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After Labubu, All Shoppers Want For Christmas Is A Surprise Mystery Box As tariffs and consumer caution dampen prospects for the toy market this holiday season, the Labubu phenomenon has helped drive a rise in mystery and blind box sales.

This Labubu craze is giving Tickle Me Elmo vibes, only WAY more expensive. And now people are making sight unseen purchases, hoping for the best? Christmas morning is certainly going to be interesting... #gifts #trends #rollingeyes

Starbucks responds to the viral sold-out Bearista cup The coffee chain released a $30 bear-shaped glass cup that was so popular it sparked brawls and is being resold for ten times the price

We scoff at the absurdity of shelling out $10 for a single cup of coffee, yet we gladly rush to snatch up every holiday trinket Starbucks rolls out. Americans are nothing if not a fickle bunch... #sensation #viral #idiocracy

YouTube video by Domino's Pizza Domino’s Specialty Pizzas - Treat Yo Self! :60

It's the best day of the year! Clothes, fragrances, massages, mimosas, fine leather goods, and now Domino's pizza. Treat yourself! #humor #comedy #TreatYoSelf

Look: 'Lion' on the loose in Ireland was a big dog 'with a fresh haircut' - UPI.com Police in Ireland investigating a viral video of a "lion" on the loose in the woods discovered the animal was in fact a Newfoundland dog "with a fresh haircut."

Luckily, the dog – whose name is Mouse – is a very good boy and makes for a friendly lion! And in defense of the Irish locals, everyone had been to the pub, so... #identity #mansbestfriend #fridayfun

13 perfect panoramic images from the 2025 Epson International Pano awards The overall category winners of the 16th annual panoramic photo competition hail from Italy, Germany, and the United States.

And here I am STILL trying to get an even, unwavering panoramic iPhone picture of my backyard. It must be my equipment causing all the issues and certainly cannot be the operator! Yep. #photography #environment #art

YouTube video by Disney A Disney Holiday Short: Best Christmas Ever

I am such a sucker for stuff like this, no matter how old (or maybe the older) I get. Through in Randy Newman's "You've Got a Friend in Me" playing softly in the background and you might see tears... #TheFeels #Holidays #Heart

Pizza Hut Turns Viral '67' Meme Into a Marketing Moment and Menu Deal

You can tell something has officially stopped being cool when a national pizza chain starts using it in their ads. I wonder which trend we old folks accidentally ruin next? #ThanksBoomers #CringeMarketing #WeRuinedIt

The ‘Farmer’s Almanac’ says goodbye after 208 years The 2026 edition will be its last.

This news makes my old heart sad, if only because I remember my mom referencing the Almanac for when we'd garden and dad for the best times to fish. Nostalgia is a fickle mistress... #memories #reference #getoffmylawn

Selling a Haunted House? What You Have to Tell Buyers (and What You Don’t) You don’t need ghosts to spook buyers, sometimes a home’s past is enough. Here’s what sellers should know about disclosure laws, pricing and perception when a property has a haunted history.

Given the high apartment rental and home ownership costs, most folks are more than willing to accept a little death or crime on a property. Just look at those built in cabinetry! #life #acceptance #fridayfun

YouTube video by Panera Bread Whitney Leavitt Panera Dr Pepper

When I had to Google both “dirty soda” and “Whitney Leavitt,” it became obvious this campaign wasn’t meant for me. Apparently we’ve moved way beyond just ordering a Bacon Turkey Bravo... #beverage #influencer #getoffmylawn

YouTube video by Coca-Cola Coca-Cola | Holidays Are Coming

I could go on about how AI is ruining human creativity, but we all know that’s just the old man in me yelling at the clouds. Get on board, folks, or get left behind... #holidays #storytelling #AI

Dole promotes healthy eating in Minecraft for global campaign “Make the World a Healthier Place” marks the first time Dole has launched a marketing initiative in North America and Europe simultaneously.

So, I cannot be the only person that sees the irony of promoting 'healthier' living via a video game that requires (if not encourages) hours and hours of sitting on your rear, right? Whatever works, I suppose... #lifestyle #kids #idiocracy

This mosquito death trap is all-natural and very deadly The power of flowers and fungi is no match for these insects.

This is great news on how we can fight nature with nature, using the power of flowers and fungi! Now if my silly brain can remember this solution after the winter months in time for Spring... #science #natural #insects

Can Your Halloween Candy Predict Your Future? This Food Fortune Teller Thinks So Food works as a divination tool because it’s “transformational,” says Jennifer Billock.

My future contains a whole mess of Halloween candy in my belly. That's not a premonition, however, it's a (sad) fact. Hey, I'm not proud that I know who and what I am... #halloween #candy #getinmybelly

Look: 'Chunkosaurus Rex' wins Texas' inaugural Fat Squirrel Week - UPI.com Rotund rodents from across the state of Texas competed in Texas Parks and Wildlife's inaugural Fat Squirrel Week, with Chunkosaurus Rex taking the top spot.

First we had fat bears and now fat squirrels? I love celebrating chonky boys as much as the next person but I'm starting to wonder what's next. I, too, am preparing my winter weight, if anyone is curious... #celebration #bodypositivity #hungry

YouTube video by Pringles U.S. Pringles | Duck King

We've all made duck lips with Pringles, admit it, but this is the type of weird and quirky humor that gives me hope of what else might be possible. Farewell, commoners! #quack #crisps #nojudgment

YouTube video by ZHENG WEN Chime Commercial (2025) | The Holidays | Featuring Jason Momoa

Who knew in 2011 that Khal Drago would end up selling mattresses in a mall, bald as the day is long? Jason Momoa is a treasure. #holidays #money #humor

YouTube video by Commercial Archivist Amazon Commercial #8 (2025)

I’ve been seeing this commercial a lot lately and the thing that “hits” me hard is the dad shown exercising while listening to 'Shine' by Collective Soul is me... #90s #GenX #noregrets

World’s hottest engine reaches temperatures hotter than sun’s core Impressively, the world's hottest engine could alter our understanding of thermodynamics as well as human diseases.

I've been told that when sleeping my body emits heat hot as the sun, but I can neither confirm nor deny. Maybe science should study my REM sleep energy transfer process? I've nothing better to do... #power #physics #fridayfun

Coffee's delicious journey from tiny bean to tasty brew

All I know is I'm grateful for my bitter, black, hot cuppa' Joe each morning. So are my friends, family and clients, given how 'pleasant' I can be non-caffeinated... #history #coffee #mmmm

The older I get and the more life's challenges are endured, seeing a parade of pets in creative Halloween costumes is a reminder that things aren't so bad... #dogs #cats #celebration

YouTube video by Slim Jim Ready to Snap? Snap into a Slim Jim!

It may not be the Macho Man (what ever really is?) but I will every once in a while 'snap into a Slim Jim.' OH, YEAH! #stress #culture #energy

What happens to our bodies when we touch grass

Hey, I'm all for lying in the grass while enjoying its impact on my physical and mental well-being...if it wasn't for all the fire ants, chiggers, and mosquitoes. Otherwise, it's great! #health #nature #getoffmylawn

Pictured: Winning entries for Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025 South African photographer Wim van den Heever takes the main prize for his shot

I love seeing how people view the world through their cameras, capturing moments in time that will last forever. Art is amazing! #camera #winners #fridayfun

YouTube Launches Dedicated Mental Health Resource Section for Teenagers The new video shelves showcase content from mental health professionals and organizations that teenagers frequently engage with.

This is a necessary and important offering, esp. if a teen is searching for mental health topics. My only concern is how much reliable information can you put into a 5-second video? See: Teenagers attention span. #resources #topics #delivery #socialmedia

This portable, 3D-printed device can pull drinking water out of thin air Water from Air could produce enough daily water for a family of four.

This sounds great! However, I'm assuming the areas that need remote water production probably don't have readily available electrical outlets for the 3D printer? We'll deal with that later... #technology #solutions #scarcity

YouTube video by Gushers FruitHead | NEW Horror Film [Starring Bradley Whitford]

Well, this is certainly one way to tap into the nostalgia people have for their youth? Then again, they've already made Winnie the Pooh and Popeye into horror movies, so... #memorable #whoa #halloween

Berkeley brewery's 10-cent beer deal builds community one dime at a time Many in the alcohol industry are trying to come up with ways to brew up some business. One brewery in Berkeley has found a unique way to get customers to sit down with a pint.

Let's see, from my house it will take 26 hrs while traveling 1,818 miles to get to Triple Rock Brewing and enjoy this daily 10¢ beer offer. Totally worth it! #getinmybelly #community #fridayfun

YouTube video by Hellmann's Hellmann's Football First Timer

Mayo does make for creamier dishes and this is a fun campaign, but did they have to include the 'squishy' dip sounds? It's the audio equivelant of saying the word moist... #nfl #food #party #ASMR

AI Humanizers: Everything Teachers Need To Know Humanizers are AI tools meant to change AI text and make it sound more human. These can be used by students in attempts to pass off AI writing as their own.

I'm afraid the "students using AI-generated content" horse is well and truly out of the barn. Instead of trying to combat this fact, finding new teaching methods if probably the answer. But I'm an idiot, so... #humanizers #writing #skynet