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Intervention: Dog Food Addiction

GiggleSugar — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 01:02:00 -0800

This season, A&E goes where no do-good show has gone before: into the dark underbelly of dog food addiction. She's only a baby, but Katie has a serious problem. The temptation to nosh on kibble has consumed her appetite, her curiosity, and her exploratory crawling time. Will Katie be saved before it's too late? Watch the intervention unfold...

Hotel Offers a Hangover-Themed Bachelor Party Package

TresSugar — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:00:00 -0700

I don't know if you've seen The Hangover, but I can't imagine aspiring to replicate the weekend those guys have, what with a live tiger in the bathroom, a live baby of mysterious origin, and a missing groom. But apparently, Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas thinks this pop culture reference will resonate with bachelors.

It's offering a Hangover-themed hotel package called Ultimate Hangover. Here's the sales pitch:

Some guys just can't handle Vegas, as demonstrated in the new motion picture The Hangover. But this town's easier to handle if you've got the tools to recover from a hangover of your own.

Forum Tower Royal suite? Check. (Also, checked for tigers.) Food to take the edge off? Check. Use your $50 Serendipity 3 food credit for the Hangover Omelet, loaded with bacon, French fries, mushrooms and cheddar. Hair of the dog? Check – use your $50 pool credit for a round of bloody Marys at the Garden of the Gods pool complex.

I'm not gonna argue with the power of a hangover omelet, but if that uses up the entire $50 food credit, those mushrooms had better be truffles. Still, I have to give them points for creativity. What amenities would you want after a wild weekend in Vegas?

Photos courtesy of Warner Bros.

Dr. Phil's Guest Pre-Chews Her Dog's Food

GiggleSugar — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 13:06:28 -0800

Meet Crazy Dog Lady. Her Chihuahua Pieboy rules the roost. His precious paws have never touched the pavement, he has more clothes than I do, and ~~his human companion~~ the nutcase who takes care of him not only pre-chews his McDonald's burgers for him cuz, you know - he's too delicate for that being a dog and all-but she also pre-chews Pieboy's dog biscuits. Congrats, lady. Dr. Phil seems sane for a change.

Michelle Obama Dishes Secrets to White House Staffers' Kids

TresSugar — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:00:00 -0700

On Take Your Kids to Work Day yesterday, Michelle Obama took questions from 170 children, ages 7 to 14. She later called the grilling her "first official press conference."

"They asked me a ton of questions," the first lady said, "and they were hard." So what did these intrepid, young reporters find out for us?

On her dream White House job: First lady. "I think I have the best job in the White House. I don't have to deal with the hard problems every day," she said. "Because I don't get paid, I get to do whatever I want."

The worst part of the White House: Running on the treadmill every morning.

On breaking the rules: "Every now and then I have this thing that I like to do with some of my staff members," she admitted, "we sneak out, without telling anybody, and we go and test out all the fun places to eat in DC. I went to Five Guys [the burger chain] and nobody knew it." An aid later amended that this didn't mean she went without the Secret Service. Too bad!

To see what else Michelle had to say, read more.

On new dog Bo: He "likes to chew on people's feet and cause commotions. Oh, he is a crazy dog."

On no longer cooking: "I don't miss cooking," she said, "I'm just fine with other people cooking. Their food is really good."

What she'd do in the event of a major disaster: "I'd wake my husband up if it were at night. And I'd tell him, hey, buddy, you're the president, get down to the Oval Office and call some leaders."

Well, good to know!

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You Asked: My Husband Has Gotten Fat!

DearSugar — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 12:00:00 -0700

Dear Sugar,

I love my husband. He is everything I ever wanted in a man and more - about 25 pounds more. When we first met, he was very fit and athletic, but over time he's really put on the chunk. I find it very unattractive and I am much less interested in sex now, and it's starting to cause problems in our relationship because he feels rejected. I've never outright told him to lose weight, but I'm starting to think I should.

I'm fit and healthy (I'm training for my second marathon) so I'm constantly exercising and eating right. I always prepare healthy meals and have plenty of healthy snacks in the house, but he continuously goes to the grocery store to buy junk food, he goes out to lunch at work, or he eats obscenely unhealthy portions of what would otherwise be a healthy meal. When I invite him for a run or to walk the dog, he's not interested. What do I do? - Turned Off Olivia

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Dear Turned Off Olivia,

So this doesn't cause any more strain on your relationship than it already has, you've got to speak up and tell him what's on your mind ASAP. Not only is it important so you can salvage your relationship, but his unhealthy eating habits are most definitely wreaking havoc on his mind, body, and spirit.

Talk to him in a very nonthreatening tone so he won't get defensive, and instead of turning it into a "you need to lose weight" conversation, approach the topic as a life change you'd like to see him make. It sounds like your husband has simply slipped into an unhealthy rut, so work together to break this new cycle. Turn the nightly dog walks into time spent together, and if he needs those occasional breaks from the diet food, indulge in a pizza night together or treat yourselves to an ice cream cone every once in a while. As we all know, depriving ourselves of the things we love could throw off our weight loss plan all together so start with baby steps.

At the end of the day, your husband is still the same guy he was before he put on the chunk, so speak up, be honest with him, and hopefully he'll make getting back into shape a priority for him and you. Good luck!

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Flashback: Gravy Train Commercial

GiggleSugar — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 09:00:00 -0700

I don't know why this was titled "Worst. Commercial. Ever." on YouTube. I mean, what more could you ask for than people talking in weird voices while in dog costumes about dog food that tastes good with or without the gravy? Give me that over fancy-pants computer CGI effects any day.

GiggleSugar Best of the Week

GiggleSugar — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 04:01:00 -0800

Nice chapanties!
Flight of the Conchords: Check out their sugar lumps!
This dog: hates Satan or is Satan?
Jumpin' Jehosephat! It's the leaping kitten!
This place gives new meaning to the term junk shop.
Mighty Putty Commercial: redubbed for your pleasure!
This woman is terrified of Mr. Giggles the clown. Well - all clowns. Did I mention TERRIFIED?
Meet Stains, the human food lovin' doggie.

Poor Doggie!

GiggleSugar — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 09:00:00 -0800

This poor dog's only crime is that he likes to eat food on the dinner table. (OK, that is pretty annoying, but still.) So his owners brought in a trainer to teach Stains (yes, that's his name) how to exhibit some self-control. Basically, Stains goes into a zombie-like hypnotic trance when faced with a plate of cupcakes. I know that expression well: It's the same look I get when face-to-face with a plate of nachos or some Southern fried chicken. Poor Stains. With a name like that, it's no wonder you have issues!

5 Wacky and Weird Stories From This Week

CitizenSugar — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 08:00:26 -0800

News of violence in the Middle East and record-high unemployment rates could have made this week a bit of a downer. Here are a few wacky news stories from the week that might make you chuckle!

NY Man Demands Estranged Wife Pay Him For Kidney - A Long Island surgeon embroiled in a nearly four-year divorce proceeding wants his estranged wife to return the kidney he donated to her, although he says he'll settle for $1.5 million in compensation.
Masked Man Waits in Line to Rob Bank - Wearing a ski mask, a 24-year-old man waited in line before he robbed an Ohio bank. Police arrested him after a brief car chase, explaining that bank robbers don't usually wait in line.
Policeman Attacked Using Own Patrol Car - An Australian outback policeman was pelted with rocks and beer bottles and his stolen patrol car was used to try and run him down.
PETA Asks Spearfish High School to Change Name to Sea Kitten High School - A PETA spokesperson says that children should be taught to refer to fish as "sea kittens" to show that fish are individuals just like cats and dogs. The animal rights groups thinks a name change could mean fewer fish killed for food or sport.
After Three-Hour Standoff Outside Shed, Police Find No One Inside - Salt Lake City police officers were in a three-hour standoff with themselves. After a woman said a man was in the shed with a gun, officers secured the area, and evacuated neighbors. Despite the tipster's suspicions, they eventually found nobody inside the shed.

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10 First Date Questions

DearSugar — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 07:30:00 -0800

First dates are typically meant for getting to know one another, but when our nerves get the best of us, it's easy to walk away from the night without really learning much about him at all. To prevent that from happening, I've come up with 10 first date questions that are sure to enlighten you on some of the important character traits you'll need to know later down the road - sometimes knowing how he takes his coffee is as important as whether or not he wants kids! Check out my questions below and please add your own in the comments below.

Are you a dog or cat person?
What's your favorite food?
What's your least favorite food?
Are you a night owl or a morning person?
Winter or Summer?

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What are you allergic to?
Are you a sports fan?
Do you like to travel?
Do you like to go out and let loose?
Are you close with your family?

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