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Dear Santa. submitted by Shannon Murphy, who has been a very good girl this year
When tinfoil is not enough. submitted by Photopat
Maximize your potential and be empowered to win! submitted by Shannon Murphy
Twas the lights before Christmas. submitted by Chris Farquhar
Oh the first day of Kitchschmas, my true love gave to me . . . submitted by Thanks to Shannon Murphy and Ship of Fools
Brace yourself . . . or someone you love. Warning: Probably not safe for work submitted by Thanks to Laura Yona and Ian Rey, who wrote the tag
Decorate your computer for the holidays. submitted by Got a Mac? Go here.
Caveat emptor/empty Xbox. submitted by Paul Hope
Drink a can of cereal. submitted by pnut311bass
Have a fistful of wine. submitted by Mahaloth
Shakespeare for n00bs. submitted by dijon warlock
Carry on. submitted by Paul Hope
It's The Donald at your service. submitted by hoopyfrood
Get a handle on your dog. submitted by Kim Goodwin
Bet he really wants to direct. (Check out the videos.) Note: Not safe for work submitted by Billy Rubin
That shirt looks really crappy. submitted by Billy Rubin
Maybe it's something he showed her. submitted by hoopyfrood
Keep your eye on the balls. submitted by Moe
This is my Bible, this is my gun. submitted by Billy Rubin
It really is taking longer than we thought. submitted by Electronic Chaos, who also wrote the tag, thanks!
This little piggy knows all about you. submitted by Cyrus Hiatt
This is Jesus Christ to ground control. submitted by Billy Rubin, who also wrote the tag, thanks!
"We, of course, have our own name for things." Of course. submitted by jcp
Starve with Louis and die laughing. submitted by Fitz
Oh my god. submitted by Paul Hope
The browser of the future to see the magazines of the past. submitted by tofergregg
For all you meat lovers out there. submitted by rrpearson
Apparently even God has a boss. submitted by JCummins
Men are from Mars, flu is from Venus. submitted by Ron Speizer
Child containment system: Put your kid in jail. submitted by Mary Shannon
Our Monday date: A dose of Callahan. submitted by Dan Wallace
Are you ready for the new new millennium? submitted by jclark
The Canadians strike back. submitted by hoopyfrood
Why not? It's North America, after all. submitted by Paul Hope
And a little child shall lead them. submitted by Thanks to poor floyd
When you want just a little bit of music. submitted by Thanks to GFHH
Don't forget to tip your server. submitted by Otanabi
Will advertise for food. submitted by Paul Hope
You can buy them at Planned Doggyhood. submitted by hoopyfrood
Take a minute and give 'em a piece of your mind. submitted by Starbury
I can see your house from here! I can see everybody's house from here! submitted by Erin
To bee or not to bee. submitted by Brad
By their tootsies shall ye know them. submitted by WKG
Another contender for Lord of the Dance. submitted by Larasaurus
Jesus! submitted by a host of disciples
Making the bed. submitted by CVozeh
It's pimpalicious! submitted by that playa tygerdralion
Shocking! But false. submitted by Thanks to Ranger Jeff, the Idol of American Youth
Just follow the signs. submitted by hoopyfrood
One of the 6 million names of God: Roshambo.
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