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World's Best Most Important Study Claims Bras Are Unnecessary [VIDEO]

Sloan — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 21:43:56 +0000

From France (where else?) comes a semi-scientific study that says bras for women are truly unnecessary.

Awesome Photos of Kids Scared of Santa

Cameron Simcik — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 12:40:38 +0000

One of the best parts about the holiday season is when Santa comes to town for a visit. Every single year, he makes his rounds to American shopping malls so little kids (and adults-- we’re guilty) can have an up-close-and-personal gift-begging session with the guy. The whole thing is pretty impressive if you think abo

This Snowman Prank Is a Chilling Holiday Treat

Kyle Dowling — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 12:16:21 +0000

Ghastly little children and zombie corpses in elevators aren't the only things petrifying people around the world this holiday season. It looks like even Frosty himself is getting in on the act to wish us all a very happy (and spooky) holiday.

Whatever Happened to the Kids from 'A Christmas Story'? [PHOTOS]

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 07:34:38 +0000

When it was released in 1983, ‘A Christmas Story’ was only a modest success. However, over the years, constant television airings of the movie during the holiday season has made Ralphie Parker and the gang almost as synonymous with Christmas as the characters in ‘It’s a Wonderful Life.’

Although they remain ageless on the small screen, the kids from Hohman, Indiana are now middle-aged men in real life. See what they are up to below.

The Best Videos of Bratty Christmas Kids

Cameron Simcik — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 23:26:58 +0000

Little kids are the best. They're pro photobombers and make super weird raps about McDonald's, and that's just scratching the surface. But munchkins can also be the worst. Don't get us wrong-- their adorableness usually overrides any of those 'tudes they try and pull, and you know how we're suckers for anything remotely adorable. But sometimes that awful side emerges in those rare moments of brattiness, and we're left sort of dumbfounded.

'A Wish For Wings That Work' – The ONLY Christmas Special You WON'T See on TV

Sloan — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 20:00:52 +0000

Some holiday specials are close to our hearts, some miss the mark. In the giant list of Charlie Browns, Dr. Seusses and Claymations, you won't find this heart-warming tear-jerking quirky classic. But, in tribute to Bill The Cat, I did hack up the video for you.

Non-Traditional Original Christmas Songs By Classic Rock Artists

Mark Alan — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 19:16:13 +0000

Have a Happy Holiday and enjoy some great classic Non-traditional Christmas Music.

10 Cats Dressed Like Reindeer

Cameron Simcik — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 10:15:28 +0000

It requires very little effort to feel all tingly with Christmas excitement when you see cats dressed like reindeer. Come on, you know you can't get through the holidays without embarrassing your pets.

10 Adorable Reactions on Christmas Morning

Cameron Simcik — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 09:04:21 +0000

On Christmas morning, there's nothing worse than getting a bad reaction to one of your presents. This is especially prevalent among the younger crowd, particularly those under age 12. Why? Well, the kiddos don't necessarily have an understanding of faking appreciation and re-gifting later, so it just comes off as bratty behavior.

10 Things You Didn't Know About 'Home Alone'

TheFW Staff — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 21:10:16 +0000

If you tried to describe the violent holiday classic ‘Home Alone’ to someone who had never seen it, they might wonder why it’s considered a “must watch” at Christmas time. Watching the precocious, sadistic Kevin McAllister (played by Macaulay Culkin) find new and unique ways to commit assault and battery against two hapless burglars doesn’t sound like something that would teach an impressionable child about why the holidays are important.

Massive Christmas Light Display Impresses Internet, Annoys Neighbors

Jeremy Taylor — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 15:59:37 +0000

Last year the 56,000 light Christmas display which adorned Jan Stewart’s Fountain Valley, California home went viral, with a YouTube video of the lights in action garnering close to 500,000 views. This year she went even further, attaching an additional 10,000 LED lights, a few lasers and a fog machine. Total cost: $50,000 and a [...]

Science Offers Explanation for Rudolph's Red Nose

Donald Deane — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 18:34:16 +0000

Have you ever wondered how Rudolph got his red nose? Well, Dutch scientists have finally explained the mystery. Turns out, the reindeer's shiny nose is the direct result of "hyperemia of the nasal mucosa." Way to take all the magic out of Christmas, science.

14 Creepy Santas Who Might Give You Nightmares

Cameron Simcik — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 15:00:26 +0000

We love Santa. We really do! He's probably the coolest old guy we know, spending his life making presents, managing elves and eating cookies. Truth be told, we're sort of jealous. The jolly old guy usually looks bright and cheery and not all that scary, which is yet another reason we're fans.

10 Christmas Fails to Get You Through the Holidays

Cameron Simcik — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 06:30:16 +0000

Attention everyone: we now officially have T-minus eight days until Christmas, and preparation time is running out faster than we can shove holiday cookies in our mouths. We still have to buy last-minute presents, dig out those stockings from the back of our closets and make time for that awful office party.

10 Things You Didn't Know About 'A Christmas Story'

TheFW Staff — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 20:54:26 +0000

Director Bob Clark’s classic holiday comedy has a distinction that few family movies can claim: Most people don’t mind watching it over and over again. That’s probably why TBS airs ‘A Christmas Story,’ the movie based on the works of humorist Jean Shepherd, for 24 straight hours on Christmas Day. Parents love watching Flick get [...]

Google Celebrates Christmas and 'Festivus' With New Easter Eggs

Donald Deane — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 15:16:50 +0000

In celebration of the most wonderful time of the year, Google recently added a brand new Easter egg for Christmas. But for those fed up with the over-commercialization of the holiday, there’s also an homage to our favorite fake alternative — Festivus. Type “Christmas” into Google and you’ll notice a string of colorful lights spanning [...]

Three Beers for Drinking, Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree

Jim Lee — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 14:50:56 +0000

Tis’ the season for sucking on candy canes until they could be classified as a prison shank. It’s also the season for getting way too drunk on Christmas cheer at the company holiday Christmas party. That next morning can be a little awkward, so remember: nothing says “I’m sorry for grabbing your wife’s Christmas hams” [...]

12 Dogs Guilty of Getting Into Christmas Decorations

Cameron Simcik — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 04:30:47 +0000

Ladies and gentleman, we’re back at it again — it’s another round of dogs in holiday costumes. This time, however, there’s a huge difference– we’re not responsible in the least bit! See, these dogs did it all to themselves. It’s not like we forced them to wear Santa hats or anything. The funny little things [...]

Really, Car Costumes?

Krissy Krabtree — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 19:07:42 +0000

A person can get a costume for almost anything these days, right? Adults, kids, pets, etc. However, I’ve seen people put weird and stupid things on their cars before, but this has to be near the top of dumb stuff. I’m driving up on a truck last night and it was one of those big, manly trucks. [...]

10 Things You Didn't Know About 'Elf'

TheFW Staff — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 22:05:04 +0000

The Will Ferrell holiday classic ‘Elf’ wasn’t supposed to be a hit. Despite being a heartwarming comedy released around the holiday season, it had several things going against it before the filmmakers had a chance to start shooting. Ferrell had just found a loyal audience thanks to his memorable performance as Frank the Tank in [...]