2023: The Year So Far

Now that we've hit mid-January, we here at Infomaniac want to know - how's your new year going?

Ballet or Basketball?

 Peter Harris is a basketball star with a secret ... and he's afraid to tell anyone!

Click pic to enlarge. "A Special Gift." 1979 American after-school TV special.

Peter's a top basketball player - and secretly a brilliant ballet dancer! The only problem is his father and friends think ballet is for "sissies." Can Peter stand up to the pressure once his secret is revealed?

Stuff on Top of TVs

Recently, Normadesmond published a photo (click here) of her family's living room during the holiday season in 1959, back in the days of yore. Atop their Zenith television set was a clock, a vase of flowers, and a menorah - with room to spare.

If you're une femme d'un certain âge, you'll recall that all television sets of that era were the size of tanks. The wide, flat surfaces on top simply begged for knick-knacks and tchotchkes.

Let's time-travel to see how other folks made use of their TV tops.

The household below managed to fit their Christmas tree atop their telly! ...

One of the most common "objet d'art" in mid-century North American homes was the ceramic panther; usually in black or green. The panther might take the form of a lamp (with glowing eyes), a planter, or a simple standalone figurine, as seen below  ...

 

Panthers weren't the only animal-themed ornaments at that time. Pink flamingoes were ubiquitous ...

This lady will take no bull from you, aside from the one she's placed atop her telly ...

 

Like Norma's family, this woman has chosen a clock, with the addition of some framed photographs ...

This household's gone full-on with pink flamingoes and a clock! ...

 

This couple chose a clock too, as well as a big-ass floral arrangement to complement their tabletop big-ass floral arrangement ...

Speaking of floral arrangements, it appears that flowers atop the TV still held sway in the 1970s ...

Here we see the trifecta of animal ornaments (deer), a framed photograph, and a plant ...

For those not old enough to remember, the device on the far right of the TV top is an antenna, used to improve the TV's picture reception. They were known as "rabbit ears" because of the long, pointy bits that stuck up from the base.

We here at Infomaniac leave you with this parting shot. We are unsure what is atop this lady's television set but we hope it puts you in the mood ...

To 2023!

Merry Christmas, Bitches!

 A safe and happy holiday season to you, Bitches. The Mistress will return in the new year or a.s.a.p. In the meantime, strap on your Mistletoe Belt Buckles!

Of Garden Photos Events and Freakin' Green Elf Shorts

Hasn't it all been just too, too much?

Garden photos and green shorts combo.

The Garden Photos Event AND The Freakin' Green Elf Shorts Competition were held simultaneously this year!

Thank you to Mr. DeVice who has taken over the annual Garden Photos Event with such fun and flair.

And thank you to Mistress Maddie for hosting the most recent Freakin' Green Elf Shorts Competition.

The Gincuzzi is open exclusively and privately for Mr. DeVice and Mistress Maddie. The rest of you Bitches may join them when they've had time to rest, relax and recuperate.

The Return of The Freakin' Green Elf Shorts!

It's the return of The Freakin' Green Elf Shorts!

Click pic to embiggen

This time, the competition is being held by Mistress Maddie (above). That's the fabulous Mistress Maddie, to you. Click here to participate. YOU could be the next winner!

The Big Reveal - Garden Photos Event

The Big Reveal has begun! ...

Head on over to visit Mr. DeVice. The Infomanic Garden Photos Event 2022 (now hosted by Mr. DeVice) is underway!

Intermission

It's intermission time! Visit our snack bar!

The posting pace has slowed to a crawl here on Infomaniac and shows no signs of improving anytime soon. Nonetheless, The Mistress is still here and will post whenever she can be bothered time permits.

Happy Birthday, Mr. Peenee!

Happy birthday, Mr. Peenee!

Sweet Sixteen

Infomaniac celebrates its 16th anniversary, today.

Bitches, what did you do on your 16th birthday?

If you can't remember the occasion of your 16th birthday, what were you doing, in general, when you were 16?

Happy Birthday, Mr. DeVice!

Bitches, would you get into the Gincuzzi with this man?....

Well, you're all invited. 

Happy Birthday, Mr. DeVice!

Kiss the Blarney Stone

Kiss the Blarney Stone, Bitches. 

Enjoy St. Patrick's Day!

Weekend Wassailing

How closely does this resemble your plans for the weekend?...

Happy Birthday, Miss Scarlet!

 Happy birthday, Miss Scarlet!

Norma (left) gives Miss Scarlet advice on ageing gracefully.

What's Going On?

What exactly is going on here?...

Click pic to enlarge. [via]

Bathroom Carpeting: Yes or No?

Bitches, are you for or against bathroom carpeting?

Sorry for the Inconvenience

 Has this ever happened to you?...

Super Dickmanns

 

Back in 2009, we here at Infomaniac posed the question, "What is the biggest object you’ve ever fit into your mouth?" See post here. We also asked, "What is the greatest number of similar objects (e.g. gumballs or marshmallows) that you’ve fit into your mouth at once?"

This person makes a nice try by putting her fist into her mouth but she pales in comparison to our friend, Mago.

Infomaniac Bitch, Mago claimed he can fit THREE Super Dickmann's into his mouth at once! 

And so we wondered, "What are Super Dickmann's?"

Super Dickmann's are a popular German chocolate confectionery with a white, foamy filling. They're also known as chocolate foam kisses. As you can see, they are quite big...

Super Dickmann's motto: "Man, they are Dickmann!"

If you can't handle Super Dickmann's, try the smaller mini Dickmann's...

Mini Dickmann's are also known as Schoko Strolche. I'm not sure of the English translation but here's my guess. Schoko is an abbreviation for chocolate. However, Strolche appears to have the following meanings: hoodlum, tramp, vagabond, thug, rascal. What exactly are they trying to tell us?

And for those of you who like THICK NUTS, try Super Dickmann's Dicke Nüsse (literal translation: Thick Nuts.) ...

With so much chocolately goodness to choose from, is it any wonder you want to stuff them into your mouth?

Guten Appetit, Bitches!

The Food Network and HGTV and Thee

HGTV (Home and Garden Television) helps you transform your home with inspiration for interior design, home decor, landscape design, remodeling and entertaining ideas while the Food Network connects viewers to the joy of food.

Now, imagine that HGTV and the Food Network are looking for fresh ideas for new shows.

Now, suppose that you have complete control over creating new content for HGTV or the Food Network. What would be the premise of your TV show?