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My Childhood Is Over: The Teddy Ruxpin Edition

Posted on March 27, 2014 by thedvrfiles

Growing up, my mother loved me in many ways. She bought me this: And this: And even this: But you know what she didn’t buy me? My Buddy. Kid Sister. Alfie the Robot. And, of course, my mother never bought … Continue reading →

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I Always Know What I Want at a Bar! Duh! I’m Irish and German!

Posted on March 21, 2014 by thedvrfiles

We live in such a great world where there is such a vast freedom of choice. You can get your fries at McDonald’s or Burger King. You can chew Hubba Bubba or Bubbilicious. You can read US Weekly or In … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday to The DVR Files! Now, Give Me a Lights Alive!

Posted on March 12, 2014 by thedvrfiles

Today The DVR Files turns 2 years old. Wow, to think my brilliant wit and insightful gaze have been in print form for two whole years. All I can say is you, my faithful readers, are SO LUCKY. Since I … Continue reading →

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Butterfinger Peanut Butter Cups Are a THING!

Posted on March 11, 2014 by thedvrfiles

Life is really hard right now. I gave up Candy Crush for Lent and all I can think about is candy! Granted, I can still eat it, but it’s not the same! My sister’s getting married this summer. I am … Continue reading →

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Khal Drogo Stays Fit By Having Lots of Sex! Of Course He Does.

Posted on March 10, 2014 by thedvrfiles

Hell is reserved for many people. Murderers, people who have never heard of The Princess Bride, the inventor of SnackWell’s Devil Food’s Cookie Cakes . . . you know, the usual suspects. And then there are those people who live at … Continue reading →

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I Can’t Live In a World Without Violet!

Posted on February 26, 2014 by thedvrfiles

Confesh: I have a soft spot for cute kids. Some of my all time faves include Hipster Icons Kingston and Zuma Rossdale. And Maddox Jolie-Pitt . . . Let’s not forget the Queen of all Fashion, Miss Suri Cruise! And … Continue reading →

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Kabletown is now KableUniverse!

Posted on February 13, 2014 by thedvrfiles

Oh my God people! Where is Liz Lemon when you really need her??? This morning it was officially announced that Comcast aka Kabletown was set to acquire Time Warner Cable for a cool $45 billion dollars. Heck, that’s nothing. Bill … Continue reading →

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The Olympics Begin Tonight!

Posted on February 7, 2014 by thedvrfiles

The 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics begin tonight, or maybe they began last night? At any rate, this (former) upper middle class white person does not care all that much about the sporting competition designed for her fellow upper middle class … Continue reading →

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These Are the Best Commercials in the WORLD

Posted on February 5, 2014 by thedvrfiles

So the Super Bowl was this weekend! It was in New JERSEY and was actually super BORING! I mean, not only did Peyton and his non-bucking Broncos get beat by BIRDS 43-8, the commercials were BLAH! I was all, I … Continue reading →

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Where the F— are My Girl Scout Cookies?

Posted on January 29, 2014 by thedvrfiles

Okay, I know it’s not really TV-related PER SE, but I am about to announce a state of emergency so I figured it was worthy of a blog spot. Where the F— are my Girl Scout Cookies? One of the … Continue reading →

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