People Are Sharing How Their In-Laws Are P*ssing Them Off At Christmas, And I’ve Got My Popcorn Ready

Posted on 25/12/2024 by Boris Clair

A 2018 study found that about 10% of Millenials were hoping their in-laws would disinvite them from Christmas dinner at the last moment.

Regardless of which age group you’re in, you may know the feeling ― whether you outright hate your in-laws or just wish for the comfort of your own Crimbo traditions, it’s no secret some struggle to deal with spouses’ parents at Christmas.

If you’re among them, I can at least assure you you’re far from alone.

In a post shared to the Reddit forum r/AskUK, site user u/ohshititsthefuzz asked: “What have the in-laws done to annoy you over the Christmas period?”.

Here are some of the most-upvoted responses:

1) “Bought my toddler a gigantic John Deere ride-on tractor toy which is now taking up my entire lounge.”

2) “My MIL bought me a hair brush set. I have alopecia.”

“And I shave the rest so definitely do not need it. She also bought my male partner I floral bath bomb and a Christmas candle set. She does it on my purpose and it winds me up because my partner spends so much time looking for the perfect gifts for them!” Abz75

3) “Mother-in-law (who lives in a posh apartment and dresses in Gucci) arrived at my daughter’s for Christmas day. Her contribution was a bottle of lime cordial.”

“Which she took home with her.” u/cloche_du_fromage

4) “My in-laws are great but God the food is mediocre.”

“Can’t wait to get down to my mum’s for a real spread.” r/luala

5) “Called me fat. Even though I’ve lost weight since knee replacement surgery in October.”

“I’m doing my best.” u/EuroBella

6) “Gifted us a family photo. Without me in it.”

u/DontCatchThePigeon

7) “Tried to physically take my newborn from me after I’d already said no to holding him.”

u/Chinateapott

8) “They turned up just in time to sit on their arses scrolling for an hour while we prepared both days’ Christmas meals, and returned to the couch immediately when it was time to clear up.”

“Then when we’d waited until after lunch and a walk to open the presents so that everyone would be there, they decided they needed a snack and made the rest of the family sit waiting for them to work out where the snacks were, then they returned with their snack without even considering asking if anyone else wanted anything.” u/bluntbangs

9) “Argued that all TV on Christmas day had to be live, and not recorded months before.”

u/hundreddollar

10) “MIL saw the mountain of ingredients and other things I had bought for Christmas dinner and desserts. She was happy with our plan and didn’t want to change anything.”

“As I’m assembling a massive trifle (made from scratch), after cooking for hours, she waltzes in with a huge jelly dessert and a prepared ham under the other arm.

There’s obviously no room in the fridge and of course, absolutely no way the FOUR of us will be in any way able to eat all of it.

I didn’t say anything of course but I’m mightily pissed off.” u/daniel625

11) “We woke up early to FaceTime them when they were all together for Christmas and my MIL then spent 25 minutes going one by one through the Christmas cards one of them made with AI.”

“She’d already shared all of the images via text.” u/annedroiid

Do you have anything to add? Let us know in the comments!

14 Things You Probably Never Knew About The Christmas Classic The Grinch

Posted on 25/12/2024 by Boris Clair

In the last two decades, the 2000s big-screen adaptation of The Grinch has become an undeniable festive classic.

A surefire annual rewatch once cosy season rolls around, the live-action film depicts just how the frosty green heart of Jim Carrey’s character is thawed by the inhabitants of Whoville.

As familiar as you are with the tale, though, you might not know these behind the scenes facts about The Grinch, The Whos and even Mount Crumpit.

Here are 14 behind-the-scenes facts about The Grinch…

1. Jim Carrey underwent torture endurance training to help him tolerate the Grinch prosthetics

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According to an interview on Graham Norton’s BBC talk show, the actor was trained by the actual CIA to help him endure the hefty costume required to transform him into the green meanie.

In 2022, the Canadian star said filming The Grinch was like “being buried alive every day” due to the heavy prostheses, and he could often be found smoking in full costume (complete with an oversized cigarette-holder to avoid anything going up in flames) to help him through the process.

2. Director Ron Howard became The Grinch on set for a day

So intense was the costume, that director Ron Howard finally decided to give it a whirl to see what all the fuss was about – and he also directed the production decked out in it for a day.

“It must’ve been very confusing for everyone else,” he said.

3. The Grinch is actually an Oscar-winning film

When you think “Grinch”, you don’t necessarily think: Academy Awards – but you should.

The film won an Oscar in 2001 for best makeup and hairstyling, which actually makes sense when you consider what Jim Carrey was put through on set.

4. The film almost featured a cameo from another Dr Seuss creation – The Cat In The Hat

The author’s widow, Audrey Geisel, actually put a stop to an Easter egg referencing another one of his creations, the sartorially advanced feline.

She spoke to Newsweek, and revealed that the Grinch nearly had a stuffed version of the Cat In The Hat on his wall – but she vetoed it.

The Cat In The Hat was later adapted in a similar style to The Grinch starring Mike Myers in the title role, although it was far less well-received.

5. Bryce Dallas Howard appears in the film

Bryce Dallas Howard is credited as Surprised Who – and when you realise her dad was the film’s director, it makes sense for the then-19-year-old to have a cheeky cameo.

6. Eddie Murphy auditioned for the role of The Grinch

Though the role went to Jim Carrey, multiple other actors auditioned, including Jack Nicholson.

7. Welcome Christmas was written to mimic Latin

The song Welcome Christmas was written in gibberish, but it was made to mimic the sounds of the ancient roman language Latin. Producers did this so well, in fact, that some fans asked for translations of the jingle.

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8. The Who actors were sent to Who-School

That’s right; every day was literally a school day on set of The Grinch.

The extras brought into the production to fill out the town of Whoville had to attend a specific Who-School to get all their mannerisms right.

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9. Jim improvised some of the film’s most iconic lines

One such iconic line – “6:30pm – dinner with me. I can’t cancel that again” – was not actually written in the script, and was down to the actor’s improv skills.

10. The movie was filmed behind the iconic Bates Motel

Whoville shared its filming location with the Bates Motel from Psycho. Jim Carrey apparently once got so into the spirit of Hitchcock that he ran out in full costume to scare tourists.

11. Multiple extras were hired from Cirque du Soleil

In one of the more random behind-the-scenes facts, the film’ stunt coordinator brought in acrobats and gymnasts to be Whos, because “their “enthusiasm was so great and they were always willing to try something new”.

12. Jim Carrey took method acting a bit too far – and wasn’t exactly a delight on set

Jim Carrey's tricky costume left him in something of a Grinch-y mindset — Jim Carrey’s tricky costume left him in something of a Grinch-y mindset

Makeup artist Kazuhiro Tsuji shared his experiences from life on set during an interview with Vulture, claiming that Jim was “mean to everybody”.

Eventually, it was suggested by producers that Kazuhiro take a break so Jim could understand how valuable he was to the production – which apparently worked.

13. The film was released under a different name in the US

The original Grinch story was far more popular in the States, where the film was released under its full title How The Grinch Stole Christmas. It was apparently also referred to sometimes as Grinch 2000.

14. And yes… Cindy Lou Who did, indeed, grow up to be a rock singer

Jim Carrey with a young Taylor Momsen in The Grinch

Just in case you weren’t aware, the character was played by Taylor Momsen, who would grow up to appear in Gossip Girl and serve as frontwoman of the rock group The Pretty Reckless.

Leaving Christmas Leftovers Out For More Than This Many Hours Can Make Them Unsafe

Posted on 25/12/2024 by Boris Clair

’Tis the season for festive feasting ― and, if you’re not careful, food poisoning.

NHS Shetland says that “Campylobacter is one of the most common bacteria causing food poisoning, and it is closely associated with raw poultry such as chicken or turkey.”

But cooking your food correctly is only one part of the equation ― it also matters how, and when, you store leftovers, public health body Safefood says.

They add that “If you store your Christmas dinner leftovers carefully in the fridge you can hold on to the glow of Christmas Day and use them up over the next three days.”

How soon should I put leftovers in the fridge?

According to Safefood, they should be covered and stored away within two hours.

“Don’t eat food that has been standing at room temperature for more than 2 hours,” the health pros advised.

If your turkey still feels hot long after you’ve cooked it, you can slice it into smaller pieces before placing them in airtight containers to prevent cross-contamination.

Safefood stresses that “Leftovers stored in the fridge should be eaten within three days. ”

NHS Shetland Health Protection Nurse Chloe Umphray gives an even shorter reheat window: “Storing food incorrectly and for longer than recommended can increase the risk of bacterial growth, which can lead to food poisoning,” she warned.

“Key safety tips include: store it in the fridge, eat it within two days and only reheat it once.”

How do I safely reheat leftovers?

As Chloe says, you can only reheat leftovers once.

However you cook them, Safefood says they “should be reheated until they are piping hot all the way through. And leftover gravy should be brought to a rolling boil.”

Even if you’re eating the leftover meat cold, Food Standards Scotland adds that you should only take as much turkey as you’ll actually need out of the fridge.

They advise against leaving plates of cold cuts out, and suggest we punt the meat back in the fridge within an hour of taking it out if needed.

Hugh Grant’s Reaction To Seeing Love Actually For The First Time Was Anything But Festive

Posted on 24/12/2024 by Boris Clair

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Two decades years after Love Actually first graced our screens and became one of the most beloved – and successful – Christmas films of all time, some of its stars have been doing a bit of reminiscing.

In a 20th anniversary special released in 2022, cast members including Bill Nighy, Laura Linney, Emma Thompson and Hugh Grant came together to take a trip down memory lane.

Thankfully, most of them have long memories – including Emma, who recalls the first time that she and Hugh watched the finished version of the festive film.

Although Hugh’s response, according to Emma, wasn’t exactly warm and fuzzy.

Emma Thompson and Hugh Grant at the premiere of Love Actually in 2003

“Hugh came up behind me as we were walking out and said, ‘Is that the most psychotic thing we’ve ever been in?’” Emma recalled in the special.

Hugh then responded sheepishly: “Did I say that?”

Love Actually may be ingrained in the public consciousness, but a year earlier Hugh admitted he is a little less familiar with the details of the 2003 film – revealing he can’t actually remember what happened to his character.

Martine McCutcheon, Hugh Grant, Emma Thompson in Love Actually

Asked about the possibility of a Love Actually sequel in an interview with Digital Spy in 2021, Hugh replied: “I don’t know. I’ve never thought about that… I can’t even remember what happens in the film.”

He explained with a laugh: “It’s so long since I’ve seen it. You’d have to remind me. How do I end up?”

The Bafta wi played the UK prime minister, David, who falls for Downing Street staff member Natalie, played by former EastEnders star Martine McCutcheon.

In one of the film’s most memorable scenes, Hugh, as the PM, can be seen prancing about No.10 to the Pointer Sisters’ Jump (For My Love), which the actor later described as “absolute hell”.

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People Are Sharing How Their In-Laws Are P*ssing Them Off At Christmas, And I’ve Got My Popcorn Ready

1) “Bought my toddler a gigantic John Deere ride-on tractor toy which is now taking up my entire lounge.”

2) “My MIL bought me a hair brush set. I have alopecia.”

3) “Mother-in-law (who lives in a posh apartment and dresses in Gucci) arrived at my daughter’s for Christmas day. Her contribution was a bottle of lime cordial.”

4) “My in-laws are great but God the food is mediocre.”

5) “Called me fat. Even though I’ve lost weight since knee replacement surgery in October.”

6) “Gifted us a family photo. Without me in it.”

7) “Tried to physically take my newborn from me after I’d already said no to holding him.”

8) “They turned up just in time to sit on their arses scrolling for an hour while we prepared both days’ Christmas meals, and returned to the couch immediately when it was time to clear up.”

9) “Argued that all TV on Christmas day had to be live, and not recorded months before.”

10) “MIL saw the mountain of ingredients and other things I had bought for Christmas dinner and desserts. She was happy with our plan and didn’t want to change anything.”

11) “We woke up early to FaceTime them when they were all together for Christmas and my MIL then spent 25 minutes going one by one through the Christmas cards one of them made with AI.”

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1. Jim Carrey underwent torture endurance training to help him tolerate the Grinch prosthetics

2. Director Ron Howard became The Grinch on set for a day

3. The Grinch is actually an Oscar-winning film

4. The film almost featured a cameo from another Dr Seuss creation – The Cat In The Hat

5. Bryce Dallas Howard appears in the film

6. Eddie Murphy auditioned for the role of The Grinch

7. Welcome Christmas was written to mimic Latin

8. The Who actors were sent to Who-School

9. Jim improvised some of the film’s most iconic lines

10. The movie was filmed behind the iconic Bates Motel

11. Multiple extras were hired from Cirque du Soleil

12. Jim Carrey took method acting a bit too far – and wasn’t exactly a delight on set

13. The film was released under a different name in the US

14. And yes… Cindy Lou Who did, indeed, grow up to be a rock singer

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