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Giant Squid Challenge December 2009: Pop Culture

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The Giant Squid Challenge is back in a funky fresh new way. This is the place for all of you Giant Squid want-to-be's, and 100 Club wishful, to gather your Pop Culture lenses for the challenge.

This is where you get to display those guilty pleasures. You can indulge in your passion for Dancing With the Stars, or reflect on your love for the Gilmore Girls...or Scott Baio...or Fat Albert. This is where you can lobby for Arrested Development to come back, or for Sacha Baron Cohen to not display anyone's junk in his movies.

I know, I know. A few of you are saying to yourselves, "But I'm just not a pop culture kind of person". Don't worry. Pop culture is a lot more than Megan Fox, Kanye West, and those blood sucking kids in Twilight. Pop Culture is defined as that which has been given approval by the mainstream of a culture, and often pushed by the media. This does not necessarily refer to the the American Idol culture - you don't have to target the American under 30 audience. Pop Culture can refer to ideas, trends, music, literature, and tv, toys, and beyond that are or were pretty much mainstream within their own culture. You've got a pop culture lens within you - if only just a poking fun at pop culture lens. Find it.

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How This Works

This is one of the contests in the Giant Squid Challenge. A winner will be chosen by the powers that be. If you are part of the Giant Squid Challenge, then add any and all of your Pop Culture lenses to the appropriate plexo (Giant or 100 Club). Remember, they have to be "giant worthy" meaning they must be great, and they have to be new - made between October 1, 2009 and December 31, 2009.

Pop culture is a category that lends itself to doing a half-assed job - don't get sucked into that.

Good luck, and happy pop culture lensmaking.

Pop Culture Lenses by Giant Squid Hopefuls

(Created between 10/01/09-12/31/09)

Please add your lensmaster name before the description to help me identify which lenses are in fact eligible for this contents (so I can weed out those nefarious unrelated links). Thanks.

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Alisa Murray

bethd821 - Alisa opened her studio in 1998 after having one of her portraits receive cover status under the direct influence of her uncle, also a photographer of 30 years. She has trained under the well known portrait artist, Tomas Ramos and came into her own artistically in 2000. Her work has been featured in...3 points

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In-a-Gadda-Da-Vida by Iron Butterfly

bethd821 - Iron Butterfly was the first rock concert I ever attended. It was at Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio during the 'summer of '69' to quote John Mellenkamp.The Los Angeles music climate of the late sixties and seventies was characterized by the heavy sounds and sentiments that ref...3 points

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Philadelphia Phillies Baseball

JoyfulPamela ~ The World Series Baseball, America's favorite pasttime, is always thrilling! The incredible Phillies are one of the teams which make it so exciting! Philadelphia baseball began way back in the year of 1883 with the National League! This team originally known as the Philadelphia Quakers sure has come far in over...3 points

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Motivational Music Videos on YouTube

thesuccess ~ Motivational Youtube Music Videos to get you going Adele, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Johnny Cash and more3 points

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Life Lessons from Snoopy and the Peanuts Gang

arncyn - Charles Schulz' insightful, feel-good, sometimes sad but always touching comic book series seems to have been written for kids on the surface but if you dig deeper into his work, you will notice a ton of inspiring life lessons disguised underneath the childhood frivolities. Even the musicals tha...3 points

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Movies Filmed in Philadelphia

JoyfulPamela ~ Philadelphia ~ a big city where big movies are created! Stories of real people and fantasy ~ adventures, treasures, competitions, achievements, musicals, romance, intrigue, history, mystery, and comedy. There is something for everyone from personal and emotional to energetic and action packed. Such...3 points

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Brett Favre is Favre-alicious!

HorseAndPony - Brett Favre is HOT both on and off the field. Are you a Favre fan? Are you feelin' a little Favre-alicious? Then take a look around for the latest and greatest Brett Favre news, gifts and gear!Minnesota Vikings - Brett Favre Poster3 points

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Gretchen Bleiler

HorseAndPony - Gretchen Bleiler is a professional snowboarder. She is Hot both on and off her snowboard and has an impressive list of career highlights and awards. Who is Gretchen Bleiler and what will she accomplish next? Take a look around to find the latest Bleiler news and information.Gretchen Bleiler Pictures3 points

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Radio Birdman

ElleDeeEsse - Formed in Sydney in 1974 by Deniz Tek and Rob Younger, Radio Birdman were one of the first Australian bands to claim punk status. They cultivated a loyal and devoted following thorough live gigs from their base in Taylor Square. According to Wikipedia: "After being rejected many times from vari...2 points

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Bonnie D. - Squidoo Hero

bethd821- Bonnie D., aka bdkz, is a graphic artist and writer from Cleveland, OH. Here are just a few interesting facts about Bonnie. She joined Squidoo in February, 2007. She is a Giant Squid Organizer and a RocketMoms Organizer. She has 1415 fans (I am one) and has written 388 lenses as of 11/02/09. Accordi...2 points

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Retro Swatch Watches from the '80s and '90s

arncyn - Any child of the 80s will surely remember those bold and colorful plastic watches that were everywhere during the decade.2 points

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Sean Lennon - more than just "the son of John & Yoko"

Sean Lennon was a celebrity before he even started a recording career -- no, scratch that, he was a celebrity before he had even been born. As the son of legendary Beatle John Lennon and avant-garde musician Yoko Ono, the guy is obviously no stranger to the limelight.2 points

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The Beatles' Offspring: John, Paul, George and Ringo's Kids

arncyn - For a Beatle offspring, leading a normal life is definitely a tall order - just ask John, Paul, George, and Ringo's kids. All of them have had to live under a microscope since the day they were born.2 points

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The Side Ponytail Is Back!

arncyn - If you are a child of the 80s, you probably remember wearing this awesometastic 'do.According to Urban Dictionary, the side ponytail was a pretty awesome hairstyle that was popular with girls in the late 1960s and again in the mid-1980s. Since I wasn't around during the 60s, I am focusing on how I s...2 points

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Green Tools For The Home And Garden

bethd821- Being environmentally friendly ranks as high, if not higher, as being politically correct. It seems to be the newest catch phrase. Saving the planet from ourselves is no laughing matter. Whether you believe all the press and hype about global warming or not, it just makes sense to strive to save o...2 points

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Do You Have A Crocs?

SueM11 - Do you own a pair of crocs? No, it is not a crocodile. Crocs is that brightly colored, odd-looking sandal that you see many people wearing on the street these days and wondered if they were clueless about fashion. Crocs are worn everywhere and not just by boating enthusiasts.2 points

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Philadelphia Eagles NFL Fan living in Minnesota - StaciJansma

My husband has been a HUGE Philadelphia Eagles fan way before we even met. Shortly after our first outings as a couple I soon realized how much of a football fan he really is. Let's just say whether it is football season or not - if there is football on any channel; he is bound to find it.Someti...2 points

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Best of Tiger Woods on Twitter in 2009 - StaciJansma

Best of Tiger Woods on Twitter in 2009 - please submit your tweets!2 points

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Wally Cleaver's Jellyroll Hairstyle, 3rd in series Hairy situations on retro tv shows

imaginemdd - There were a lot of troublesome toupees and hopeless haircuts that made them want to curl up and dye. But don't flip your wig! These hairy situations were the stuff of classic tv plots. This is the third in a series of articles. We'll be looking at episodes of retro tv shows where hair was s...1 point

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Lucy Ricardo's Mustache & Beard

There were a lot of troublesome toupees and hopeless haircuts that made them want to curl up and dye. But don't flip your wig! These hairy situations were the stuff of classic tv plots. This is part of a series of lenses. We'll be looking at episodes of retro tv shows where hair was somehow...1 point

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Aunt Bee's Blonde Wig Andy Griffith Show

There were a lot of troublesome toupees and hopeless haircuts that made them want to curl up and dye. But don't flip your wig! These hairy situations were the stuff of classic tv plots.This is part of a series of articles. We're looking at episodes of retro tv shows where hair was somehow a big comp...1 point

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Edith Bunker Flips Her Wig: All in the Family

There were a lot of troublesome toupees and hopeless haircuts that made them want to curl up and dye. But don't flip your wig! These hairy situations were the stuff of classic tv plots. This is part of a series of articles. We'll be looking at episodes of retro tv shows where hair was somehow a...1 point

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Wally Cleaver's Jellyroll Hairstyle, 3rd in series Hairy situations on retro tv shows

There were a lot of troublesome toupees and hopeless haircuts that made them want to curl up and dye. But don't flip your wig! These hairy situations were the stuff of classic tv plots. This is the third in a series of articles. We'll be looking at episodes of retro tv shows where hair was s...1 point

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Vintage perfume bottles Sophisticat Max Factor

Around Christmastime 1965, Life Magazine ran a full page color ad for Max Factor's perfume, Primitif. It was available in several different forms and bottles. One of the lines the manufacturer had going that season was offering 1/8 ounce (7.5 ml) of scent that was held in the paws of a cat, a So...1 point

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Retro TV Tuesday Flashback Feature: Jewelry & Gemstone Plots on Classic Television

In my blog I have an ongoing Tuesday Flashback Feature. We reminisce about classic TV shows usually from the 1950s-1970s where gemstones or pieces of jewelry featured prominently in the storylines. This is a companion to my Squidoo weekly feature where we remember shows where escapades with someone&...1 point

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Waiting for Stephen Fry to appear on Hugh Laurie's show, House MD

There are a lot of biographical and fan sites online with information on Hugh Laurie and Stephen Fry. The pair met while at Cambridge University around 1980, and performed together in the famous Cambridge Footlights comedy troupe.Hugh Laurie asked his girlfriend, Emma Thompson, to introduce him to S...1 point

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Retro TV Actors playing dual roles wearing wigs

imaginemdd There were a lot of troublesome toupees and hopeless haircuts that made them want to curl up and dye. But don't flip your wig! These hairy situations were the stuff of classic tv plots. This is part of a series of articles where we're looking at episodes of retro TV shows where hair was somehow...1 point

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Celebrity Dolls: TV and Movie Characters: Vampires and Beyond

imaginemdd They're Twilight to Michael Jackson, Star Trek and Star Wars. Character dolls and action figures have been around for a very long time.Some of these tv shows are favorites, past and present. You look forward to watching them and may feel like the characters are old friends after a while. Because we'...1 point

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Holidays, Thanksgivings on Retro TV

imaginemdd "As God as my witness I thought turkeys could fly." -- Arthur Carlson, WKRP in CIncinnatiWhy do things always seem to go wrong at holidaytime? We're embarrassed, we try to do too much, try to impress people, cook things we don't normally cook. Sometimes family members make us more...1 point

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Classic TV Christmas memories

imaginemdd Here are some fun, memorable video clips of classic TV Christmas (mostly) moments for your viewing pleasure. It can seem like some of these characters are old friends.Holiday TV shows can remind us of where we were, how old we were, who we were with when we first watched that episode. The characters...1 point

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Please add your lensmaster name before the description to help me identify which lenses are in fact eligible for this contents (so I can weed out those nefarious unrelated links). Thanks.

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CB Radios ~ Pop Culture of the Past

Sylvestermouse - Long before there were cell phones, online interactive video games, blogging, twitter, emergency auto clubs, the GPS or even Onstar, there were CB Radios and the best part: after your purchased your radio, the airtime was free. Yes, you heard me right, the predecessor to your cell phone was free to...5 points

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Twilight Birthday Cakes

j_barnhart4 - The Twilight book series took it's readers by the heart with a forbidden love story. When Twilight came out on film in 2008, the fan base grew to unbelievable proportions. With the release of New Moon just around the corner, tweens, teens, and even twenty-somethings are eager with anticipation. With...3 points

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Twilight Meadow Scene

AdrienneJenkins. Twilight Saga director David Slade released a photo simply titled 'Meadow'. Is this his intepretation of Edward and Bella's meadow? What I can't quite pin down is what blue wild flowers are used in this Twilight Meadow Scene photo. It looks like there are two types of blue flowers.3 points

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2002 Salt Lake City Olympics

Brookelorren - The Salt Lake City Olympics included a figure skating scandal, the first gold for Australia, two skaters named Yang Yang, a lucky loonie under the ice, the first black gold medalist, and more.3 points

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Taylor Swift is a Snake

Jewelsofawe - I have been noticing Taylor Swift as her popularity continues to grow. She is especially popular with the younger generation. I felt intrigued to check her and her music out including her video blogs. I discovered quite a down to earth, friendly, charming girl who is fun, funny and has a fair amount...2 points

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Cocktail Dress or Chicken Butt, What is It?

Pukeko - This chicken dress, called "Cocktail," is made from chicken and pheasant feathers along with cotton and lycra. Can this really be called fashion? We saw this today in the Auckland Museum and were surprised to find out it was designed less than ten years ago. I thought it was a bit ridiculo...2 points

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2010 Olympic Luge

Brookelorren - Luge doesn't get as much press as other Olympic sports, but it is fast-paced and exciting nonetheless.2 points

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Robbie Williams wedding

AJ2008 - Robbie Williams is to marry actress Ayda Field, the popstar's mother has confirmed. Williams asked his girlfriend of the last three years to be his "betrothed for the end of time" on an Australian radio show. The initial reaction was that it was a joke.However, Robbie Williams2 points

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Wavy the Crocodile

Jptanabe. With his inimitable Scottish/New Orleans accent Wavy is such a popular figure on Craig Ferguson's 'Late Late Show.' His 'Whatadoo' gets us all laughing, and we love the way he's learned to talk to the guests of 'that Scottish Conan fellow' and not eat them. Wavy and his puppet companions were the ho...2 points

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Adam Richman!!!

sandralynsparks - You were expecting?Where's the food? Where's the shouting fans? Where's the Man v Food Challenge?At this point, in 1996, the challenge was to stand up straight on this raked stage - and the food was at Everybody's Pizza, in Emory Village.1 point

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Kandee Johnson, The Make Up Artist

Jewelsofawe - I discovered Kandee Johnson from a you tube video of hers I ended up adding to my Taylor Swift lens. I was so impressed with her and just loved her energy which prompted me to check out more about her. She is a make up artist to the stars and has quite a following on You Tube. She also has a blog wh...1 point

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The Confessions Of A Woman Obsessed With Adam Lambert

MsSnow4a - Keep in mind, I am not a teenage girl or even a girl in her twenties. I do not understand it!!! But I am obsessed with Adam Lambert. There have been other idols I have liked. David Archuletta and Clay Aiken to name a couple. But I have never been so obsessed that I want to watch their videos twenty...1 point

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Dwarf Racing

Pukeko: Dwarf racing is politically incorrect, so can it also be considered fun?So I am watching the evening news and there it is - 'Australian horse racing officials have been slammed for holding a dwarf racing competition called the 'Midget Cup.'' I am embarrassed to admit it, but I burst in to laughter.I...1 point

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Should Obama Have Been Given the Nobel Peace Prize

Pukeko: I couldn't resist joining into this debate over whether or not Barak Obama should be awarded or accept the Nobel Peace Prize. The controversy spans multiple levels. The arguments for and against Barak Obama being awarded a Nobel prize are strong. I thought I would put it out to the Squidoo community...1 point

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Snowboarding Trivia Quiz

Pukeko: Snowboarding is the fastest growing sport in the world, but how much do you know about snowboarding trivia?Whether you're a shredder, know someone who shreds, are thinking about learning to snowobard, or just curious as to what snowboarding all about, this snowboarding trivia quiz is here. . . w...1 point

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Ski Quiz - Test Your Knowledge of Skiing Trivia Here

Pukeko: Skiing may be a well established winter snow sport, but how much do you really know about it?This skiing quiz was made to be fun. It is only 10 questions, so test your knowledge of skiing, and after you complete this ski trivia quiz, send it on to your friends, and see how they do. Have fun!Skier Pr...1 point

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Should Kids Be Allowed A Facebook Account?

Pukeko: I think it is fine for younger kids to be on social networks in a supervised setting. Officially, kids must wait until they are 13 to get a Facebook account. But how many do? Should kids be allowed to go on Facebook? Should they be supervised? Here is your chance to have your say.I want to stress th...1 point

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Skiing Vs. Snowboarding - The Debate Is On!

Pukeko: Skiing is better than snowboarding - Or should that read - Snowboarding is better than skiing? Honestly, even if I had an opinion, I wouldn't dare express it in my home. Our girls are both competitive snow sports athletes (for their ages). One is a skier, the other a snowboarder. . . To ski or t...1 point

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