WTF: Black Friday Edition

Got home yesterday from a fabulous long weekend in New York and Connecticut. Bought myself a watch for black friday, but I'd say CVS is taking the whole black friday thing to the next level. Fossil got nothin on CVS. See photos after the jump..

RWDC: Same Drunk Ho'z, Familiar Surroundings

Sorry for the delay between posts. I've been busy prepping for Thanksgiving by eating as much as possible and stretching my stomach out. After this weekend though, it's time to hit the gym hard before going home for the holla daze. Not tryin to pretend I'm Santa the whole time I'm in Seattle.. Bowl full of jelly is out this holiday season. 


Anyway, on to the real story for this posting. Unless you're new to DC or Amish, you know that the Real World was here in town filming the past few months. I have to say, their departure was one of the saddest days in recent memory. I still remember exactly where I was when I read the tweet that they had left town. Those of you (you know who you are - and we will too - soon!) who were hookin up with the cast members all over this town were among the saddest in the city. Your 30 seconds of fame was stolen right out from underneath you. 


Among all this sadness, there is some really good news. Starting December 30th (again, no real breaking news for anyone who is alive) Real World: DC premiers on MTV.  They've already released the trailer for the season, and from the looks of it, there's nothin new to see here. Same drunk ho'z you see on all the other seasons, but the familiar surroundings of DC that you've come to love and cherish. What other season will show the same Street Sense dude who harasses you every morning on your way to work? None. What other season will you be able to pause on your DVR and claim that you can see yourself on the bus that's going by? It's not you, and probably not even your bus route, but still, this is the only one for most of you. 


So, having said that, I present to you: Real World (Season 5,927): DC - The Trailer. (Sorry for MTV's lame ads if it plays them. It's worth the wait)

MTV Shows

Bored this Week? Let's Drink on a School Night!

Work week or bad economy got you down? Want to go out somewhere but scared to travel too far out of your comfort zone? Well I have some sure fire hits for your school night drinking pleasure.. Both are within walking distance  (or cheap cab ride for the lazies or bus ride for the ultra cheap and lazy) from Mount Pleasant and are just getting started, but are already getting to be awesome. In short, get off your ass and come to: 

Pink Sock

TONIGHT, 11/18 @ 9pm

Wonderland Ballroom

Already featured by the Washington Post's Going Out Guide and by Brightest Young Things, this is one of the first "gay nights" in the Columbia Heights area for gays and for the straights who are cool enough to have gay friends (or want to meet some). The organizers are trying to bring Wonderland back to its gay roots with this monthly "eccentric/alternative gay" dance party. (Quick history lesson, prior to becoming Wonderland, the space was a gay bar called Nob Hill. Who knew?)

Cover is free, and there's a $5 Pink Sock Shot + PBR special on for the entire evening. Tonight is the first of many to come.. See you there boys and girls!

Also:

Maison

Thursday, 11/19

Napoleon Bistro and Lounge

DC's first (unverified, but might as well be true) and best (verified) party featuring the best of French house,  electro and pop music by DJs TMY and Shea Van Horn. This month's event features an extended happy hour from 8-10 PM with half-price champagne cocktails and 2009 BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU plus tapas menu from $5-$9..


If you're skeptical, don't be. Here's asampling of tracks from last month's Maison. Mind blowing. Still scared? I guess you could always just stay home and eat your freedom fries you ethnocentric fatty.

WTF: Creepy Toys Edition

Seriously?! What are these?

Toys for the holidays have never really surprised me now matter how weird they have been, until now. This will inevitably be the top toy choice for pedophiles all over this country. I'm willing to put some money on the fact that these will be featured on a To Catch a Predator Episode soon. 

On a similar note, if you haven't heard about the newest viruses that download kiddie porn onto your computer without your knowledge, check this out (not a virus, probably). I think Apple is starting to go a little far in their efforts to convert the entire world into Mac users, but hey, whatever it takes, right?

But seriously, the tickle gloves? Creepy

Now Hiring

Looking for a job? Join the club.  Like Chipotle? It's hard to be a true American and not love their oversized portions that always leave you thinking "maybe just eating half would have been okay.."

If you're a real American looking for work, I have the perfect plan for you.. The new Chipotle in Columbia Heights is NOW HIRING. I know - too good to be true.  If you're lucky enough to get hired (tough job market out there), you too can slop beans meat and salsa into an oversized tortilla with the best and brightest Columbia Heights has to offer.  In addition, say goodbye to paying for your meals. As an employee, not only will you get your hourly wage, but you'll also get free Chipotle* for the rest of your career there.

Ok, but in all seriousness, the fact that they're hiring means that Chipotle will be opening very soon, giving us in Mount P a much closer alternative to fulfill our Chipotle cravings.  From Mount Pleasant, you can probably place your order on your iPhone as you leave your house and have it ready by the time you get there..  

*Free Chipotle for employees may or may not be a benefit of working for Chipotle. If they don't offer it, I'm sure you can probably sneak a few "mess ups" in your bag.  I apologize for the shitty quality of this post. thanks. 

Tired of AT&T Sucking in Mt.P? There's an App for That..

Ok, so it's not really an app per se, but perhaps a way to actually get AT&T to actually take some action to improve the service in and around our homes.. I know that I've worked with AT&T on this and each person I talk to has some different answer and some different "update" or "test" to try to push to my phone to help. Nothing really does. Based on encounters with AT&T customer care, it wouldn't surprise me if they are just having me turn my phone on and off for fun. 


My friend Robbie got extremely bored at work today and found some dirt that may actually help. Feel free to follow these to get some action taken. If enough of us complain, maybe we can get a tower installed somewhere. I have a roof deck they could use, if I get my rent and phone bill paid. 


Instructions after the jump

SaturGAY Morning Post

Welcome to the weekend kids. Obama tells me it's supposed to be warm and nice this weekend. A nice treat after last night's frigid temperatures.

In this spirit of Saturgay and nice weather, just wanted to share a video that will help make your weekend the best or gayest ever. Whether you like Miley Cirus, are refreshing your twitter feed in hopes that she'll come back and start tweeting again, or straight up hate her, these boys in their skimpy beachwear will make you nod your head like "yeah" and move your hips like "yeah" the next time you hear it. Well, unless your a big homophobe, in which case noone likes you anyway. And you're probably ugly. So don't worry about a party in any country.



Shout to DJ-TMY for sharing first, forever ago.

How's the Weather?

Like anything, the best way to check the Weather is to look to Obama on what to do. Obama's wearing a t-shirt and jeans? Me too.. Obama says throw on a scarf? Done!

Here's your sneak peak into the West Wing to find out what you should be wearing, too: Visit http://obama-weather.com every morning when getting dressed. It's the patriotic thing to do. Special thanks to my girl gizzyfaye for making this post possible.

WTF: Roof Deck Crime Edition

Today's WTF brings us back to 5:00 this morning when I was awoken from my peaceful beauty sleep by a clatter out on my roof deck. I know, I was thinking the same thing you were - SANTA! - but I realized he doesn't come early just because Target puts out their singing trees in October (dumb, but a side note).

This clatter was the type of door jiggling window pressing, trying to break, enter, and steal shit.. Had I been a little drunk, and not just waking up from said slumber, I may have been more courageous and done more than just turn on my light, text my roommates and hide under the bed, but I didn't. I sat there, like a scared puppy on the 4th of July. Didn't even call the cops until today. I'm sure my request for increased attention in the area will be their top priority.

Moral of the story neighbors, friends, and randos - lock your doors and windows, even if they're on the roof. Also, get renters or homeowners insurance if you don't already have it. Renters is like $10 a month. Stop being lazy. Nothing is safe. This is 2009 - tough economy, and hell, there's probably an iPhone app that tells you how to and what roofs are easiest to break in through.

XOXO,

MP

What Does Mt. P Need?

Unless you're a recluse or are reading this from some other country (sup Taiwan!), you probably have noticed how Mt. Pleasant street has it's fair share of empty storefronts or places that are closing soon or send out e-mails begging locals to come shop there.. Clearly - and luckily - it doesn't have the same kind of traffic that 14th street does, but there's gotta be something that can bring people in.

I've heard the argument for a used bookstore, but really? Right, that'll really drive people into the neighborhood.. Sure a few more restaurants/nightlife destinations would be nice, but what makes them lucky enough to survive the harsh Mt. P streets?

So, all 4 of you that read this... What would you like to see in Mt. P? Top vote wins, and I'll open it. If you guys invest.

XOXO,

MP

Mt.P Celeb Couple of the Year: Jolleen O'Mellen

Ladies and Gentz,

I'm pleased to present the '09 Mt. P Couple of the year award to 18Kil's own Jolleen O'Mellen. These lovebirds have been going at it for over 6 months now, and are still going strong. If you haven't seen the two (shown in the "so cute you might puke" photo to the right. Courtesy of the FB) making out around Mt. P, lucky you. Some of us live with them and see it daily. But forreal, all jokes aside, cute, right?

So, by the power vested in me by the interwebs, and the District of Columbia, I hearby pronounce you husband and wife Mt. P Celeb Couple of 2009. Kiss that bitch.

XOXO,
MP