Military Dad Brings Son to Tears With Surprise Return at Football Game (VIDEO)

vrijdag 27 september 2013

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by Ericka Sóuter 10 hours ago

It's easy for teens to take their parents for granted. We are always hovering, asking questions, getting into their business. We never actually give them the opportunity to truly miss us. That's clearly not the case for all those teens with parents in the military. That separation can be agonizing, but it also makes the reunions that much sweeter. Among the most astonishing examples I've ever seen is the surprise return of Master Sergeant Joseph Martel at his son's football game.

With his dad disguised in a football uniform and helmet, the teen had no idea he had returned early from deployment. The reaction is priceless. Get the tissues ready!

No matter their age, this is a reminder just how much our kids need us. There is nothing like that bond. It’s really heartwarming seeing this big, brawny, tough football player break down in complete joy at seeing his dad. Such a special moment -- not just for them but everyone who witnessed it.

Did this bring tears to your eyes?

Click "Like" if you love someone in the military! ABOUT THE AUTHOR Ericka Sóuter

is a veteran pop culture and celeb news writer. That experience boils down to two things: she knows way too much about the Kardashians and she dominates on Trivial Pursuit's arts and entertainment questions.

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Tina Fey’s Sexy Wardrobe Malfunction at the Emmys Was the Surprise of the Night (VIDEO)

dinsdag 24 september 2013

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by Nicole Fabian-Weber 2 hours ago

Disclaimer: I feel incredibly guilty about what I'm about to write. That said, I'm going to write about it anyway, because I'm in the business of writing about things. Tina Fey suffered a nip slip at the Emmys on Sunday. Okay, I feel like I need to shower now. It feels really dirty to reduce an amazingly funny and smart woman who's done unbelievable things to a wardrobe malfunction.

The slip happened when she was on stage, accepting her award for Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series with fellow writer Tracey Wigfield, and truth be told, I personally didn't see it when I was watching the show live. It apparently takes a very astute eye, trained in the art of nip slips, to spot Tina's dress snafu, and it wasn't until I hopped onto the ever-kind Internet that I heard/saw what happened.

Basically, what happened is when Tina sort of shrugged her shoulders upward, one of her breasts peeked up out of the (stunning) cobalt blue Narciso Rodriguez halter gown she was wearing. And then a few people were like, "Oh my gah, you guys! A boob! Can you believe it?! Tina Fey has boobs!!!" The end.

I'd say this registers in at about a 3 on the wardrobe malfunction scale. It's barely noticeable unless you're really looking for it. And, also, we know Tina isn't the kind of gal to have an intentional W.M. on national television for publicity's sake. She's far too amazingly funny and smart for that. Heart you, Tina. 

Here's a video that breaks down Tina's nip slip in disturbingly painstaking detail:

Did you notice Tina's wardrobe malfunction the first time 'round?

Image via InformOverload/YouTube

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Military Mom Almost Ruins Plans for Surprise Reunion With Daughter and We Totally Get It (VIDEO)

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by Jeanne Sager 2 hours ago

I love a good military homecoming video. Who doesn't (no, really, who?)? But I've always wondered how it is that these moms and dads manage to keep themselves from blowing the surprise. If it were me just home from war, I don't know that I could contain myself. That's what I really love about the latest military mom surprising her kid at a football game.

Capt. JR Lund came home early from Afghanistan. She didn't tell her 13-year-old daughter ... so she could manage to surprise her at Saturday's Wisconsin vs. Purdue game. But from the looks of it, Mom almost didn't make it to the game!

Aww! Did you catch the part about how Mom just wanted to go run over and grab her daughter ... but she was trying her darndest to rein it in so she could make the surprise even more meaningful? She almost ruined her own surprise! Maybe it's because she's an Army Reservist that JR Lund is so much stronger than the rest of us?

Or at least stronger than me?

I don't know that I could do it. If I'm away from my kid just for a few days for a business trip, I come home and it's all I can do not to smother the poor thing with love and attention!

Not that JR Lund's daughter isn't getting plenty of that -- did you see the look on mother's and daughter's faces when they finally DID see each other?

Would you be able to hold out to surprise your kid or would you ruin your own surprise?

Image via Wisconsin Badgers/YouTube

Click "Like" if you love someone in the military! ABOUT THE AUTHOR Jeanne Sager

writes articles for The Stir by day, slays closet monsters and bounds through bedtime stories with her elementary schooler by night. The Phineas and Ferb soundtrack reverberates through her brain.

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What You Don’t Know About Common Fruits May Surprise You

maandag 23 september 2013

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by Rebecca Stokes 1 hour ago

Whenever I'm down, I know full-well that eating fruits and veggies will improve my mood almost immediately. This isn't just because of how fruit nourishes your brain, but also because fruit is just plain delicious!

When I'm not eating fruit, I don't give it a lot of thought. This does nature's dessert a major disservice. Because -- excuse me while I geek out over here -- fruit is fascinating! Don't believe me? Read on for 5 facts about your favorite fruits that will absolutely surprise you. They also double as great dinner-party small talk. Yay, social skills!

1. Bananas

Not only delicious, filling, and the bane of all carb-avoiding dieters, this "fruit" is hiding something. It's actually an herb! The world's largest, in fact. It is in the same family as lilies. Only people seldom comically slip and fall on lilies. That we know of, anyway.

2. Apples

Yes, yes, they'll keep the doctor away -- but did you know apples also have enough natural sugar in them to keep you more awake than your morning cup of joe? I'd say this changes everything, but my caffeine addiction can't hear you.

3. Grapefruit

Sure, fruit is excellent for you, but be wary of grapefruit if you're on certain prescription drugs -- otherwise, this gentle citrus could become your deadly nemesis.

4. Cranberries

This tart and scrumptious berry has a secret -- not only is it good to eat, it's also fun to play with. Thanks to a natural air pocket in each berry, cranberries BOUNCE!

5. Strawberries

You guys. Prepare to have your world rocked. Strawberries? Arguably the most delicious of all the berries? Is. Not. A. Berry. Technically, it's not even a fruit! It's like we're in the Matrix or something. Whatever, they are still delicious.

Do you know any other surprising fruit facts?

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR Rebecca Stokes

Rebecca is a writer who lives in Brooklyn with her cats. She is probably even at this moment spilling food on herself.

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10 Celebrity Smokers Who Will Probably Surprise You (PHOTOS)

vrijdag 30 augustus 2013

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by Mary Fischer 9 hours ago

Ugh. Smoking. It's the worst. And I feel like sort of a hypocrite saying that since I puffed on a cigarette or two back in my college days, but now? I absolutely CAN'T stand it.

Cigarettes reek to high heaven. And they're dirty. And whenever I see a celebrity with a cancer stick in their hand, their level of attractiveness drops down a few levels and I wonder why in the heck they've adopted such a disgusting habit.

The identities of some A-list smokers will probably shock the hell out of you. I know I was surprised to see moms and other well known stars getting their nicotine fix.

Take a look at these photos to see 10 celebrity smokers you probably never expected.

Note -- not all of the pics are from this year, so there's a chance some of these ladies have quit smoking since they were taken. (Let's hope so.)

Image via Pacific Coast News

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Yikes. Looks like she's taking a really deep inhale off that thing.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Mary Fischer

is the writer behind The Mommyologist, and the mom of a future famous comedian. Her current loves include cosmopolitans, reality TV, and shoes that don't pinch her feet.

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