So just how did sock hopping die? By Luna Lark
QuailBellMagazine.com So one day the Fonz jumped into the local sock hop, greased like lightning and shining in ten pounds of dead pig sewn up into a jacket, hair all slicked back in a D.A. Naturally, everyone dropped their feet and milkshakes to the floor, entranced by the unabashed display of testosterone that had taken the stage. The Fonz looked every last one of those freckle-faces in the eye and shouted, “No more sock hoppin', losers. Turn the jukebox off NOW and bring out the guitar.” He lingered on the last word, pronouncing it with a mocking country twang. “We're going to rock & roll harder than you've ever rocked or ever rolled before.”
The next thing that came out of the Fonz's mouth was the voice of Robbie Plant.
And just like that, the world of sock hopping collapsed. The end.
How Make a Fairy Greeting Card By Starling Root
QuailBellMagazine As autumn leaves swirl through the air, you might consider taking flight yourself. You might not have fairy wings, but you can bring out the fairy in you by gathering up some moss and Tacky glue to your craft table. Here's how to make a fairy-inspired greeting card: - Scuttle around the house or even the streets to glean for glitter, sequins, silk flowers, beads, and other similarly organic and/or sparkly items.
- Grab one piece of construction paper or cardstock (depending on how sturdy you'd like the card to be.)
- Fold the paper in half.
- Assemble the goodies you've found on the paper.
- Once you've decided on their placement, glue them where they belong.
- Start scribbling away your most fairy-like thoughts to the intended recipient!
Watching Movies in Gilded Cinematic Style By Julie DiNisio
QuailBellMagazine.com The Byrd Theatre is one of Richmond, Virginia’s most beloved landmarks. But financially, it’s in trouble. So instead of spending the cold evenings at home in front of the TV, go to the Byrd and support a local legend by purchasing a $2 movie ticket. Most nights, the theatre plays movies recently seen in regular theaters, but sometimes old or cult classics are featured. Here's what they're showing this holiday season:
Saturday, December 3, 2 p.m.
Singularium
Saturday, December 3, Midnight
Dark Side of Oz
Saturday, December 10, Midnight
Heathers
Saturday, December 17, Midnight
Breaking Point
Saturday, December 24, 7:15 p.m. and December 25, 7:15 and 9:45 p.m.
It’s a Wonderful Life (a Byrd tradition!)
Sunday, January 15, 3 p.m.
Raqs Luminar – Dance of Lights (presented by Khalima Illumination Dance Studio)
QB-ish Toys for the 2011 Holiday Season By Paisley Hibou
QuailBellMagazine.com ThePerfectToys.com is the self-proclaimed "ultimate Christmas toys shopping guide," presenting consumer info for the season's most popular kids' gadgets and doo-dads. Not everything on their 2011 line-up would appeal to the Quail Bell-inclined child or 30-year-old who still shamelessly collects Madame Alexander dolls (we're not judging), but there are a couple things that would appeal to our favorite fledglings. What are they? Harry Potter Lego Board Games, My Pillow Pets (look for the chubby purple unicorn), and Monster Higher dolls (especially Draculaura & Clawd Wolf and/or Dead Tired Ghoulia Yelps). Start browsing to decide if these picks are imaginary, nostalgic, or otherworldly enough for your taste.
How to Tell if a Tree is Enchanted By Christine Stoddard
QuailBellMagazine.com It taps you on the shoulder and snickers when you turn around with “Huh?” on your lips.
It has an opinion about the World Series.
It insults your ability to make a half-decent home-cooked pie for your mother-in-law.
It purses its lips and sucks in every passing butterfly just for kicks.
It pulls out an umbrella when it starts to rain.
It changes the socks on its roots everyday.
It complains about pop quizzes.
It makes fun of all the other trees in your yard.
Send us pics of your coveted collections! Some of us are hoarders, like the dragons of ancient lore or the Junk Lady in Jim Henson's "Labyrinth" (1986). Do own a coveted collection--or one that should be coveted? Whether your obsession is top hats or ceramic unicorns, Quail Bell wants to lust after your collection. Email us pics of your junk/treasure: submissions@quailbellmagazine.com. We'll post them right here on The Real! Be sure to include your name and a brief description (1-5 sentences) of your collection, too.
Give Us 99% Off Coupons for this Stuff By Starling Root
QuailBellMagazine.com Dear American retailers,
Quail Bell(e)s have a legitimate complaint about Black Friday. How come you don't ever have stuff that would actually make us wake up at 3 a.m. to get in line at the local mall? We want gifties that address the imaginary, the nostalgic, and the otherworldly—not gym shorts or toasters with ten settings. Next year, could you please put out coupons for the following?
*Admission to any rocking history museum we want, since they tend to be open for about two hours total between Thanksgiving and Christmas.
*All of the Halloween crap you couldn't get rid of even during your day-after-Halloween clearance sale.
*Anything we want from any grandma's attic in the United States (bonus points if you can give us access to attics in the UK, Australia, and the rest of the world, too.)
*Time machines! We're not particularly concerned about the model. Any one will do.
*Real Egyptian mummies we can prop up in our living rooms for some interesting décor.
*All of Etsy.com—down to the very last shop.
*Printing presses, books, and camera equipment that date back 'til at least 1900.
That's all, really. Please let us know what you can do.
Sincerely,
The QB Crew
Medieval Meats=Thanksgiving Treats By QB Chef
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As you scrape up the leftovers from this year's Thanksgiving dinner, your mind inevitably turns to food. History and weirdness likely trickle into your thoughts as a QB fledgling at some point, too. One question you might ask yourself is, what if next Thanksgiving you honored traditions not decades old but centuries old? So old that they practically make the Pilgrims look like your contemporaries. What if you celebrated Thanksgiving by substituting medieval meats for turkey?
Everybody eats turkey, or some version of it, for Thanksgiving. Even vegetarians have tofurkey. But medieval Europe did not have turkey because the bird was native to North America, which they had not yet “discovered.” Of course, they didn't have Thanksgiving, either, but that's part of what will make this interpretation of the holiday one infused with spunk and originality. Now you have 365 days to channel Maid Miriam and get creative with your meat.
Vintage Gifts Coming to QB's Etsy Boutique The QB Crew is thrilled to announce the coming of vintage gifts to our Etsy this holiday season. In addition to our handmade decorative and functional arts & crafts, we're also bringing you a beautiful selection of vintage and antique merchandise. Please continue to check back at our shop for gorgeous new additions. Our first piece? This blue pillbox hat by Patty Elise:
Add Horror to Your Thanksgiving Stuffing By QB Chef
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If you're wondering what to do with all of those Halloween decorations still dangling around your house, Quail Bell has a solution perfect for Turkey Day. Your favorite stuffing recipe is simply not complete until you zombify it. Take all those plastic skulls, mini tombstones, funereal flowers, and other macabre trinkets from Halloween and plant them on top of your stuffing. Turn that panful of old bread into a graveyard sure to weird out all of your Thanksgiving guests! That one touch of horror will keep Aunt Mildred talking about something other than your singledom for a looong time.
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