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Behold, yet another reason to boycott all things French. French fries and French toast? Dangerous, artery-clogging cuisine. French wine? Too confusing, what with the labels written in French. But this. This so-called coffee making device is an appalling example of a country in decline. Observe the shoddy workmanship […]

The first house above belongs to a couple on my block—let’s call them Bert and Mildred. The second house is mine. Bert, whose lights are likely inspired by frequent visits from his nearby grandchildren, kicked my ass in holiday decorating, but mark my words—I will hit the post-Christmas sales, collecting blinky bulbs, animated […]

Earlier this week, I saw Double Down, the 2005 version of 1812 Productions’ annual holiday show, and it was everything that a holiday show should be: a little singing and dancing, some gimmicks, a touch of improv, and lots of laughs. It’s the most fun I’ve had at the theatre in a long time, […]

Did you know that Electrasol dishwasher detergent powder—though gluten-free, chlorine-free, animal fat-free, and Kosher certified—is a skin irritant? Therefore, Electrasol is not a good substitute for kitchen hand soap.

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Last week was the office Christmas party and another round of holiday videos created by my super-secret coworkers. Terry’s contribution is now online: Searching for Santa is a short film about a scheming holiday party committee and some university scientists who tag Santa for research purposes. It stars Scott McNulty of Blankbaby […]

This website has a semi-strict no-meme policy, but since very metal very politely tagged Good Grief! for the “top five concerts you attended in high school,” I will do my best:

Back in the late eighties/early nineties, Lancaster County wasn’t exactly a mecca of live music, especially for the under-21 crowd. The biggest concert to […]

Last weekend was the annual ritual. We meet at the eagle, that is, in the Grand Court of the old Wanamaker’s department store, grab a seat on the floor, and watch the Christmas light show.
The Wanamaker’s light show has evolved from state-of-the-art to retro and kitschy to sadly neglected. Over the past few […]

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, where Good Grief! links to the beloved Christmas video Hey Ya, Charlie Brown. See your favorite Peanuts characters perform an Outkast classik.

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Poor Moon Pappy. All he wants for Christmas is a fruitcake, but they’re getting damn hard to find. All the stores have these fancy, high-falutin’ Italian holiday desserts like Panettone and Pandoro. Whatever those are, and don’t bother to tell me what those are because they sound like weapons in the War […]

As part of its annual holiday party, my department screens employee-created, holiday-themed multimedia presentations. I am excited to announce that Super Secret Coworker Dan has posted You Better Watch Out, a classic presentation from years past. This (very) short film features a menacing Santa Claus chasing three friends through the bleak streets […]