10 “Ugly” Sweaters To Get You Through The Holidays!

Most if not all of these sweaters have a “Chrstmasy” feel to them. But as far as I’m concerned, Christmas starts right after Halloween (November in case I wasn’t being clear enough). Most, if not all people reading this might tell me I’m crazy; Thanksgiving is next! Very true, but I know you’ve noticed it too. The Christmas lights are already going up! People are exhibiting their right to holiday cheer! Thanksgiving is great, hands down, who doesn’t love food and family?! It’s never to early to show some spirit though. So why not do it in style! I know I promised you ugly sweaters, but even in the title, “ugly” is in quotations. Imagine those Dr. Evil laser fingers when you think of ugly in this context. Because I don’t think all of these sweaters are ugly. In fact, these are sweaters that I might wear at a family get together or when hanging out with friends (which might be why I don’t have many). These should be your go-to party sweaters this holiday season. Check ’em out!

1. UGLY THANKSGIVING SWEATER

Are you happy? I sifted through so many turkey sweaters, I literally lost my appetite! Anyways this sweater says it all. You’ve got turkeys, food, pilgrims, and pumpkins! I like the inclusion of pumpkins because it’s acts like a transition from Halloween to Thanksgiving. Clever! In fact, the other sweater that almost won had a picture of a pumpkin and the pi (π) symbol on it. Get it? Funny and clever, I love it! Anyways, I guess the only thing this Thanksgiving sweater is missing is some cornucopias and maybe some Indian feathers? Can’t forget about them can we (seriously though)? I’m no graphic t-shirt designer, but I could make this sweater better. Sure, it’s not perfect, but it will get you through those social situations. Have fun! This sweater (like most on this list) screams “look at me!” so you better be able to handle the attention!

2. UGLY DRAKE SWEATER

Maybe you were expecting different kinds of sweaters? That’s okay, mistakes happen. I’m sure you can find plenty of great ugly sweaters online or the store. I just want to inspire people to be clever with their clothing! If you know who Drake is, then you know his “Hotline Bling” video has exploded online. It’s also turned into a meme sensation. That’s why this sweater works so well. You see there’s Drake dancing, a cell phone, and of course bottles of champagne to give it some class. I assume Drake drinks champagne regularly, if his songs are any indication. My favorite part about this sweater are the snowflakes floating around. Haha it gives it that “winter time” feel that is oh so appropriate during this time of year! However, I should warn you that this might be the only year it is appropriate. So maybe not the best choice if you’re trying to get multiple uses out of it. I know how that sounds and it’s a perfect example of the 1st world.

3. UGLY DINOSAUR SWEATER

If you love dinosaurs like Ross from “Friends” loves dinosaurs then why not get a dinosaur sweater?! It makes perfect sense. It was really hard to choose, this one because there are so many great ones out there. We can’t forget that “Jurassic World” came out this year so that, of course, inspired a lot of creativity! I like this one because it kind of looks like a T-rex couple is celebrating Christmas. That’s a weird mental picture, but when you put it on a sweater it just works! And of course, there are Christmas trees and snowflakes that really pull it together. My favorite part about this sweater is that it’s actually a popular design so there is even baby clothes that have the same picture on it. Can you imagine how adorable that would be? I don’t even want to try, but nevertheless this ugly sweater will definitely keep you on your A game this season! Get a couple for the whole family! 

4. UGLY HARRY POTTER SWEATER

Some of you might argue that there is no such thing as an ugly Harry Potter sweater and I’m right there with you. Remember “ugly” in this context mean cool, clever and lets not forget stylish! This sweater stood out to me because, well Illuminati for one and when I realized what it was, Harry Potter all the way. If only there were enough time in the day to watch all those movies again. Actually there is! 19 hours from start to finish with no breaks. I don’t know how I know that, but trust me. Anyways Harry Potter is great obviously. We got his glasses and lightning bolt! Even his Gryffindor scarf! How cool is that? Of course, we also have the Deathly Hallows symbol, snowflakes and reindeer to really bring this sweater together. All in all, this sweater will allow you to have a wicked Christmas!

5. UGLY STAR WARS SWEATER

Okay, I kind of regret not putting this one first. Star Wars is better than words, so I’ll just leave it at that. I will say that Star Wars is huge right now. We’re getting the Force Awakens (Star Wars VII) next month! Who isn’t excited about that? I wouldn’t know them. Anyways, this sweater just shouts”Star Wars” and “Christmas” and what a pretty sight! There were A LOT of sweaters, so please cut me some slack! I’m not saying you have to wear this one, just know there is no lack of selection if you want to show off your Jedi prowess while showing some cheer at the same time! We have Darth Vader on his Sith Sleigh, being pulled by Imperial Reindeer, and heading toward the Death Star! It doesn’t get much better than that. Not to mention he is wearing a Santa hat and it’s somehow snowing in space. I love everything about it and I think your friends will too.

 

6.  UGLY MARVEL SWEATER

Yes, I realize that this isn’t a sweater, but the design makes it totally worth it! If you don’t like superheros, I wouldn’t recommend this one. But I do like superheros so I thought I’d throw it in! We have Iron Man, Captain America, The Hulk, and Thor all clearly represented and celebrating Christmas. Could you imagine that party? Sounds like a good time. I do like the idea of this design on a sweater. My only issue with it is that the red and green border along the top and bottom look like red and GREEN lanterns (cough cough). Yeah, the Green Lantern isn’t Marvel. Don’t get me wrong, I love DC too, but if they wanted to intentionally include DC in this superhero shirt, they should have gone with Batman! Just my thoughts. There are a lot more “super” ugly sweaters out there! You should own one!

7. UGLY SMASH BROS SWEATER

Was there ever a better feeling that kicking your friends butt on Super Smash Brothers? Precisely the reason why I love this sweater so much! All of the best characters! Pikachu, Mario, Mega Man, Link, Sonic, Samus , Kirby, Donkey Kong and Pac-Man. That’s right, Megaman and Pac-Man are smash bro now, just in case you weren’t keeping up. If only Yoshi and Fox were on there… Then it would be perfect. Anyways, it looks like they’re all ready for the holiday season. What about you? This sweater is great because it’s very nostalgic. Instant conversation starter. Everybody has a history with at least 1 of those characters. My favorite part is Donkey Kong wearing the Santa hat. That monkey dresses better than most people! Smash your way through the season with this sweater!

8. UGLY MINECRAFT SWEATER

You don’t play Minecraft? Well definitely don’t start! You don’t have enough time for that game. Minecraft is probably one of the most addicting games out there. I would say it’s on the same level as World of Warcraft. The game will consume you! Kind of like this sweater! If you’re not familiar with Minecraft, you might miss the pick axes and swords lining the top and bottom. Because it kind of looks like a jumble of weird shaped snowflakes from far away. Either way, this sweater will keep you warm and stylish and most importantly: safe from creepers! If you don’t know about creepers, you’re lucky! They’re the bane of any miner’s existence. You can find the creepers under the pick axes and their eyes and mouth above the swords. Right? Like I said, it all blends in well with the snowflakes. But you’ll most definitely stand out with this skin!

9. UGLY ABOMINABLE SNOWMAN SWEATER

I feel like I should apologize for this one. You really can’t get much uglier than this. This time I mean ugly for real though. I really hope those lights strung across the Abominable Snowman work. That would really pull this work of art together. I say work of art because it takes a special kind of talent to come up with something this intentionally bad. I know, I’m being critical. I just wanted a good snowman sweater and none of them even come close to this one. I’m sorry, but this is going to be the closest we get to a Rudolph sweater. I’m sorry! Just know that there are plenty of sweaters out there that are perfect for any occasion you can think of! These sweaters are more like suggestions than actual recommendations. Trust yourself and you will choose the perfect sweater for you! I believe in you!

10 TAKE YOUR PICK

Okay, all of these sweaters are genius. This is a scene from “The Night Before”. The movie is hilarious. I haven’t even seen it yet, but of course it is! First, we see Seth Rogen wearing that ugly Jewish sweater. It’s so funny because they’re called ugly CHRISTMAS sweaters and seeing the Star of David on one is such a perfectly executed contradiction! However, if you’re not Jewish I wouldn’t recommend this one. Anthony Mackie looks like he’s ready to celebrate in a fun way! And I say that without looking at the expression on his face, but at his super stylish “Black Santa” ugly sweater. Once again, if you’re not black.. Do I even need to continue? And finally Joseph Gordon-Levitt sporting the ugly moose sweater. Let’s just call one of those moose Rudolph and call it even! Unlike the other sweaters, this one is least likely to offend someone. So I’d choose this one 10/10.

Well I hope you found some inspiration in this post! Don’t let this holiday season pass you by without expressing yourself through ugly sweaters! Does anyone why we started this silly tradition in the first place? It doesn’t matter! All I know is, love it or hate it, ugly sweaters are here to stay! 

The Walking Dead: 10 Reasons Why Glenn Is Still Alive

Okay Walking Dead fans, I love you. I love all of you. We have to talk about that last episode or I might explode! I could barely watch it. Very devastating episode for the fans who have been following Rick and the crew since season 1. As you well know, Glenn has been a crucial part of his groups success and there’s no way in hell we going to let him go that easy! Here are my flawless, logical reasons why Glenn must still be alive.

1. Glenn is too damn important in the series. Unlike other shows, The Walking Dead is able to kill off seemingly important characters. This adds to the intensity factor when the folks at home are watching the show on Sunday night. It’s scary, it’s fun, it’s exciting! We become attatched to characters and just like that BAM! Your favorite character could be the next one to go.  It’s true, no one is safe in the show. Otherwise, it wouldn’t be very dramatic, would it? 
2. The Walking Dead knows that it needs to keep the audience on the edge of our seats at all times. And if last episode is any indication, they are doing a damn good job of it! I believe that the Glenn dying scene is a stunt to get the audience upset about taking one of their favorite characters. This probably wouldn’t go over well with almost every other show, but this isn’t “every other show”. This is The Walking Dead! And you can bet your bottom dollar that I will be watching the next episode looking for answers just like you.
3. If you’re impatient, you’re probably wondering when I’m actually going to explain how Glenn is alive. Well let me just say that patience is a virtue and you will get your answers! It is important to understand the reasoning behind why the show would pretend to kill off a main character. It is also just as important if not more important than how they explain him surviving in the next episode. 
4. The Walking Dead would not do this to us! I realize that no character is safe in this show, but the fact is that isn’t true. I’ll bet a million dollars that Rick, Carol, and Daryl all survive the next episode. Will there be some close calls? Of course, we expect that! That’s what makes it exciting to watch, but how can I so confidently say that these characters won’t die? 
5. Because we are not just watching a zombie show! Some people will never understand how much more this show really is. The Walking Dead (and Fear TWD for that matter) are shows about the survivors of the apocalypse. Key word: survivors. If every week there was a new cast of characters doomed to die a horrible zombie filled death, well I still think people would watch, but no one would care like they do now.
6. Back to my last point about the show being about survivors. That is why I can confidently say all of these characters will be alive after next week. Because they have survived obviously. They’ve had to make difficult decisions and choices (which add to the intensity factor) and you can call it luck if you want, but these people are fighting. I don’t think there is any doubt about that. 
7. Glenn is not only a survivor, but he is a fighter. He also is damn good hearted person. Which is saying alot because we’ve seen the zombie apocalypse change people. And when they change it’s almost always for the worst. Yet, Glenn has proven that a good person (like you or me), a pizza delivery driver, a random person can still be good in the face of so much evil.
8. Glenn is a good person. That is a fact at this point. He spared whatshisname’s life after he tried to kill Glenn. Most if not all of us would agree that Glenn should have left that guy bleeding out in the woods for the zombies. But Glenn isn’t you or me, he is a good person (lol). And good people shouldn’t die in real life or in tv shows!
9. Sure maybe Glenn is too kindhearted and trusting. But to kill off a main character… At the hands no less, of the guy (who we all hate) who he saved in the previous episode! That is not irony, that is just down right wrong! Myself and a plethora of Walking Dead fans would never forgive the show for this. I understand, you have to kill off characters sometimes, but not like this. This isn’t how Glenn dies.
10. Finally, this is what I believe will happen… Glenn falls on the ground and whatshisname falls on top of Glenn. Creating a literal human shield. Therefore the blood, guts and entrails that appeared to be Glenn’s are actually not! Vuala! Glenn is still alive! But what then? There are roughly a million zombies on all sides of him with no where to go. Still not looking good for the survivor, but the dumpster he was standing on is elevated enough for him to possibly find cover under. His seemingly hopeless situation has improved, but he’s not away from the herd yet. He must either quickly (and conveniently, but I don’t care) find a sewer to get away safely or use his walkie-talkie as a distraction so he can climb onto the near building and get away safely.

All of my scenarios involve Glenn getting away safely because that is what I want to believe happens. Of course, I could be wasting everyone’s time, but I’m obviously not the only one who cares about this. I feel weird saying this, but I think I speak for every Walking Dead fan when I say “Please don’t be dead Glenn!”

Hope you enjoyed! Let me know what you think!

Red Bull

Hey, I know it’s been a long while since I’ve posted anything, but I’m back! It’s been the busiest year for me, trying to graduate on time, but I prevailed and have much more time to spend finding cool videos for you all to enjoy. I really want to get back to my roots and post about things that I’m interested in: marketing and advertisements. So here I go..

Can we just take a moment to appreciate the Red Bull commercial that came out this year? I don’t even particularly like Red Bull, but at least when I see this commercial I don’t cringe… It’s entertaining, it’s exciting and it perfectly sums up what Red Bull is all about. The awesome thing is that, although this is a really cool advertisement with lots of brand recognition, there are only a few Ad Execution Techniques going on and I’ll tell you the prominent ones.

The Ad Execution Techniques are as follows: MUSIC, Physical Attractiveness and Slice of Life. If you watch the ad multiple times, you’ll be able to see all of these techniques in play. Music is the obvious one. As soon as the commercial starts, “Come Get It Bae” by Pharrell Williams begins playing and it instantly picks you up and gets your attention focused on the advertisement. Physical attractiveness is another technique being utilized. It’s subtle, but it definitely helps the scene with the woman surfer. Finally, slice of life. This is what Red Bull is selling. Of course they’re selling an energy drink, but they’re also selling a lifestyle. And this commercial does a great job of pinpointing they’re target market. Red Bull sponsors the risk takers, the thrill seekers and the go-getters. Overall, Red Bull does a great job of reaching they’re target, but also getting average Joe’s like me to take a second look at their product. Well done Red Bull.

Experience Meme

Possibly one of the best memes ever, mainly because it’s true for a lot of positions today. And Frodo’s face is priceless. I’m very fortunate to have acquired so much experience at a young age. Thanks to my family and friends who support me, I have no intention of being in this position. 

Race of The Century

I thought this was cool. It makes you wonder, who really is the fastest? Personally, I think Beep Beep the Roadrunner is going to take it, but I’m a little biased. Who do you think is the fastest?

Ultimate Race

 

 

Live Dangerously: Groceries

This meme pretty much sums up my life right now. In fact, I think this applies to most college students nowadays. I remember about a month ago, I went for a week without grocery shopping. My meals consisted of fast food, whatever my roommates would cook and leftovers from either of those two options  Once I caught myself in this routine I immediately pulled myself together. Eating unhealthy is bad for you and it’s one of the quickest ways to get sick and/or overweight. So I knew what I had to do.

The next day I made the inevitable trip to the grocery store. I’d say it was coincidence that I was starving at this point, but we know that’s not true. I neglected going to the store for a while, but it’s not my fault! Buying groceries can be a hassle sometimes, especially when you shop at the biggest HEB in Texas.

Anyways, I was very hungry on this trip. I’ve been told not to grocery shop on an empty stomach, but it’s not like I had a choice. The reason you shouldn’t buy food when you’re hungry is because you’ll end up spending more than you normally would.

And that’s why I think this meme is so funny, especially when applied to a college student. It makes it seem like you live your life by grocery visits, and you only visit the store when you’re completely out of food. That’s my mentality behind this particular meme. Plus, that face that Mike Myers makes is hilarious.

Spotify Playlist: Best Dubstep (Chillstep)

Never Again

There is so much dubstep out there these days, it gets difficult to tell the good from the bad. In my opinion, when people are out at parties or clubs they don’t mind the music as much because they’re already having a good time. I wanted to create a playlist with all my favorite dubstep songs and then some; songs with real melodies and catchy beats. Every song on this playlist was picked for a reason, either by me or a friend. Rest assured, you’ll never be in the same dilemma as Fry again. With over 400 hand-picked tracks and songs being added daily, Best Dubstep (Chillstep) is truly one of the best dubstep playlists on Spotify.

Check it out and follow if you like what you hear!