Archive for 2009
December 15 2009
Bob Dylan’s Christmas Song
posted by Ana Samways at 9:37 amWearing an old lesbian wig, busting out the accordions and a polka beat, Bob Dylan stages a Christmas comeback. This, his first music video for 12 years, is designed to promote the singer’s Christmas album (Christmas in the Heart) with royalties being donated to hunger relief charities. Watch the music video for Bob Dylan’s song “Must Be Santa” – it’s a real toe-tapper!
Watch after the jump…
December 14 2009
The Haunted Vagina and Other Choice Links
posted by Ana Samways at 11:19 amToday’s Choice Links: The Haunted Vagina is a real book; Mirror ads around Auckland Bars; Snoop Dogg has voiced a GPS; Tweeting the marital bed; The Razorba back shaver; Sean Makes Crafts; Facebook fight between PETA supporters and detractors; Top 25 most ridiculous uses of Photoshop: Funny newspaper headlines from The Simpsons; Amusing French ad…
December 13 2009
Win Best Christmas Hamper Ever
posted by Ana Samways at 8:21 pm
UPDATE: AND THE WINNER IS…Tristan Vine! Congratuations! Runners up of the wine and cheese packs are Keith Payne , Matthew Crispe and Hayley Miller. This is a simple, no strings Christmas Giveaway for Spare Room and Sideswipe readers. Just to say thanks and Feliz Navidad. (Yes, that’s my santa picture, Christmas 1972)
To enter, simply go to here to sign up for our resurrected newsletter. New Zealand only sorry. You must confirm your subscription to be in the draw.
Entries close on the Friday the 18th of December and winner will be drawn on the Saturday 19th of December. The hamper will be delivered quick smart in time for Christmas. Lucky we have a station wagon! You must be over 18 years to enter, obviously.
The Hamper has a retail value of over $2500 and includes:
December 11 2009
Gig Guide 11 — 17 December
posted by Steven Shaw at 1:25 pmDecember 10 2009
Santa’s Got A Gun and Other Choice Links
posted by Ana Samways at 2:55 pmToday’s Choice Links: Religious vs consumerist Christmas cards; Coronation Street’s teen Rosie Webster is grooming scandal; TVNZ/Radox shower gel promotion is a bit pervy; the Discovery Channel wants male eyes; Social Media has overtaken porn as the #1 activity on the web; Team America/ Avatar mash-up; Not fake – CCTV crimes on You Tube…

