The Morning After...

Sharon Stone

“The more powerful and original a mind, the more it will incline towards the religion of solitude.”

― Aldous Huxley   

Tis the day after Christmas and guess where I'll be. Sitting alone in solitude.

Sharon Stone on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/sharonstone/  

Merry Christmas Transylvania Style

Frank-N-Furter
The Rocky Horror Picture Show

"How d'you do, I

See you've met my
Faithful handyman
He's just a little brought down because
When you knocked
He thought you were the candy man"- Sweet Transvestite, The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Merry Christmas! Here's hoping all your wishes come true and the candy man doesn't forget to visit!

The Rocky Horror Picture Show on the WWW -

https://www.rockyhorror.com/   

Hump Day & Chill

"Naughty"
Michael Shinafelt

"'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house

Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse..."

But Santa was feeling quite homicidal this year...NOT! It's Christmas Eve Minions so guess 

what?! That's correct we are going to celebrate the occasion with a Hump Day & Chill!

How are we going to Hump Day & Chill you ask? With me paying homage to one of the most 

twisted Christmas themed movies ever! Silent Night, Deadly Night. Not the current 2025 take,

but the original 1984 shock fest.

Here's how the story goes: 

    "A young boy watches his parents killed by a thief in a Santa suit. He spends his youth in an orphanage, staying quietly to his self, but his mind is further bent by an ironhanded Mother Superior. He finally gets a job at a local store, where he finally snaps when he is required to wear a Santa suit, and goes on a killing spree that leads him slowly back to the orphanage" 

Oh BTW the word "Naughty" plays a key role in it. So Hump Day & Chill and stay 

"Naughty" Minions...if you dare...

Silent Night, Deadly Night on Rotten Tomatoes -

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1018989-silent_night_deadly_night   

Naughty Or Nice?

There's No Way I'm Turning Back
Michael Shinafelt

"Feels so good being bad (oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)

There's no way I'm turning back (oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)
Now the pain is for pleasure
'Cause nothing can measure (oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)

'Cause I may be bad, but I'm perfectly good at it
Sex in the air, I don't care, I love the smell of it
Sticks and stones may break my bones
But chains and whips excite me" - Rihanna, S&M 

Have you been Naughty or Nice this year? Guess which one I am...

Only 4 more days until Christmas...Are you ready for it?

Come be naughty with me on Instagram -

https://www.instagram.com/michaelshinafelt/?hl=en

Hump Day & Chill

Dawn Davenport Is Angry

"My parents better get me them cha-cha heels I asked for, that's all I can say..." ~ Dawn Davenport in John Waters Female Trouble

John Waters Female Trouble is a Christmas movie, fight me! After all Dawn Davenport (Divine) asked for cha-cha heels for Christmas and gets angry enough to throw a tantrum when she doesn't get them by stomping on all the other gifts and throwing her mother into their family Christmas Tree (now that's entertainment!) What is more heart warming than that? I ask you? Yeah, I know you don't have an answer.

Thus let us Hump Day & Chill and bask in the glory of the season with Dawn Davenport and her Christmas Spirit! 

IYKYK

"Please, Dawn! Not on Christmas!" - Mrs. Davenport (Betty Woods)  

Female Trouble on IMDb -

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0072979/  

It's Not Christmas Until...

Phoebe Cates
in
Gremlins

It's not Christmas until you hear Phoebe Cates as Kate Beringer in Gremlins (1984) talk about her Christmas trauma.

This monologue is so wonderfully random that it's genius! With only 10 more days until the "Big C" let's get this celebration started!

Hit the monologue after the jump!

Kate: The worst thing that ever happened to me was on Christmas. Oh, God. It was so horrible. It was Christmas Eve. I was 9 years old. Me and Mom were decorating the tree, waiting for Dad to come home from work. A couple hours went by. Dad wasn't home. So Mom called the office. No answer. Christmas Day came and went, and still nothing. So the police began a search. Four or five days went by. Neither one of us could eat or sleep. Everything was falling apart. It was snowing outside. The house was freezing, so I went to try to light up the fire. That's when I noticed the smell. The firemen came and broke through the chimney top. And me and Mom were expecting them to pull out a dead cat or a bird. And instead they pulled out my father. He was dressed in a Santa Claus suit. He'd been climbing down the chimney... his arms loaded with presents. He was gonna surprise us. He slipped and broke his neck. He died instantly. And that's how I found out there was no Santa Claus.

Gremlins on Rotten Tomatoes -

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/gremlins 

Christmas "Angel"

Just Call Him "Angel"

This one is for all you Buffy The Vampire Slayer fans, like me. You know it's tradition to use an Angel as a Christmas Tree topper, correct?

Well I am curious as to how many Buffy fans top their tree off with "Angel" as illustrated here.

Hey, it's the way I top off my tree, please tell me I'm not alone in this. I can't imagine I am.

Remember Christmas comes but once a year, but being a slayer lasts every day all year, every year. 

Now if you'll excuse me time to dust off my "Angel" and put him on my tree. 

“If We Could Live Without Passion, Maybe We’d Truly Know Some Kind Of Peace. But We Would Be Hollow. Empty Rooms, Shuttered, And Dank. Without Passion, We’d Truly Be Dead.” - Angel, Buffy The Vampire Slayer 

Angel on Wikipedia -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angel_(Buffy_the_Vampire_Slayer)  

"The Christmas Song"

Santa's On His Way...
Mike Clifford

OK, it's time for something traditional this Christmas. "Yes" it's that time of the year I post that old classic "The Christmas Song" covered by former Teen Idol Mike Clifford of "Close To Cathy" fame.

Mike has been one busy guy this past year with his covers of The Carpenters "Close To You" and "Wives and Lovers" by Jack Jones. You can find the videos on YouTube. Not to mention enjoying his life.

He wishes all of you a truly wonderful Holiday Season and peace heading in to the New Year.

So what are you waiting for?! Hit the video for "The Christmas Song" after the jump...

Only 18 days until Christmas!

Mike on the WWW -

https://www.facebook.com/MikeCliffordsWonderfulWorld/

https://www.reverbnation.com/mikeclifford6/songs

https://www.tiktok.com/@mikeclifford810  

Seen In The Hood

"City sidewalks, busy sidewalks.

Dressed in holiday style

In the air

There’s a feeling

of Christmas" - Silver Bells

It's happening again, every year post Thanksgiving in my hood in the immortal battle cry of Mariah Carey "It's Tiiime!"

"Yes" Minions the Christmas decor has begun. Here is my favorite thus far it belongs to the neighbor two doors down from where I live.

It's tasteful, pleasing to the eyes and honestly the display could stay up all winter as they are not so specific to Christmas but more to the season. "Winter Lights" if you please.

Gird your loins the onslaught has begun!

The complete lyrics to Silver Bells here -

https://silverbellsinthecity.com/silver-bells-lyrics   

David Archuleta's "Only Wish"

Photo Credit: Frazer Harrison

In what has surely been one of his busiest and certainly most prolific times in years, David Archuleta is ready to spread some holiday cheer as he releases even more music this year with his brand new holiday EP, My Only Wish.  The EP HERE features 3 new original holiday songs co-written by David as well as two remastered tracks (“Christmas Every Day” & “Winter in The Air”) from his Winter in The Air holiday album.  The lead track, “Christmas in California” is available  HERE and is pure pop bliss as David sings about trying to entice a lover to spend Christmas with him in one of his favorite states over an instantly catchy chorus.  

 

“For the My Only Wish EP I wanted to write holiday music that was more in the space of where I’m at in life. I wanted it to be fun and flirty and to make people just feel good. I’m really really happy with how these new songs turned out and I feel like it will be a whole new yet familiar experience for fans who have always enjoyed my Christmas music and shows. I wrote these songs with my friends Savannah Sgro, Dave Villa, and Annelisa Franklin. We had so much fun that it didn’t even feel like we were working. I feel like the songs really capture how great of a time we had, so I hope people have a great time listening to them. Oh, I’m also really excited to have my good friend Jordin Sparks sing a duet with me. We’ve been talking for years now on collaborating on something and she sounds so incredible. I’m always blown away by her voice. And, the fact that she’s just such a great human and a great friend… This project feels familial in a way how it came about, and everyone that was involved in making it.” Says David

 

“MY ONLY WISH” TRACK LISTING

 

1. Wish at the Top of My List (feat. Jordin Sparks) - Lyric video

2. Sleigh Ride  - Lyric video

3. Christmas in California - Lyric video

4. Winter in the Air (Remastered) - Official video

5. Christmas Every Day (Remastered) – Official video

 

To support the My Only Wish EP, David will hit the road in December with multiple night engagements in New York and Los Angeles.  These special event shows are the only holiday performances David will do this coming season.  First up will be a five-night stand at Joe’s Pub in NYC on December 9, 10, 12, 13 & 14 followed by a two-night engagement at The Peppermint Club in Los Angeles on December 18 & 19. 

 

Tickets for the NYC and Los Angeles holiday shows are available –HERE

A special VIP package will also be available, offering an official meet & greet with David, an autographed “My Only Wish” holiday card, a VIP-only merch gift, and other onsite benefits for a seamless concert experience. For details visit wearesuper.co/davidarchuleta. 

 

David is also set to perform “Sleigh Ride” from the My Only Wish EP at the 6ABC Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day Parade. The parade will air on Hulu, ABCNews Live, 6abc.com and other ABC stations across the country on Thanksgiving morning.  Check local listings.  In the meantime, get yourself in the spirit with these holiday classics by David HERE. 

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"The Feels"

Reunited
Jim Carrey & Taylor Momsen

Though I am at loathe to post anything Christmas related presently. I will make an exception right here, right now.

How can one resist the reuniting of the Grinch and Cindy Lou Who?! I ask you? I'm going to be left waiting for you to answer, I know the drill.

So here is Jim Carrey aka "The Grinch" and Taylor Momsen aka "Cindy Lou Who" reuniting after 25 years at the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction held on November 8th.

This should give you all "The Feels" for this Monday November 10th 2025.

You're Welcome.

Taylor on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/taylormomsen/?hl=en 

Jim on IMDb -

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000120/  

Ho! Ho! Ho!

"Santa Claus won't make me happy with a toy on Christmas Day" - All I Want For Christmas Is You, Mariah Carey 

Enjoy your day and find your own bliss. Me? I'm seeing Nicole Kidman in Babygirl. 

I don't need the kind of toys Santa Claus brings...😉

Babygirl on IMDb -

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30057084/  

Santa Plug

Now for something totally different head. It's amazing what you stumble upon while surfing the Internet. This is my kind of Santa Claus! 😉

Here is the intel:

The statue in question, officially named Santa Claus, is a provocative work by American artist Paul McCarthy that has become an unlikely symbol of Rotterdam’s modern identity. Installed in 2008 in the city's Eendrachtsplein, the artwork depicts a rotund Santa Claus figure holding what is ostensibly a Christmas tree. However, due to the tree's exaggerated, bulbous shape, locals quickly began interpreting it as something far less traditional: a butt plug.

This cheeky interpretation led to the statue being humorously nicknamed Kabouter Buttplug (Gnome Butt Plug) by the people of Rotterdam. While some residents and critics initially found the artwork controversial or even offensive, it has since become a beloved and iconic feature of the city, celebrated for its boldness and irreverence. The statue reflects Rotterdam’s openness to challenging norms and embracing unconventional forms of public art.

Paul McCarthy is known for his provocative and often humorous works that challenge societal taboos and conventions. In Santa Claus, McCarthy intended to explore themes of consumerism, commercialization, and the absurdity of holiday traditions. By embracing the playful nickname, Rotterdamers have added their own layer of humor and cultural identity to the piece.

Paul McCarthy on Wikipedia -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_McCarthy

Twins!

"Hello Santa. Come play with us....forever and ever and ever."

Christmas time, like any other thing in pop culture, always brings about some irreverent memes.

While there are many that I have been enjoying this Holiday Season (some of them I could never post on here) this one is a personal favorite.

"Yes" it's the twins from The Shining sitting on Santa's lap. I know, I know they should be sitting on Satan's lap, but where would be the fun in that I ask you? I'll be waiting for your answer, soon!

If you know, you know. For those who haven't seen The Shining well get thee to a streaming service or whatever else to see it post haste.

Time for a Bloody Mary!

The Shining on IMDb -

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0081505/ 

The Christmas Song

Mike Clifford

Since it's a scant ten days until Christmas I felt perhaps we should partake in some music for the season.

Here is former Teen Idol Mike Clifford's take on the Nat King Cole classic The Christmas Song.

I remember this song from when I was growing up as my Father loved Nat King Cole and every Christmas he would play it...a lot! 

Mike has taken it and updated it and made it his own, keeping the song and memories of seasons gone by alive and vibrant.

So let's  get into the Christmas groove and hit the video for the song below...

I'm such a giver!

Mike on the WWW -

https://www.reverbnation.com/mikeclifford6

https://www.facebook.com/MikeCliffordsWonderfulWorld/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Clifford  

Friday The 13th

Twas the Friday the 13th before Christmas and all through the house not a creature was stirring, yeah right!

With today being Friday the 13th and only twelve days left until Christmas I thought the proper way to celebrate would be with a Terrifier Christmas tree with Art The Clown as a tree topper. "Yes" I am twisted that way.

For the uninitiated the Terrifier movies are the most successful indie horror series ever and they feature a homicidal clown named Art expertly brought to life by actor David Howard Thornton.

They also feature some really disgusting killings and are not for the faint of heart.

Happy Friday The 13th before Christmas!

God rest ye merry gentlemen indeed...

Terrifier Film Series on Wikipedia -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terrifier_(film_series)  

Current Mood

Ho, Ho, Hum...Lucy van Pelt has got it going on with the above statement.

While I am not a total Scrooge one of my least favorite things about the Christmas Season is Christmas Music.

So my Current Mood regarding Christmas Music is: "Over It."

Be honest with yourself the majority of Christmas Music is simply bad. When have you honestly heard any songs related to the Holiday that don't drive you crazy at some point???

The only good Christmas Song I have actually heard is "All I Want For Christmas Is You" the issue with this song is they play Mariah Carey's take on it WAY too much to the point of exhaustion. This is why people mock it, it's not because it's actually bad.

So I'm going to ride it out like I do every year and avoid listening to any and all Christmas Music. 

Hey Schroeder, play some Bauhaus for me and Lucy, do it and do it now!

All I Want For Christmas Is You on Wikipedia -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_I_Want_for_Christmas_Is_You 

Dear Santa

With twenty-two more days until Christmas I was thinking to myself what type of letter would I write Santa Claus.

Then the Gods of inspiration smiled down on me and this is what I came up with...

PERFECTION!

What's in your letter???

Santa Claus on Wikipedia -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Claus

In Dreams...

Elizabeth Berkley

"In dreams I walk with you 

In dreams I talk to you

In dreams you're mine all of the time

We're together in dreams, in dreams"

Merry Christmas! 

Elizabeth on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/elizberkley/?hl=en 

'Twas The Night Before Christmas...

Nicole Kidman
Eyes Wide Shut

'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house

Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,

In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there....

Or not?!

Eyes Wide Shut on IMDb -

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120663/