Day 5

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Guess my 5th favorite Christmas movie from this screenshot of the film. For an extra challenge, the quote from the blog title is now a quote from the previous day’s movie or special, not the current day, so you only have the screenshot to go by. Only your first guess counts. Send your guess to whatthehelldoesrantmean@yahoo.com. Also make sure to comment this post so your guess counts. Three points for the first to correctly guess the film or special, one point for all correct guesses afterwards. The person with the most points at the end of the contest gets a $50 Borders Gift Card for the new year.

Yesterday’s Answer

Congratulations to Melissa for the right answer.

Holiday Interview

[11:40] Mallory: lets get this party started.
[11:40] Mallory: You ready for your holiday interview?
[11:40] hobbes8u: Yes miss
[11:41] Mallory: swiggity sweet. For the audience, would you please clarify which of the winter holidays you celebrate? or are you just a celebrator of all holidays?
[11:41] Mallory: (what a horrible question, you have a CHRISTMAS blog)
[11:42] hobbes8u: Well though I am not officially Jewish I do love to light the menorah, although I only have three candles at home and it’s pathetic
[11:42] hobbes8u: But yeah I love most holidays, especially Christmas
[11:42] Mallory: have you considered going to Savers? i hear they have menorahs on sale 2 for 1
[11:43] hobbes8u: Really? In Utah?
[11:43] hobbes8u: Maybe that’s why they have so many
[11:43] hobbes8u: awesome great tip
[11:43] Mallory: Hey anytime
[11:44] Mallory: next question! if you could have any christmas wish come true what wish would it be?
[11:44] hobbes8u: Any? I wish I never had to worry about money again
[11:44] hobbes8u: Everyone does know how much I love cash
[11:45] Mallory: if that wish comes true i expect a very fancy dinner.
[11:45] hobbes8u: Of course
[11:45] Mallory: Now a question that has been on everyone’s (read my) minds. Where do you get your screen shots for your daily quizzes?
[11:46] hobbes8u: Haha well I actually make them myself
[11:46] hobbes8u: I watch the respective movie and take the shots while I watch it
[11:47] Mallory: ooh. you are a very talented man Jeremy Jacobson
[11:48] hobbes8u: me? haha nah
[11:49] Mallory: whatever! 9/10 people agree that Jeremy Jacobson’s talent is AWESOME
[11:49] Mallory: Marci O from Salt Lake City writes in asking: What is your favorite holiday food?
[11:52] hobbes8u: Oh I would have to say cheese, beef stick and crackers. But you have to get that Hickory Farms spicy mustard. It’s divine.
[11:52] hobbes8u: I love appetizers in general during Christmas
[11:53] Mallory: yummo
[11:53] Mallory: !
[11:53] Mallory: another question from a devout fan of What The Hell Does Rant Mean: what is your 6th favorite Christmas movie?
[11:55] hobbes8u: hahah
[11:55] hobbes8u: uh
[11:56] hobbes8u: Is this to use for cheating purposes?
[11:56] Mallory: Hey I just ask the questions
[11:56] hobbes8u: Well My 6th favorite movie is The Ref
[11:56] hobbes8u: there you go cheating McCheater
[11:57] Mallory: pfft. you’re no fun.
[11:57] Mallory: Alright. Finally, what is YOUR favorite holiday curse word?
[11:58] hobbes8u: Holy Fuck!
[11:59] hobbes8u: haha
[11:59] hobbes8u: sorry everyone I can’t deny it. I’m rude and crude
[11:59] Mallory: forgive my blasphemy, but um. is that how Jesus was born?
[11:59] hobbes8u: Oh dear
[12:00] Mallory: now who’s rude and crude?
[12:00] hobbes8u: you may have gone too far Mal
[12:00] hobbes8u: haha
[12:00] hobbes8u: Mal means bad
[12:00] hobbes8u: now I know why
[12:00] Mallory: yes.
[12:01] Mallory: well, I’m pretty sure I should have kept that to myself since It’s going to be posted on your blog…
[12:01] Mallory: but, I couldn’t stop myself. What can I say? I’m possessed by satan
[12:01] hobbes8u: I think that surely people are going to be coming after us with pitchforks
[12:02] Mallory: ugh i hate it when that happens
[12:02] hobbes8u: Or they’ll sleigh us down
[12:02] hobbes8u: how festive!
[12:16] Mallory: Festive indeed.
[12:16] Mallory: Any last words, or holiday advice for the readers?
[12:15] hobbes8u: Yes
[12:15] hobbes8u: Use protection or you’ll get pregnant or you’ll get some girl pregnant.
[12:16] Mallory: good advice, applicable year round! thanks for taking the time to come and talk with us today at What the Hell Does Rant Mean?
[12:16] Mallory: I’m Mallory Qualls wishing you a great day and a BETTER tomorrow

Oatmeal Cake Recipe (Mainly for Marci)

1 cup oats
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1 stick of butter or 1/2 cup oil
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/3 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Soak oats in boiling water for 20 mins. Cream butter, sugars and eggs. Add oatmeal and remainder of ingredients. Bake at 350° for 35 minutes

Frosting:
1/4 cup evaporated milk
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 stick of butter
1/2 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped
1/2 cup coconut

Bring to boil the first three ingredients. Remove from heat and add nuts and coconut. Spread on cake while warm.

BONUS POINTS: Earn one point for giving a damn. Good luck everyone! The bonus points are only eligible the day the contest is posted.

The anwser to yesterday’s bonus points(read the bold words):

Go forth ye strong
To perilous destinations. May
Nothing stop you. Be alert,
Creative, and generous not tomorrow but
Today. For without these virtues.
For without these tools. If you don’t see?
The terrible darkness will
Answer for you.

Then if you read the current post on that site you’ll find the answer is “sacrifice”!
Congratulations to Melissa for figuring it out first.

Day 6

(New rules in bold and/or purple(Let’s see if you are paying attention))

PLEASE NOTE THE NEW EMAIL ADDRESS TO SEND YOUR ANSWERS TO. ANSWERS SENT TO THE WRONG ADDRESS WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE!! DO NOT SEND THEM TO jeremy@whatthehelldoesrantmean.com!!!

Guess my 6th favorite Christmas movie from this screenshot of the film. For an extra challenge, the quote from the blog title is now a quote from the previous day’s movie or special, not the current day, so you only have the screenshot to go by. Only your first guess counts. Send your guess to whatthehelldoesrantmean@yahoo.com. Also make sure to comment this post so your guess counts. Three points for the third(no longer the first) to correctly guess the film or special, one point for all other correct guesses. The person with the most points at the end of the contest gets a $50 Borders Gift Card for the new year.

Yesterday’s Answer

Congratulations to Melissa for the right answer.

Holiday Interview

So with a post title of “Bah humbug!”, it’s only fitting that we interview my boss, Brent.

[13:15] Hobbes8u: How’s about a good old fashioned holiday interview?
[13:17] Brent: lets rock and roll.
[13:17] Hobbes8u: excellent. Let’s get the usuals out of the way.
[13:18] Brent: My name is Brent Robert Berrett, and I am a christmas hater.
[13:18] Hobbes8u: Yeah? What is you favorite Christmas cuss word?
[13:20] Brent: Happy Birthday Jesus! I can say that around my house or I get in trouble for not respecting His name. Yet on Christmas eve my wife bakes a carrot cake and we sing happy birthday to Jesus.
[13:21] Hobbes8u: My grandmother does the same thing. I thought we were the only one.
[13:22] Brent: Its good to hear that there are other nuts out there besides my wife.
[13:22] Hobbes8u: indeed
[13:22] Hobbes8u: What was your favorite childhood Christmas present?
[13:23] Brent: I got a record player with a Gatlin Brothers record. To this day, I still do not know who the Gatlin Brothers are.
[13:24] Hobbes8u: But the record player was awesome?
[13:26] Brent: sure. i dont think that I really used it all that much. the times I did play the record, i was more entertained with jumping up and down and making the player skip. I wish I still had it. I could have become a radical DJ. Please refer to me during the rest of this interview as DJ Bob.
[13:27] Hobbes8u: uh okay DJ Bob…Complete this sentence. Reindeer would be better used as…
[13:27] Brent: dog food.
[13:28] Hobbes8u: ouch
[13:28] Hobbes8u: What is the nicest thing anyone has every done for you during the holidays?
[13:28] Brent: well, there was a hooker, Jack Daniels, and a pole…..
[13:30] Brent: My friend, Ron McCarty, took me to a Jazz game on Cristmas day. I believe it was in the year 1997 after the death of Jesus.
[13:30] Brent: HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS!
[13:31] Hobbes8u: I see. ha ha I realize this isn’t a holday question but I’m sure our readers would be interested to know the last movie that made you cry?
[13:34] Brent: Well, someone threw water in my eyes when I was watching The Bridge to Terabithia. I pretty much choke up during all movies including kids that die. Or any other movie that I can relate to my relationship with my kids.
[13:35] Hobbes8u: Well if one thing comes across about you besides people thinking you are insane and possibly homocidal is that you love your kids very much and are a very good father. I think it’s very cool with all the crap dads out there.
[13:35] Hobbes8u: If you were Santa Claus how would things change?
[13:37] Brent: i would give the world piece for christmas. Or i would end global warming. We are melting the north pole at an alarming rate. Where is santa going to live if the north pole is no more?
[13:38] Brent: I wouldnt make a good santa. I would turn into a grinch and only give presents to the bad girls.
[13:38] Hobbes8u: I see
[13:38] Hobbes8u: good times then
[13:38] Hobbes8u: Any last holiday thoughts for our readers?
[13:41] Brent: i dont know any Futurama quotes, and Bad Santa quotes aren’t family rated. So I will end with a quote from Michael.
“Christmas is awesome. First of all you get to spend time with people you love. Secondly, you can get drunk and no one can say anything. Third, you give presents. What’s better than giving presents? And fourth, getting presents. So four things. Not bad for one day. It’s really the greatest day of all time.”
[13:42] Hobbes8u: That’s a great thought to end with
[13:42] Hobbes8u: Thanks for your willingness to expose yourself
[13:42] Hobbes8u: haha
[13:43] Brent: thank you for taking the time make me feel like an important person.
[13:43] Brent: HAPPY BIRTHDAY SANTA!

Seven-Layer Salad Recipe (Mainly for Marci)

We often make this salad during the holidays. It’s one of my favorites.

4 cups lettuce, chopped
1/2 cup green onions, chopped
1 pkg frozen peas, thawed
Dressing:
(2 cups mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper)
Cheese, grated
Bacon, fried, drained, and crumbled

Layer the salad in this order and refrigerate for at least eight hours. (NOTE: normally there is green peppers, which is the seventh layer, but ewwww. Also I like to add more dressing, cheese and bacon. Obviously if you’ve seen me you’d know why)

BONUS POINTS: Earn seven points for emailing me at whatthehelldoesrantmean@yahoo.com the answer to this riddle. Please do NOT post the answer in comments as that will disqualify you. AND DO NOT GIVE OTHER PEOPLE CLUES IF YOU FIGURE IT OUT OR I WILL MURDER YOU!! PLEASE!! Good luck everyone! The bonus points are only eligible the day the contest is posted.

Go forth ye strong
To perilous destinations. May
Nothing stop you. Be alert,
Creative, and generous not tomorrow but
Today. For without these virtues.
For without these tools. If you don’t see?
The terrible darkness will
Answer for you.

Day 7

(New rules in bold and/or purple(Let’s see if you are paying attention))

PLEASE NOTE THE NEW EMAIL ADDRESS TO SEND YOUR ANSWERS TO. ANSWERS SENT TO THE WRONG ADDRESS WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE!! DO NOT SEND THEM TO jeremy@whatthehelldoesrantmean.com!!!

Guess my 7th favorite Christmas movie from this screenshot of the film. For an extra challenge, the quote from the blog title is now a quote from the previous day’s movie or special, not the current day, so you only have the screenshot to go by. Only your first guess counts. Send your guess to whatthehelldoesrantmean@yahoo.com. Also make sure to comment this post so your guess counts. Three points for the second(no longer the first) to correctly guess the film or special, one point for all other correct guesses. The person with the most points at the end of the contest gets a $50 Borders Gift Card for the new year.

Yesterday’s Answer

Congratulations to Brent for the right answer.

Holiday Interview

[10:44] hobbes8u: A Holiday Interview with Two Loose gal Sarah?
[10:45] Sarah: i’m game!
[10:45] hobbes8u: YES!!
[10:45] Sarah: yes!
[10:46] hobbes8u: So Santa has been caught steppin’ out on the missus, to save Christmas how would you handle this tabloid scandal
[10:47] hobbes8u: I know I know I ask the tough questions
[10:48] Sarah: ha. awesome question. well i hear that the elves have an in-house marital counselor (polygamy can cause domestic strife, after all, and aren’t they like the smurfs with only one female?), so i’d rush the Claus’s off to some couples therapy.
[10:49] hobbes8u: great great
[10:50] hobbes8u: What’s the worst Christmas no-no?
[10:52] Sarah: hmm. knocking over the christmas tree or neglecting to leave cookies and milk and a little note for santa. also, one must always obey the rules of mistletoe. the laws of mistletoe are unflinchingly rigid.
[10:53] hobbes8u: I had no idea. I remember one time I did forget cookies and milk and the next day I found my father murdered. My mom cracked open a bottle of champagne and went to Cancun.
[10:53] hobbes8u: But that was cause she hated him.
[10:53] hobbes8u: Anyway
[10:54] Sarah: did daddy catch mommy kissing santa claus?
[10:54] hobbes8u: umm no I think it was the cookies. WAIT!! I’m interviewing you!
[10:54] hobbes8u: What is your favorite Christmas cuss word?
[10:54] Sarah: tis the season for BALLS!
[10:55] hobbes8u: It is a popular one
[10:55] hobbes8u: haha
[10:55] Sarah: yes, well christmas is all about tradition
[10:56] hobbes8u: Yes speaking of tradition, what is way to modernize the Christmas tree to really give it that futuristic look
[10:57] Sarah: tiny spaceship and alien ornaments would be cute. a hoverboard beneath the tree?
[10:58] hobbes8u: lovely
[10:58] hobbes8u: What is your very favorite childhood Christmas present?
[11:01] Sarah: the christmas i remember most vividly i received a desk and a clock radio. i felt so grown up! i wasn’t all business, though. i also received some pretty china dolls and of course clothes.
[11:02] Sarah: the dolls were a different year than the desk and radio. my parents aren’t loaded or anything. sheesh.
[11:03] hobbes8u: hahaha loaded as in drunks?
[11:04] hobbes8u: sorry I strike the question
[11:05] Sarah: well, they’re neither floating in beer nor in a pile of money like scrooge mcduck
[11:06] hobbes8u: I always wanted to swim in gold money. He always made it look so comforting. I bet it’s harder to save a person drowning from gold though
[11:06] hobbes8u: As a blogging celebrity, do you have any final words about the holidays?
[11:06] hobbes8u: You know for the kiddies
[11:07] hobbes8u: (the readers)
[11:08] Sarah: ha! you’ve made my day. i would say that christmas is about family and friends. if other details fall through the cracks, it’s alright! just enjoy your time with the people that matter. there, was that adequately cheesey?
[11:09] hobbes8u: It was delightful. Thank you and have a Happy Christmas!
[11:09] Sarah: you too!

Pumpkin Roll Recipe (Mainly for Marci)

3/4 cup flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
1 cup sugar
2/3 cup pumpkin
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 cup walnuts, finely chopped
powdered sugar

Sift dry ingredients(flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt). Beat eggs 5 minutes. Beat in sugar. Stir in pumpkin and lemon juice. Fold in dry ingredients. Spread in a well-greased lined with parchment paper jelly-roll pan(15″x10″). Top with nuts. Bake at 375° for 15 minutes. Loosen edge and turn out immediately on a dish towel sprinkled with powdered sugar. Starting at narrow end roll towel and cake together. Cool and unroll.

Filling:
1 cup powdered sugar
6 oz cream cheese
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Frost w/filling. Reroll. Wrap in foil and refrigerate or freeze.

BONUS POINTS: Earn four points for commenting the answer(show your work) Only answer one question. Link me(Jeremy Jacobson) to other actors a la the Kevin Bacon game. The Kevin Bacon Game works by taking an actor and linking it back to Kevin Bacon. (For example Goldie Hawn was in The First Wives Club with Diane Keaton. Diane Keaton was in Something’s Gotta Give with Jack Nicholson. Jack Nicholson was in A Few Good Men with Kevin Bacon.) Choose one of the problems and try to link me. You can do the same problem as someone else using a different path, but it needs to be significantly different. Good luck everyone! The bonus points are only eligible the day the contest is posted.

1. Jeremy Jacobson to Carrie Kei Heim in Santa Claus: The Movie
2. Jeremy Jacobson to Rachel McAdams in The Family Stone
3. Jeremy Jacobson to Anne Bancroft in Home For The Holidays

I suggest you use the Internet Movie Database

Day 8

(Christmas at Verio where everybody and I mean everybody loves Jen)

PLEASE NOTE THE NEW EMAIL ADDRESS TO SEND YOUR ANSWERS TO. ANSWERS SENT TO THE WRONG ADDRESS WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE!! DO NOT SEND THEM TO jeremy@whatthehelldoesrantmean.com!!!

Guess my 8th favorite Christmas movie from this screenshot of the film. For an extra challenge, the quote from the blog title is now a quote from the previous day’s movie or special, not the current day, so you only have the screenshot to go by. Only your first guess counts. Send your guess to whatthehelldoesrantmean@yahoo.com. Also make sure to comment this post so your guess counts. Three points for the first to correctly guess the film or special, one point for all correct guesses afterwards. The person with the most points at the end of the contest gets a $50 Borders Gift Card for the new year.

Yesterday’s Answer

Congratulations to Brent for the right answer.

Holiday Interview

[13:19] Hobbes8u: A holiday interview starring Melissa, my coworker
[13:19] Melissa: yay!
[13:19] Hobbes8u: If you had to change Santa’s look how would you do it?
[13:20] Melissa: Hmm, good question. I think I’d make him look like the brawny paper towel guy, only with white hair, and a goatee. yes. Then all the moms will want to visit Santa at the mall…:D
[13:21] Hobbes8u: woah then he’d be a quilted quicker picker-upper. I reckon that’s what they would like about the new Santa.
[13:21] Hobbes8u: And it’s just sick!
[13:21] Melissa: lol
[13:22] Hobbes8u: What does the best Christmas meal include?
[13:22] Melissa: Breakfast Casserole that my mom makes. It’s the absolute best-est meal ever. Also, I think that wine glasses should be used, no matter what you’re drinking
[13:23] Hobbes8u: indeed
[13:23] Hobbes8u: If the elves were to strike a month before Christmas, what would you do to get things back on track?
[13:26] Melissa: Hm, Well, I’d probably liquor them up a bit, That seems to make most people happy, and give them an extra piece of coal each day :)
[13:26] Hobbes8u: elves like coal?
[13:27] Hobbes8u: remember elves are not furnaces
[13:27] Melissa: lol, to keep them warm while they work :D
[13:27] Hobbes8u: Oh I see
[13:27] Melissa: In their little coal burning fireplaces or whatever.
[13:27] Melissa: Seemed like a good idea. LOL
[13:27] Hobbes8u: Your favorite Christmas cuss word?
[13:28] Melissa: Jebus, does that count? My mom always looks at me like it’s a cuss word, she’s scandalized by a lot of things I say though LOL
[13:28] Hobbes8u: good scandal is always always good
[13:29] Hobbes8u: Okay any last holiday thoughts for the readers
[13:29] Melissa: Watch out for Robot Santa, because unlike other Santa’s, he’s Paradox proof.
[13:30] Hobbes8u: excellent
[13:30] Hobbes8u: people have just been giving advice right and left from Futurama
[13:30] Melissa: lol
[13:30] Melissa: That’s because Futurama Rocks!
[13:31] Hobbes8u: indeed
[13:31] Hobbes8u: Thank you for your time
[13:31] Melissa: :) My pleasure

Chocolate Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake Recipe (Mainly for Marci)

1 chocolate cake mix(preferably Devil’s food)
1 4 oz pkg instant chocolate pudding
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup oil
1/2 cup warm water
4 eggs

Preheat oven at 350°. Mix together and add 1 pkg mini chocolate chips. Pour into a well greased bundt pan and bake for 1 hour or more while testing often. When almost cool, drizzle chocolate glaze over the top. When chocolate glaze is almost set, sprinkle powdered sugar over it.

Glaze:
In a small pan combine:
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon oil
1 tablespoon corn syrup

Cook and stir over low heat til ingredients are melted together beat in 1 cup powdered sugar til very smooth.

BONUS POINTS: Earn two points for posting a url to a funny holiday clip on youtube in comments. Can be from a movie, a tv show, whatever as long as it is funny and holiday related. Good luck everyone! The bonus points are only eligible the day the contest is posted.

Day 9

PLEASE NOTE THE NEW EMAIL ADDRESS TO SEND YOUR ANSWERS TO. ANSWERS SENT TO THE WRONG ADDRESS WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE!! DO NOT SEND THEM TO jeremy@whatthehelldoesrantmean.com!!!

Guess my 9th favorite Christmas movie from this screenshot of the film. For an extra challenge, the quote from the blog title is now a quote from the previous day’s movie or special, not the current day, so you only have the screenshot to go by. Only your first guess counts. Send your guess to whatthehelldoesrantmean@yahoo.com. Also make sure to comment this post so your guess counts. Three points for the first to correctly guess the film or special, one point for all correct guesses afterwards. The person with the most points at the end of the contest gets a $50 Borders Gift Card for the new year.

Yesterday’s Answer

Congratulations to Brent for the right answer.

BONUS POINTS: Earn one point for commenting on your favorite Christmas carol.  Good luck everyone! The bonus points are only eligible the day the contest is posted.

Day 10

PLEASE NOTE THE NEW EMAIL ADDRESS TO SEND YOUR ANSWERS TO. ANSWERS SENT TO THE WRONG ADDRESS WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE!! DO NOT SEND THEM TO jeremy@whatthehelldoesrantmean.com!!!

Guess my 10th favorite Christmas movie from this screenshot of the film. For an extra challenge, the quote from the blog title is now a quote from the previous day’s movie or special, not the current day, so you only have the screenshot to go by. Only your first guess counts. Send your guess to whatthehelldoesrantmean@yahoo.com. Also make sure to comment this post so your guess counts. Three points for the first to correctly guess the film or special, one point for all correct guesses afterwards. The person with the most points at the end of the contest gets a $50 Borders Gift Card for the new year.

Yesterday’s Answer

Congratulations to Brent for the right answer.

Holiday Interview

[15:44] hobbes8u: okay okay The Holiday interview with the one and only Jake
[15:44] hobbes8u: What is your solution to the overpopulation of reindeer?
[15:44] Jake: reindeer chastity belts?
[15:45] hobbes8u: yes!
[15:45] Jake: that’s a hilarious mental image
[15:45] hobbes8u: it truly is
[15:45] hobbes8u: Are God and Santa Claus the same
[15:46] Jake: No - because God doesn’t exist, and Santa Claus delivers on promises.
[15:46] hobbes8u: haha What promises has Santa delivered to you
[15:47] Jake: well - let’s just say that he really comes through when you’ve done something terrible in a hotel room in Vegas and you need a hack-saw, garbage bags and a shovel. I didn’t see Jesus with a shovel…
[15:47] Jake: but that might be because he’s invisible.
[15:48] Jake: but I didn’t see any shovels seemingly operating themselves.
[15:48] hobbes8u: Did you have to sit on his lap to ask for these things?
[15:48] Jake: lap sitting is how we got into this mess…
[15:48] Jake: now let’s never speak of it again.
[15:48] hobbes8u: alright alright
[15:49] hobbes8u: What your worst Christmas disaster?
[15:49] Jake: all of my Christmases have been Holly Jolly
[15:50] Jake: best time of the year
[15:50] Jake: and white
[15:50] hobbes8u: White?
[15:50] Jake: you calling me a racist?
[15:50] hobbes8u: if the burning cross fits
[15:51] hobbes8u: no
[15:51] hobbes8u: best and worst presents ever?
[15:51] Jake: I don’t really have a worst present.
[15;51] Jake: Best present would either have to be when I got the Thundercats action figures and their lair…or the year I wanted one of those Talkboy things like in the 2nd Home Alone movie, and they were sold out everywhere so I really didn’t think I was going to get one but the parents pulled through and I was very surprised.
[15:51] hobbes8u: Who is your best holiday kisser?
[15:51] Jake: holiday kisser?
[15:52] Jake: person to kiss on a holiday or a person who kisses holidays?
[15:52] hobbes8u: the first one
[15:52] hobbes8u: since holidays really are intangible
[15:52] Jake: are they, Jeremy?
[15:53] hobbes8u: I..maybe
[15:53] hobbes8u: I don’t believe in holidays
[15:53] Jake: well…there was the year I got drunk and made out with the tree…but Becca is a better kisser.
[15:53] hobbes8u: Oh yes Becca
[15:53] hobbes8u: How great is she?
[15:54] Jake: alright - this interview is over
[15:54] Jake: not really
[15:54] Jake: just always wanted to say that
[15:55] Jake: very great - of course
[15:55] hobbes8u: YES
[15:56] hobbes8u: Anything you really want badly for Christmas?
[15:56] Jake: a new phone
[15:56] hobbes8u: What’s your favorite holiday curse word?
[15:56] Jake: jingleballs
[15:57] hobbes8u: nice
[15:57] Jake: it’s odd…but I find it amusing
[15:57] hobbes8u: Uh any last holiday thoughts for the readers?
[15:58] Jake: well…in the words of Fry…”Xmas should be about bringing people together, not blowing them apart!”
[15:58] hobbes8u: Great great
[15:58] hobbes8u: Thank you very much!
[15:59] Jake: you’re welcome very much
[15:59] Jake: now can I sample the rum?

No-Bake Cheesecake Pie Recipe (Mainly for Marci)

Cream together:
3 8 oz packages of cream cheese
1 5/8 cup of sugar(I know weird measuring)

Add and mix well:
2 tablespoons of vanilla
2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice

Stir in:
1/2 cup pecans, chopped coarsely

Pour into graham cracker crust and chill. Top with favorite fruit or fruit filling(Mine is Raspberry mmm mmm)

BONUS POINTS: Earn two points for posting the capital city of a foreign country and how you would say Merry Christmas in their language. (No English-speaking countries count) You can post up to three different ones, earning two points for each. You can not repeat someone elses answers. Good luck everyone! The bonus points are only eligible the day the contest is posted.

Day 11

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Guess my 11th favorite Christmas movie from this screenshot of the film. For an extra challenge, the quote from the blog title is now a quote from the previous day’s movie or special, not the current day, so you only have the screenshot to go by. Only your first guess counts. Send your guess to whatthehelldoesrantmean@yahoo.com. Also make sure to comment this post so your guess counts. Three points for the first to correctly guess the film or special, one point for all correct guesses afterwards. The person with the most points at the end of the contest gets a $50 Borders Gift Card for the new year.

Yesterday’s Answer

Congratulations to Brent for the right answer.

Holiday Interview

[14:38] Hobbes8u: so you can’t wait to be interviewed
[14:39] Jen: I am excited
[14:39] Jen: its like being a celebrity!
[14:39] Jen: FAMOUS!!!!!!!!!!
[14:39] Hobbes8u: I’m going to have to wait til you are seriously drugged-up haha ;)
[14:40] Jen: Its only when I take the percodan that I get really loopy
[14:43] Hobbes8u: okay then what’s your best childhood Christmas memory?
[14:43] Jen: You want my interview NOW???
[14:43] Hobbes8u: yeah I won’t be here Friday
[14:43] Jen: SWEET!!!!!!
[14:44] Jen: Ok best memory would have to be Christmas at the cabin. One year when i was about 6 we had Christmas at my grandparents cabin.
[14:44] Jen: We made a snow igloo
[14:44] Jen: and ate oreos in it
[14:45] Jen: My presents were stupid, DOLLS, but it was just a fun Christmas
[14:45] Hobbes8u: fun
[14:45] Hobbes8u: What’s your favorite Christmas cuss word?
[14:46] Jen: Hmmmmmm
[14:46] Jen: BALLS
[14:46] Jen: It has universal appeal
[14:46] Hobbes8u: oh good
[14:46] Jen: Could mean ornaments………could mean……………
[14:46] Jen: Balls
[14:46] Hobbes8u: right
[14:47] Hobbes8u: Who is the grinchiest in your family?
[14:47] Jen: Michele!
[14:47] Jen: without a doubt
[14:47] Hobbes8u: haha you named names…nice
[14:47] Jen: she cons everyone into thinking they are too poor for Christmas and everyone gives them more gifts
[14:48] Jen: And its just because her husband went gambling
[14:58] Hobbes8u: oh indeed What was your worst Christmas
[14:58] Jen: Well
[14:58] Jen: 2 Christmas’s Brett was at sea for 6 months
[14:58] Jen: so twice we had to wait until he got home
[14:58] Jen: Luckily brad and alex were young and believed my lies that it still wasnt Christmas
[14:58] Jen: Even though it had come and gone
[14:59] Hobbes8u: aww :( no fun
[14:59] Jen: Nope
[14:48] Hobbes8u: If you could have one Christmas wish granted what would it be?
[14:48] Jen: Well this would be sappy…………….but
[14:49] Jen: I wish my dad was around to see my boys. He would love taylor
[14:49] Jen: and he would like all the same things my kids like
[14:50] Hobbes8u: aww good wish
[14:51] Hobbes8u: How would you get revenge on a Christmas enemy
[14:51] Jen: open their presents, all of them, and replace the presents with…………
[14:51] Jen: CRAP!! Right from Lissy’s silk drawers
[14:52] Jen: Apparently it comes off easily, and I am sure she would be happy to help
[14:52] Jen: or………have my cat eat Tinsel
[14:52] Jen: then replace it with Kitty Crap, it would be all sparkly
[14:52] Hobbes8u: hahaha you’re terrible Muriel
[14:53] Hobbes8u: Any special Christmas thoughts you’d like to share with the readers?
[14:54] Jen: Christmas goes by too fast, so slow down and enjoy it! you will regret it if you don’t and you will have to wait another YEAR to enjoy it again
[14:54] Jen: That was deep wasnt it?
[14:54] Hobbes8u: It was
[14:54] Jen: I am so wise
[14:55] Hobbes8u: Well Merry Christmas to you
[14:55] Hobbes8u: Thanks for a nice interview
[14:55] Jen: Riiiight :-)
[14:55] Jen: anytime!!
[14:55] Hobbes8u: Our readers at Horse and Hound will be delighted
[14:55] Jen: HA!!!!!

Lemon Bundt Cake Recipe (Mainly for Marci)

1 pkg lemon cake mix
1 small pkg instant lemon pudding
4 eggs
1 cup water
1/2 cup oil
1/2 can condensed milk
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

Blend all ingredients, beat 4 minutes or so. Pour into generously greased and floured bundt pan. Bake at 350° for 45 to 50 minutes. Cool completely. Frost with glaze made from powdered sugar, lemon juice, and yellow food color(optional)

BONUS POINTS: Earn five points for commenting with a picture of a cool house decorated in awesome lights. You can send the picture to me at jeremy@whatthehelldoesrantmean.com and I will post them. Please include general address of where the house is located. Good luck everyone! The bonus points are eligible for today and tomorrow only to give you a little time.

Day 12

PLEASE NOTE THE NEW EMAIL ADDRESS TO SEND YOUR ANSWERS TO. ANSWERS SENT TO THE WRONG ADDRESS WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE!! DO NOT SEND THEM TO jeremy@whatthehelldoesrantmean.com!!!

Guess my 12th favorite Christmas movie from this screenshot of the film. For an extra challenge, the quote from the blog title is now a quote from the previous day’s movie or special, not the current day, so you only have the screenshot to go by. Only your first guess counts. Send your guess to whatthehelldoesrantmean@yahoo.com. Also make sure to comment this post so your guess counts. Three points for the first to correctly guess the film or special, one point for all correct guesses afterwards. The person with the most points at the end of the contest gets a $50 Borders Gift Card for the new year.

Yesterday’s Answer

Congratulations to Desiree for the right answer.

Holiday Interview

[10:11] hobbes8u: This is your holiday interview specialist Jeremy coming at you not live.
[10:11] Marci: hehe
[10:11] Marci: yay!
[10:13] hobbes8u: So everyone this is Marci. So Santa Claus gets into houses by chimney, can you tell us how he gets into trailers?
[10:13] Marci: Have you ever seen “The Santa Claus” with Tim Allen
[10:13] Marci: the fire place just kind of appears
[10:13] Marci: and he gets sucked into a pipe or some opening
[10:15] Marci: maybe through the tail pipe
[10:18] hobbes8u: aww I see
[10:19] hobbes8u: What’s the perfect gift to give anyone? One gift that most anyone would want?
[10:20] Marci: My beauty queen answer would be world peace but I wouldhave to say a loving home full of family and friends with good food and laughter
[10:22] hobbes8u: Can you pick one of those up at Target?
[10:22] hobbes8u: :)
[10:22] Marci: lol the food part
[10:22] hobbes8u: What’s the worst gift you’ve ever received?
[10:24] Marci: my grandparents are notorius for the bad gifts. They buy the most ugly clothes that are usally three times to big for me (sorry grandma if you are reading this)
[10:25] hobbes8u: What’s your favorite childhood gift?
[10:25] Marci: my american girl Sammantha doll
[10:25] Marci: I had been coveting her for years
[10:25] Marci: I still have her
[10:26] hobbes8u: Favorite Christmas cuss word?
[10:26] Marci: Bahumbug
[10:26] hobbes8u: lovely
[10:26] hobbes8u: Any last holiday thoughts for the readers?
[10:27] Marci: I wish you all a fantastic holiday and a happy new year. Thanks for being my friend and I love you all
[10:28] hobbes8u: Well thank you for the interview
[10:28] Marci: thank you
[10:28] Marci: it was my pleasure

Cream Puff Dessert Recipe (Mainly for Marci)

Melt in a pot:
1 cup water
1/2 cup butter

Then add:
1 cup flour
dash of salt
4 eggs

Spread on a cookie sheet and bake on 400° for 25 minutes. Cool.

Mix together:
2 small pkgs of instant vanilla pudding
3 cups milk
8 oz cream cheese

Spread mixture over crust.

Top with whipped cream or Cool Whip and drizzle with Chocolate syrup and chill

BONUS POINTS: Earn three points for leaving a significant comment on Taylor’s blog. Good luck everyone! The bonus points are only eligible the day the contest is posted.

Ladies and gentlemen. Step right up. Be the first in line to see something marvelous. Is it a two-headed lion that eats vegetable kabobs? No. Is it a bearded kitten that speaks with a lisp? No. Is it a Chinese polo player with windsocks for arms? No. Give up? okay then. It’s TAYLOR. The AMAZING TAYLOR!! He has officially begun a blog. Which is no small feat for a twelve-year-old boy. Begin the journey here.

Day 13

PLEASE NOTE THE NEW EMAIL ADDRESS TO SEND YOUR ANSWERS TO. ANSWERS SENT TO THE WRONG ADDRESS WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE!! DO NOT SEND THEM TO jeremy@whatthehelldoesrantmean.com!!!

Guess my 13th favorite Christmas movie from this screenshot of the film. For an extra challenge, the quote from the blog title is now a quote from the previous day’s movie or special, not the current day, so you only have the screenshot to go by. Only your first guess counts. Send your guess to whatthehelldoesrantmean@yahoo.com. Also make sure to comment this post so your guess counts. Three points for the first to correctly guess the film or special, one point for all correct guesses afterwards. The person with the most points at the end of the contest gets a $50 Borders Gift Card for the new year.

Yesterday’s Answer

Congratulations to Desiree for the right answer.

Holiday Interview

[10:18] Hobbes8u: Lissy
[10:18] Lissy: hello!!
[10:18] Hobbes8u: can I interview you for my blog
[10:18] Lissy: Sure!!
[10:18] Hobbes8u: a holiday interview?
[10:18] Lissy: Is it about Jail time?
[10:18] Hobbes8u: haha no
[10:19] Hobbes8u: but don’t say anything you won’t want several readers to read.
[10:19] Lissy: ah so nothing dirty
[10:19] Hobbes8u: right nothing dirty or too dirty anyway
[10:20] Lissy: ok
[10:23] Lissy: So what are the questions?
[10:32] Hobbes8u: What was your best childhood present
[10:32] Lissy: the cornsilk cabbage patch doll….
[10:32] Lissy: It was magical
[10:33] Hobbes8u: The one Jen hung from the ceiling?
[10:33] Lissy: yes that would be the one
[10:33] Hobbes8u: haha oh dear
[10:33] Hobbes8u: What’s you worst present ever
[10:33] Lissy: my grandma jolley once sent me silk underwear when I was 7…..it was a little odd
[10:46] Hobbes8u: Your favorite Christmas Cuss Word?
[10:47] Lissy: “He
[10:47] Lissy: “He’s lit up like rudolph”
[10:47] Hobbes8u: haha excellent
[10:48] Hobbes8u: If you could have anything for Christmas what would you want?
[10:54] Lissy: When I was little or now
[10:54] Hobbes8u: now
[10:57] Lissy: hmmmmm New Boobs!!
[10:57] Hobbes8u: splendid
[10:57] Hobbes8u: Any last holiday thoughts for the readers?
[10:58] Lissy: “give said the little tree…give oh give….give oh GIVE”
[10:59] Hobbes8u: Great thanks for your time!!
[10:59] Lissy: super dee duper

[Update on Lissy’s interview]

[11:20] Lissy: incidentally those were the very undies I pooped in on the way home from ridgecrest when dad said he wouldn’t stop for a bathroom. But at least the poop didn’t stick like it would have to cotton undies. So I just dumped the poop on the front lawn and went in side. Mom never knew. and they washed up great!

This is my Grandma’s Cranberry Banana Nut Bread Recipe (Mainly for Marci)

Cream together well in main bowl:
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup shortening

Add one at a time to main bowl:
2 eggs

Combine together in a separate bowl:
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups flour

Combine together in another bowl:
1 cup canned whole cranberry sauce(Or it could be homemade)
1 cup mashed ripe bananas

Add flour and fruit mixture into main bowl and stir in:
1/2 c walnuts

Do not over mix. Pour in greased and floured loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 45 mins.

BONUS POINTS: Earn two points for commenting five different gingerbread house decorations and how they could be used. You can not repeat someone else’s answers. Please only post five. Good luck everyone! The bonus points are only eligible the day the contest is posted.