Wizbang Pop!: October 2009 Archives

Sexy Halloween Costumes 2009!

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: October 31, 2009 · Comments (3)

Okay guys, you know that I'm posting this crap just for ratings here. But, man oh man, as adults get more and more into the Halloween spirit each year, the costumes also get a little more adult every year as well. Oh, you guys know you love it! Real common... [Full Story]

Rating: 3.4/5 (5 votes cast)

The Worst Pet Halloween Costumes!

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: October 31, 2009 · Comments (1)

Please, for the love of everything holy, avoid dressing your pet up like these outrageous examples here. These costumes border on serious animal abuse. I'm not kidding! You might think that dressing your little dog as a sexy schoolgirl is cute. Its not. It's just plain creepy! And your dog... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

The Worst Hallmark Christmas Ornament Ever Made!

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: October 31, 2009 · Comments (1)

For some crazy reason, the geniuses at Hallmark once decided that Captain Christopher Pike, the crippled original captain of the original STAR TREK would make a great Christmas ornament. Why a futuristic wheelchair-bound STAR TREK character would be great to adorn a Christmas tree is a very good question? WTF... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

The Worst Kid's Halloween Costumes Ever

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: October 30, 2009 · Comments (4)

Hey you good parents out there, you may think it's a real cute idea to dress up your little tyke as young Hitler for Halloween. But, please resist this urge. There are far safer costumes to go with than dressing your little guy as the mastermind of the Holocaust. While... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

The Strange Backstage Demands Of The Artists

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: October 30, 2009 · Comments (3)

As part of the legal agreement to perform a concert show in addition to their pay, some music artists make some rather interesting, unusual, and sometimes curious demands. Here's a few of the most strange backstage demands ever: *Singer Jennifer Lopez once asked the promoters of a charity show she... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Several TV Series Are On Life Support...While Several More Are Soaring

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: October 29, 2009 · Comments (3)

Bad ratings may soon doom several series. UGLY BETTY has experienced a 53% drop in viewers this season compared to last season. That probably spells an end to that series sometime this year. TIL DEATH, the Brad Garrett comedy on FOX is amazingly still on the schedule, although FOX intends... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Microsoft Pulls Support For FAMILY GUY

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: October 29, 2009 · Comments (0)

Stewie Griffin has a message for Microsoft. Microsoft had a special commercial arrangement deal with FAMILY GUY to air a commercial free episode in exchange for some very obvious product plugs. But instead, Microsoft pulled out the rug after previewing the episode and didn't find humor about the Holocaust, incest,... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

The New 2012 Corvette?

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: October 29, 2009 · Comments (1)

Some artist renderings give a pretty good idea what the restyled 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will probably look like. Despite some serious money issues at GM, Chevrolet plans to go ahead with this new version of the Corvette. However, there's some other prototypes Chevrolet has built that are far more dramatic... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Chrysler Will Announce Big Product Revamp Plans On November 4

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: October 27, 2009 · Comments (3)

On November 4, Chrysler will announce some controversial plans to revamp the company phasing out many Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep models, and slowly introducing many Fiat designed products into the company's new product lineup. Chrysler intends to continue it's appeal to high performance buyers on the one hand, while adding... [Full Story]

Rating: 4/5 (2 votes cast)

Business: Big Regional Utility Puts Their Fingers Into Salvation Army Kettle

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: October 25, 2009 · Comments (5)

Portland General Electric, a big electrical supplier to the Portland, Oregon area with 0ver 99,000 retail business customers has a new revenue raising scheme. In addition to the huge electrical bills that small business has to pay monthly to PGE, which may run hundreds of dollars per month, PGE is... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

AMELIA Really Crashes

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: October 24, 2009 · Comments (1)

AMELIA, the freshly opened new biography film about legendary female aviator Amelia Earhart has really crashed with the critics. With little depth into the real soul of this great figure, the film manages only to catalog her numerous achievements. This is disappointingly shallow. Actress Hilary Swank always brings great potential... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Did Bad Accountants Murder The Fortune Of Crime Author Patricia Cornwell?

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: October 23, 2009 · Comments (3)

Celebrated crime author Patricia Cornwell has a real mystery on her hands. Did some bad accountants murder her $40 million dollar earnings from her famous books? Even this would be a mystery challenge for her her famous fictional character, Kay Scarpetta. Patricia Cornwell and her wife, Harvard Neuroscientist, Staci Gruber,... [Full Story]

Rating: 4/5 (1 votes cast)

John McCain's Internet & Blog Censorship Crusade

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: October 23, 2009 · Comments (1)

He barely knows how to operate a computer himself, but that sure isn't stopping Senator John McCain from attempting to police free speech on the Internet. A new proposal by grandfather John McCain would hold Internet service providers responsible for $300,000 fines for any illegal material posted on blogs or... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

1960's Frankenstein's Monster Model Kits Back Again!

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: October 22, 2009 · Comments (0)

In the 1960's, many model collectors fondly remember those great old Aurora monster model kits. The series included Frankenstein, Dracula, the Wolfman and the Mummy. Well guess what, Revel Models has purchased these old molds and is now producing remakes of these old Aurora kits for 2009. These great old... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Kanye West Latest Victim Of Phony Death Rumors

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: October 22, 2009 · Comments (2)

Rapper Kanye West has become only the latest victim of an Internet or Twitter hoax. Yesterday, some stories started to circulate claiming that the rapper was killed in an auto accident. Today, his sister claimed the stories are not true. Yet, so far the outspoken rapper hasn't appeared to help... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Chinese Auto Production Tops 10 Million Units This Year

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: October 20, 2009 · Comments (2)

China's automobile production continues to surpass the United States and grow. To date, China has produced 10 million automobiles so far this year, making it the third largest auto producer behind the EU and Japan. The United States trails far back at #4 with a rapidly declining auto industry. In... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

The Farrah Fawcett Halloween Costume

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: October 19, 2009 · Comments (1)

During the late 70's when CHARLIE'S ANGELS was a top hit TV show, but likely few people remember how this outrageous Farrah Fawcett Halloween costume was all the rage. Now, it just seems funny or even creepy. But it's no doubt a serious collector's item these days. ... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Charges Likely In "Balloon Boy" Hoax

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: October 18, 2009 · Comments (2)

Charges are highly likely to be filed against the Colorado family responsible for the "balloon boy" hoax. Charges could range from filing a false police report, to FAA violations, to abuse of the 911 emergency system. It appears the balloon stunt might have been part of some publicity stunt to... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Real Cheap "Progressive's Flo" Halloween Costumes

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: October 17, 2009 · Comments (0)

Interestingly, Progressive Insurance's Flo is a very popular and extremely cheap Halloween costume idea. Sometimes costing little more than a name tag on a nurse's uniform and a white apron. Here's a few funny examples for your enjoyment. ... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Business: A Mixed Picture As Retailers Gear Up For "Black Friday"

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: October 17, 2009 · Comments (1)

Retailers awaiting "Black Friday" have some interesting data to chew on. World oil markets and Wall Street aren't exactly in sync with each other. Friday's mixed economic news drove up oil prices for the seventh day in a roll, while other so-so economic news set the tone for a mild... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Hey Y'all! Paula Deen Cookware Recalled

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: October 16, 2009 · Comments (0)

Paula Deen the queen of Southern cooking has a little problem. For some reason some of her iron cookware sold over at QVC has been recalled because the metal easily shatters. At least 79 consumer complaints have been filed to QVC or federal consumer agencies prompting the recall. Likely, the... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

1980's Soft Rock Group Air Supply Found Alive And Touring In Doha, Qatar

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: October 16, 2009 · Comments (3)

Hey kids, the long search for the 1980's soft rock group, Air Supply, is over. They've been found alive and well and touring in Doha, Qatar of all places. Actually, the band has remained active since 1975 to the present led by British guitarist Graham Russell and Australian Russell Hitchcock.... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Meghan McCain's Twitter Picture Causes A Stir

Posted by Kevin · Published: October 14, 2009 · Comments (4)

Sure "Hope and Change" beat out "The Maverick," but feast your eyes on the First Daughter you didn't get, from a Twitter post this evening. Warning, somewhat not safe for work (NSFW)...... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (4 votes cast)

Marge Simpson Does PLAYBOY

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: October 14, 2009 · Comments (0)

In celebration of the 20th anniversary run of THE SIMPSONS, PLAYBOY magazine will do a special Marge Simpson November issue of the magazine complete with a special two page centerfold. Reportedly, only the newsstand copy of the magazine will feature a special cover with Marge Simpson in the same pose... [Full Story]

Rating: 2.8/5 (6 votes cast)

Blue Cheer Founder Dead At 61

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: October 13, 2009 · Comments (1)

Dickie Peterson has died at the age of 61 from liver cancer. Peterson was the founder of Blue Cheer, the late 60's pioneering band of loud and heavy music that sharply contrasted with the flower power sound of softer groups of the era. Blue Cheer's biggest hit was their earsplitting... [Full Story]

Rating: 3/5 (2 votes cast)

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