More Holiday Fun - Greatest Holiday MOVIES!

OK, in an increased fit of holiday spirit (to be combined with Christmas break boredom), Smurftastic proudly presents her favorite Holiday movies of all time.

1. A Christmas Story - Yes, I do usually watch at least 6 hours of TBS's 24hrs of a Christmas Story. The humor in this is amazing... best line = "I can't put my arms down!... You can put your arms down when you get to school." The little brother (who I think might do porn now), is the best character... by far.
2. It's a Wonderful Life - I know it's cheesy, I know it's a cliche for a best Christmas movie. But man... the Capra-Stewart combo is CLUTCH. Every movie they do is pretty much amazing. Also, is it wrong that I kind of have a crush on Jimmy Stewart in this movie? Whatever. Adorable.
3. Elf - if you haven't seen this movie (DJVic, I'm talking to you...), you NEED to. Even if you don't like Ferrell, this movie is amazing. I may like it so much because I see a lot of myself in Buddy the Elf (what's your favorite color?). The quotable lines in this flick are pretty numerous, and there is great music and arctic puffins!
4. White Christmas - Bing Crosby and the other dude, George Clooney's aunt and the other chick, singing great songs, loving the veterans, and falling in love at a ski resort. Bring it on.
5. All I Want for Christmas - Early nineties... heartwarming, precocious kids (Thora Birch!) trying to get their family back together. Plus Christmas movies in NYC are amazing. I just remember LOVING this movie when I was younger, then saw it on ABC Family a couple of years ago and still thinking it was awesome.
6. Miracle on 34th Street - original black and white version; features Maureen O'Hara, one of my favorite actresses of all time, plus it proves that Santa (and NYC Macy's commercialism) is real. Capitalism and the law is really what the holidays are all about.
7. Home Alone - best line that I recite WAY too much = "Buzz, your girlfriend... WOOF." Good memories with this one and watching it on TV every Thanksgiving for about 10 years.
8. How the Grinch Stole Christmas - animated version (F U Jim Carrey... though I never saw that one, I refuse on principle)
9. National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation - I may be stoned by some people for putting it so late on the list. I love Christmas Vacation, but I didn't actually see it fully (without TV editing) till a couple of years ago. Best scene = squirrel, hands down.
10. TIE! - The Santa Clause and Love Actually - The Santa Clause gets relegated to a tie because of the incessant number of sequels, but the original is actually pretty funny, and reminds us of the hey-day of Tim Allen. Love Actually is really one of the greatest movies I've seen ever, but it is relegated to a tie because though it has a Christmas slant, is totally watchable year around.

Holiday Songs Update - Worst of the Worst, and honorable mention

Bored during finals again... naturally... so in honor of our earlier post, Smurftastic presents the 5 worst Holiday songs of all time, and honorable mention for the greatest holiday songs.

First... the worst of the worst, in no particular order. What gets you to be the worst? General suckiness, ridiculousness that is not amusing, cheesiness, and the ability to get stuck in my head when I don't want you there. Feel free to leave your comments about songs that drive you nuts!

The 5 Worst Holiday Songs of All Time:

• Love on Layaway - Gloria Estefan
• The Little Drummer Boy - Anyone (I have the WEAKEST of tolerances for the Bowie/Crosby version... very weak... but it's there)
• Blue Christmas - Elvis
• Away in a Manger - Mannheim Steamroller (pretty much anything by Mannheim fits here because, seriously, they are the Enya of Christmas music... sorry DJVic and brother)
• Here Comes Santa Claus - Ludacris (featured in the credits for Fred Claus... just, well, awkward)

And now... for those of you who enjoyed the Greatest Holiday songs of all time... here are Smurftastic's honorable mentions:

• All I Want for Christmas is a Real Good Tan - Kenny Chesney
• Wizard Chess - Harry and the Potters
• Angels We have Heard on High - Jesus (aka church music)
• Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas - pretty much anyone
• Feliz Navidad - remember on Sesame Street Christmas when Big Bird ice skated to that song? AWESOME
• Run Rudolph, Run - Jimmy Buffett

Greatest Holiday Songs of All Time

Well, it's that time of year. So in honor of the season... we present to you the Greatest Holiday Songs of All Time... meticulously compiled during a pointless and boring Admin review session.



This is supposed to be a Top 10 Comparision by each of us... but DJ Vic points out: "I only have 6 because I don't like holiday music very much". SO 10 from Smurftastic (who is inappropriately obsessed with Christmas music), and 6 from DJ Vic. Here goes.



Smurftastic #10:
I'll be Home for Christmas - Kenny Chesney

Reasoning: adds a nice little island beat to an all-over good christmas song

DJ Vic Response - Country and Christmas are always a good mix



Smurftastic #9:

Messiah excerpt/Because it's Christmas - Barry Manilow

Reasoning: Oh yeah, it's a song combo... pretty cheesy, but heartwarming. And who doesn't at least have some familiarity with Handel's Messiah? Plus Manilow's Christmas album is decently great. And Manilow is Jewish. And a gay sex icon. Non discrimination is important this time of year.



Smurftastic #8:

Dick in a Box - Justin Timberlake and Andy Sandberg

Reasoning: supports all holidays. Including the CMAs, which I am a HUGE fan of, obviously

DJ Vic Response - I'd take Justin Timberlak's dick in a box for Christmas any year. Though I doubt my parents....I mean "Santa"....could afford that gift



Smurftastic #7:

O Holy Night - NSYNC

Reasoning: plays to my love of 5 part harmonies, NSYNC, A capella, and this song in general

DJ Vic Response - Wow. O Holy Night is my favorite X-mas song

Distraction discussion about boy bands: Animal could be mistaken for an NSYNC member given certain hat and clothing choices, particularly the pink argyle sweater w/ newsboy cap
but bald boys aren't allowed in boy bands - cause you can't spike/frost the tips of bald



DJVictorious # 6 (FINALLY!)

Merry Christmas Baby - Bruce Springsteen

Reasoning: Rockin' - and shows my new-found Jersey pride - insert fist pump



Smurftastic #6

The Chanukah Song - Adam Sandler

Reasoning: Because racism is bad, and we at somepeopleknit do not support bad things (except bad life choices we really like those because they provide mocking/judging material) - Unfortunately, I don't know many kwanzaa songs... or festivus songs... or other winter holiday related songs. Don't be mad.



DJ Victorious #5:

anything Mannheim Steamroller

Reasoning: They're VERY big in Pittsburgh- No seriously - they make me feel like it's the holidays - I think my brother owns every Mannheim Steamroller album ever recorded - AND he's seem them live

Smurftastic Response: i'm relegating this to the worst, it's like the enya of holiday music



Smurftastic #5:

Baby It's Cold Outside - Leon Redbone/Zooey Deschanel - Elf Soundtrack

Reasoning: Kind of a romantic song which promotes substance abuse. Bring it on. Also am pretty sure this song is about date rape. Oh well.
DJ Victorious response: My grandpa really likes Leon Redbone.



DJ Victorious #4:

Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy - Bing Crosby & David Bowie

Reasoning: Bowie is god

Smurftastic Response: that is a decent version, however, that song and all versions is #2 on my worst xmas songs of all time, but this is actually the only version i can stand because bowie sings OVER the stupid par rum ing



Smurftastic #4:

All I want for Christmas is You - Olivia Olson - Love Actually Soundtrack

Reasoning: Cause Mariah is bat shit CRAZY, but it's a great song

DJ Vic Response: Mimi isn't crazy....she's misguided

Smurftastic rebuttal: Wow. You just called her Mimi. Judging you.

DJVictorious #3:

Twelve Days of Christmas: John Denver & the Muppets

Reasoning: I listen to this album EVERY YEAR, IT'S AMAZING, The best part is when Miss Piggy warbles "5 Goooollldeen Riiiiiinggssss", Fantastic

Smurftastic response: wow BOLD, i've actually never heard that song but i do love john

Smurftastic #3:

Christmas Time is Here - Alvin and the Chipmunks

Reasoning: Because if you don't love this song, you are a terrible person. Plus I sing a great falsetto... also i am probably going to see the new Chipmunks movie - i judge myself, but i can't deny who I am

DJVictorious Response: John (he's the Chipmunk's "dad" right?) is such a pedophile

DJVictorious #2:

All I Want For Christmas is You: Mariah Carey

Reasoning: Might be the best song ever recorded, and the hipster kids LOVE it - and not just ironically

Smurftastic response: See my #4

Smurftastic #2:

Merry Christmas Happy Holidays - NSYNC

Reasoning: OK there are 2 NSYNC songs on here. I admit it. But you know what? Their Christmas album is AWESOME. Just fantastic. I don't even feel bad about my obsession. I have been known to listen to it in July. And nothing brings up a crappy finals mood like this song and its bouncy piano accompaniment

DJVictorious response: 2 NSYNC - quite a move... i'll take your word for it.

DJVictorious #1:

Christmas in Hollis - Run DMC

"You really need to see the video to fully appreciate."

Smurftastic response: Nice. Keep up the ethnic/music genre diversity

Smurftastic #1:

I Wanna Rock You Hard This Christmas - The Dan Band

Reasoning: Difficult to truly explain the awesomeness of this song. You have to hear it for yourself. Here are some selected lines to whet your appetite: "Fill your stocking with my candy cane of joy", "Deck the halls with your Christmas balls"

DJVictorious response: speechless - this is what the holidays are truly about, not this peace on earth bullshit

blnd44illini (3:09:13 PM): oh this song also features the line 'peace on earth'
blnd44illini (3:09:18 PM): but in an inappropriate context
blnd44illini (3:09:23 PM): which is the best time for it
blnd44illini (3:09:32 PM): also - santa hooks up w/ grandma
DJvictoriousT (3:09:51 PM): I bet santa gets alot of tang
DJvictoriousT (3:09:59 PM): he's a pretty powerful guy
blnd44illini (3:10:11 PM): cushion for the pushin?
DJvictoriousT (3:10:19 PM): exactly

Happy Holidays everyone! Get excited for more holiday related countdowns as we get bored during finals weeks.