October 31, 2011

I Love Love Love Teachers

I love how he's a teacher. I love how he talks about the kids in his class; how they razz him because he has longish hair. He'll tell me that his kids have nicknames for him and he'll smile as he talks about it. He takes his job seriously and is genuinely pleased with his kids' successes because they're his too.

And my god, he's so cute in his work clothes, with his button-down shirt rolled up to his elbows and his brown corduroy blazer and his maroon tie flopping around like a dog's tongue. I just wanna bury my face in his chest and take a nap. You can bet your ass he has a running countdown 'til summer break. Just ask him how many days are left of the school year and he'll tell you instantly.

Hanging out with him is like having a backstage pass to high school. He'll tell me weird stories about the other teachers like how some of his colleagues are alcoholics or otherwise crummy fuckups. Whaaaaat? I can't get enough of the gossip. He'll disclose all the teacher tricks, like how they all talk about the kids with each other in the break room. I never considered my teachers would talk to each other! That blew my mind.

Sure, it sucks that he has to wake up so early on weekdays and forgettabout going out on Friday nights because he'll be too wiped out from his week to entertain the idea. But, when he took me to his favorite cafe and told me that this was where he graded papers, my heart melted into a puddle on the floor. I love you, teachers! I give you an A+ for being so radical.

October 27, 2011

If This Guy Doesn't Start Introducing Me To His Friends While We're Out, Shit WILL Get Real

Reader Submitted Bonerkiller: Guys Who Cover Their Ears At Loud Noises

From our reader Erin, who really thinks guys need to stop doing this.
http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lj7vsvpGTe1qzlys0.gifI cannot stand guys who insist on covering their ears at loud noises past the age of 8. Perhaps it's because I live in New York City, where even placing a phone call outside will inevitably lead to at least three interruptions due to sirens, screams, jackhammering, and/or sudden blackouts.

Regardless, the simple act of placing his hands over his ears during these sudden, obnoxious noises is not only a turn-off, it makes me wonder what else he can't he handle. These are the same men who order their dressing on the side, flinch at tampon commercials or pass out on the floor as their wife gives birth. Not to mention you will most likely be restricted to Belle and Sebastian concerts or maybe no concerts at all.
This is hilarious! You never see action heroes covering their ears unless it's to shield them from bullets or shrapnel or something. Yes, this is definitely a wuss move. Don't get me wrong; I generally like wussy guys. But I think covering his ears at loud noises might be a tad too wussy for even my tastes. Wow. I think I've finally found my wuss threshold. What a big day for me!

Got a bonerkiller to submit? Send it on in to hi@shmittenkitten.com. If it makes me laugh, I'll post it.

October 24, 2011

Story Time: What Halloween Costume Would Your Dream Boy (Or Girl) Wear?

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Haha! Ewwww.
Longtime readers would know that any guy dressed as either:
  • Marty McFly
  • Alex P. Keaton 
  • Teen Wolf
  • Max Fischer
  • Charlie Kelly from It's Always Sunny
  • Woody Allen in Annie Hall
  • Dustin Hoffman in The Graduate
  • Dustin Hoffman in All The President's Men
  • Dustin Hoffman in Outbreak
  • A Jurassic Park ranger
  • Taco from The League
  • Jesse Pinkman
  • Tom Haverford
  • Burt Macklin, FBI
  • FDR
  • Carl Sagan
  • Neil deGrasse Tyson
  • The guy from Blues Clues
would make me flip my shades at them like Diamond Dave checking out babes on the Sunset Strip.

But I wanna know, what would be your favorite Halloween outfit to see on your dream date? Han Solo? Ryan Gosling in Drive? Michael Jordan in Space Jam? Ernest from the Ernest movies? Air bud in Air bud? Sinbad in Sinbad? Kangaroo Jack in Kangaroo Jack? Tell me in the comments!

It's Almost Time For A New Mix To Go Out To The Shmitten Kitten Mix Of The Month Club!

It's almost November 1st, which means it's almost time for a new mix to go out to the Shmitten Kitten Mix of the Month Club members. I have over 1,200 people signed up so far which is well beyond my expectations when I first started the club last May.

Basically the deal is that I send out an exclusive mix to you guys every month. I put whatever songs I'm digging on it from Brit-pop to Motown to Indie Rock and anything in between. I take this club seriously and try my best to put something special together that I think you will love. Not like, LOVE.

So join the Mix of the Month Club already! I mean, look at our logo: how can this club not be fun?

Sign up for the Shmitten Kitten Mix of the Month Club. If you sign up right now, I’ll send you the May edition. The next one goes out on June 1st! DO IT.

So much free music; so much free fun. Sign up right now and get in on this. DO IT!

Pics and Vids: AGREED!


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October 19, 2011

Halloween Approval Matrix: Sexy Vs. Unsexy Costumes For Dudes


This is hilarious and SPOT ON. I'm still cracking up that Joe Gorga in drag even made this list. Oh man. [via The Frisky]

October 16, 2011

Pics and Vids: Ahhhh! Well Played, Sir



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Pics and Vids: Here's A Tiny, Singing Ryan Gosling

Attention Gos-Hogs: here's your dude belting his little soul out alongside a tiny JC Chavez, a tiny Justin Timberlake and a tiny other dude on the Mickey Mouse Club. Between the slow tempo, the low-tech choreography, and the baggy clothes, they all look like a bunch of sixth-graders covering a Boyz II Men song at their middle school talent show. If you don't wanna sit through the whole thing, Ryan G. steps up to the mic at 1:34.  Enjoy!


October 15, 2011

Good News! I've Found My Halloween Costume


But, I'm not just gonna be a man with a giant hairy-chest, I'm going to be a SEXY man with a giant hairy chest.

Just kidding. 

Seriously, I need to think of a killer Halloween costume this year. Any ideas? Do you know what you're gonna be yet? Tell me in the comments.

October 13, 2011

What It Feels Like When I Guy I'm Not Attracted To Tries To Wipe Away An Eyelash That's Fallen On My Cheek

Things That Make Us Go Yikes: He Acted Weird When I Introduced Him To My Friends

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Oof!
This is a bummer because I know FOR A FACT that he's a sweet, funny goofball. And, I've been telling everyone how rad he is for a while now. But, my homeboy crashed and burned when I introduced him to my buds; he straight-up choked. Oh god, it was a nightmare.

Basically, all of his attempts at humor tanked. He had as much charm as an empty roll of toilet paper. Maybe he's not good in social situations? Maybe he crumbled under the pressure? Who knows. All I can say is that it was painful to watch. I think my eyebrows still hurt from cringing so hard for so long.

After about the tenth awkward silence thanks to his bizarre non sequitors, I wanted to yank him out of the room with a giant cane like how they do with the comedians who bomb on Amatuer Night at the Apollo. What did he have for lunch, socially inept stew with a side of awkward crackers? Jesus Christ man, pull it together! Stop trying to be funny! Just sip your beer and smile.

I tried to explain a few of his jokes to my friends in an effort to ameliorate the situation but it was like trying to explain LOLcats to a blind person; it didn't fully translate. The whole evening felt as if I was watching him lose on the first round of "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?" which everyone knows is the easiest round there is. How do you even console that person? I certainly don't have the skill set for it. I'm just going to have to pretend that the night never happened. That's probably best for all involved.

October 12, 2011

The More I Want Him To Initiate A Chat With Me Online, The Less Likely He Is To Do It

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When He Launches Into A Long, Intense And Bizarre Story About His Ex On Our First Date

He thinks I'm like this
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But I'm really like this
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Because I think this
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Which makes me wanna do this
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Then do this
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And go do this
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And do this
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With a guy who looks like this
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[Previously: My Life As Told Through Parks And Recreation]

October 10, 2011

Pics and Vids: BURN!!!!!!!


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Contest Time: Win A Limited-Edition Shmitten Kitten Necklace From Rachel Shoshana Jewelry

I'm excited to announce that I've teamed up with my sister Rachel of Rachel Shoshana Jewelry to release my own limited-edition "Shmitten" Necklace. Look how awesome our necklace baby is!

I think she has my eyes.
Rachel made me one that looks exactly like this and it hasn't left my neck since I put it on. Now, you can get one too because she's agreed to make 10 more for you guys to purchase. 10? That's it? Yup, just 10. To celebrate our first-ever collaboration, we're giving one away to a lucky winner. What are you waiting for?
The contest ends this Friday, Oct. 14th at noon where I'll notify the winner by email. Good luck!

October 8, 2011

UPDATE: Video Footage From The '80s Movie "How Can I Tell If I'm Really In Love" is FOUND!

A HUGE THANKS to George who did a little gumshoe work and found this clip from the movie I mentioned yesterday, "How Can I Tell If I'm Really In Love" featuring two Batemans and a Danson. Spoiler alert: it's cheesy, bizarre, and uncomfortable, JUST LIKE I HAD HOPED. See?




Clearly, this movie is a national treasure that future generations should study. On a side note, this is the least educational video I've ever seen. How did this even get made? And, how did they rope in not one but TWO Batemans on this project? Ha! I love it!

October 7, 2011

Pics and Vids: I'm Gonna Need Someone To Get Me This Movie STAT!


It's gonna take the combined efforts of two Batemans and a Danson to help me navigate this territory.

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I Love Love Love Guys Who Wear Elbow Patches On Their Blazers

I'd like to give a hearty high-five to autumn because it is now prime elbow patch-wearing weather. Huzzah! Can I get a round of applause for them, please? They are one of my favorite things about a guy's wardrobe. When he spins around and flashes that patch, I wanna scream and faint like it's 1964 and I'm watching the Beatles on the "Ed Sullivan Show."

Those two fuzzy pieces of felt tell me that he probably has a bookshelf in his bedroom AND that he probably knows who Carl Sagan is. They're like two large oval, fabric kisses on the back of his arms. They're basically arm lingerie. They're fabric catnip. Again, huzzah!

Guys who wear elbow patches, I love you. I really love you. I super love you. I wanna toss your corduroy blazers in the air and roll around in them and feel the elbow patches on my cheek. I wanna tell my mom about you. I wanna drink mochas with you and hold hands on a park bench. I wanna jump into a giant pile of leaves and tickle each other until our faces hurt from laughing so much. Fuuuuuck.

October 6, 2011

Bonerkiller: Guys Who Are Mean As A Tactic To Get My Attention

http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lsch83Jelo1qg80h7o1_500.gifI'm all for playful ribbing, but some guys catapult past lively banter and into a steaming pile of cow manure located smack dab in the middle of Insult-land.

Recently a guy approached me and said that he didn't like the bow in my hair; he said that he thought that it made me look immature. Thanks, guy, for that totally unsolicited criticism. It caught me off guard to have the first words out of his mouth be so rude. What a jerk! I told him that I didn't give a shit what he thought and that I liked it just fine.

He proceeded to argue with me about my little hair accessory and then moved on to criticizing my skirt too. "Are you done," I asked while giving him the evil eye.

Nope! He wasn't done: he then asked for my phone number. That's when it dawned on me that this mean guy thing was a calculated schtick. It must've been some kind of move he read about in a book about how to pick up women or something. EW! GROSS! WTF! BOO! DO NOT WANT! FUCK THAT NOISE!

I'm not sure if this approach has ever worked out for him, but it sure as shit wasn't going to work on me. I did not give him my number, in case you were wondering. Holy hell, mean guys are the worst.

October 5, 2011

Pics and Vids: "Men"


It's funny 'cause it's true.

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October 4, 2011

Things I'm Terrible At: Competing For A Guy's Attention

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When it comes to vying for a man's attention, I'm the least competitive girl on the planet. My heart's not in the fight. Honestly, when I think about trying to compete for a guy's attention, to paraphrase the song, "there's a whole lot of shruggin' goin' on."

In grade school, if I learned that another girl had a crush on the guy I liked, I'd get over him instantly. "You can have him," I'd tell her (in my mind) as my feelings for him dwindled down to nothing. Frankly, I was happy to surrender my crush to a more eager party.

It wouldn't even need to be confirmed that another girl had a crush on him; hearing it through the grapevine was all it'd take for me to throw in the attraction towel. I'll relinquish my feelings for him before the sentence, "I heard that she likes him too," was finished. Fuck it! She can have him and they can get married and have babies for all I care. 

I'll never understand women who feel compelled to compete for a guy's attention. Who has the energy for it? Just thinking about trying to sustain his focus makes me wanna take a nap. Y'all can have him, ladies. I'll focus my energy on the short dude in the corner who's here with his two best friends and looks slightly terrified at the idea of talking to me instead. He's more my speed anyway.

October 1, 2011

Duuuuuuude, If Only It Were This Easy


via our sister site, Shlooby Kitten

Pics and Vids: "Men Seeking Women"

Here's a trailer for a '90s rom-com starring Will Ferrell. I'm guessing it went straight to VHS. The premise is that three men make a bet to see who can get a girlfriend and live with her for three months first. That is literally the most boring bet I've ever heard. Why don't they just make a bet to see who can do the most laundry or who can pay the bills the quickest?

You'd think it would be a snorefest--and, it probably is--but there seem to be some gems in this pile of shit movie because I'm having a hard time picking a favorite line from the clip. It's a tie between: "What's your position on chocolate-covered bananas?" and, "The woman was a sex savant." Oh yeah.



H/t to Brain for this one