Seven Reasons To Stay In and Watch Dick Clark Tonight
Oh, hey, it’s New Year’s Eve already. I’m bucking tradition this year and staying in. My fishmonger boyfriend has secured lobster tails and a very large bottle of Bailey’s is waiting for me in the fridge. If you’d rather go out, I assembled a few suggestions for our annual New Year’s Eve guide and longtime PW music writer Doug Wallen pimped some of tonight’s live shows. But, really, if you’re ever gonna stay in, I think this is the year to do it.
1. The economy sucks and while going out to stimulate the profits of local bars and clubs would be a very generous of you, it’s also going to take a huge chunk out of your savings. Cover charges, a new outfit, drinks and cab rides add up.
2. Dick Clark is 79 years old and he’s had a stroke. Dude ain’t gonna be around for much longer and who knows what will happen to his New Year’s Rockin’ Eve after he bops to the big bandstand in the sky.
3. No one will ever love Ryan Seacrest the way we love Dick Clark. Besides Clark’s Philly connection, the guy is beloved by all. Ryan Seacrest, on the other hand, is beloved by American Idol fans and people who still care about Heidi and Spencer.
4. One bottle of Grey Goose costs $26.99. For that much money, you can probably get three watered down Banker’s Club and cranberries on New Year’s Eve. Totally. Not. Worth it.
5. You forgot to buy a new little black dress. Perhaps this is just a personal problem, but since I spent 98% of the days between Thanksgiving and Christmas tossing back beers at happy hours and imbibing at holiday parties, the thought of squeezing into last year’s New Year’s dress is very unappealing. As is the thought of going shopping for a new one today.
6. This year’s musical guest is Fergie. She’s one of the most cartoonish performers of our time. Her tan is so fake, she looks like a honey-baked ham. Watching her wiggle around, lip-syncing all night will be funny. Listening to Dick Clark pretend to respect her as an artist will be even funnier.
7. You’re partied out. Between Obama and the Phillies and all-around Christmas glee, maybe New Year’s is just too little, too late.
Daily Candy Even Lazier Than PW Style
Okay, so maybe I posted three straight days of kittens and then took two days off. And maybe I’m having a really hard time getting back into the routine of posting this week. But at least I didn’t explain to you that head bands go ON YOUR HEAD and then advise you to be fantastic. At least there’s that.
Better Late Than Never
My mom bought me that pillow for Christmas. She hasn’t comprehended that because I own a cat, I don’t necessarily want to own items featuring cats. Fortunately my boyfriend’s mom loves this kind of stuff and was happy to take it off my hands.
Since we’re still getting back into the groove here at PW Style headquarters, let me pose a question: What’s the ugliest gift you’ve ever received? Respond in the comments.
The Late, Great Augie
This handsome boy is PW executive editor Liz Spikol’s late cat Augie. She claims that she was the only person in the world that could see his cuteness. But I like him. I think he looks like a tiger.
Yin and Yang
Reader Claudia Ginanni sent in tons of photos of her cute kitties, Marble and Mr. Fuzz.
I Swear, This Is The Last Day of Kitten Christmas …
PW Style will resume regular posting on Monday, December 29. Until then, let’s enjoy a few more cute cats. This photo features Nate, who belongs to PW web mistress Nicole. In this shot, he’s playing mama to this teensy, tiny stray kitten.
Cats With Beards Are Always Cute
PW Web dude John Titlow and his ladyfriend Faye Murman snapped this shot of their kitten Walter. I hate to state the obvious here but OMG HE HAS A SANTA BEARD!
We Briefly Interrupt Cute Kittens To Bring You Creepy Candy News
Though I’m not sure why this would ever be necessary or appropriate, the friendly folks over at M&M headquarters have released the latest in personalized candy. Visit their website to have a photo placed on the melt-in-your-mouth-not-in-your-hand candy. The example they give utilizes a picture of a small child, presumably submitted by the boy’s parents who thought it’d be totally normal to pass out candy with the underlying message being “here, eat my baby’s FACE.” Creating a Facebook page for your child is one thing. Encouraging your loved ones to snack on a candy version of your kid is something completely different.
Kitty in Phillies Gear
Reader Kristen Cameron emailed us a couple shots of her cats Maxie (above) and Ellie (after the jump). We totally dig the Phillies jersey. We also recommend clicking through to see really sweet photos of Ellie wrapped in toilet paper.
Feel free to send pictures or videos of your photogenic felines to epalan@philadelphiaweekly.com.
Sweet Pea and Awww-liver
Reader Matt sent over pictures of his mom’s cats Oliver (left) and Sweet Pea. They cuddle on couches in Macungie, Pa.