Happy New Year!
We rung in 2013 from a ballroom dance event, and then attended a brunch party the next day. Hopefully your holiday was a safe one! How did you spend New Years’ Eve?
To start the work week, a dose of satire from The Onion is a good idea. Besides identifying your favorite, here’s the challenge – develop a new headline by combining 2 or more from those below. Enjoy!
Defeated Man Victorious
Extensive FAQ Page Dispels Any Lingering Confusion about Popular Boston Duck Tour
Anorexic Woman at Gym Looking Good
Area Man Impresses Date by Eating Calamari Appetizer as Fast as Possible
Intern Just Happens to be Beautiful 22-year old Woman
Second-Person Narrative Enthralling You
Area Man never in the Mood to do Things He Hasn’t Done Before
Man Stays Up Most of Night Rocking Cat Back to Sleep
Pan Left to Soak Now Predates All Current Roommates
Area Woman Finally Uploads all 12 Million of her Vacations Photos to Facebook
Sounds like you had a nice New Year’s Frank. Ours was quiet — we opened a lot of doors
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Happy New Year!
Elyse,
Love the doors tradition! … but hey … no Onion fav?
I am way too tired to try to combine them. That and the one about the perpetual soaking dish strikes way too close to home as my son has just gone back to college!
Ah ha … oh well … it happens. Get a good night of rest!
Ordered Pizza with family. Played scrabble with family and toasted with Champs!
Kellie,
Sounds like a wonderful gathering! Thanks for sharing and Happy New Year … and good luck with the new job!
Thank you so much. I think it will be a very good fit!
We had a low key family New Year party. The children went to bad early and the grown ups drank champagne and ate delicious snacks, listened to jazz and then watched the NYC midnight celebrations, before falling into bed.
Happy New Year to you and your family. Hugs to you.
Love the “Cat in the cradle” story from The Onion.
Paradise,
Given that you are on the road visiting family, the evening sounds wonderful! No favorite headline here? Thanks for sharing your celebration!
Pan left to soak.
Are you sure that isn’t a real headline?
Defeated Man Victorious at pointing out Successful Intern Happens to be Beautiful 22-year old Woman
Sounds like it was a good new year. And around we go again, Frank!
Guapo,
Oh my … you sure have a way to improve defeated man’s self-esteem and respect among peers. On to 2013 … and I look forward to your journey! Happy New Year!
“Man Stays Up Most of Night Rocking Cat Back to Sleep”—Wow, someone whose nights are actually more boring than my own.
Carrie,
… Happy New Year!
Nothing like The Onion to make one feel at home.
Thanks for the chucke. Happy New Year! My new year’s eve was a quiet nithgt in to watch movies and celebrate at midnight with a litte bubby! My favorite headline is the area man not being in the mood for new things. Maybe he needs true love: Area Woman impresses Area Man by rocking cat back to sleep.
Patti,
Happy New Year!
A quiet night with movies and celebratory bubbly is AOK! Ah ha … why to find true love for the area man to improve his mood.
Hi,
Unfortunately my husband had to work, he does shift work and normally works New Years Eve. I went over to our friends place, they always have a barbie on New Years Eve, and it was fantastic, good food, good company, came home early I always worry about some idiots that maybe on the road.
Couldn’t seem to put 2 together, too hot, too tired is my only excuse.
But I had a laugh about the “Anorexic Woman at Gym Looking Good” the picture that brings up is mind boggling.
Mags,
Good that you were able to be with friends for some celebration. But I hope you and hubby get New Years’ Day together.
Meanwhile, you are in luck – here’s the article WITH A PICTURE to see how it matches with your mental image.
http://www.theonion.com/articles/anorexic-woman-at-gym-looking-good,30330/
Happy New Year to you and hubby!
Hi Frank. Just a quiet evening at home with kids for me. I wasn’t feeling all that great. We just watched a movie. Hmm…how about, Pan Left to Soak Now Predates All Current Roommates especially since Anorexic Woman at Gym Looking Good. Probably not the best. I’m glad your danced the night away. Sounds fun!
Bumble,
We’ve had many a quiet night at home on New Years’ Eve, which can be delightful! Pan soaking and the anorexic are the favs at the comment. Happy New Year.
I drank responsibly. How boring is that? And I’m in no mood to combine anything now that I know that I’ll be clearing less in my anemic paycheck thanks to our elected orifices.
Lame,
Cheers to your responsibility. Don’t let Congress get to you because they will give you reason to drink more. Happy New Year.
Drinking’s never been a problem over here, but in recent years, eating has become the enemy of the waistline.
The curse of getting older.
Happy New Year Frank! I wish you the best in 2013
TBM,
Happy New Year, TBM … a cheers to finding new London pubs for your 2013 Fridays.
Anorexic woman at gym Eating calamari appetizer as quickly as possible.
Debra,
Wow … now that would be a sight! Then again, she rushes not to be caught. Happy New Year.
Pan Left to Soak at Gym Looking Good.
Hahahaha, Happy New Year!
we spent it banging pots at midnight then passing out on the couch! Then I woke with a horrible cold. Blegh!
Nicole,
The pan is a good choice, but at least you banged on a clean pot at midnight! Bummer starting the year with a horrible cold … I’m dealing with coughing issues at night. YUK! Happy New Year!
Happy New Year Frank! Your New Years Eve activities sounded fantastic. Thanks for continuing to encourage us all to “Keep On Dancing” as we live our lives.
I’m glad to be back in town happily catching up on the “aFrankAngles” I missed during our annual Grand Tour of the relatives’ Holiday Celebrations. All members were well and ecstatic over their hometown NFL teams making the playoffs.
“Pan Left to Soak Now Predates All Current Roommates” was my clearcut Onion favorite. It relates to my annual New Year’s Resolution to throw out stuff from my basement/garage.
CHEERS!!!
Tim,
Happy New Year to you … and it seems your Grand Tour was a bountiful trip of joys. The Pan soak is a good one, so get to the basement and start your stuff reduction. A tip: Make believe you are moving. Cheers!
Happy New Year, Frank! Hope you had a nice holiday season.
Kayjai,
Happy New Year to you. I woke up each day, so considering the option, the holiday was wonderful! Otherwise, it went well and I was quite busy. Thanks for stopping by.
It was a quiet New Year here Eve – just the way I like it. In bed by 10pm. Spent the morning out in the parks with camera – again just the way I like it.
Onion challenge? Hmmmm. “Defeated man a victorious intern who just happens to be a beautiful 22 year old woman”.
Have a great one Frank.
Terry,
No surprise that you were up early with your camera in tow to catch the still of the day.
Your Onion combo surprised me! Thanks … and Happy New Year!
Man Left to Soak Never in the Mood to Be 22-Year Old Beautiful Woman. Beauty tips from the Onion. Good times.
SDS,
Outstanding … roars of cheers from Ohio! Happy New Year!
Happy 2013, Frank!!!!!!
Marina … Many thanks .. and Happy 2013 to you!
have to go with soaking pan because there’s one in my sink right now from yesterday’s batch of chili. and AK looks fabulous this morning.
Rich,
… and just so you know, whenever AK airs, I think of you!
Did the headline sparked an interest in washing the pan?
i now feel even more special than i already didn’t feel before. and yes, the pan is now washed.
Glad The Onion placed a guilt trip on you!
satire works in mysterious ways
‘Defeated Man and Anorexic Woman Never in the Mood…’
New Years Eve we danced like we were young again, were the last to leave the function and stayed completely sober. We felt great the next day, which is not like it was when we were young…
Happy New Year Margie,
Thanks for sharing your NY Eve … thus glad you enjoyed yourself dancing!!! Wonder if you’ll get the itch to go again?
That’s a great Onion fusion!!!
BTW – this is a typical Wednesday feature. Maybe not always, but many. Thanks for visiting!
Despite not feeling all that great, we decided to go to our friends annual celebration. It was fun, but we have both been sick as dogs since! Happy 2013!
Cyclist,
Bummer to both of you weren’t feeling well … but hoping you are approaching the low point! Happy 2013 and get well soon!
Pan Left to Soak Now Predates All Current Roommates = Nice one
Happy 2013 Frank, mine was nice, ate like a pig and now I’m lethargic because of it, but I would repeat no doubt.
Leo,
Happy 2013!
Glad you were able to find one! Meanwhile, to get unlethargic, try wine.
After two big bowls of ice cream ….. ballroom dancing would be my second choice to … celebrate the last and first minute with. Very glam !!!!!
Touche Viveka! Thanks for bringing a smile.
What a great way to ring in the New Year! I shall put ballet on my to-do list this year. It’s been a couple of years. Thanks for the inspiration. Happy New Year, sir.
Teeny,
We’re ballroom people … don’t compete or perform, just for fun – so I frequently the ballroom floor on this platform. Meanwhile, pressure is on for your ballet! Thanks for sharing.
Happy New Year, Frank! M and I stayed in and spent a quiet evening at home. It’s my favorite way to spend New Year’s Eve.
Really like this one:
Defeated Man Victorious
Because it made me laugh out loud.
I thought this made a good combo:
Area Man never in the Mood to do Things He Hasn’t Done Before Which Explains Why Pan Left to Soak Now Predates All Current Roommates
Robin,
Actually, the two of you having a quiet evening is what I expected … thus knew you would enjoy.
Glad you like the defeated man … meanwhile, wow … what a combo! Thanks for the grins.
Do anorexics ever look good? I’m glad you had a good new year. Mine was good too as we were at a party with close friends and it was a good party too xx
Spiced,
You make a good point about anorexics. I figured you would have something to do on NY Eve …. and I envision good food was part of the event. Thanks for sharing.
Haha! You are always enthralled by second-person stories…
- Lingering Confusion Predates Popular Narrative
Peaceful,
Now that’s pretty good!
BTW – This is typical Wednesday fare … not always, but most. Thanks for stopping by!
Liked the Pan and Area Woman Finally Uploads all 12 Million of her Vacations Photos to Facebook – coz that’s what they do
Fasab,
The pan is today’s winner … although I though the anorexic in the gym would win … but hey … the people have spoken. And yes – vacation photos can be overwhelming. Thanks for commenting.
Area Man Impresses Date Rocking Cat Back to Sleep…
that would certainly impress me…
Believer,
… and thanks for returning! 
Thanks for sharing your fav and what would impress you.
And we’re off and running. To tired from being back to work to play.
John,
Thanks for stopping by.
I know what you mean as I actually thought about not doing this post because of the shock of returning to the routine. But too tired for a favorite?
I actually fell asleep watching a New Years Eve program, but my wife woke me up just in time to see the ball drop in Times Square, then I nodded off again. You had more fun.
Randel,
Been there, done that! … and there are benefits to that! Happy New Year to you and yours!
Area Man never in the Mood to do Things He Hasn’t Done Before–must have something to do with the fact that I’d like to have a little consistency and no big changes in life for awhile.
Debra,
When coming off the holiday and getting back to the grind one hopes for consistency in order to ease themselves back in the routine. After all, who wants to return to issues/problems/fires/etc …. Thanks for sharing!
Area man stays up all night trying to figure out where sun goes, when it goes down. Finally dawns on him.
A Happy New Year has dawned. Feel free to grab a bunch of it.
Archon,
You are quite the bright soul with a touch of dementedness – thus a combo I like! Happy New Year!
Thr Popular Boston Duck made me chortle Frank – Happy New Year!
GFB,
Chortle creation is good … BTW: I have taken the Boston Duck Tour. Happy New Year!
I’m jealous! – just reached your 2012 Review piece – even more chortling!
A very fine tour it is! Did you chortle to Disco Santa?
Sounds like a nice New Years. We did nothing here – stayed home in the quiet – which was bliss. Next day took a walk and saw the remaining Christmas lights. Cheers!
Deb,
Calm is also good …. and cheers to your walk! … and soon, the lights will be gone. Thanks for stopping by.
Fun to see how everyone spent their New Year’s Eve! For the first time in years, my husband didn’t have a NYE gig, so we stayed home, watched “Rockin’ New Year’s Eve” on TV, sipped champagne and nibbled on seafood and other goodies. A very nice and snuggly evening with a kiss and a toast at midnight. Couldn’t be happier
Happy New Year to you, Frank!
Lynn,
After all the time you spent playing NY Eve gigs, I imagine low-key at home is very nice! Thanks for sharing and Happy New Year!
Oh, absolutely, Frank. And I don’t have to dress up in gowns anymore – highly overrated, in spite of what all the current bridal reality shows would have you believe.
“Area man impresses date by dispelling any lingering confusion about rocking cat to sleep.” Sounds like a subset of my life recently! (“Man stays up rocking cat to sleep” was pretty much the first night with Stryper.
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NYE was a marathon of the original “Twilight Zone”. Appropriate on so many levels.
Hope the New Year is treating you well!
John,
You gravitating to the rocking cat is no surprise … plus well done on the combo!
Meanwhile, I’m still a bit overwhelmed, so I must determine a plan, and then get after it! Thanks for driving yourself to catch up.