Photos: Actor Jeff Bridges is pretty handy with a camera, here’s a cool collection of behind-the-scenes photos from the “Iron Man” movie. I like the shot with Mrs. Coldplay on the cell phone. She’s so very busy.   [via metafilter]

Boo! The 10 Worst Corporations of 2008

Boo: Part 2! I don’t read Paste magazine (sorry, I know you all do), and based on their #1 of 2008, I won’t start now. I could see if this was “Parade” magazine’s list. I’ve had my fill of overly-precious indie rock and the ephemeral hype that surrounds it.  I miss Punk Planet.

Speaking of zines, I know it’s silly to bust on a lame old rag like Rolling Stone, but they have really just completely stopped trying.

Retail Me Not: This coupon code website just saved me $12 on an online order. Hooray for saving money by doing very little work!

Good Christmas Music! WOXY Holiday Mixer is back and more joyful and triumphant than ever! And don’t forget our list:  Favorite Modern Holiday/Christmas Songs.

WTF: The Foo Fighters appear on tonight’s Top Chef.

Today’s Great Gift Idea: Kurt Halsey’s 2009 Wall Calendar

Holy Headshot! Comedian Patrick Borelli has a fun new book and an interview in the NY Times. What’s the book about, you ask?

Holy Headshot is an amazing collection of the funniest, strangest, most captivating performers’ headshots and resumes you have ever seen.

New Bio: The Vacant Stare of an Overwhelmed Woman with Very Little to Say

For The Ladies: Jim Gaffigan is on his Sexy Tour.

Yes, It’s Now Safe to Look Back and Laugh: The Daily Show’s Very Best of Sarah Palin

Don’t You Dare:

Juno – You think it will be so cute to go as the hoodie-wearing, quip-spewing pregnant teen and her dorky boyfriend in the calculated dorky retro gym outfit, right? So does every other couple on the planet. Avoid the urge.

Sarah Palin - Sarah the Hunter, Sarah the Pageant Contestant, Sarah the Porn Star, all lame… very, very lame. You’ll be swimming in a sea of Palins. Uck.

“Mad Men” character – “Yeah, look at me! I’m smoking… my hair is slicked back… my sweater’s tight… my lips are really red… and I really do work in advertising…” Ugh.  Soap opera + advertising people = insufferable.

Iron Man – Unless you’re under the age of 12 or can actually build a costume that can fly and blow shit up, don’t do it. Very hard to pee, also.

Elisabeth Hasselbeck – This is for your own safety. Someone might punch you… a few times.

The Joker – Inevitably, some joker (literally) will be dressed as the Batman nemesis carrying around some pills… too sad… too soon.

Travis Barker on Fire – Not sure how you’d even pull that off, so don’t. Fake paper flames are so weak.

Joe The Plumb… – Please don’t. He’s already forgotten.

Please Do:

“Hope” Poster – Support Obama while having fun. Apply “Hope” poster to poster board, cut out head hole, paint your face and hair red, off-white and blue then stick you melon through the hole.

“No Country for Old Men” Guy – Grab a jean jacket, put on a psychotic dead stare and get a wig that resembles the sweet long locks Javier Bardem sports in the film. Quietly threaten people all night long.

Brooke Hogan – Big guys only.

The Jonas Brothers - Petite ladies only.

David Duchovny - Easy one fellas: Dress like Mulder, look sullen and fashion a large erection in your pants. Hit on everyone.

Charlie Manuel – Everyone’s love the Phillie’s skipper! Just place a teeny-tiny Phillies cap (maybe, the ice cream cup version) on top of your large head of whitened hair (baby powder), jam a couple pillows in gut area of a tight baseball uniform, and insert piece of straw in mouth to hammer home the lovable southern boy motif. Expect lots of hugs.

Raffaello Follieri – Time to bust out your Italian accent and old-timey, striped prison outfit. Hold photo of Anne Hathaway so people get the joke right away.

“The Love Guru” -  Absolutely no one saw the movie, but don’t let that stop you. Bonus: you can revive your awesome Austin Powers accent too! Like I said, no one saw it and will know the difference.

Miley and Billy Ray - Make sure to maximize creep factor by sucking face the entire time at party.

Hans and Franz – This oldie-but-never-a-goodie is back! It’s so lame, it’s gotta be funny.

2009 List: Halloween Costume Dos and Don’ts 2009