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Whether you're at the grocery or a concert hall, is it ever okay to tushy-cough in public? First, just to get this out of the way, if you're 75 or older, or if you're ailing, please feel free to booty burp to your heart's content. I won't fault you for it. On the other hand, if you've taken your seat with your special someone to watch a string quartet perform Haydn or Schumann, I'm going to go out on a limb and say that's it's not the best time for a tuba solo. Especially if it's a death fart, or a fart so odiferous that people aside you start tearing up.  But what if you're just minding your own business, walking past someone in the store - someone you'll never see again - is it okay to let go with a mild toot? I say yes! You're not laying a neutron bomb that people might hear or smell the next aisle over, and hopefully you're tooting after the person's walked past you, not towards you, since with the latter, they might be c

  In my opinion, this is the best time of year! The leaves are starting to change colour and delicately dance their way to the ground. The air is getting crisp and cool. Pumpkin spice is everywhere. What are your Fall traditions? Do you like to go leaf peeping? Do you get out your crock pot and revisit your favourite hearty recipes? Maybe start watching your favourite scary movies? Whatever your preference, I hope you're enjoying the season as much as I am! Source: Getty

Haiii Peckeroncinis, get a load of THIS pussy - Rayne Beau (pronounced Rainbow), the little shit who escaped his family's trailer while vacationing in Yellowstone this past June! His owners, Benny and Susanne Anguiano, were devastated, certain they'd never see him again, and had to make the agonizing decision to leave the park after searching for him for five days following his disappearance. Well, imagine their surprise when two months later, the little bastard was found just 3 hours north of their home in California! No one is exactly sure how Rayne Beau managed to travel nearly 800 miles back to California, but...I might have a few ideas...

 

In 1990, Rita Crundwell assumed the role of comptroller in Dixon, Illinois. After serving for seven years, she clandestinely established the Reserve Sewer Capital Development Account (RSCDA) and utilized it to siphon off nearly $2.5 million annually from the city. By 2008, she had illicitly obtained a staggering $5.8 million, a substantial portion of Dixon's modest annual budget, which ranged between $8-9 million. Over 22 years, Crundwell embezzled upwards of $53 million and lavishly funded her lifestyle. She established and operated RC Quarter Horses, a renowned horse breeding enterprise, with her horses achieving an impressive 52 world championships. Additionally, she acquired a 45-foot motorhome and indulged in extended vacations. Crundwell deceitfully attributed the city's financial shortfall to the state's delayed tax payments, resulting in severe cutbacks in essential services across Dixon. Basically, the psychopath endangered people's lives so she could cha cha c

  Ryan Murphy's Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story debuted this past week and has made quite the splash with viewers. But just in case you've not gotten enough Menendez madness, Netflix is also releasing a documentary on the case that will be released Oct. 7th. The doc features interviews with the brothers from prison, where they share their side of the story and comment on the shifting public perception of their case. Will you be tuning in, Peckers? Credit: Sygma via Getty Images

Summer is bye-bitched and done. Let the shenanigans begin. The unholy trifecta of Halloween, Thanksgiving and all those damn Winter Holidays are upon us. Be afraid. Be very afraid. 

  As I was watering my 30+ plants today I thought I'd ask you Peckers how enthusiastic you are about plants, and how many you have if you do! I know some of you have VERY green thumbs and it's always a delight to see the spoils of your hard work on here. As far as houseplants, what are your favourites? Mine is probably the simple Pothos. It grows well, creates a beautiful accent to any home, and propagating it with little jars makes me feel like a green witch!  Source: textapotato

Sophia Loren, born Sofia Costanza Brigida Villani Scicolone on September 20, 1934, in Rome, Italy, is an iconic Italian actress with a career spanning over seven decades. Despite her humble beginnings in poverty during World War II in Pozzuoli, she has become a legendary figure in international cinema.  Loren's acting journey began in 1950 with a minor role in "Quo Vadis." Her breakthrough came with "Aida" in 1953, propelling her to stardom as one of Italy's most prominent actresses. Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, she starred in numerous successful films, including "Two Women" (1960), for which she made history by winning the Academy Award for Best Actress in a non-English-language role. Sophia Loren's commanding presence and natural Italian fiery sensuality made her a celebrated sex symbol during the golden age of Hollywood. Her roles in films like "The Gold of Naples" (1954), "The Pride and the Passion" (1957), and "

 

Why not some Tiny Desks for Wednesday? They come from Ukrainian Experimental Folk, Japanese All-Girl Punk, Soulful Spanish Guitars, Ecuadorean Swiss, and Saharan Africa. I threw in some Caroline Polachek, heavily influenced by the 90s vocal styles.

  I was recently reminiscing about visiting my grandmother's house and totally forgot that she had her couch and loveseat wrapped in plastic! Furniture from "back in the day" lasted much longer than it seems to now, so it's not surprising our elders wanted to make sure it stayed pristine, even if you got swamp ass while sitting on it on a hot day! I even remember a family friend having a strip of plastic along their carpet that you had to walk on. Did your family do this, Peckers? Source: Tribune

It's Monday, which is harsh enough. But everything's better with one simple ingredient: Cher. See? Just reading that made you feel good.  Did you know? She was almost cast in "Thelma & Louise." No, for reals.  Before Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis were cast, she was offered one of the lead roles, but turned it down. Why? We don't know. Cher will be Cher. She also turned down the Sarah Connor role in "The Terminator." Can you imagine Cher opposite Ah-nold? Yeah, that's a "no" for me, dawg. Also, for better or for worse, her 1998 hit “Believe” was the first major pop song to use autotune so prominently, a style which is still widely used and abused today. The only upside is that "Believe" really pissed off Madonna, since she was experimenting with autotune in the studio for her forthcoming "Music" album and Cher beat her to the punch.  Why? Because she's Cher. Because Cher has always been unapologetically herself,

Is Sunday a day of rest for you? How do you lazy? During the summer, me and the hubs sometimes pop gummies and float in the pool or meet friends for brunch. In the winter, brunch is still on, and since it doesn't get too cold here, we'll go for hikes or meet friends for afternoon-to-evening cocktails. Or occasionally, no matter the season, I just refuse to get up and cuddle with Elder Cat. This is pure bliss, I assure you.  I know some people use Sunday to work out at the gym, run errands and clean like demons, but really, that's what Saturday is for. For me, Sunday means no effort, maximum chill. If there's even a chance that something might cause me stress or require exertion, I avoid it. The most I'll do, in terms of effort, is make my signature "Bree Daniels Dee-licious Turkey M oussaka." It's easy to do, it's very relaxing and it's so good you'll scream. I've mentioned it before, but in case you didn't see it, the recipe is bel

Here's Cillian Murphy spotted in Dublin recently. He's apparently bulking up for the new "Peaky Blinders" movie. He can peak my blinders all day and all night! Source: Padraig O'Reilly

Happy Friday the 13th, superstitious hors! Here at the Manor, we don't consider it an unlucky day. Instead, we use it as an excuse to celebrate black cats, snake eyes, and various other forms of magic bitchery! Therefore, in honor of this devilish day of cosmic schadenfreude, we're hosting a gathering in the courtyard where we're bringing all the hits - salt for spilling, mirrors for breaking, and ladders to dance beneath all night long. Join us as we tempt fate with wild abandon!

 

This British guy invented a dating idea for men, such as himself, with large ones. He claims he is so big he has trouble at airport security. The bloke here says it is challenging to find trousers. So this is his solution because we all know that a simple salad vegetable is the key to this guy's  dating woes.  I know that size can matter. It can. But I would be much more disturbed by a man perusing the cucumbers, looking for one to chuck in his cart so he can parade around a supermarket looking for dates, than by some man's gigantic appendage. Any man who would do that is off the list forever. This would say all the wrong things about him. My personality doesn't matter, babe; look, I am packing 10 inches, so ignore my brown busted sole tooth in my mouth and hop on for a great ride, baby! Someone sat at a computer and made this with a straight face. Won't someone think of the big be-dicked? They concentrate on women, but I think they may see that they get more attention

  Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell infamously love to overshare, but one thing they're not comfortable sharing is their bed...with any other couple! Shepard was a guest on Drew Barrymore's show this week and addressed a lingering rumour that he and Bell host swinger parties. He claims they have never "crossed that divide" with anyone. He also claims they received texts from friends who feigned disappointment at not being invited to these rumoured parties, including Jimmy Kimmel. Well that's too bad. Maybe they can quell our disappointment by talking about eating each other's boogers.  Source: Entertainment Weekly

It happened 22 years ago this month. Before she had a talk show, before she divorced the husband-from-hell, and back when cable and network TV could still unite us all, Kelly Clarkson became the first prize winner on "American Idol." Was it a more innocent time? Not necessarily, but Paula Abdul was a loopy, pill-popping delight (allegedly), Simon Cowell hadn't yet undergone a head transplant, and Randy Jackson was the cause of everyone and your grandmother saying, "Sorry, it's not for me, dog." Second prize winner, Justin Guarini, has gone on to enjoy a more than respectable career on Broadway , and the rest of them? My mind has flushed them away. But I'll always remember Kelly's first prize rendition of "A Moment Like This." My eyes misted up when I first saw it, didn't yours? The genuine emotion of it has never been surpassed, I don't think, by any talent competition show since.  Photo Credit: Reuters