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Admit It — You Re-Gift, Don’t You? — Survey of the Day
‘Tis the season to receive gifts. Inevitably, some of the presents your friends and loved ones will be nice enough to give you won’t be anything you particularly want or need.
So, do you try to make these unwanted gifts usefull by wrapping them back up and giving them to somebody else who might actually appreciate them?
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Fewer Grinches This Year as Most People Want Family Time — Survey of the Day
Where has all the commercialism gone? This year, the majority of Americans “don’t care about the presents underneath the Christmas tree,” as Mariah Carey sings. Their favorite aspect of the holiday season is the time they get to spend with loved ones.
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Who Really Likes the Taste of Eggnog, Anyway? — Survey of the Day
Eggnog is one of those drinks we all like to have around the holidays not because it’s our favorite drink, but just because of tradition. However, it turns out that more people actually like the drink than dislike it.
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‘A Christmas Story’ Is America’s Favorite Christmas Movie…What Else Is There? — Survey of the Day
It wouldn’t be Christmas time without Christmas movies, and even though the same half-dozen or so holiday classics tend to be played again and again during December two Christmas films folks are still not sick of are ‘A Christmas Story’ and ‘It’s a Wonderful Life.’
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Whatever Happened to the Kids from ‘A Christmas Story’? [PHOTOS]
When it was released in 1983, ‘A Christmas Story’ was only a modest success. However, over the years, constant television airings of the movie during the holiday season has made Ralphie Parker and the gang almost as synonymous with Christmas as the characters in ‘It’s a Wonderful Life.’
Although they remain ageless on the small screen, the kids from Hohman, Indiana are now middle-aged men in real life. See what they are up to below.
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Charlie Sheen Declares Himself ‘Bi-Winning’ In Epic ABC Interview [VIDEO]
In an interview with ABC News, Charlie Sheen denies that he has any pschological problems and declares ‘I’m not bipolar — I’m bi-winning.’ Is the manic Sheen really on top of his game? Check out the insane interview below and decide for yourself.
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Plastic Bag Turns Boring TV Interview Into Must-See TV [VIDEO]
As a distinguished-looking English fellow drones on during a TV appearance about something that can’t possibly be of interest to anyone, a wind-swept plastic bag spices up the interview by appearing out of nowhere and flying right into his face. Plastic bag-bombed!
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The Public Agrees, About $150,000 a Year Makes You ‘Rich’ — Survey of the Day
In light of the Occupy Wall Street movement focusing attention on the “one percent” and the debate over raising taxes on the wealthy, Gallup asked 1,012 adults how much money they would need to make a year in order to consider themselves rich.
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Is A ‘Top Gun’ Sequel in the Works?
Tom Cruise says he’s ready to get back into the cockpit and reprise his iconic role as Lt. Pete “Maverick” Mitchell.
‘We’re working on it,” Cruise told MTV News when asked about a potential ‘Top Gun’ sequel. “I hope we can figure this out to do it again.”
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Are You Going to Use a Real Christmas Tree This Year? — Survey of the Day
While the smell of pine is every bit as much of a part of Christmas as candy canes and your drunk Uncle Marvin, the majority of Americans will be opting for a tree of the fake plastic variety this year.
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Say Goodbye to Holiday Spirit, Most Aren’t Fazed by It This Year — Survey of the Day
Despite all the glitz and glam, all the lights, tinsel and gifts, the holiday season doesn’t bring cheer to the majority of Americans. According to a new survey from Poll Position, only 37 percent of 1,072 adults surveyed answered that the holidays make them happier.
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Are You Like Most Who Think We Celebrate Christmas Too Early? — Survey of the Day
These days, the Christmas season kicks into full swing right after Thanksgiving ends, but it looks like the majority of Americans aren’t particularly thrilled with spending an entire month celebrating the holiday.