL games are getting pretty spendy! Bookies.com put together a list of what how of much it would be to take a family of four to a game with parking, beers, sodas, and dogs. This goes by stadium, so you can see where the Bears fall. They’re actually not the most expensive, although it seems like it! Their total was $599.90, if you buy the cheapest tickets!
Actress Jennifer Coolidge won an Emmy for her work in White Lotus. As she was thanking everyone in her acceptance speech the walk-off music started going and she refused them, then danced. The Best Supporting Actress wanted to make sure everyone was acknowledged and we get this amazing moment, watch!
A town called Stow in Massachusetts had their Dunkin’ Donuts close and now, people want to leave. It’s a newsworthy event in any town on the east coast. They LOVE their Dunkin’- they’ll even move if there’s not one close by!
The Wiener’s Circle posted to their Twitter that if the Bears make the playoffs, they’ll give away free char dogs. The Bears won their first game of the season so, as of right now, there’s still a chance baby! Cross your fingers for free char dogs!
Q101 announces that it will present The Smashing Pumpkins Takeover starting Tuesday, September 13th at 6:00am and running through Tuesday, September 20th at 5:00pm. Every half hour every day, the station will give away a pair of tickets to a special live concert event at The Metro – the legendary club where it all started for The Smashing Pumpkins. “Q101 Presents An Evening With The Smashing Pumpkins” will be held on Tuesday, September 20th at 8:00pm at The Metro.” The only way in is to win with Q101 – every half hour, starting Tuesday, September 13th. Q101 and The Smashing Pumpkins will salute The Metro’s 40th Anniversary of housing live music for Chicago by broadcasting the show live on Q101 for Chicagoland starting at 8:00pm that evening and streaming worldwide at www.q101.com.
Q101 will be selling commemorative Smashing Pumpkins/The Metro/Q101 t-shirts at The Metro concert event, with all proceeds donated to the Highland Park Community Foundation’s 4th of July Highland Park Shooting Response Fund.
Troy Hanson, Program Director, Q101, VP/Operations, Cumulus Chicago, and VP/Programming, Rock Formats, Cumulus Media, said: “It’s an honor to bring together three iconic Chicago brands to celebrate a night of ‘All Things Chicago’ – The Smashing Pumpkins, The Metro and Q101!”
This unique promotional event leads right into The Smashing Pumpkins/Jane’s Addiction North American Tour, featuring a tour stop at United Center on Saturday November 5th. Tickets to that show are available at www.livenation.com.
For more information, visit: www.q101.com.
For “reasons”, it’s about time we all sit down and bask in the greatness that was August 14, 1993, when the Smashing Pumpkins took their Siamese Dream tour to Chicago’s greatest venue for a set that has become one of Chicago’s most iconic concerts of all-time.
Tickets to 2022’s “An Evening with the Smashing Pumpkins” will be given away all day, every half hour, starting on Tuesday, September 13, at 6:00AM.
Should this Dad keep his mouth shut, or tell his daughter ho he really feels?
Ahoy Brian Ali & Justin I know you guys are busy so I will just get right to it. I hate hate hate my daughters boyfriend. He’s cheated on her, he’s relapsed a couple times and he treats her like crap. He can’t keep a job, he’s the definition of a loser. Last night my daughter calls me all excited because he proposed to her. She knows I’m not a huge fan of him but I’ve never fully told her my feelings and don’t know if I should. When I was raising her I knew someday she would meet somebody and get married but never in a million years did I think it would be with someone like him. Have I mentioned that I hate him? What do I do here? Should I tell her my true feelings or just play nice like I have been the last two years? As of right now the only push back I’ve given them is that I told her I was disappointed he didn’t have a talk with me before asking her hand in marriage. I love my daughter with all my heart and I will do anything in the world to protect her but I am terrified I will lose her if I come on too strong. You guys should’ve heard this jerk call me dad last night on the phone and jokingly ask me how much money I’m going to give them for the wedding and if I’m going to pay for it. What’s your guys divorce attorney‘s name? If I’m going to pay for anything it’s going to be putting him on retainer. I love your show because you always keep it real and I look forward to your raw honest truth on my current situation.
Sincerely,
Disappointed Dad in Wheaton
Sunday’s storm brought flash floods to the city, more than we’ve seen in years. The sewer system was overwhelmed causing water spouts all over the city. This is what happened on Lawrence Ave!
This man managed to bury, in his secret hiding spot, several water bottles filled with vodka so that when he attended this festival, he wouldn’t have to pay the $17 per drink. Can you blame him? This way he got a buzz on and some new friends! This is a real man of genius!
Originally aired: Sunday, September 11th, 7PM-9PM with host Eric Kristensen.
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The PAWS Chicago 5K is a massive run/walk fundraising event that kicked off last Saturday at Montrose Beach. Participants brought their PAWS rescues to walk and raised money for future animals that will come through the doors of PAWS. Reggie, my rescue pup, and I got there early to play on the agility course, and eat as many treats as possible, to carb-load of course! A huge thanks to everyone that works at PAWS, specifically my favorite ladies, Sarah, Kayleigh, and Coco!
PAWS Chicago helped over 4,000 dogs and cats find homes last year, they gave over 25,000 medical procedures to at-risk and homeless pets, and they were able to save over 97% of the animals that came to them. Every dollar counts! https://www.pawschicago.org/
-Ali
Class is in session. This is Riot Fest 101 — with Sunny Day Real Estate.
They hail from Seattle — yet, ironically, are considered the forefathers of Midwest emo. And as fast as they burst on the scene, it seemed their end arrived: Sunny Day Real Estate disbanded, with bassist Nate Mendel and drummer William Goldsmith leaving to join Foo Fighters and lead singer Jeremy Enigk opting for a solo run.
Stereogum listed the Top 10 songs from the band in a 2013 feature — and painted a picture of their place in the History Of Alternative:
“As grunge was ravaging their Seattle homebase in the early ’90s, Sunny Day emerged as spiritual opposites: Where Nirvana wallowed in their own misery, Enigk and company exorcised theirs, blending post-hardcore propulsion with an expressiveness and sweetness untapped in most modern rock.”
Stereogum, 2013
It’s been a dozen years since Sunny Day Real Estate has hit the road, so while fans no doubt will be looking forward to seeing them at Riot Fest, casual music lovers should take the opportunity to check them out — you never know when you may have the chance again. They play the Radicals Stage on Saturday [8PM].
Tickets are on sale for Riot Fest 2022 — you can also check out the lineup and complete schedules.
What were you doing 10 years ago? Given the 24/7 news cycle that we have become inundated with, 2012 feels like a lifetime ago. This was the year that introduced to Gotye, The Dark Knight Rises, the hell that was Apple Maps.
For Billy Corgan, it was the last time that he and the Smashing Pumpkins graced Chicago’s most iconic venue. On June 14, 2012, the band ripped through a blistering, 15-song setlist, with such high points as Zero, Ava Adore, and Muzzle, all of which can be watched here.
For the first time in a decade, the Smashing Pumpkins will play the Metro on September 20 for Q101’s “An Evening With the Smashing Pumpkins” and the only way to get in is to win them from Q101.
Starting at 6:00AM on September 13, we’ll be giving away tickets every half hour, every hour, every day until the day of the show.
More info can be found here.
Alexa! C’mon now! He’s still speaking English. He just wanted her to “calm it down a wee bit.” Didn’t they teach her accents when trained her?!
You laugh and you go to hell! We love Paul Walker, but this MIGHT be pretty funny. RIP buddy.
Some people still believe in soulmates. To some, the idea seems ridiculous, but after some of these stories you might start to think a different way. These couples were destined to be together. They all have incredibly cute stories of odd coincidences. Check it out!
Engaged Couple Thinks They Met In University, Mom Figures Out They Actually Met On A Family Vacation In 1997
Another couple looked exactly alike in high school!
To see more- head here! https://www.demilked.com/coincidences-soulmates-pics/
