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Epic Win: Swiss Family Robinson

Nov. 25, 2009

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Submitted by Avrol, who once fashioned a telephone out of coconut and tiger hair.

This 1960 Disney movie had it all: Pirates, dangerous wildlife, family drama, booby traps, treehouses, and romance. It hit all the right notes, which perhaps explains why it was one of the most successful family films ever made. And for all of you wishing you could see this classic updated and brought back to the big screen, you’re in luck! A remake, slated for release in 2012, is currently in production. Start the betting now: Just how bad do you think Disney will mess it up?

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Epic Win: The Urkel Dance

Nov. 24, 2009

Submitted by Ann L, professional choreographer.

Urkel is probably the only thing you remember from ABC’s Family Matters, a TGIF classic. The lovable nerd, who spoke in a nasally voice and always wore suspenders attached to high-water pants, gets his groove on in the clip posted above. What I love most about this scene is how everyone at the party joins in, apparently already having learned the dance steps. The lyrics are WIN, too. Truly “better than Elvis.”

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Epic Win: Tent Beds

Nov. 24, 2009

Submitted by Andrea T, who still sleeps in one.

What a combination! A bed + a tent = Tent beds! Because why camp outside in the cold on the hard ground when you could do it in the comfort of your own room on a mattress?! Most of us liked building forts, but nothing made out of couch cushions could ever look as cool as a princess castle or a fire station. You just know the kid with a tent bed ended up hosting all of the best sleepovers.

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Epic Win: The Clash

Nov. 23, 2009

Submitted by Patrick S, calling long distance from London.

Everybody knows a Clash song, even if they don’t know it’s a Clash song. And the London Calling album sleeve? Iconic. More than just a punk band, The Clash experimented with many genres of music, including rock, ska, reggae, rap, and funk. Whatever the genre, they usually managed to include left-leaning political messages into their lyrics. The group split for good in 1986. Lead vocalist and guitar player, Joe Strummer, passed away in 2002.

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Monday WTF: Wendy’s “Grill Skills”

Nov. 23, 2009

This 1989 Wendy’s training video is like Videodrome, fast food style. Though there is something to be said about the “Grill Skills” jingle at the start of the clip, the real fun begins at the 3:30 mark, when the unsuspecting new employee is sucked into the television. Then the rapping starts. Eventually, you’ll encounter some singing meat patties with cartoon faces. It almost makes working at Wendy’s seem fun.

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