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2011 Stories by Patrick Strait

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  New Year's resolution fail: Facebook-style

  published Dec 29, 2011

  OMG you guys! New Year's Eve is just a few days away, and that means it's, like, totally time to hop online and let everyone know that 2012 is going to be YOUR year!Stop it. Just stop it.It's that tim... More >>

• Holiday fashion tips for fancy gentleman

  published Dec 13, 2011

  Gentleman, we need to chat.The holiday party season is in full-swing, and almost everyone will be heading out to an office gathering, friendly get-together, or a family celebration that will inevitabl... More >>

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  Confessions of a light bulb: The dark side of Holidazzle

  published Dec 12, 2011

  This weekend, thousands of people will emerge from their suburban cocoons and make the trek into the scary streets of downtown Minneapolis. Yes, it will be freezing. Yes, they will have to pay for par... More >>

• Top four (awesomely) bad holiday TV specials

  published Dec 07, 2011

  There's something about the holiday season that makes television get way more awesome. Every year, soulless TV execs take our favorite pieces of pop culture, dress them in a Santa outfit, and fee... More >>

• Acme Comedy Co: Best little wedding chapel in comedy

  published Nov 18, 2011

  I think we can all agree that most weddings are the worst.With the exception of your own, and perhaps Saved by the Bell: Wedding in Las Vegas, no one really likes attending wedding ceremonies. In fact... More >>

• The ultimate Acme Comedy Co. open mic night drinking game

  published Nov 17, 2011

  This week, we went inside the 20-year history of one of the Twin Cities' most celebrated landmarks, Acme Comedy Co. (READ IT NOW. DO IT). While the event was a celebration of the space's past two deca... More >>

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  Movember: Mid-month do's and don'ts

  published Nov 16, 2011

  rFor the past couple of weeks, hipsters, super-bros, office drones, and facial hair enthusiasts of all backgrounds have been getting their hairlip on with this whole Movember thing. While it's a ... More >>

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  Acme Comedy Co. celebrates 20 years

  published November 16, 2011

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• Michael Ian Black

  published November 2, 2011

  Michael Ian Black is very famous. And if you don't believe him, his new Comedy Central special and album, both titled Very Famous, should... More >>

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  Tim Harmston talks Acme history before 20 year anniversary showcase

  published Nov 02, 2011

  Happy birthday, Acme Comedy Co. You're almost old enough to legally drink.This week, the Twin Cities' most famous comedy club celebrates its 20-year anniversary with a mammoth comedy showcase featurin... More >>

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  Michael Ian Black gets ripped, visits Chaska before Minneapolis appearance

  published Oct 31, 2011

  Michael Ian Black is a very famous man. Very famous. The comedian/writer/actor is responsible for some of the funniest, smartest, and most unappreciated films and television shows of the last decade. ... More >>

• When 'Thriller' attacks: Best MJ flash mobs

  published Oct 07, 2011

  It's kind of a big week for zombies. With Zombie Pub Crawl VII (that's 7 for all you non-Roman numeral enthusiasts) coming up on Saturday, it's time to put your bloody game-face on and start thinking ... More >>

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  Best and worst celebrity zombie tributes

  published Oct 04, 2011

  What do Michael Jackson, Amy Winehouse, and Gary Coleman all have in commonr People were really, really sad when they died...and they would all make great zombies. This Saturday is the seventh-annual ... More >>

• Full Panic Fashion Show features glitter, blood, and cosplay

  published Oct 03, 2011

  An abundance of top hats, face masks, and real-life anime characters packed the halls of the Minneapolis College of Art and Design this past Friday night -- and that was just the audience. The colorfu... More >>

• Minnesota Clown Daze workshop CLOWNverges on St. Paul this Saturday

  published Sep 22, 2011

  WARNING: Major clown puns ahead. You've been warned.This Saturday, a whole slew of clowns, clowns-in-training, wannabe clowns, and people who really, REALLY love face painting will converge (or is it.... More >>

• Cinematic Titanic LIVE!

  published September 14, 2011

  Ever try to sit through a movie with someone in the audience riffing on every single scene? How about five of them? That's exactly what the... More >>

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  Fight or Flight parkour academy opens this Saturday in Edina

  published Sep 15, 2011

  For Chad Zwadlo, his brand-new parkour and free-running academy is literally "fight or flight."Back in May, City Pages profiled Zwadlo and the booming Twin Cities parkour community (full feature here)... More >>

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  Joel Hodgson of Mystery Science Theater 3000 talks live riffing, battling 'The Wasp Woman'

  published Sep 12, 2011

  If you're a cynical smart ass, chances are you've riffed on a movie at some point during your illustrious film watching career. But no one is quite as good at movie riffing as the iconic crew of Myste... More >>

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  Life lessons: Five high-school movies that will teach you everything

  published Aug 31, 2011

  Bad news kiddos; summer vacation is over. This week, parents from all across the country are fist-bumping, chest-bumping, and any other bumping you can think of in celebration of the fact that their k... More >>

• The trashiest of trashy celebrity memoirs

  published Aug 11, 2011

  Your kids are finally heading back to school in a few weeks, which means you can finally stop putting on a front and pretending that education is important. Now it's all about drinking at 8:25 a.m. an... More >>

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  Five Nickelodeon shows that time forgot

  published Aug 09, 2011

  Last month, Nickelodeon made a programming move designed to appeal to twentysomethings, insomniacs, and stoners '90s television connoisseurs when it started replaying old episodes of classic shows inc... More >>

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  Midwest Tomato Fest wrap-up: A view from inside the war zone

  published Aug 01, 2011

  Tens of thousands of pounds of tomatoes were tossed, smashed, and drained all over Afton Alps this past Sunday night, as thousands took part in the Midwest Tomato Fest, the biggest tomato fight Minnes... More >>

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  Tomato armageddon this Sunday at Midwest Tomato Fest

  published Jul 28, 2011

  Things are about to get messy.This Sunday, the hills of Afton Alps will be flooded with red, citrusy remains of thousands of tomatoes; collateral damage of the massive tomato fight taking place at the... More >>

• Greatest animal movies for people and pets

  published Jul 20, 2011

  MAJOR CUTENESS ALERT: This Thursday night, Walker Open Field will present Tragedy on the Sea Nymph, a 10-minute film operetta starring an all-dog cast. The film will be shown at 9:15 and again at 9:45... More >>

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  Standup spotlight: Who the F is Corey Adamr

  published Jul 12, 2011

  Corey Adam's success in the local comedy scene can be attributed to one thing: criticism. "The biggest mistake a lot of comics make is that they have no way to review themselves," he says. "They get o... More >>