Canadian Women's Hockey...With Champagne

I'd like to dedicate today to the Canadian Women's Hockey team but, if and only if they stop apologizing for their actions. There was, is, and never will be anything wrong with what you did. I'm an American. You kicked our ass.  And I can still say, your instincts were nothing short of breaktaking. You won Gold! And like any good athlete, you attacked the goal, in this case being the bottle of champagne, with dedication and fervor, and didn't stop until you got the job done. The job, this time around, of course being, getting drunk on the ice...With Champagne.
Oh Canada...You've won the gold in my heart as well.

Perfume...With Champagne

Damn! If I knew about this, I'd be smelling like Champagne years ago!
This scent is amazing, but dangerously addicting. This morning I started by spraying myself, ya' know, my skin and clothes, running through the mist shower. However, moments later, in a daze, I'm spraying the couch, the chairs, rugs, and curtains.
Before I know it, I'm in a high speed chase with my cat trying to spray her down with the bottle. True story. It's that good.
Just please don't drink the stuff. It smells better than it tastes.
Not that I would know.  I just heard that...somewhere...on the radio...What?

Chinese New Year...With Champagne

Happy Chinese New Year!
According to the Chinese Calendar, it's officially the year of the Tiger. But I say screw the Tiger.
Is that offensive?
I declare this, the official year of Champagne!!!!!
In all fairness, the description of those born in the year of the Tiger, is not far off from those who drink Champagne:
Tigers are powerful, gracious, independent, bold and brave.
They are friendly and loving.
The Tiger is a natural leader and loves to be the center of attention.
The Tiger has overpowering attraction.
They are well liked because of their charismatic personalities.
They are rebels that go up against authority.
Even if you don’t agree with the beliefs of the tiger you admire his way.
They take risks and are always searching for excitement.
They get bored quite easily.
Tigers live dangerously which often leads to trouble. 
So all you crazy Tigers out there, let's celebrate our year the right way...With Champagne!

Video of the Week...With Champagne

I don't know how, but I totally forgot about Chris Rock's "Champagne" video.  I'm not really quite sure what it does for Champagne...
but it's sure hilarious enough to watch.
One of my many favorite scenes is at 3:07...What the What?!

 Click Here to Watch the Video

Mannequin...With Champagne

Now this is the type of mannequin I would have liked to see come alive in the 1987 classic "Mannequin."  This mannequin would get you behind the velvet rope, no problem. She would gain free entry into the hottest clubs, free VIP access, free swag and most definitely free champagne. And this mannequin doesn't just drink champagne either, she bathes in it. Okay, more like she fills up a bucket and puts one foot in it then glues clear plastic balls all over her body. But then really what's the difference? This is sounding less and less like an interesting movie and more and more like a Friday night in Chelsea, isn't it?

Evites...With Champagne

Look at these 2 very real and very actual Evites that I so randomly happen to come across.
They are both for Birthdays. Both for the same night.
But why I am drawn to one so much more than the other? Why does one party look like so much more fun? Why am I going to lie and say I'm sick and can't make the one party when really I am getting together with all of my friends and going to the other party? Do I like one friend more than the other?...No. Is it because I got one Evite before the other?...No.
Then what is it, you ask?
THERE"S AN MF'IN CHAMPAGNE BOTTLE EXPLODING IN ONE OF THEM! You are an idiot if you don't go to that party. It is a 100% proven fact that the picture on an Evite determines how fun a party is going to be. I thought everyone knew that. So, next time you plan a big event and you want a lot of people to show up. Pick the damn Champagne bottle exploding Evite!
And you'll always get a "Hell Yes!" reply from me.

Largest Shot Ever...With Champagne

Sometimes when I'm feeling spunky, I order a shot. Excuse me... a glass of champagne and a shot.
Don't get me wrong, it's almost never a good idea.
On this particular occasion it was a particularly bad idea.
Apparently, the bartender, whom might I add, was 5 - 6 months pregnant, had it out for me. Do you see the shot!? I wish I had my hand out in this picture to show how big it really was. We are talking 5 fingers here. 5 man fingers. Tyra Banks' forehead ain't got nothing on this shot. If I had to guess, I would say it was probably 5 - 6 ounces. 1 ounce for every month she was pregnant?  Maybe she wanted me to fulfill a night that she no longer could. Maybe she was trying to get me pregnant. Maybe she thought she was being a pal. After all, hows the saying go... "a heavy pourer makes a good friend" What's that you say...That's not a saying?  Right...probably because it leaves you face down in toilet for an hour!!!! Damn pregnant bartender. She probably named her child Jameson, or Jack, or... Moral of the story is: Champagne only from now on...unless it's Tequilla... I'll never learn.

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The Bachelor...With Champagne

Seriously, what would this show do without Champagne?
I have probably tuned in 5 times in the past 5 years (okay fine, I was addicted to the Jason, Molly & Melissa season, but I was completely & unfairly manipulated by the scandal)
But that aside, every time I do check in, they are drinking champagne. And not just a sip here or there but, full on champagne consumption: They are on a date with champagne, at dinner with champagne, in bed with champagne, sucking face with champagne, acting crazy with champagne, crying about it with champagne. I'm starting to think that "finding love" is really nothing but the B story on "The Bachelor."
Is ABC really just trying to find a way to get as much Champagne on Network TV as possible?  Because honestly, the only real true love I'm seeing is between the girls and their champagne.

Video of the Week...With Champagne

There are many ways you can enjoy Champagne.
Just please don't chug it.  Really...Nobody wins.

Click here to see why

That Guy...With Champagne

Every wedding, party and event has "That Guy." "That Guy" who drinks just a little too much and becomes the ultimate life of the party. "That Guy" who grabs the microphone from the house band to give an impromptu speech, or even worse, he decides he should and can sing that next song. "That Guy" who feels like he can tell you anything and everything about his life because he knows he can trust you. "That Guy" you gave a ride home to because he couldn't find his friends, phone, car and thank god, his keys. But he sure found a way to throw up on the entire left side of your car. Listen, I'm not putting down "That Guy." Mainly because, I'm realizing as I write this, that I have done every single one of those things... So, trust me, if you find yourself becoming "That Guy," because it will happen... go behind the bar and grab yourself a couple bottles of champagne and some plastic cups to become your own mobile bar. Nobody likes to wait in line at the bar, so you will bring the bar to them. A verifiable hit at any party. Oh, and pour those drinks with a heavy hand.  Not only are you are doing the guests a service, but the last thing they are going to remember is how drunk they got, and not you attempting to tie your pants into a bandanna.
Who's "That Guy" now?

7 Things To Do...With Champagne

The following link is a holiday website with "what you can do with your  left over champagne from New Years Eve" recipes. I'd like to start by saying, Champagne is not just a New Years Eve drink. That's like saying one can only have cake on their birthday or sex in the champagne room (but that another post all together)
Champagne can and should be drank whenever it is available or as far as I'm concerned, whenever possible.

Also, Id' like to point out that I cannot vouch for any of these recipes. You see, I never have any left over champagne, so I've never had to think of what to do with with it the next day. I honestly didn't even know it was possible not finish the entire bottle. But just in case you find yourself in this rare and improbable predicament, here are:

  7 things to do with leftover champagne