Category Archives: Pranks

John Waters – “Celebrity Ghost Stories”

Posted on December 16, 2010 by atomictv

In each episode of Biography’s “Celebrity Ghost Stories,” viewers will see several first-person celebrity narratives by respected actors, musical artists, and athletes. Cinematic recreations bring to life the personal accounts of stars who believe they have experienced the other side … Continue reading →

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Dan Rodricks: You Don’t Own Me, Hon

Posted on December 11, 2010 by atomictv

Denise Whiting’s crass effort to control use of a Baltimore regionalism by Dan Rodricks (The Baltimore Sun, 12/11/2010) Anyone who ever had an inclination to do so should get all their family members sweatshirts or T-shirts invoking “Hon” in some … Continue reading →

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Hon! Hon! Hon! Angry Baltimoreans Defy Restaurateur’s Trademarking of Local Term

Posted on December 11, 2010 by atomictv

by Fern Shen (The Baltimore Brew, 12/11/2010) What would a real “hon” say to Café Hon owner Denise Whiting, upon hearing that she has trademarked the term and claims to “own” it? “A real hon would kick her ass and … Continue reading →

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“Hon” Outrage Spreads to Facebook

Posted on December 10, 2010 by atomictv

Check out the “No one owns HON, hon” group on Facebook. We are still awaiting a parody song and Youtube video. Update: It’s now spread to Twitter: http://twitter.com/NotCafeHon Update update: It’s on the interwebs: http://www.takebackhon.com

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