We figure that the best way to celebrate tonight's release of the new film, Star Trek: Into Darkness, is by paying tribute to the original Kirk – Shatner himself. And what better way to do so, than with CAPTAIN KIRK PICK-UP LINES?! These are the greatest things that the greatest Starfleet Captain would say to get you to get his beam up.
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"The Great Gatsby" movie hits theaters this evening and we figured many of you would like to try throwing a 1920s/Great Gatsby themed party of your own! That's right- Leo DiCaprio doesn't get to have ALL the fun. With our ideas and tips for selecting the right clothes, music, decorations, drinks, food, and activities, you'll have no trouble at all throwing a bash that Gatsby himself would be proud of!
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Happy official, unofficial Star Wars Day from HalloweenCostumes.com! May the fourth be with you and yours on this most geeky of celebrations! We’ve been hard at work putting together some things for you to share with your similarly Star Wars crazed friends. [Read: we’ve been playing around in Darth Vader costumes even more than we usually do…] Just be warned: if you have TOO much fun celebrating May the Fourth, you may suffer from the REVENGE OF THE FIFTH!
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If you haven’t started prepping for Halloween 2013 yet, it’s time to begin! Yesterday was halfway to Halloween, which means the countdown is on! We’ve taken the liberty of rounding up the 10 WORST DIY Halloween ideas we found on Pinterest, to help you avoid these faux pas. Unless you really want to hang googly eyed ghost tampons around your house...then by all means, use these ideas as inspiration...
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There have been sightings of something strange in the snowy midwest!
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Were you one of those kids who refused to take off their Halloween costume when you were younger? Do you find yourself thinking months and months in advance about what you could possibly come up with this year to top your last Halloween costume? We’re with you and this post is right up your alley. We found fun, geeky apparel from all around the web and created complete outfits that let you carry the Halloween spirit with you all year round. Yes, this means you don’t have to pine away for it to be October 31, anymore and you can fashionably incorporate Halloween into your daily grind. So, whether you are the ultimate Harry Potter fanatic, a kid who won’t take off the superhero mask for days at a time or you just love slasher films, there’s something here for you!
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With Saint Patrick’s day around the corner, the question of what to wear may seem exhausting. The days of dressing up like a leprechaun to wow and impress your friends are long gone. Remember you don’t have to sacrifice your sense of style to celebrate the day. Here are a few ways to look great while wearing green!
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Still crying over that misplaced Vanity Fair Oscar Party invitation? Don’t! The shocking truth about Oscar parties: they’re easy to throw. You don’t need to be a celebrity or multimillionaire to host a glamorous party for your family and friends. All you need is a little gumption and this quick how-to guide.
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If you think that it’s difficult to get a date as a geek or a gamer, try being a fictional character from an obscure country—or planet. Video game protagonists and superheroes don’t exactly have the ease and luxury of browsing for babes while browsing for books at the local bookstore, hitting on that cute barista at Starbucks or picking up chicks at the bar—well, unless maybe you’re Tony Stark. And, if you’re a pirate, well, all of the women are wenches—literally. Dating gets even more difficult if you happen to be a female in the fantasy realm—all of your potential soul mates are either trying to kidnap you or trying to kill you, and your rivals are always trying to kill you with a house to get a leg up on the competition. It might seem rough some days, but at least you're not trying to get a date on the planet Melmac. Don’t feel bad—if you couldn’t get a date this Valentine's Day and you’re feeling a little blue, just be glad your skin isn’t green or covered in fur. So what if your favorite fictional characters had their own online dating site to meet their mate? It'd probably go a little something like this...
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When you think about Mardi Gras the first place that usually comes to mind is New Orleans. While it’s hard to imagine a bigger or better celebration than in NOLA (there’s not and we promise the author is not biased) take a look at our list of places that hosts their own carnival celebration!
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