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Seven Bizarre Restaurants That Will Make You Gag

The Heart Attack Grill, whose motto is “Taste worth dying for,” makes McDonald’s look like a health food store. This Arizona restaurant is hospital-themed—since the food is so bad for you, that’s probably where you will be going right after you eat. The menu features “Flatliner Fries” which are fried in lard, and single, double, triple, or quadruple “Bypass Burgers.” The smallest burger is half a pound, and the largest is two pounds and packs a whopping 8,000 calorie punch! To make this place even classier, the waitresses are dressed in skanky nurse outfits. Peeps who finish the “Quadruple Bypass Burger” get to leave the restaurant in a wheelchair, pushed by a waitress. And if you weigh over 350 pounds, you eat for free. [Heart Attack Grill]

Here are some other equally insane restaurants.

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Your Hotel Awaits…

Do not disturb

Imagine your ideal vacay. Now, quick, what are you doing? How do you feel? What does your room look like? If you’re anything like me, vacation means design-savvy hotel, great food, lots of post-dinner stuffed-to-the-gills walks and nice weather. For you it may entail hiking the Appalachian Trail in Asheville, or standing atop Peak 9 in Breckenridge on a cold, sunny morning. Or maybe it’s just heading down to the white-sand beach at 9 a.m. and not leaving until diner. For all those people out there that travel based on emotion and how a place feels and makes them feel, listen up: You can now book a hotel by surveying those thoughts. Hotels.com now provides a search website that appeals to the senses—it’s called, not so cleverly, “The Visualiser.“ (One word on it though: It’s still in try-out format and was made to be test-driven in the UK, so the hotel prices are in pounds, but you get the idea anyways!)

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“Bikini Bug” Does Filthy Things To British Girl

Bikini on beach

Alexandra Heminsley thought she’d gotten lucky on her vacation to Africa: only one mosquito bite, and a tiny one at that. As it turned out, the small, red bump on the inside of her arm wasn’t so much a mosquito bite as it was a Tumbu Fly egg. Yes, an egg inside her arm. And what comes from eggs? Baby insects. And what do those baby insects do when they are born trapped under someone skin? Freak the f**k out.

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Jetsetting Goes High Fashion With New Missoni Hotel And Others

missoni hotel

Designers these days aren’t just about producing goods, but rather about lifestyle branding. In order to live, breathe, eat, and sleep the label, fashion hotels have been popping up, the latest of which comes from Missoni. Opening its doors in Edinburgh, Scotland, the place is decked out in Missoni’s signature prints, which find themselves on everything from the sheets and towels to the walls and decorative vases. [This would make me very dizzy.—Editor] The Italian aura pervades throughout with a Missoni coffee bar and spa. Missoni is moving fast on the trend; the Scotland location will be followed shortly by a similar outpost in Kuwait (of all places). [HotelMissoni.com]

The hotel claims to be innovative by offering affordable luxury—rooms start at around $340 per night, which is (shocker!) quite the pretty penny. You may find, however, that the price pales in comparison to other truly exorbitant designer hotels. Read on to get the skinny on other designer hotels in Milan, Australia, and Paris.

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The Palms Unveils Barbie-Themed Suite…Let’s Go Party

barbie suite at palms

It’s hard to be a Barbie girl in a Barbie world when your surroundings average an inch in size. Now you can play the my-size version at the Palms Resort in Las Vegas in the newly added Barbie Suite. Created for her 50th birthday, the super-pink pad is an all out homage to the doll with huge Barbie portraits, “B” insignia pillows, and magenta furniture. Other sexy details in the Jonathan Adler-designed space include a two-way fireplace and jacuzzi. Knowing that you probably made your Barbie and Ken dolls have sex when you were a kid (come now, don’t deny it), getting it on in this fantasy land could be a real adventure. [Luxist]

 

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Weekend Bags To Carry You Away

weekend bags

The weekend bag is one of those fashion necessities worth the splurge. Not an oversized purse—nor a tote or duffel—its a smart piece that not only get lots of use, but that shows you’re a lady who knows how to travel in style. Grab your two changes of clothes, a swim suit, and stuff them into these darling sacks for your next out-of-town excursion.

  1. Options are always good, and this punchy LeSportsac lets you choose from a shoulder strap or hand grip. [$120, LeSportsac, Shopbop.com]
  2. This Matt & Nat style is called the Bauhaus. You can rock Euro-style even if you’re not jumping the pond. [$375, Endless.com]
  3. Nothing says summer more than linen. [$198, Bananarepublic.com]
  4. We hope you’re going to the Poconos with this kitschy print. [$58, Kimchi Blue, Urbanoutfitters.com]
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Michelle Obama’s Stylish Euro Road Trip

Michelle Obama's European Trip Fashions

Bonnie Fuller needs to take a chill pill. The editrix has declared Michelle Obama’s Euro Trip style “a fashion DUD” and “WRONG, WRONG, WRONG.” For starters, there’s way better methods of adding emphasis than using all caps. Also, Bonnie Fuller shouldn’t throw stones from glass houses. I worked in the same office space as Fuller for over a year. Whenever I saw her, she was decked out in the finest threads (paid for by her exorbinate salary), but she always looked like she’d been playing dress up in her grandmother’s closet. Fuller’s style lacked ease and confidence, which, whether you love Michelle’s outfits or not, the First Lady always has. But anyhoo, I think Mrs. Obama’s style has rocked during her first trip to Europe (with her husband, the Prez, of course). Check out her looks and judge for yourself…
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Five Totally Frat Boy Free Spring Break Getaways

Sort of over the whole wet T-shirt, smashing beer cans on foreheads, jello shots spring break vacay? Call me old, but nothing ruins a vacay quicker than an MTV camera in my face and the smell of puke lingering in the hotel hallway at 10am. Here are five places to check out this spring for a guaranteed no Jäger shot great time.
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Six Sexy Ways To Spend Spring Break Vacay

Spring Break Ideas

This Friday, MTV is going on Spring Break! But what are your plans?  Spring isn’t just going to hand you a fling.  You’ve got to figure out how to position yourself for some sweet seasonal lovin’. Here’s how the various ways you can spend your holiday stack up for sexy time!

 

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Quickies!: Lindsay Lohan Is Broke, The Name Of M.I.A.‘s Baby Revealed

Lindsay Lohan Is Broke
  • Lindsay Lohan is completely broke. We’re talking maxing out credit cards to pay for tampons broke. No wonder she’s staying with Sam Ronson. [DListed]
  • Tara Reid jacked Mariah Carey for her butterfly wardrobe, and it looks like Tara’s stint in rehab worked. [Popbytes]
  • Did you know there are alternatives to maxi pads and tampons? Neither did we. But even though we now know about the cup and other absorbent products, we won’t be making a switch any time soon. [College Candy]

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    My 2009 New Year’s Resolutions

    New Year's Resolutions

    This week, The Frisky will be revealing their oh-so-ambitious resolutions for 2009. We encourage you to submit yours in the comments—maybe you’ll inspire others to adapt the same resolutions and at the very least you’ll get some support. Especially for your resolution to eat more donuts this year. That’s something we can all get behind. Take it away, Annika…

    1. Get a driver’s license: I put this on my resolutions list last year, but only achieved part of it. I was born and raised in NYC, so having a car is more of a luxury than a necessity. But now that I’m getting older I want to add a license to my list of accomplishments.
    2. Go to Europe: I haven’t been to Europe since I was a little babe. My plan is to reconnect with my cousin in London or my friend in Slovakia, so I can’t use not having a travel companion as an excuse. I also plan to adapt my style to where ever I’m going, so I don’t stick out like a tourist.
    3. Pay off my credit card: I’m sick and tired of my credit card debt. And this year, I’ll actually have the means to pay it off in one fell swoop. So I will ignore whatever heels or boots that catch my eye until I’ve paid my debt.

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    The Frisky Guidebook: The City Of Roses

    Travel Guide To Portland

    You’ll be struck by the greenery—Forest Park is the largest wilderness park within city limits in the United States, and Washington Park’s rose garden is worth a visit—and the friendly vibe of Portland, Oregon. Straddling the Willamette River, Portland is home to funky bars, a terrific underground music scene, and restaurants that would delight any foodie. Sure, the area has a reputation for rain, but what’s sexier than snuggling up with your significant other during a rainstorm? Check out these hot spots, and you’ll forget all about the weather. 

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    How To Enjoy A Honeymoon Destination When You’re Not On Your Honeymoon

    Wanderlust

    It would be hard to find a more fitting pair than sex and travel. Here, one adventurer, who has kissed an uncounted number of men who don’t share her zip code, shares her experience combining the two through more than 30 countries.

    Even if you’re not going to Fiji or the Maldives, accidentally ending up in a popular honeymooning spot while not actually on your honeymoon is easier than you think, especially with the abundance of all-inclusive deals online. If watching smooching couples while chilling out with your friends makes you want to puke, no worries. You can still have a blast, even if you’re not traveling with your newly committed soul mate.

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    Crave: Destination Necklace

    Destination Necklace

    For those who love to travel or covet a particular city, this necklace is perfect for displaying which place has your heart.  Destination charm necklace available in: Amsterdam, California, Paris, Texas, Venice, London, New York, and Tokyo. [$24, UrbanOutfitters.com]

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    How To Get Over Restless Life Syndrome

    Restless Life Syndrome

    There was a period in my early twenties, not too long after college graduation, and even sooner after the painful break-up of my first real relationship, that I hopscotched through a series of dead-end jobs (seven in four months!), dated recklessly, and pumped my body with substances I wouldn’t clean a carburetor with these days. Then, one day, perusing the self-help aisle in Borders, I came across a book on the “quarterlife crisis.” I picked it up, found a comfy chair in the back of the store, and skimmed enough pages to understand there was a name for what I was going through, a phase, and it was just a matter of time before I’d move past it.

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    How Do You Know When You’re Ready To Vacation Together?

    Wanderlust

    It would be hard to find a more fitting pair than of sex and travel. Here, one adventurer, who has kissed an uncounted number of men who don’t share her zip code, shares her experience combining the two through more than 30 countries.

    Having a boyfriend you’ve been on vacation with isn’t the same thing as having a boyfriend. Vacationing together is a serious step, and you need to proceed with caution. It’s kind of like meeting the parents, a move nobody makes on the first date. There’s more to consider than the cost of plane tickets. Of course, a few trial sleepovers can help, but there are other things to consider…

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    Quickies!: Cougar Den Guide

    Cougar
  • Check out your state’s cougar dens. [Tango]
  • Sex with an ex can be done, if you do it right. [College Candy]
  • Stock your cabinet with these 25 beauty essentials and you’ll be beautifully prepared for gorgeous days ahead. [Shine.yahoo]
  • A sailor trod water for 12 hours after he was knocked off a sailboat. [Asylum]
  • Here’s five tips for traveling while hungover. [Matador Nights]
  • Sexy chess, hell yeah. [Boinkology]

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