Ho Ho Ho – rrrrrrible Santa Claus
Posted by Katie Mackie in Rage of the Day on December 15th, 2009
Thinking about going to see Santa Claus at the Northlake mall? You might want think twice and head to another mall to see Santa this Christmas. Have a read.
Those Twinges of Humanity – Eye Contact and a Long Hallway
Posted by Sean Carter in Rage of the Day on December 15th, 2009
Normal day so far. Standard office job in standard office space. Cubicles, reports, human despair, and slowly ticking clocks. But so often on the way to the bathroom comes one of the most awkward moments between two human beings.
Rage of the day: Leaving (for) Las Vegas
Posted by Dave in Rage of the Day on December 13th, 2009
Ehmke is in Las Vegas this week, as if that’s a better option than my Christmas party. Here, we’ll play “Pin the sack on Santa.” You can’t beat that, Jay. Anyway, click on the headline to read a list of my pet peeves.
So, You Still Haven’t Tried Sticky Fingers?!
Posted by Sean Carter in Restaurant Reviews on December 13th, 2009
Sit yourself down on a wood bench and listen to 75-year-old men with drawn up fingers play the Mississippi Delta blues. Throw back a slab o’ ribs that have been smoking in the blackened, hickory-charred smoker all day. Make a sloppy pile of five different barbeque sauces (mustard-based and vinegar-based) and play Russian roulette with them with hands covered in spicy dry rub and crispy fat residue. You’re at Sticky Fingers Rib House, baby – the only barbeque joint that can come into North Carolina and rightfully say, “Memphis-style! What!”
All the Rage – A Fashion Flashback at Southpark Mall
Posted by Katie Mackie in Style on December 12th, 2009
It’s funny the way society catches onto trends but I get a real laugh at seeing which ones stick around. In the least likely of places I caught a hold of a trend that has not let America down (or should I say let America I live it down).
Fantastic Mr. Fox(x), Anthony Foxx, John Fox
Posted by Sean Carter in Local on December 12th, 2009
Now in theaters is director Wes Anderson’s (Rushmore, The Royal Tenenbaums, The Darjeeling Limited) stop-motion animation adaptation of the classic Roald Dahl children’s book, Fantastic Mr. Fox. Recently taking office for over-tenured, outgoing mayor Pat McRory is newly-elected Charlotte mayor Anthony Foxx. Visiting the tri-Lombardied New England Patriots this weekend are the 5-7 Carolina Panthers and their embattled head coach John Fox. What do these three have in common?
“Mystery Company” Shops Charlotte as a Potential Supply Center
Posted by Sean Carter in Local on December 11th, 2009
When this story broke last week, its upside had a lot of people on board the idea. This prospect would bring $131 million in capital investments to the area as well as about 600 jobs over the next five years. This all seems good and well needed, but no one’s asking the bigger question here: What will be the long-term effect of having the Legion of Doom stationed here in Charlotte?
Due Amici – The Quest for a Good Charlotte Pizza
Posted by Katie Mackie in Restaurant Reviews on December 7th, 2009
For those of us who don’t speak Italian “Due Amici” means “Two Friends”. The name is quite appropriate for this New York Style pizza joint. Owners Poalo Cina and Art Cornielle opened up the place ten years ago and to no surprise found the reception more than a welcoming one from the locals.
Rage of the day: That f$&cking Christmas tree stand
Posted by Dave in Events, Rage of the Day on December 6th, 2009
Growing up, I was always the one in charge of putting up the Christmas tree. And it sucked. Every year.
Now, don’t get me wrong. I love Christmas. Easily my favorite holiday. But putting up that f$&cking Christmas tree, I must say, always humbugged the shit out of me — to the point that just a couple years ago I did the unthinkable: I went fake. And for good reason; here’s why.
Tiger Woods Voicemail Slow Jam Remix
Posted by Jason Ehmke in Rage of the Day on December 4th, 2009
I know I know… there’s way too much Tiger Woods drama going on right now but this remix was way too funny not to share with everybody.
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