As each day goes by, fewer and fewer people are making it in to their offices around town. We, however, are working right up until 5 p.m. tomorrow. That somehow seems un-American. What's not? Selling your cheating husband's awesome dragon lamp and Japanese weapons, that's what. We hope there's more ninja gear for sale, because if so, our childhood dream of being Snake Eyes for Halloween will become a reality.
Speaking of Halloween, it's never too late to get a start on costumes.
In case anyone is wondering what the Chicagoist staff got our dear A&E Editor Tankboy for his birthday, wonder no more.
If you're looking for some great summer reading material, we suggest catching up on Sweet Valley High.
"Did i mention that i can make love like a tornado full of wild rattlesnakes whipping around in the wind?" Stay away from our sister.
We always enjoy the Independence Day sales Capitalism at its finest!
Dear Sir, might we suggest leaving the house to meet women instead of using Craigslist? We hear Bar Chicago has a raging Saturday night party. Love, Chicagoist.
Well, at least someone is feeling the holiday spirit (NSFW).



NSFW link, people...
@yeppers - Which link?
Oh, I get it. It's because of the bong on the footboard of the bed.
Whoops! I added a warning. In Marcus' defense he totally didn't see the topless girl. All he saw in his browser were the illustrations.
Honestly, in the Chicagoist offices, Gilmer is the least pervy of the bunch so I'm sure he's blushing furiously right now...
Thanks, TB. My southern upbringing has been sullied. Tthe offending link did not completely display in my browser. Mea culpa, kids. Mea culpa.
Sorry, guys it's the "feeling the holiday spirit" :-)
Have a taco, Marcus. It will make you feel better.
What's the difference between betting a woman $100 that she won't hook up with you and just paying a woman $100 to hook up with you. I guess with the former their is a small chance that you could get paid.
must...resist...awesome dragon lamp. nice catch on the nsfw link, yeppers. i almost fell outta my chair when i clicked on it earlier. holiday spirit indeed!
I know my girlfriend will totally call me out on my Warcraft-lovin', Fantasy Football playing, Comic reading nerd life, but if a guy thinks that dragons and ninja weapons are good design choices, maybe it's best the fish got away.
And I'm ALWAYS in the holiday spirit. Explosions AND barbecues? No wonder July 4th is easily my favorite holiday. Christmas is just bad music mixed with depression while Halloween teaches children how to panhandle.