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  Dr. Chen Wei-nong of Taiwan went viral this week after he live-recorded himself performing his own vasectomy! The procedure normally takes 15 minutes, but the surgeon spent over an hour meticulously explaining all 11 steps of the process for viewers. He said he was doing this as a gift to his wife, and reassured his audience the next day that he was feeling perfectly fine. What a guy! Source: NDTV BTW, looking for Peckerwood's Weekly Lunocracy Post? It's  RIGHT HERE .

Welcome, party hors, to another Manor Music Monday - plus a very special holiday surprise. But first, DJ Li'l Scratch has pawed his way into the Manor's Beeftube Lounge, ready to spin you some tunes. Today, he's all about the one and only Ann Richards. Are you familiar with Ann? Back in the day, she gained fame for her jazz vocals and notoriety for her sizzling spread in "Playboy" magazine in 1961 (one of the more demure shots is above, sans staples). The "Playboy" spread tended to overshadow her accomplishments as a vocalist, yet ever since a salacious 2010 book about Stan Kenton, whom she was married to, was released, there's been renewed interest in her music and life. Amongst the book's many details: their son Lance was arrested in 1978 for attempted murder after putting a rattlesnake in his lawyer's mailbox (you can't make this stuff up). But let's put all that messy violence aside (and agree that Stan was a horrible person who...

My burning question is...how do you find another person to couple up with who would do this, too? But it wasn't fun and games in Canada. Not everyone loves a cosplaying couple.  If upon threat of life and limb, which era would you choose if forced? What do you think of our American Victorians? 

  Canuck Peckers can certainly recognize this image. Usually you'd see these candies gathering dust at your local corner store or perhaps in an elder relative's home. Or MINE, because I have excellent taste. The Cherry Blossom was originally created in the 1890s by Lowney Company's Canadian subsidiary. The candy has changed hands a few times and was eventually acquired by Hershey Canada in the 1980s. Sickeningly sweet and impossible to eat without getting sticky hands, the candy secured its place in the hearts (and visceral fat) of Canadians over the past 135 years. But Hershey Canada made the sad announcement this week that they are discontinuing production of this beautiful, underrated confectionary. Many are already joking that you will still see these candies in shops for years to come as they never really seem to die. Regardless, I am sad to see them go. Rest in Peace! Source: City News BTW, looking for Peckerwood's Weekly Lunocracy Post? It's  RIGHT HERE .

It's Funky Friday, my favorite freaks! And in honor of the occasion, here's a collection of photos of Diana Ross cuttin' the fuck UP at Studio 54. Oh to be a fly on the wall... BTW, looking for Peckerwood's Weekly Lunocracy Post? It's  RIGHT HERE .

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Josephine Baker was the American-born French dancer and singer who captured the hearts of audiences in Paris during the vibrant 1920s. Renowned for her dazzling performances and charismatic stage presence, she broke barriers as the first Black woman to star in a major motion picture, paving the way for future artists. She was frequently accompanied on stage  by her beloved pet cheetah, Chiquita, who added an exceptional touch to her acts. Dressed in a sparkling diamond collar, Chiquita often stole the spotlight with her playful antics, including her thrilling leaps into the conductor’s pit, much to the delight and astonishment of the audience. Together, Josephine and Chiquita created an unforgettable and enchanting experience that resonated with the spirit of the Roaring Twenties. Photograph of Gérard de Nerval by Félix Nadar. The French Romantic poet Gérard de Nerval was quite the character, significantly influencing the later Symbolist and Surrealist movements. Picture this: Nerv...

  This weekend, the West Palm Beach waterfront in Florida hosted the largest gathering ever of people wearing dinosaur costumes. The event was put on by the Cox Science Center to promote their  Dinosaur Safari: A Walkthrough Exhibit. A total of 468 costumed creatures (earning a new Guinness World Record) turned out to watch Disney's Dinosaur  followed by Jurassic Park , which were being screened down on the waterfront. Sounds like quite the (pre)historic event! Source: Palm Beach Daily News BTW, looking for Peckerwood's Weekly Lunocracy Post? It's  RIGHT HERE .

Greetings from DJ Li'l Scratch, who's thrilled to be back at the Manor's Beeftube Lounge . Moreover, he's delighted to be spinning tunes from the fabulous Kitty White.  "Hey, ya'll, Kitty's here!" I really hope someone called that out when Kitty played a gig at their local jazz club. She looks like an approachable, fun-loving star, doesn't she? The kind of gal who's "just folks" - until she opens her mouth and sings. Then you know; there's nothing "just" about her at all. Kitty, as you may know, never achieved great fame, but on the West Coast in the 1930s and early 40s, she was "it." Born in 1923, and likely influenced by the burgeoning jazz scene on Central Avenue, the nerve center of the Black community where visiting luminaries stayed at the stylish Hotel Summerville , Kitty and her twin sister Maudie started their careers in vaudeville at the age of three - three! - and while Maudie later sang with Duke E...

  photos: Smithsonian BTW, looking for Peckerwood's Weekly Lunocracy Post? It's  RIGHT HERE .

The Witch by John Collier, circa 1893.  BTW, looking for Peckerwood's Weekly Lunocracy Post? It's  RIGHT HERE .

  Hey, Peckerlips! It's been a very busy week for me between work and home life, so today's post is just going to be a drive-by reminding you all how cherished you are here at the Manor. Smooches! TW, looking for Peckerwood's Weekly Lunocracy Post? It's  RIGHT HERE .

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Confession: I am a swag ho. I am. I don't care who knows it. I can't wait to see what's in there when a party or an event has swag. Sometimes I am thrilled-skincare swag-sometimes I am like, what the?-sex toy swag.  I must collect things year-round to offer guests at our yearly Christmas parties, kid's birthday parties, and Halloween party every year. People expect it. They want that bag; no matter if the party is sorry, there is always the bag. Once, an alarmingly frank kid approached me and asked at my daughter's birthday party."Where is my party bag?" I was horrified and looked at her mom for support, and she looked back like, "Yeah bitch where is the swag?" My mom was still stuffing bags in the next room because I had fucked it up with my sparse offerings. Adding some extra tissue paper was incredible; lots of colorful stuffing was festive. And that was a done deal, or so I thought.  "Mija, ¿En qué estabas pensando?" my mom asked. ...

  Here in Canada, it has become a big tradition for people to go swimming in icy waters usually on New Year's Day. Cold plunges have been touted for their health benefits and have become an increasingly popular offering at spas. Have you ever taken an icy dip? Would you consider trying it? Source: World Vision BTW, looking for Peckerwood's Weekly Lunocracy Post? It's  RIGHT HERE .

DJ L'i'l Scratch is in the hizzy, yo! Isn't that what the kids used to say? What do they say now? Subscribe and like? DJ Li'l Scratch doesn't care, because he's already on his 12th life - at least - his longevity credited to a regular diet of the 'nip, tuna and whiskey. Oh, and the ladies, including this fine specimen: Va-va-voom. Cherchez la femme. Ommph. All are appropriate responses to Belgian-born Monique Van Voreen, who hot-cha-cha-cha'd her way to heaven only five years ago. Monique, as you may know, had a highly eclectic and unusually long career. I say "unusually," because a long career is not generally associated with an actor who's first introduced like this: Back in the 1950s, she was the movie's latest sex-bomb. Yet she kept on working - well past the regulation sell-by date for sex symbols - in roles both large and small. She even conquered the Broadway stage (twice!). And, oh, yes, in her spare time, she published a succe...