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Paddysnack
March 7, 2011 – 12:08 PM | 58 Comments
Paddysnack

During a quick run to the deli for coffee and kitty litter, I spotted a sign at the dollar store: “HAPPY EASTER.” That means it’s Peep season. Even better, that means it’s “guess the brand …

Shut up, St. Patrick’s Day
March 16, 2009 – 8:29 PM | 99 Comments
Shut up, St. Patrick’s Day

Ireland, Irish people, Irish culture, Irish Spring soap, Kathy Ireland — I’ve got no beef with them, corned or otherwise.   I could do without shitty Oirish accents of film and television, but that’s not …