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		<title>You’ve Been Warned: Red Flags to Watch for on a First Date</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2010 21:00:32 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><em>[The following post was written by dating coach, <a href="http://collegecandy.com/2010/03/03/the-5-questions-we-ask-everyone-dating-coach-kira-sabin/"><strong>Kira Sabin</strong></a>, a keg of dating and relationship wisdom. She's been helping people find love for years so we thought we'd tap this keg and see what sort of <a href="http://collegecandy.com/2010/07/20/dating-myths-even-the-smartest-women-believe-in/">brilliant advice </a>she has for the CollegeCandy readers. Drink up, ladies.]</em></p>
<p>Have you ever met someone and wished you had a crystal ball to see into the future? Would there be a date?  Would he like your friends?   Would your parents like him?  Could a relationship form?  Does he have the potential to be “the one”?</p>
<p>“Love is blind” is a quote I believe in whole-heartedly, but in a little different way than most.  I find most people blindly look for love hoping to “bump” into the right person.  They look for the connection and attraction.  That’s all fine and good, but it’s not the stuff healthy relationships are made of.</p>
<p>It is great if you have chemistry and both of you like <em>Lost</em>, but if you aren’t aware of the all the other important stuff – core values, communication, deal breakers – you are probably going to wake up one day and realize you wasted your time.</p>
<p>I am not the dating fairy who can sprinkle magic dust and show you five, ten, or 15 years down the line.  But, by keeping your eyes open, you’d be surprised how much you can really learn about a person without spending the next six months wading around in a questionable relationship.</p>
<p>In fact, with a little know-how, you can learn a lot in the first 30 minutes.<br />
Here are red flags you can watch for when you meet someone to realize if the have real dating potential.<span id="more-68670"></span></p>
<p><strong>Denny Downer Syndrome</strong> – He is a great guy but has been dealt a “bad hand.”  He works so hard at everything yet no one notices or appreciates him.  Life is always so tough.</p>
<p>I am getting depressed just writing this.  We all know at least a few of these people – the constant victims in their own life.  The people that never get a break.  Listen, we all have bad days and bad situations. But, the guy who is truly suffering from the “downer syndrome” is probably making choices that are keeping him unhappy.  Not only will his negativity rub off on you, it is exhausting spending all of YOUR time listening to his problems and telling him it will get better soon.  My guess is if he can’t figure out how to solve these problems, he isn’t going to offer much to a healthy relationship (much less to you, when you have an occasional bad day).</p>
<p><strong>The Overachievers</strong> – He loves his life. When he isn’t studying like it is a full-time job, he is working just as hard at his part-time job or part-time business.  He also volunteers with kids in between hanging out with the guys.  It takes him two weeks just to schedule a date.</p>
<p>Many women who are excited about his motivation and full, exciting life miss this red flag.  There is a point that you will need to wave your arms and say, “Excuse me, but where would I fit in?”</p>
<p>It is great that he has so many wonderful things in his life, but with a schedule like that he has unconsciously decided not to make relationships one of them.  Healthy relationships are for real people who have balance in their life.  It is very important that your man has a life, friends, goals and passions. But, if this person doesn’t have time for dating, he isn’t going to have time for you and a real relationship.</p>
<p><strong>Anger Management Needed</strong> &#8211; This is a classic red flag ignored time and time again.  I have heard women make all the excuses.  He just has a lot of passion or he is particular about the way he likes things.  Make all the excuses you want, but if he is yelling at the bartender that his drink isn’t strong enough, or is rude to coffee shop employees, you can safely peek into what the future might be like.</p>
<p>We have all seen the poor girl who spends half of her existence apologizing for her boyfriend’s rude behavior and unless you want to be that person, run – don’t walk – in the other direction.</p>
<p><strong>Ex Trash Talker</strong> – She was absolutely crazy.  She was super clingy.  I had no idea she would back her car into my truck 26 times.  Ok, I am giving him the benefit of the doubt that it might even be true, but if he chose to date her for three years – heck, even six months – that was pretty much his choice.  In fact, if his ex was so bad, why did he even start dating her?  As my Grandma always said, it takes two to tango. If he let that person into his life and then stuck around for it, something just ain’t right.</p>
<p><strong>Mr. One-Upper &#8211; </strong>You volunteer locally.  He did a month long relief effort.  You like R &amp;B.  He is personal friends with Usher. It is great that he has travelled the world, had incredible experiences, and seems well connected. Unfortunately in Mr. One Upper’s eyes, your accomplishments will never be quite as good as his, your dreams not as big and your life not as important. He is never going to let you shine in the relationship and <em>everybody</em> needs to shine.</p>
<p>These are some pretty good rules to follow but, more importantly, if you notice that you keep getting that feeling of disappointment or find yourself feeling a little uncomfortable about some of the things your date is saying, listen to it.  That is your body being your very own dating coach &#8211; for free.</p>
<p><em>Now that you know all about Mr. Wrong, let Kira guide you to Mr. Right. <strong>Post your questions for Kira below</strong> and she&#8217;ll share her expert advice with you next week.</em> <em>And if all else fails, stick around for our Dating Makeover coming this fall.</em></p>
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		<title>The 9 Friends You Avoid At All Costs</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 18:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jenni - Syracuse</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We're all well aware of the friends every girl needs, but what about the friends nobody wants? Is there anything more annoying than having to avoid a friend that you hate? It’s like, "stop calling me every day and messaging me on Facebook all the time and showing up in my bedroom when I’m sleeping."<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=collegecandy.com&#038;blog=860993&#038;post=64831&#038;subd=collegecandy&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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<p>We&#8217;re all well aware of the<a href="http://collegecandy.com/2010/06/09/the-6-girlfriends-every-girl-needs-to-have/"> friends every girl needs</a>, but what about the friends nobody wants? Is there anything more annoying than having to avoid a friend that you hate? It’s like, &#8220;stop calling me every day and messaging me on Facebook all the time and showing up in my bedroom when I’m sleeping.&#8221;</p>
<p>No matter how mean you are or how many times you send out restraining orders, these are the friends that keep clawing their way back into our lives.<span id="more-64831"></span></p>
<p><strong><img class="size-full wp-image-64871 alignleft" title="the clinger" src="http://collegecandy.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/hug5_e_b531446b815d841fa57ff7ac29559923-e1277391664422.jpg" alt="" width="160" height="160" />1. The Clinger </strong><br />
The clinger’s ability to latch on to you and never ever let go puts any reoccurring STD to shame. She’s running next to you at the gym, She’s ordering shots next to you a the bar, and she’s lathering right alongside you as your shower. Your subtle text messages, “do not come over tonight under any circumstances or I will spike your drink with laxatives” don’t seem to have any impact on her willingness to always be right by your side.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><img class="size-full wp-image-54303 aligncenter" title="cc-divider" src="http://collegecandy.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/cc-divider1.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="5" /></p>
<p><strong><img class="size-full wp-image-64872 alignleft" title="the pauper" src="http://collegecandy.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/6b6dbeaa465d1f373e21b61c6e7ea8bb-e1277391643503.jpg" alt="" width="160" height="160" />2. The  Pauper</strong><br />
The pauper actually gets herself off on complaining about being poverty-stricken, despite being comfortably middle class. It’s hard to avoid her since she’s been sleeping on your couch for the past 6 months – it’s not like she afford rent on top of going out every night. She’ll not only make you feel guilty about doing any shopping outside of the dollar store, but she’ll also make you feel like a complete a-hole for hesitating when she asks you to pick-up her bar tab, buy her new notebooks for class, and get her a year-long Match.com membership.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><img class="size-full wp-image-54303 aligncenter" title="cc-divider" src="http://collegecandy.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/cc-divider1.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="5" /></p>
<p><strong><img class="size-full wp-image-64873 alignleft" title="the millionaire" src="http://collegecandy.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/girl-holding-credit-card-e1277391624898.jpg" alt="" width="160" height="160" />3. The  Millionaire</strong><br />
The millionaire not only grew up with a silver spoon in her mouth, but also 6 credit cards, and a bundle of foreign currency. She likes nothing more than to literally light a fire and burn money right in front of your eyes.  When she’s not using dollar bills to clean off her Blackberry screen, she’s explaining the (OMG so obvious) benefits of $150 white tank tops.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><img class="size-full wp-image-54303 aligncenter" title="cc-divider" src="http://collegecandy.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/cc-divider1.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="5" /></p>
<p><strong><img class="size-full wp-image-64869 alignleft" title="ego maniac" src="http://collegecandy.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/heidi-montag-bikini-e1277391698706.jpg" alt="" width="160" height="160" />4. The Ego Maniac</strong><br />
The Ego Maniac booked such a long power trip that you’re not sure that she’ll make it back in time to start her year-long expedition riding on the world’s highest horse. She doesn’t brush her teeth or walk down the stairs without updating her Twitter to tell everyone how well she did it. Needless to say, She’s not at all interested in your life unless she can somehow figure out how spin the recent death of your grandmother into a story of how the Starbucks barista complimented her on her coffee ordering skills.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><img class="size-full wp-image-54303 aligncenter" title="cc-divider" src="http://collegecandy.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/cc-divider1.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="5" /></p>
<p><strong><img class="size-full wp-image-64874 alignleft" title="the planner" src="http://collegecandy.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/woman-on-computer-e1277391608708.jpg" alt="" width="160" height="160" />5. The  Planner</strong><br />
The planner is the ringleader of incredible fun and unforgettable good times within your group of friends. Or so she thinks in her head as she manically pencils in lunch dates and Facebook chat sessions six months from now. Everyone else refers to her as the Nazi that made you sleep on the sidewalk for a week while you waited in line for concert tickets that didn’t even sell out.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><img class="size-full wp-image-54303 aligncenter" title="cc-divider" src="http://collegecandy.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/cc-divider1.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="5" /></p>
<p><strong><img class="size-full wp-image-64868 alignleft" title="complainer" src="http://collegecandy.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/woman-crying-2-e1277391713715.jpg" alt="" width="160" height="160" />6. The Complainer</strong><br />
The complainer alternates between wallowing around in self pity and sighing until someone finally asks what’s wrong. And something is always wrong. Her computer froze for 6 minutes at work or everyone keeps chanting Eeyore whenever she speaks or, God forbid, her shoelace came untied when she was walking.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><img class="size-full wp-image-54303 aligncenter" title="cc-divider" src="http://collegecandy.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/cc-divider1.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="5" /></p>
<p><strong><img class="size-full wp-image-64875 alignleft" title="the klepto" src="http://collegecandy.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/stealelderrex_228x323-e1277391594441.jpg" alt="" width="160" height="160" />7. The Klepto</strong><br />
Forget leaving your wallet with her while you go to the bathroom or letting her spend time alone in your apartment unsupervised. The klepto will shamelessly pocket everything that’s not permanently attached to you. It’s absolutely amazing you how many times one of your possessions go missing just as the klepto finds the exact same one-of-a-kind item at some store on that street by that corner in that place.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><img class="size-full wp-image-54303 aligncenter" title="cc-divider" src="http://collegecandy.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/cc-divider1.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="5" /></p>
<p><strong><img class="size-full wp-image-64876 alignleft" title="social media junkie" src="http://collegecandy.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/young-woman-on-her-laptop-computer-thumb6832048-e1277391574562.jpg" alt="" width="160" height="160" />8. The Social Media Junkie</strong><br />
Any amount of time spent with the social media junkie is meticulously recorded on Twitter and Facebook. Jackie is meeting up with John. Jackie is asking John what is up. Jackie is wondering why John always has last minute work things whenever they&#8217;re supposed to hang out. Jackie is so alone.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><img class="size-full wp-image-54303 aligncenter" title="cc-divider" src="http://collegecandy.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/cc-divider1.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="5" /></p>
<p><strong><img class="size-full wp-image-64870 alignleft" title="the flirt" src="http://collegecandy.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/woman-approaching-man2-e1277391681470.jpg" alt="" width="160" height="160" />9. The Flirt<br />
</strong>Forget ever picking up any guys when you&#8217;re out with the flirt becaue she has an amazing abilty to entice every single guy she meets. She&#8217;s a pro at the seductive arm grab and the &#8220;throw your head back and laugh while making sure your hair stays in place.&#8221; She&#8217;ll shamelessly go after any guy you&#8217;re interested in just to prove she&#8217;s sexier than you &#8212; her boyfriend be damned.</p>
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		<title>The Weekly Ten: The Girls at the Party</title>
		<link>http://collegecandy.com/2009/11/02/the-weekly-ten-10-types-of-girls-at-the-party/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melanie - Northeastern University</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[10. The Diva. This girl is at the party, but she is DEFINITELY not trying to party. Pouting with her manicured fingers and heavily lined eyes glued to her cell, Diva will only speak to her tight-knit group of friends dressed in very similar outfits. She will not partake in any of the drinking games, she will not hook up with any guys and she will roll her eyes at those who do.<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=collegecandy.com&#038;blog=860993&#038;post=44721&#038;subd=collegecandy&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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<p style="text-align:left;">Every week I make a list. Not a grocery list or a to-do list, because I don&#8217;t really do groceries (Pad Thai take out, helloooo) and to-do lists are totally not my scene, if such a scene even exists. No, this list is a top ten-style countdown about the hard-hitting issues, like which <a href="http://collegecandy.com/2009/10/19/the-weekly-ten-mashup-mixtape/">mash-ups are the best ever</a>.</p>
<p>This week, as a partner to <a href="http://collegecandy.com/2009/07/20/weekly-ten-the-10-types-of-guys-at-the-part/">The Ten Types of Guys at the Party</a>, I&#8217;ve decided to include the female version. All in good fun, ladies! Who am I missing?</p>
<p><strong>10. The Diva.</strong><br />
This girl is at the party, but she is DEFINITELY not trying to party. Pouting with her manicured fingers and heavily lined eyes glued to her cell, Diva will only speak to her tight-knit group of friends dressed in very similar outfits. She will not partake in any of the drinking games, she will not hook up with any guys and she will roll her eyes at those who do. Then she will leave an hour later to go off somewhere &#8220;cooler,&#8221; &#8220;more mature,&#8221; and just worthy of her time. <strong></strong></p>
<p><strong>9. The “Innocent” one</strong><br />
Dressed conservatively and drinking a microbrew or weak cocktail, this doll-faced darling looks like she&#8217;d rather be holed up in the library than at this very party. Wrong. She goes from &#8220;virgin&#8221; to skank in 3.5 drinks and will hook up with your boyfriend and cry about it later. Beware of the victim-playing. This girl is faker than her “leather” shoes and has run through more guys than Paris Hilton.<span id="more-44721"></span></p>
<p><strong>8. The Crazy B!#@$</strong><br />
Whoa. Vodka handle in one hand and the other hand down someone’s pants, the crazy B!#@$ is the wildest girl imaginable. Usually has her makeup smeared on her face, her hair a disarray and wants the music LOUDER! She won’t participate in games, but only because she&#8217;d rather dance on the table than flip cups off its edges. She’s the loudest girl on the block and she’s usually yelling something profane.</p>
<p><strong>7. Intellectual smoker girl</strong><br />
This chick knows what’s going on in Iran and she wants to talk about it between puffs of her Parliament Lights. It’s Friday night and she’s giving her thesis on the Palestine/Israel conflict. You are dumber than her. Don’t bother.</p>
<p><strong>6. Puck Slut</strong><br />
She’s down to do it as long as you play a college sport. Beer pong enthusiast, because that&#8217;s totally where the jocks hang, right? Doesn’t care if the team you’re on is winning, just as long as you have the jersey.</p>
<p><strong>5. Needs To Party</strong><br />
She bombed her exam. Or her boyfriend just broke up with her. Or maybe her dog just died. Whatever the reason, this girl needs to party and she needs to party hard. You&#8217;ll see her taking shots early in the night and won&#8217;t see her again until a few hours later when her friends are carrying her out of the bathroom and into a waiting cab. Poor girl.</p>
<p><strong>4. Selfie Sally</strong><br />
All that flashing in the corner has you searching for the strobe light, but it&#8217;s actually the flash coming from this girl&#8217;s camera. Don&#8217;t worry, though; she&#8217;s not snapping inappropriate pics of you to load onto Facebook. She&#8217;s taking pictures of herself. And her friends. Making funny faces, sexy faces, pouty faces, etc. Over and over and over again.</p>
<p><strong>3. Debbie Downer</strong><br />
She’s sad. She’s alone. Her friends left and she doesn’t know how to rage. Slumped on the couch, pulling at her out-of-season Forever 21 top, she doesn’t realize that people would talk to her if she wasn’t so depressing.</p>
<p><strong>2. The Flirt</strong><br />
She’ll hit on everyone. Looks like she’s gonna hook up with you? Nah. She probably has a boyfriend. She’s not interested, but she will pretend like she is all night. She thinks you’re “sooooo cute.” And him too. And him. And him. And her. And him. Wow, I wonder how she got all those free drinks?</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://collegecandy.com/2009/06/04/an-open-letter-to-that-girl/">1. That Girl</a></strong><br />
Enough. Said.</p>
<p><em>Got an idea for a Weekly 10 Topic? Let me know in the comments or shoot me an email at Melanie@CollegeCandy.com.</em></p>
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		<title>The Top People to Avoid After Break</title>
		<link>http://collegecandy.com/2009/01/09/the-top-people-to-avoid-after-break/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 13:39:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jenni - Syracuse</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p> I always love coming back from break and seeing all my friends. But even though I can&#8217;t wait to see certain people,  I will do my best to avoid these five &#8220;friends &#8220;who seem to appear ever year.</p>
<p>The Unnaturally Tan One</p>
<p>While I sat at home watching Full House marathons curled up under  my brand-new <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xZp-GLMMJ0)">Snuggie</a>, this person sat on Caribbean beaches for the entire break. While my legs are streaked shades of orange from drugstore tanners, she &#8230;</p><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=collegecandy.com&#038;blog=860993&#038;post=15662&#038;subd=collegecandy&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://collegecandy.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/02/suntan_280_487980a.jpg" alt="suntan_280_487980a.jpg" align="right" /> I always love coming back from break and seeing all my friends. But even though I can&#8217;t wait to see certain people,  I will do my best to avoid these five &#8220;friends &#8220;who seem to appear ever year.</p>
<p><strong>The Unnaturally Tan One</strong></p>
<p>While I sat at home watching Full House marathons curled up under  my brand-new <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xZp-GLMMJ0)">Snuggie</a>, this person sat on Caribbean beaches for the entire break. While my legs are streaked shades of orange from drugstore tanners, she is glowing with a tan that seems to defy her race. As if I wasn&#8217;t already feeling like Casper&#8217;s paler cousin, standing next to her makes me feel downright clinically albino.</p>
<p><strong>The Reccesion-Proof One</strong></p>
<p>This holiday season started with my parents interrupting all my wish-list ramblings with words like &#8220;recession,&#8221; and &#8220;depression.&#8221; My wants went from an iPhone to a few new Chap Sticks and a (store brand) chocolate bar. So it&#8217;s even more un-fun this year to watch this friend unpack all of her new things: an entirely new wardrobe that matches her Blackberry Storm that she can play with while watching her new flat screen. She&#8217;s offering to share her new boots and all I can give her in exchange is some relief for her chapped lips.</p>
<p><strong>The Debbie Downer One</strong></p>
<p>My break wasn&#8217;t very exciting but I don&#8217;t have any legitimate complaints. But she does. A simple, &#8220;how was your break&#8221; turns into a two-hour impromptu therapy session while she goes on and on about everything from her mom getting laid off to her dog getting hit by a car. While at first I can awkwardly pat her back and offer my condolences, it gets increasingly less easy as she talks about her Christmas tree burning down, the loss of her lucky penny, and her cat&#8217;s unhealthy addiction to alcohol.<span id="more-15662"></span></p>
<p><strong>The World Traveling One</strong></p>
<p>I completely forgot he existed until he bumps into me in the student center and says &#8220;exscuzemoi.&#8221; Suddenly it all comes flashing back: he went abroad last spring and fell so in love with Europe that he hasn&#8217;t been home (the states, as he calls it) since. It&#8217;s almost impossible to recognize him with his new beret and European-ly tight pants. He orders a Cafe Americano and explains how hard it is to adjust back to the American lifestyle. Before I know it I&#8217;m sitting in Starbucks while he tells me the benefits of socialism and fat-free croissants.</p>
<p><strong>The Tattooed One</strong></p>
<p>I&#8217;m sharing stories from over break when she gets overly excited, giggles, and says she has a surprise for me. A million things run through my mind, but nothing prepares me for the 10 inch butterfly she tattooed on her back with the word &#8220;hope&#8221; written in the wings.  I&#8217;m forced to look away and mumble, &#8220;it looks good, its deep.&#8221; She agrees of course. It <em>is </em>deep; the butterfly represents her future. And she is right, I am surprised. Surprised that she ever thought that was okay.</p>
<p>Did I miss anyone?</p>
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		<title>Are You Scared Sh*tless Yet?: Allstate&#8217;s Horribly Depressing Ad Campaign</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 19:10:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jess - NYU</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>The time has come for someone to say something.  The madness has to stop.  What madness am I talking about?  Those effing Allstate Commercials. You know, the ones that make you afraid to do anything?  The ones that have you scared to even look at your car for fear of instant bad luck or even death?  Yeah.  Those.</p>
<p>I&#8217;m not sure which Allstate bigwig hired Debbie Downer as their ad executive, but whoever decided depressing people into buying insurance was &#8230;</p><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=collegecandy.com&#038;blog=860993&#038;post=12828&#038;subd=collegecandy&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The time has come for someone to say something.  The madness has to stop.  What madness am I talking about?  Those <em>effing Allstate Commercials</em>. You know, the ones that make you afraid to do <em>anything</em>?  The ones that have you scared to even <em>look</em> at your car for fear of instant bad luck or even death?  Yeah.  Those.</p>
<p>I&#8217;m not sure which Allstate bigwig hired Debbie Downer as their ad executive, but whoever decided <em>depressing</em> people into buying insurance was a good idea should be punched in the eye.</p>
<p>Below are a few of the offending commercials we found on YouTube.  Not surprisingly, most of the worst ones did not show up.  This is probably because Allstate knows they&#8217;re being f*cktards.</p>
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<p style="font-weight:bold;" align="center">The "<span style="font-style:italic;">If You Try To Drink Coffee While Driving, You Will Get Into A Serious Accident And Probably Break Your Neck</span>" Allstate commercial</p>
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<p style="font-weight:bold;" align="center">The &#8220;<span style="font-style:italic;">If You Don&#8217;t Have Accident Forgiveness Your Car Is Most Likely Going To Smash Into A Police Cruiser</span>&#8221; Allstate commercial</p>
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<p style="font-weight:bold;" align="center">The "<span style="font-style:italic;">Without Allstate Your New Shiny Car WILL Be Ruined</span>" Allstate commercial</p>
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		<title>5 People You Don&#8217;t Want At Your Next Party</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 21:30:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ali - Syracuse University</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Party poopers have been around since the invention of cake.  Even at your seventh birthday party I can bet you had a few of em’.  They were the kids that stuck their hands in your cake and popped your balloons.  They were the children that took all the piñata candy and whined that you got presents and they didn’t.</p>
<p>These kids have since grown up, but have still not grown out of their party pooping ways.  Here are a few &#8230;</p><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=collegecandy.com&#038;blog=860993&#038;post=10841&#038;subd=collegecandy&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://collegecandy.files.wordpress.com/2008/08/01/pooper.jpg?w=471&h=394" title="pooper.jpg" alt="pooper.jpg" align="right" height="394" width="471" />Party poopers have been around since the invention of cake.  Even at your seventh birthday party I can bet you had a few of em’.  They were the kids that stuck their hands in your cake and popped your balloons.  They were the children that took all the piñata candy and whined that you got presents and they didn’t.</p>
<p>These kids have since grown up, but have still not grown out of their party pooping ways.  Here are a few classic examples of people to keep off the guest list at your next soiree.</p>
<p>-	<strong>The Drunk Dialer</strong>: Everyone makes drunk dials.  They are often regrettable, foolish mistakes that we wish we could take back; but for some people, one or two are not enough.  Some people seriously spend an entire party going through their phone book; calling exes, third cousins and coworkers.  Not only are they loud and obnoxious on the phone, but they also seem to think everyone shares their enthusiasm for calling their kindergarten best friend and will shout, “OMG guys! You should totally talk to Ed too!”  Parties are not the time for forty drunk dials, save it for the walk home.</p>
<p>-	<strong>The Rule Snubber</strong>: Sure, some rules are meant to be broken, but who likes to play games with people that selfishly snub all of them?  Ever played quarters with someone that grabs everyone else’s coins when they are losing?  How about someone who keeps drawing cards in Kings until they get one they like?  Nobody likes someone that cheats in beruit or flip-cup.  Cheaters are only funny for about a minute- Play the game right or don’t play at all!<span id="more-10841"></span></p>
<p>-	<strong>The Out of Control Fool</strong>: We are all entitled to our ridiculous night, but some people are always the ones that break things.  There are certain guests that just do not know their limits and, therefore, are prone to knocking over tables topped with drinks (drinks that end up on your carpet and new white dress and shoes and, umm, are they going to pay for your dry cleaning?).  Some people are just constant spillers and vomiters and never seem to learn their lesson.  These party-goers don’t realize that seizure-like-arm-flinging dancing leads to broken lamps.  I even know some people that have put more than a few holes in various walls.  Not a fun mess to clean up/ plaster in the morning.</p>
<p>-	<strong>The Guests with the Entourage</strong>: Entourages are great if you are having a blow-out, but for any smaller party entourages are an unwanted burden.  Some people are just not satisfied with the already present crowd.  They then get on the phone and tell everyone they have ever met where you live, how to get there, and yes, of course, there is free booze!  Not cool.  Their freshman year roommate’s brother’s friend <em>probably </em>doesn’t need to join the festivities.</p>
<p><strong>- The Debbie Downer</strong>: Umm why don’t people just mope in their own homes?  Parties are for fun, not for Debbie Downers to bring others down to their miz level.  Sorry if they’re having a bad day/week/are constantly unpleasant, but this isn’t the time or the place.  It’s fine to be upset, but they probably shouldn’t be out in the first place and <em>definitely</em> don’t need to try to make all the awesome partiers have a bad night.</p>
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		<title>The Guy(s) Not Worth Taking</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 21:19:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jill - University of Wisconsin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Ah my dream guy, he is tall, dark, handsome, sweet, sincere, funny, and the list goes on until he is well, perfect. (Note: Not the guy to the right.)</p>
<p>I know, I know, there is no such thing as the “perfect” guy (so says my mother) but there is nothing wrong with having a list of qualities (doesn’t pick his nose, even when I am not looking, will rub my shoulders at the snap of my fingers) that I want &#8230;</p><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=collegecandy.com&#038;blog=860993&#038;post=10332&#038;subd=collegecandy&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://collegecandy.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/10/yikes.jpg" title="yikes.jpg" alt="yikes.jpg" align="right" />Ah my dream guy, he is tall, dark, handsome, sweet, sincere, funny, and the list goes on until he is well, perfect. <em>(Note: Not the guy to the right.)</em></p>
<p>I know, I know, there is no such thing as the “perfect” guy (so says my mother) but there is nothing wrong with having a list of qualities (doesn’t pick his nose, even when I am not looking, will rub my shoulders at the snap of my fingers) that I want in a potential boyfriend right? Right.</p>
<p>But after reading <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/06/opinion/06dowd.html?em&amp;ex=1215662400&amp;en=5f74193bcf43b66a&amp;ei=5087">this article in the NYT</a>, I have started to realize that while focusing so much on the type of guy I DO want (Has <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0350453/">Jake Gyllenhaa</a>l broken up with <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000702/">Reese</a> yet?!) perhaps I haven’t realized that there are certain types I DON’T. Things that maybe weren’t even a blip on my guy-dar and if not heeded could end up blowing up in my face.</p>
<p>So here it is ladies: The Guys Not Worth Taking, Dating, Marrying and the like:</p>
<p><strong>Never date a dude who has no friends</strong>. At first, this rule seems a bit odd- if he has no friends, he will be close to me and only me! How wonderfully fantastic!! That is until you realize… no friends means the guy is unable to be intimate or close to anyone… yes, even you.</p>
<p>Besides, that means you will always feel guilty leaving him alone and friendless on a girls night out.<span id="more-10332"></span></p>
<p><strong>Never date a mama’s boy.</strong> I can tell you from friends’ experiences that these are the boys are the WORST. Sure, you want someone close to his family. But someone who needs to call his mother to consult where you should go for dinner? Or what shirt he should wear to the basketball game? Never a good sign. Ever.  Ditch the dude who is constantly consulting his mother over you.  There is a fine line between close and creepy (and pathetic. And annoying. Oh and did I say pathetic?)</p>
<p><strong>Never date a guy who lets you make all the decisions, allll the time.</strong> You want someone who will <em>sometimes </em>counter your opinions and demands. But not all. “It’s good to have a doormat in the home, but not if it’s your boyfriend”</p>
<p><strong>Never date a guy with no sense of humor. </strong> Let’s face it; (sadly) not every guy you meet makes you pee in your pants at dinner (literally) from laughing so hard. But someone who can never laugh at himself if he falls? Or make a joke? Or find humor in a situation? Or laugh at <a href="http://familyguy.com/">Family Guy?</a>!  Not only is that a boring relationship- but it will make it a brutal one. Who wants to date a <a href="http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8253259004004602203">Debbie Downe</a>r allll the time. No. Thank. You.</p>
<p><strong>Never start dating a guy thinking you can change him.</strong> Been there, done that. Don’t think that all he needs to do is fall head over heels in love with you and then he will change his hard partying ways, will become overly romantic, stop smoking pot every night with his buddies or stop flirting with other girls when he’s drunk. People remain the same the majority of the time and you are just setting yourself up for headaches <em>and</em> heartbreak if you think and hope otherwise.</p>
<p><strong>Never date a guy who is 1000% your opposite.</strong> Sure we all know that <a href="http://www.paulaabdul.com/">Paula Adbul</a> believes that <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbknGnZXHUk">“Opposites Attract”</a> but lets face it, our dear Paula is going through yet another breakup (not to mention the video features her dancing with a cartoon cat&#8230; hmmm.)  I’m not saying to date your clone- opposites can be good, but, like splurging on a diet- the key is in moderation. (ex: I blast <a href="http://backstreetboys.com">Backstreet Boys</a> and he wants <a href="http://phish.com">Phish</a>.) In general- take a good look at his character, are his goals, morals, values and deepest beliefs worthy and similar to yours? Does he have the character traits that you think make him a guy of quality? Traits that are important to you and that you believe you have as well? If you are patient, willing to forgive and easy going and he is anal, blows up every time he’s angry and holds grudges- you may find yourself quickly not-so-attracted to all his opposites.</p>
<p>So there you have it- the guys <em>not</em> worth your while. So, add that up with the list of the guy you <em>do</em> want and well, some may say you&#8217;re being picky- I think particular sounds better. And fancier. And really, if people (your mother) calls you particular- pay no attention&#8230;After all, you deserve the best right? Right.</p>
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		<title>Project Runway- Tim Gunn Has A Personality?! Who Knew!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2007 15:40:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jill - University of Wisconsin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.thesecret.tv/">The Secret</a> (which I happen to believe in&#8230;most of the time) says “What you think about, you bring about” and I’ve really been thinking about a new phone and a major raise and those have yet to show up on my doorstep. (but positivity is key so I will listen to <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ip1zsUIosoA">Journey and not stop believing</a>)</p>
<p>But, when it comes to <a href="http://www.bravotv.com/Project_Runway/index.php">Project Runway</a>? Some may call it coincidence that last week I was ranting that Chris got kicked &#8230;</p><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=collegecandy.com&#038;blog=860993&#038;post=6394&#038;subd=collegecandy&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://collegecandy.files.wordpress.com/2007/12/14/timgunn.jpg?w=299&h=422" alt="tim gunn" align="left" height="422" width="299" /><a href="http://www.thesecret.tv/">The Secret</a> (which I happen to believe in&#8230;most of the time) says “What you think about, you bring about” and I’ve really been thinking about a new phone and a major raise and those have yet to show up on my doorstep. (but positivity is key so I will listen to <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ip1zsUIosoA">Journey and not stop believing</a>)</p>
<p>But, when it comes to <a href="http://www.bravotv.com/Project_Runway/index.php">Project Runway</a>? Some may call it coincidence that last week I was ranting that Chris got kicked off only to be brought back this week.</p>
<p>I call it the Law of Attraction working its magic.</p>
<p>Either way, I am oh-so happy that this teddy-bear of a fashion designer wannabe was brought back on the show. Yes it’s tragic that <a href="http://www.bravotv.com/Project_Runway/season/4/bios/index.php?cat=designer&amp;p=jack">Jack</a> left due to his HIV, but I heart <a href="http://www.bravotv.com/Project_Runway/season/4/bios/index.php?cat=designer&amp;p=chris">Chris</a> and was nervous the only way I would see that smush of a guy again would be on Celebrity Fit Club.</p>
<p>And while his design was absolutely awful, dude had to stay up all night to finish it.</p>
<p>On another note, I would venture to say that last night was the first time in all seasons of PR that we got to see that in fact, <a href="http://www.bravotv.com/Project_Runway/season/4/bios/index.php?cat=judge&amp;p=tim_gunn">Tim Gunn</a> does have a bit of a personality.  He even cracked a few dirty jokes (gasp!) proving to us common folk that no matter how hard he tries to emit the “I will <em>NEVER</em> use public restrooms- heaven forbid I put my pin-stripe suit through that kind of filth” attitude, he is just the same as the hoi polloi.</p>
<p>There weren’t many other surprises in last nights show. <a href="http://www.bravotv.com/Project_Runway/season/4/bios/index.php?cat=designer&amp;p=ricky">Ricky</a> cried (shocker) and wore that awful hat again, <a href="http://www.bravotv.com/Project_Runway/season/4/bios/index.php?cat=designer&amp;p=jillian">Jillian </a>still talked with less excitement than <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Debbie_Downer">Debbie Downer</a> even when she was claming to be elated/overjoyed/happier than she&#8217;s ever been and <a href="http://www.bravotv.com/Project_Runway/season/4/bios/index.php?cat=designer&amp;p=elisa">Elisa</a>… yes, she is still weird.<span id="more-6394"></span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.bravotv.com/Project_Runway/season/4/bios/index.php?cat=designer&amp;p=christian">Christian,</a> my favorite flaming contestant with a fashion sense that reminds me a bit of <a href="http://www.marcjacobs.com">Marc Jacobs </a>(and therefore always wins my heart), <a href="http://www.bravotv.com/Project_Runway/season/4/get_the_look/index.php?article=2007/12/ep_5_images">won last nights challenge with an adorable twist on classic black.</a></p>
<p>And while his clothes (and his haircut) are chichi, something tells me his ego is going to get in the way his uber fabulousness.</p>
<p>Last nights challange was a new one for Project Runway. They took &#8220;regular&#8221; women who had all lost a significant amount of weight and had the desingers make new outfits out of their plus sized garments. It was a nice refreshing twist from the regular waifish figures (who this season all walk very awkward don&#8217;t you think?)</p>
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<p>But I still say bring back the male models in their boxer briefs.</a></p>
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		<title>&#8220;I Think We Should See Other People&#8221;: Breaking Up with Friends 101</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2007 22:36:28 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>You were attached at the hip. You were not only BFF’s, but bffaeaeae’s. (and we all know how major that is) You did everything together, from stalking your 6th grade crushes via <a href="http://www.thefacebook.com">Facebook</a> to buying the same top (different colors, obviously!) at <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com">Urban Outfitters</a>.</p>
<p>But the keyword here is “were”.  Now, you just can’t stand her. Sure life was great when you were braiding each others hair and playing <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Pretty-Princess-Dress-Up-Board-Game/dp/B00000IWHP">Pretty Pretty Princess,</a> but now? You would rather be sitting &#8230;</p><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=collegecandy.com&#038;blog=860993&#038;post=6315&#038;subd=collegecandy&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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<p>You were attached at the hip. You were not only BFF’s, but bffaeaeae’s. (and we all know how major that is) You did <em>everything </em>together, from stalking your 6th grade crushes via <a href="http://www.thefacebook.com">Facebook</a> to buying the same top (different colors, obviously!) at <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com">Urban Outfitters</a>.</p>
<p>But the keyword here is <em>“were”.  </em>Now, you just can’t stand her. Sure life was great when you were braiding each others hair and playing <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Pretty-Princess-Dress-Up-Board-Game/dp/B00000IWHP">Pretty Pretty Princess,</a> but now? You would rather be sitting in your freshman year Geog. lecture (you know, where you had the professor who spit so much you needed to wear a raincoat to class?) than spend a minute with her.</p>
<p>Everyone has “that friend” the one where you either feel you just don’t have anything in common anymore (her hobbies include, shopping and wait what was the other one? Oh yea, shopping. While you like to think of yourself as a more “worldly” person, you cultured person, you.)</p>
<p>Or perhaps she has become that friend who only talks about herself. <strong>Either way, if she was a he, this would be the part where you would say “ Peace out homeboy I’m just not that into you” (or more nicely put… &#8220;I think we should see other people&#8221;).</strong> But how do you do that with a friend, let alone someone who still thinks of you as her future maid of honor?<span id="more-6315"></span></p>
<p>Enter the <a href="http://klog.imjustsaying.org:81/2007-03-15/the_phase-out_plan"><strong>Phase Out Plan.</strong> I came across this a few weeks ago,</a> and thought it was a pretty genius way of letting a friend go while keeping their feelings at heart (as much as possible)</p>
<p>The whole point of the Phase Out Plan is to make it appear to your (soon to be ex) friend that you guys just both slowly drifted apart (even though that is <em>soo</em> not the case).</p>
<p><strong>1) Become the busiest person you know.</strong> Even if you&#8217;re not.  Little by little, start spending less time with the person you are trying to phase out. “Having other plans is the most painless way to decline an invitation. My phase-out liked to schedule our next &#8216;date&#8217; at the end of our current one (&#8220;So when can we get together next week?&#8221;) which made this part of the plan especially hard. (&#8220;You can&#8217;t be busy every day next week!&#8221;) Yes, in fact, I can. And I am. (It&#8217;s okay to lie, just don&#8217;t get caught.)”</p>
<p><strong>2) Stop initiating.</strong>  Gradually stop being the one who calls (and eventually emails) her to come along for that major sale or for a lunch date.</p>
<p><strong>3) Stop being fun to be with. </strong> (Yes I thought this sounded bitchy when I read it, too). When you are forced to hang with your Phase Out, do whatever necessary to be the polar opposite of your kick-ass super fun self.  Liken yourself after <a href="http://www.buzznet.com/tags/debbiedowner/video/">Debbie Downer.</a>  Show up late, make up an excuse as to why you have to leave early, stop being so damn funny (I know it’s hard). “Smile only enough to prevent the person from asking if you&#8217;re depressed. If you&#8217;re a drag to be around, the phase-out will stop calling.”</p>
<p><strong>4. Except when they don&#8217;t. </strong>Some friends will still cling.  In this case, treat her like you would an annoying date who is cleary not getting the memo, that surprise! I’m not interested in you.</p>
<p><strong>5. Don&#8217;t slip</strong>.  Just when you think the phase out was successful; you will run into her at <a href="http://www.bloomingdales.com">Bloomingdales</a> or at the bar in the bathroom. And while you may think it’s totally awkward, she will jump on the chance to talk to you like you guys had just had a major gossip fest yesterday. “Stand firm. Be polite (no need to earn the bitch title now) but be reserved. Respond in conversation as you would to a mere acquaintance, which is what your phase-out is to you now. Do NOT get suckered into making plans. (&#8220;It&#8217;s been TOO long&#8230;we need to get together!&#8221;) Keep the conversation brief, slowly backing into the bathroom stall if you must. Then sit on the toilet and don&#8217;t come out until she leaves.”</p>
<p>Most importantly, don’t feel guilty for implementing this plan. It is natural in life to grow apart from your friends.  While you may feel like a real life <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0377092/">Mean Girl</a>, keep in mind that you are really just trying to end a friendship without hurting her feelings.  And it doesn’t make you an awful person, just a person with a lot more time on your hands! Yoga anyone?</p>
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		<title>Costume Ideas for the Broke and Lazy!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Oct 2007 20:32:24 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>Last Saturday in Manhattan, I saw every costume imaginable. <a href="http://www.costume-shop.com/images/products/rm1349.jpg" target="_blank">Swarms of bees</a>, <a href="http://www.costumesbymargie.com/customersincostume/great_gatsby_couple.gif" target="_blank">a duo from the Great Gatsby</a>, <a href="http://images.buycostumes.com/mgen/merchandiser/19324.jpg" target="_blank">a Pharaoh</a>, <a href="http://www.catanna.com/catwomancostumevixen.jpg" target="_blank">Cat Woman</a>, <a href="http://images.buycostumes.com/mgen/merchandiser/18534.jpg" target="_blank">Sponge Bob</a>, even a <a href="http://images.buycostumes.com/mgen/merchandiser/31689.jpg" target="_blank">seriously drunk Teletubby</a>. Everyone came out to play.But the best costume of the night went to the super skinny hipster boy standing right near my L train exit on Bedford. He was about as<a href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/370269/how_to_make_an_amy_winehouse_celebrity.html" target="_blank"> authentic as an Amy Winehouse imposter can be</a>: short shorts, ratty white tank, &#8230;</p><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=collegecandy.com&#038;blog=860993&#038;post=5972&#038;subd=collegecandy&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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<p>Last Saturday in Manhattan, I saw every costume imaginable. <a href="http://www.costume-shop.com/images/products/rm1349.jpg" target="_blank">Swarms of bees</a>, <a href="http://www.costumesbymargie.com/customersincostume/great_gatsby_couple.gif" target="_blank">a duo from the Great Gatsby</a>, <a href="http://images.buycostumes.com/mgen/merchandiser/19324.jpg" target="_blank">a Pharaoh</a>, <a href="http://www.catanna.com/catwomancostumevixen.jpg" target="_blank">Cat Woman</a>, <a href="http://images.buycostumes.com/mgen/merchandiser/18534.jpg" target="_blank">Sponge Bob</a>, even a <a href="http://images.buycostumes.com/mgen/merchandiser/31689.jpg" target="_blank">seriously drunk Teletubby</a>. Everyone came out to play.But the best costume of the night went to the super skinny hipster boy standing right near my L train exit on Bedford. He was about as<a href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/370269/how_to_make_an_amy_winehouse_celebrity.html" target="_blank"> authentic as an Amy Winehouse imposter can be</a>: short shorts, ratty white tank, beehive and thick black eyeliner. He was unmistakable replica. And it probably only cost him the price of a black wig.</p>
<p>If you’re broke or lazy or broke AND lazy (like me!) Halloween is more of an inconvenience than it is a good time. So instead of being <a href="http://www.pvrblog.com/pvr/pvr/photos/debbie_downer.jpg" target="_blank">Debbie Downer</a> (hey, costume idea!) by not dressing up, here are some cheap ideas that are easy to put together on the fly.</p>
<p>Like say tonight… or tomorrow.<span id="more-5972"></span></p>
<p>Easy DIY Ideas:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/370269/how_to_make_an_amy_winehouse_celebrity.html" target="_blank"> Amy Winehouse</a></p>
<p><a href="http://shefinds.com/blog/index.php/weblog/comments/no_more_dressing_up_as_a_dead_girl_halloween_costumes_for_fashionistas/#" target="_blank"> Miss South Carolina</a></p>
<p>Drunk David Hasselhoff (get drunk&#8230;eat a burger&#8230;done!)</p>
<p>Oscar de la Hoya in drag</p>
<p>Print out Masks:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.newsgroper.com/free-masks/" target="_blank"> Obama, Brit Brit, Putin, Fred Thompson, Ron Paul and Ahmadinejad</a></p>
<p><a href="http://bigheaddc.com/2007/10/24/trick-or-treat-make-your-own-creepy-larry-craig-mask/" target="_blank"> Larry Craig</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.starwars.com/kids/activity/crafts/f20051026/" target="_blank"> Star Wars</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.ljcfyi.com/2007/10/i-have-two-halloween-inkjet-projects.html" target="_blank"> A Pug or a kitten</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.forbes.com/fdc/welcome_mjx.shtml" target="_blank"> A slew of masks from Forbes</a></p>
<p>If I didn’t have to dress up for work, I would totally be <a href="http://www.puchicollective.com/archives/141" target="_blank">a Blythe doll!</a> So adorable!</p>
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