Print1. The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain: They cover pop songs using (almost) only ukuleles. There is one guy who plays bass out of necessity really. There’s just nothing better then a bunch of old British people in formal wear playing “Smells Like Teen Spirit” on ukuleles.
-Zach Dyer, interview editor
2. “2012”: With all these “prestige” award-season bait films being released these days, I’m glad there’s at least one special-effects dominated mindless thriller about the Mayan apocalypse. Bonus points for John Cusack!
-Peter Labuza, film editor
3. 40 Inspirational Speeches in 2 Minutes: You can find it on YouTube. I was feeling burnt-out until I watched this, and then I had the sudden urge to achieve my dreams, save the White House from aliens, and let them take my life because they could never take my freedom. Epic.
-Melanie Jones, managing editor, features
4. Ostrich burgers: These are like regular burgers but made from an animal you can ride across the Great American Desert.
-Raphael Pope-Sussman, deputy editor, features
5. Tintin: He’s my hero, my role model, and my obsession. Who could be more captivating than a dauntless, pure-hearted, eternally young journalist (with a delightful golden coiffure) who travels to practically every continent in the world to outmaneuver the bad guys? And the fact that his name bears an uncanny resemblance to mine is definitive proof that we were meant to be.
–Yin Yin Lu, books editor
6. Set: This card game is like a fun brain teaser, to play alone or with friends—getting a “set” will make you feel like a genius!
-Helen Werbe, style editor
7. “Mad Men” season finale: Possibly the most satisfying hour of television I watched all year. When Joan returned, I actually cheered out loud.
–Hillary Busis, managing editor, a & e
8. Unseasonably warm weather: Just when you think it’s time to haul out the sweaters and gloves, mother nature plays a trick on you and you get a day of blissful sun.
–Joe Daly, tv editor
9. “V”: It gives me a replacement for my Joss Whedon and “Lost” fixes while these shows are off the air.
–Haley Vecchiarelli, senior design editor
10. Yogurt Burst Cheerios: It’s a happy medium between boring Cheerios and Froot Loops because only about 1 in 5 Cheerios has a frosting coat.
–Catherine Rice, dance editor