- The most insufferable Christmas song ever - “Not ‘Last Christmas’ or ‘Wonderful Christmas Time.’ It’s the smug and egomaniacal ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’” No argument here.
- Sweetney’s Top TV Crushes of 2011 – What, doesn’t everyone get weird about the imaginary people in the glowing box in their living room?
- What America Looked Like: Young Newsies Hawking Papers on the Street - Incredible, heartbreaking photos.
- Intermission: The Year in Viral Videos – For your time wasting enjoyment…
- Pacing The Panic Room: Wheels Up! – My friend Ryan with a worthy read and a worthy cause. Up to 72% as of this morning. Let’s get this to 100% *today* folks!
- Meme Proposal | Tim * Audrey on Vimeo – If you missed this, it’s a must-see. Get out those handkerchiefs, folks…
- 22+ Last-Minute Gifts You Can Send by Email – In case you’re, you know, running a little behind :)
- The Queen of Hyperbole: Birthday Girl – My friend Laura DESTROYS me every time she posts. Hers is the best blog you aren’t reading, but should be. Just trust me on this.
- Firework – 2011 – YouTube – A perfectly choreographed Christmas lightshow. Awesome.
- How to Sidestep this SOPA Nonsense Entirely – Bypass any/all restrictions this foul bill could put on your internet viewing. Bookmark this for later, seriously.
- Watch David Bowie’s Unearthed 1973 Performance of ‘Jean Genie’ - A lost Thin White Duke performance rediscovered.
- Love is a thing on fire (+Giveaway) – Shameless self-promotion ahoy! Don’t forget about this rad giveaway I’m hosting! Just drop a comment to enter!
Required Reading for December 22nd, 2011
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