Thursday Thirteen #74: Women Who Should Have Made Maxim's Hot 100, But Didn't

Earlier this month, Maxim published the Maxim Hot 100 (its list of the hottest women in the world). For the complete list of the women who made the cut, please click the link below:Maxim's Hot 100 for 2010As with any list of this type, people will always feel that someone is ranked too high, too low, didn't make the list, etc. Below (in alphabetical order) are 13 women who didn't make Maxim's Hot

Thursday Thirteen #78: I'd Like To Solve the Puzzle

In honor of the 35th anniversary of the debut of Wheel of Fortune (which premiered on January 6, 1975), this week's T13 pays tribute to TV's iconic version of Hangman. Below are 13 unsolved puzzles, all with a pop culture angle. You can go here if you'd like to make your own puzzles.How many of these do you know? Feel free to put your answers in the comments section (which is where I will post

Thursday Thirteen #77: TV Twosomes

As the rap classic by Rob Base and DJ EZ Rock exclaimed, "It takes two to make a thing go right... it takes two to make it outta sight!" Although they weren't rapping/singing/scratching about TV characters, the lines do apply to small screen duos. Below (in chronological order) are 13 of my favorite TV twosomes.Who are some of your fave twosomes of television?Also, please take a moment to vote

Thursday Thirteen #76: Favorite Baseball Movies

Since we are in the midst of the MLB playoffs, I decided to list (in alphabetical order) 13 of my favorite films about America's pastime. Even though the Detroit Tigers choked away their chance at the playoffs (how the hell can you blow a 3-game lead with only 4 left to play?!), I haven't let that disappointment ruin my enjoyment of the baseball postseason.What are some of your favorite baseball

Thursday Thirteen #75: Movie Quotes Trivia, 80s Style

Below are 13 quotes from movies made during the decade of Pac-Man and Parachute Pants. How many of these do you recognize? You can leave your responses in the comments section. On Friday, I will reveal the answers.Also, please take a moment to vote in the current Michael Vick poll to your left. If you'd like to share your thoughts about your vote, you can do so in the comments section of the

Thursday Thirteen #74: Shows That Never Jumped the Shark

In November of 2007, I wrote a Thursday Thirteen in which I listed TV shows that "jumped the shark". As you may know, the term "jump the shark" refers to the point in a series' run when it begins its slide into mediocrity or worse. For this week's T13, I'm flipping the script and listing TV series that I think never jumped. I can watch the following 13 shows at any point in their run and be

Thursday Thirteen #73: A "Spoiler Free" List of Movies With Awesome Endings

If mishandled, a bad movie ending can spoil what was until then an enjoyable viewing experience. On the other hand, if done right, a movie ending can stick in one's mind and cause people to talk about years after the film was made. Below is a "spoiler free" and eclectic list of movies whose endings are among the best I've seen.For anyone tempted to say "you forgot (fill in the movie title)",

Thursday Thirteen #72: Favorite Advertising Characters

Thirteen of My Favorite Advertising CharactersOver the years, the folks at Madison Avenue have come up with numerous advertising campaigns that may not have made you try the product they were pushing, but at least were memorable. Below, in alphabetical order, are 13 of my favorite advertising characters that have been used to sell everything from cheesy flavored confections to cream filled

Thursday Thirteen #71: Some of My Favorite M*A*S*H Quotes

Ever since I was a kid, I've been a fan of the series M*A*S*H (1972-1983). I've always enjoyed how the series mixed hijinks with the horrors of war. Although M*A*S*H tended to get preachy towards the end of its 11 year run, when it was at the top of its game, you'd have to look hard to find a better written and acted series on TV. In honor of the reunion of the surviving cast members of M*A*S*

Thursday Thirteen #70: Favorite Moments/Episodes From ER

After 15 seasons, the award-winning hospital drama ER comes to an end on Thursday, April 2nd. I first started following the goings on at Chicago's County General in season 2. Since then, my viewing habits of the show have gone in spurts (watching it for several seasons, missing a couple of seasons, rinse and repeat). Over the years, it's provided countless memories from the tragic to the humorous

Thursday Thirteen #69: Favorite Movies/TV Shows Set In the 1950s or 1960s

For this week's T13, I decided to go back in time cinematically and feature some of my favorite films/TV shows set in the 1950s or 1960s.To cut down on comments along the lines of "you forgot (fill in the blank"), if a movie/TV show isn't listed below, it's due to at least one of the following:1. I've never seen it2. There are only 13 spots3. Saw it and thought it suckedFor this list, I chose to

Thursday Thirteen #68: Pop Culture Myths Debunked

While listening to the radio on the way to work I learned that Wednesday is "Debunking Day", the day to disprove rumors and myths. As a result, I decided to finish up a T13 I started last year. Over the years, myths and untruths in the world of pop culture have been repeated so much that people start to accept them as fact. This week, I've taken my debunking ax to 13 of them.If you agree/

Thursday Thirteen #67: Great Sing-Along Songs

Whether you are in your car alone or putting back a few with a bar full of people, it doesn't get much better than using nearly all your lung capacity to belt out one of your favorite tunes. Even if all you know is the chorus, it doesn't matter. Below are 13 tunes to which it's almost impossible not to sing along to.What are some of your favorite sing-along songs? Feel free to list them in the

Thursday Thirteen 66: TV Guide Covers Feat. Recording Artists

After some time away from Thursday Thirteen, I'm rejoining the fold. For my return, I thought I would do a sequel to the one on TV Guide Covers that I did last year. Below in chronological order are 13 TV Guide covers featuring popular recording artists throughout the years.1. Elvis Presley- Sept 8, 19562. Ricky Nelson- Dec 28, 19573. The Monkees- Jan 28, 19674. Johnny Cash- Aug 30, 19695. David

Thursday Thirteen #24: Some of My Favorite Christmas Songs

Thirteen of My Favorite Christmas SongsIn case you missed it last year, this week's T13 is a repeat listing some of my favorite yuletide tunes.1. Christmas In Hollis- Run DMC: Hip-hop holiday cheer by the rap trio from Queens. This tune was orig. featured on the 1987 album "A Very Special Christmas".2. Christmas Wrapping- The Waitresses: Recorded in 1981 by the group that also did "I Know What

Thursday Thirteen #65: Richard Pryor Quotes

Thirteen Quotes by Richard PryorDecember 1st marked what would have been Richard Pryor's 68th birthday. As a belated commemoration, I've listed 13 quotes by the man that many (including me) call the greatest stand-up comedian of all-time.1. Upon traveling to Zimbabwe: I know how white people feel in America now, relaxed. Because when I hear the police siren, I knew they wasn't comin' after me.2.

Thursday Thirteen #64: Decision 2008, Part 2

Thirteen Pop Culture ShowdownsLast week, millions of Americans took part in the election process to decide the next President of the United States. In that same (although much lighter) vein, I have listed 13 pop culture showdowns on which you can cast your votes.After each selection, I have listed my choice. Feel free to join in on the decision-making process by listing your choices from the 13

Thursday Thirteen #63: Celebrities Who've Survived Breast Cancer

Thirteen Famous Breast Cancer SurvivorsAs many of you know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. With nearly 200,000 people diagnosed each year as having breast cancer, the disease touches many of us. Here are a few celebs who can count themselves as survivors.1. Christina Applegate- On August 3, 2008, it was announced that the Samantha Who? star had been diagnosed with an early form of

Thursday Thirteen #62: 1970s Movie Quotes

Thirteen Movie Quotes From the 1970sBelow are 13 quotes from movies made during the decade of Pong and the Pet Rock. How many of these do you recognize? You can leave your responses in the comments section. On Friday, I will reveal the answers.1. I think that I am familiar with the fact that you are going to ignore this particular problem until it swims up and bites you on the ass!2. Oh come

Thursday Thirteen #61: Movie Sequels

Thirteen Movie SequelsEarlier this week I did a post about reports of a possible sequel to "Bull Durham". That got me to thinking about other follow-up films. I've heard many people say that they are against sequels. I won't go that far because there have been some that are worthy follow-ups to the original film. On the other hand, most seem to exist for the sole purpose of padding a star's bank