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Gini Dietrich

Gin and Topics: Christmas, Sports Fans, and Procrastination

By: Gini Dietrich | December 14, 2012 | 
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Well, you have 10 more shopping days until Christmas. Are you ready?

I haven’t even begun, which is highly unusual for me. Heck, I didn’t start making Thanksgiving dinner until 2 p.m. this year. I guess it’s just how things are going to go this year.

Thank heaven for the Internet and overnight shipping. I still have 10 days! I can always do better next year.

If you’re procrastinating like me (see video number three) and want to watch some fun videos instead of shop, I present you Gin and Topics.

5. Christmas is all Around. In last week’s Gin and Topics, Barrett Rossie, Craig McBreen, and I were talking about Mariah Carey on Jimmy Fallon and I said I loved her Christmas song in “Love, Actually.” Then Barrett posted this music video from that movie and I decided, even if you’ve seen it, it’s a little gem that should be revisited at least once a year. You’re welcome.

4. I’m a Believer. She’s baaaaack. The crazy Razorbacks fan is back in support of their new coach. You’d think I’d get tired of watching this crazy woman, but the taped up nose and the pig hat and customized lyrics make her unstoppable.

3. Procrastination, the Musical. Pamela Wright sent this to me and it’s pretty funny. We’ve all been there. Finding ways to do anything but the one thing you have to do. Watch out for how they call you out for watching the video at the end.

2. Paralyzed Bulldog Walks Again. This will be the most heartwarming thing you see all week. This poor little dog’s back legs are completely paralyzed. So people in a human hospital help create prosthetics for him so he can walk. You may even tear up a little.

1. Little Drummer Boy. Alright, Lindsay Bell. You win. You get the number one spot with this awesome video in time for Christmas. I have just one question: Who wears shorts in the snow? I mean, really.

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About Gini Dietrich


Gini Dietrich is the founder and CEO of Arment Dietrich, a Chicago-based integrated marketing communications firm. She is the lead blogger here at Spin Sucks and is the founder of Spin Sucks Pro. She is the co-author of Marketing in the Round and co-host of Inside PR. Her second book, Spin Sucks, is due out in November 2013

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dbvickery
dbvickery

Enjoyed #1 - FYI, my 19 year old wore flip-flops through high school even when there was 2' of snow. Surprised she didn't lose a toe to frostbite. Genius kid - wonder about the common sense department sometimes, you know?

 

That was the first time I saw Christmas is All Around...umm, interesting.

JeffRutherford
JeffRutherford

I've shared that Love, Actually video several times this year via social media. I love that movie and re-watch it every year in December.

 

And the Little Drummer Boy video is amazing.

penneyfox
penneyfox

Where's the LIKE button in this place? That Procrastinating video was a riot. And @ginidietrich  - I've only bought one present for my kid and that's it. I'm right there with you.

Joshua Wilner/A Writer Writes
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Tonight is the seventh night of Chanukah. We're almost through all of the holiday craziness. Shopping is done, kids go on break today. 

 

Enjoy the race to the finish for your holiday madness.

Craig McBreen
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Hey Gini,

 

Thanks for these.

 

5. My wife "made" me watch that movie. Okay, I liked it. There ;)

 

4. Hey, I love college football. Don't you? Good for her supporting her coach. Crazy woman.

 

3. Procrastinating with Twitter and Facebook? … Nah ;)

 

2. I love bulldogs.

 

1. I'm a big fan of Canadian rockers (Loverboy doesn't count). Seattleites are Canadian-like because many here do wear shorts in the winter, even though we rarely see sunlight from October to July.

 

We're also crazy like Canadians, maybe because we are so close to Vancouver, but we have better taste in beer.

 

Maybe that drummer had too many Sleeman's ... ;)

magriebler
magriebler

The Christmas Movie Viewing Season has officially started at our house and first up was "Love Actually." OBVS. London at Christmas! Naked people! Love all around! It's a perennial favorite.

 

And take a look at Robert Palmer's Addicted to Love video to see the inspiration for Billy Mack and his back-up "musicians." :-)

belllindsay
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WOOHOO!!! I adore this kid! And Canadians wear shorts in the snow. Sheeesh.