I know it's lame to suggest Buzzfeed links, but you have to learn this fact about Home Alone. Link below.
Apple Holiday Ad
I usually get really mad at myself when a commercial has the ability to make me go, "Man. That was really nice." 'cause, well, I like to pretend I'm smarter than everyone, as we all do.
That being said - ugh, just watch this. It's nice. And obviously makes me want an iPhone. Kill me. I'm not smart.
Food Matters Documentary
I really wish I'd posted this last week, since from December 1st until later on today, you can see this documentary for free on their site. Here's the link.
Thankfully, the lovely Jenn suggested it to me and I just finished watching it. Verdict? Great. You really should see it. It's basically about nutrition, vitamins and, well, it's about so much more. If you can spare some time, just go watch it now. I'm going to try and find a streaming link for it as well if you're reading this after December 10th.
Overly Simple Thoughts After Seeing It
- I don't know about you, but I'm definitely going to be drinking a jug of water each morning right after I wake. I'll update this in a week to report on how that went and if I felt any different/better. (UPDATE: You have to do this. It was messed up. In a good way.)
- Cashews can help depression? Will keep that in mind.
- I'll look into this further, but it seems like Niacin is the greatest sounding vitamin known to man. I'll try it out and, again, report back.
These are just small things that stuck in my head after watching it, but a lot of other parts really stayed with me as well. Such a good documentary. Definitely as good as Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead.
Trailer
The Snowman
Have you seen this before? It came out in 1982 and I'd never even heard of it until today. And man, it's really beautiful. It's based on the 1978 children's book by Raymond Briggs. It's completely wordless (like the book), with the exception of one song. (Why is there a weird David Bowie introduction? No idea.)
If you can spare twenty-five minutes, give it a watch. I'm definitely going to play it for my nieces when I'm in Canada for the holidays.
And one last thing? Man, I miss animation like this. I really do. I can't really put into words why that is. Logically, it's probably because I associate it with my own childhood but maybe not. It just looks so much more beautiful to me than anything that's getting released for kids today.
Instant Crush
Can't stop listening to this song.
Bob's Burgers Made Into REAL Burgers
I'm going to assume that you already watch Bob's Burgers. And if you haven't? Well, I'll speak to you privately later. Everyone should be watching this show.
Anyway, in every episode there's a different burger-of-the-day that's featured in the background of the restaurant on a chalkboard (see above photos). And I just found out that there's some magical human being out there WHO'S ACTUALLY MAKING THESE BURGERS! I love it when people do stuff like this. Ya know, fun stuff. Just such a neat idea. You can see for yourself over at The Bob's Burgers Experiment. I've included a few examples of what they've done below.
The Cauliflower’s Cumin From Inside The House Burger (comes with cauliflower and cumin)
Angus beef patty topped with jalapeno cheese, tomato, lettuce, onion and of course - the triple C combo: a mash of cauliflower, cumin and cilantro.
The Bruschetta-bout it Burger
An angus beef patty topped with bruschetta and mozzarella cheese, dressed lightly with balsamic vinegar on toasted french bread. Comes with a light salad.
Pickle My Funny Bone Burger
All beef patty topped with fried pickles (delicious dill coated in an italian herb and red pepper batter) and a deliciously creamy mayo-ketchup-hot sauce combo. Served with a pickled beet salad.
SUCH a good idea for a blog. Can't wait to see what other ones they make.
Truffles by Coquette
If you'd like to taste the best chocolates you'll ever eat, then please go no further than here. I've tried most every flavour and they're ridiculously good. Even the vegan ones. Such a good gift to give someone this time of year.
People To Follow - The Mindy Project Cast
This was going to be a post encouraging you to follow Ike Barinholtz, but upon closer inspection - almost everyone I follow on The Mindy Project appears to be pretty great.
How to do a perfect Jeff Bridges imitation in two steps: 1) take a huge bite of a sandwich 2) speak
— Ike Barinholtz (@ikebarinholtz) September 21, 2013
Nothing makes me feel like my life is out of control than having to use the business center at my hotel
— Mindy Kaling (@mindykaling) September 17, 2013
How am I just now realizing that two governors were in Predator
— Ike Barinholtz (@ikebarinholtz) August 15, 2013
"I just saw TOP GUN. I got this." - me, 1986. pic.twitter.com/f0oCrd5pfd
— Mark Duplass (@MarkDuplass) July 5, 2013
After a fifteen year analysis I can say that Volcano is better than Dante's Peak
— Ike Barinholtz (@ikebarinholtz) May 22, 2013
All my eye makeup experiments become a smoky eye
— Mindy Kaling (@mindykaling) June 6, 2013
A gay guy came on to me in a club and I didn't want to seem homophobic so now we're in a committed relationship
— Ed Weeks (@EdwardWeeks) May 3, 2013
smile at a guy and he thinks you're in love with them
— Mindy Kaling (@mindykaling) April 19, 2013
Which is worse for you a pizza or a calzone or are they the same
— Ike Barinholtz (@ikebarinholtz) April 4, 2013
Just rob me, don't like, linger and make it a home invasion
— Mindy Kaling (@mindykaling) February 26, 2013
This pimple is just part of my face now
— Ike Barinholtz (@ikebarinholtz) February 6, 2013
i don't want to go for a run, i really just want to "have gone for a run."
— Mark Duplass (@MarkDuplass) January 4, 2013
I will instruct my kids: we smile at strangers and never talk to them
— Mindy Kaling (@mindykaling) August 12, 2012
Not a big moneymaker but Tim Burton should design a mini golf course.
— Mindy Kaling (@mindykaling) May 13, 2012
Maximizing Your Instagram Photos
Apparently, there are dozens of places on the internet where you can turn your Instagram photos into other things. Things like:
- Wrapping paper
- Greeting cards - I just ordered some of these and cannot WAIT to get them.
- Magnets
I would probably get the magnets done at some point, too. Such a sweet little idea. What these sites should really have is a way to purchase these as gifts to give to other people. As of right now, you need an Instagram password and login to choose what you want to print, but it's such a good gift idea for another person since receiving one's own photos as magnets would be such a welcome surprise since we all think we're individually such great photographers. (We are... right?)
Wengenn in Wonderland
California artist Queenie Liao took this series of photos - entitled Wengenn in Wonderland - that show her baby boy on magical adventures when he is sleeping and dreaming. She used “plain cloths, sheets, scarves, stuffed animals, and other common household materials to create the background settings” for Wengenn’s dreams. Can't even tell you how much I love this. I think the trapeze one is my favourite. Click on the photo to see more.
