The Twelve Days Of Christmas, Day II: Books

Welcome to Day Two of our Twelve Days Of Christmas gift guide spectacular. In case you didn't read the title, today we're going to cover books.

I Want My MTV: The Uncensored Story Of The Music Video Revolution by Craig Marks and Rob Tannenbaum
This is the best book I read all year. It deals with MTV's video years, from the pre-launch to The Real World. Along the way, we're treated to quotes from the people who created MTV, the VJs, and a lot of the musicians back in the day. It's told as a series of quotes and at nearly 600 pages, it's a fascinating look back at the glory days of MTV and there's a lot of information and fun to be found inside.

Perfect For: Anyone who grew up in the '80s

Recommended By: Chris


Stays Crunchy In Milk by Adam P. Knave
Adam P. Knave is a friend of mine, and also one hell of a writer. His mind is all bendy and twisty in ways that make for an amazing story; he has great ability with both language and emotion. He has a good catalog and I'm waiting eagerly for a collection of "stories I'd tell you in a bar" to come out later this month. Since that book isn't out yet, I'm gonna recommend you pick up Stays Crunchy In Milk, because you are sentimental, you believe in loyalty, and you love the pop culture of your childhood, just like me.

Recommended By: Jett Superior

The Twelve Days Of Christmas, Day I: Ornaments

Hey guys! It's that magical time of year... where every single website you read cobbles together some haphazard gift guide! And because we didn't want to be the middle school wallflower without a partner when the DJ put the needle on Journey's "Open Arms," we decided to throw our hat into the ring.

Except we decided to take it to the next level. Well, the twelfth level actually. We've divided our list into twelve topics and will publish twelve different lists. Because we love you!

To kick off our Twelve Days Of Christmas, here's a look at some ornaments:

Strip Nick
Every year I host an ornament exchange for several deranged individuals readers and friends. One of the swappers clued the rest of us in to Pornaments.com and a, uh, saucier side of Christmas that many people are unaware of. Behold, Santa as sex symbol! Be warned before you go sallying over there during business hours or family time: Strip Nick was just about the most PG-13 thing I could find on their site, but if you want a good laugh or a blue-themed ornament, take a peek over there!

Recommended By: Jett Superior


Yoda With LED Light Saber Tree Topper
My mom gave this to us last year and it is possibly the best gift she's ever given. Way better than some lame-o angel or snowflake, let this Jedi Master defend your gifts with his green glowing lightsaber (Force not included).

Perfect For: Star Wars geeks, people who don't want a regular old boring tree

Recommended By: Archphoenix


Zombie Ornaments
Just the usual holidays... but undead!

Perfect For: The bah humbug in your family.

Recommended By: The Weirdgirl