You find humor in everything. You know what is fupnny is that people feel awkward when you joke like that. My survival kit. It gets you through. But it is one of those things that it is like a wedding that you spend so much time preparing for something, like chris marks marks christmas, and it then it is over. And i like it, because it is all about gratitude and the expectations are less, so i am glad it is over. And some people say the anticipation is something good and it is not just the something good happening but it is the pregame. But it could also set you up for major disappointment. Anyway, welcome back to the holidays, and the disappointment, and the holiday blues after the holiday. And tim has not come out yet. A moment, and he will tell us about all of the things that were huge at the time, and we talked about them ad nauseam, and tim talked about them. I created nausea, and also the booze. Look at the pants. I know, look at that. We need a closeup. I well, i like a visible ankle or sock. So you must spend a lot of time selecting the sock to wear. Yes, yes. Hoda, i paut lot of thought into my outfit even though you judging it. Happy new year to you, too. And we are going to the discuss some of the things that kath and i could not stop talking about it when it happened. Yes, the big stories of the year. Back to the winter of 2015 what . Last january. Dont confuse me. Eggnog. With the fancy calendar. Entered the federal prison and you remember that she sencentered the 15monthsentence for fraud, and joe will start his fivemonth sentence next year. Yes, soon. And this controversy, is the dress black or blue or gold . I never got it. And who cared at the time. And wait, is it gold or blue . It is blue and gold to me. There is not blue . I see like robin egg blue. In the white area you are talking about . H. Yes, right there. Where the robin egg blue is. See it . It is robin egg blue and gold. It is white and gold to me. I used to see blue the last time. And the lawlamas. Remember them . They were on the run in arizona at the assisted living facility. Remember they escaped and everybody was chasing them. We had a couple of fun day ss with that. And katy perry rocked the the sharks. I dont know. Oh, the patriots deflategate, you are right. Excellent. And i never understood why the left shark was viral. I know, the right one was not, just the left shark. And this one, Bill Belichick kissed his 30yearold daughter, and that cause canned a lot of controversy controversy. He is fond of her. And the patriots did win the super bowl, and that is deflategate. And you remember what movie was is so hot that we must have done 100 segments on it. 50 shades of gray. And it was released on valentines day. And i was recently watching the Whitey Bulger story or something, and is that Dakota Johnson playing his wife . But anyway the installment in 2017 and the third one in 2018. Spring. Oh, look, it is almoster here. And the springtime is when Justin Bieber got roasted and we said that it is going to be transforming his career. I dont know. He had some other bad behavior problems afterwards and maybe temporarily did something, but he is still on the road. And the music sales did well, but we dont know about the rest of it. And remember, the apple watch, and everybody said that everybody would have that. Raise a hand if you are going to have one of those. Just zach. Just zach. Zach is 1 of 30. I want to return it. Really . Yeah, it is a waste of money. Ooh. We are sorry. Bah, humbug to you. That is just one mans opinion. And lets remember, it is zach. It is zach. And now Pitch Perfect ii made 268 million and the highest grossing musical comedy of all time, and before that the record holder was school of rock. And this is my favorite scene of the whole time from the movie. Do it the apple bottom jean s withs with the fur the whole club was looking at her she hit the floor and you know that shorty got low low low oh, no. Oh, to. It is not ihoda day. Can you handle this . I noeknow all of the words. No. And it was just like daddy from gang numb style. And what will be out in 2017 along with the second 50 shades. And now, moving on the summer. Summer. Who was the person who said that she was black. She identifies black even though born caucasian. White. Whats the difference . Nothing, i was reiterating a word that sounds the same. She was transracial. I wonder what she is up to now is . I know. I hope she found peace. These people were so big in the news, and and we know that here, because if it is hot, hot, and then we move on. And what about american pharoah, the first horse to win the triple crown since 1978. When affirmed did. And the backlash of the selfie sticks. I hated them from the moment they came out. Disney and six flags and other museums around the world have officially banned them, because people get hurt. And people were taking them on rides. That is not good. That is why they had to be banned. Bookstores for the release of the sequel to to kill a mockingbird. I and your sister. Kathie lee and harper e lee. I dont know, i am living in my own private idaho. I am warning you, it has to be eggnog. And also, the Ashley Madison website was hacked. And the real names and addresses of cheaters, okay. Okay. And why are you wagging the fingers at people. And it is not whatever. Are we done . No, we are going to fall. We are halfway through the year, and we started with japware with started in january with teresa giudice, and who knows how to pronounce it. Yes, she kept changing it. And then after the pope there you didnt even have to watch. I admired pizza rat. I have always felt that way, if i could just get it home. If if i could just get it home. And this is where tim stack and his socks come in with the game. We will be playing a game, and you need to go tosles, and i will watch the wine. I will give you some trivia question s questions from pop chur throughout the year, and whoever writes it first will win. I wont remember anything. Because i did not watch any of that. And okay. Go which actor singer hosted this years oscars. Oscars . Oscars. The golden statute. Was it chris rock . No, the three names. Oh, oh. Michael harris. Michael harris . You know, hoda, she has three names. How i met your mother. Give it to kathie lee, neil patrick harris. I have a brain issue. And which actor sang a medley of songs from sound of music. And oh, gaga. Kathie lee gets it. What tiddid you write . Carrie underwood. Oh, my, c ashgsarne asada. And which film won best picture this year . I know, the weird one. The weird one. It is the one shot with one camera. That is correct. I got it no, you didnt. I said one camera. I am going to give it to kathie lee. Wait, wait, hoda, focus on my it says big. And which singer took home four grammies this year including song of the year . Taylor. No, it is sam smith. Adele. No, that album just came out. And you are down to six, hoda. You are not playing ahead. And what comedian shocked everybody at the grammys by dancing at sias performance of chandelier. And did the whole say it again. Which comedian oh, amy poehler. No. And i am going to say amy schumer. No. No. It was kristen wiig. Did you guys watch anything . Okay. The tiebreaker. Tiebreaker . Okay. Will lets go. Hurry, please. Sometimes sounds british fell down the stage during a performance oh, madonna. Madonna. Kathie lee wins. And popcorn. More calories. Calories. Detoxing. We love you. I am sadden by the lack of pop culture, because i am here about once a month, and you still dont know. And ask me something about the bible. More right after this. Karl, dont you have friends coming over . Yeah, so . It stinks in here. Youve got to wash this whole room are you kidding . Wash it . Lets wash it with febreze. For all the things you cant wash, use. Febreze fabric refresher whoa hey mrs. Webber inhales hey, it smells nice in here and try pluggable febreze. To continuously eliminate odors for. Up to 45 days of freshness pluggable febreze and fabric refresher. [inhale exhale mnemonic]. [cough, cough] mike . Janet . Cough if you can hear me. Dont even think about it. I took mucinex dm for my phlegmy cough. Yeah. But what about mike . He has that dry scratchy thing going on. Guess what . It works on his cough too. Cough guess what . It works on his cough too. What . Stop dont pull me spoiler alert she doesnt make it only mucinex dm relieves bothwet and dry coughs for 12 hours with two medicines in one pill. Start the relief. Ditch the misery. It has been an incredible year of pop culture and we have seen the rise and fall of many stars. And he cant get enough ahead of him. And back to talk about it is our friend and Senior Writer for entertainment magazine, tim stack we promise to listen next year. I am here like once a month. Okay. There was a member of the Kardashian Family that made a lot of headlines. Caitlyn did. Yes, caitlyn jennifer, and this is probably one of the biggest stories of the year. And bruce jenner announced the on a diane sawyer interview on nbsc nbc, and it was an incredible interview, and incredibly moving. This is a year that is very big for him, and he won an espy. She did. Yes, sorry. Hand is the first time that a lot of people saw her dressed. Yes, a shgs, the first time that at loft people saw her in a gown. And she did the cover of vanity fair cover by the Annie Leibovitz shot that is incredible with her in a bodysuit corset. Yes, and Charlie Sheen had a big interview with matt lauer. Yes, and there was rumbling that a major star would reveelal that he is hiv positive and it turned out to be Charlie Sheen. And he reveelaled it on the today show, and for a few years now, and in this day and get wonderful treatment in it, and it is great thing for america to see someone dealing with this, and to awareness breeds education, and i think it is a good story. That story is going to be continuing though. And many, many other things are being revealed, too. Okay. We said goodbye to some tv shows in 2015. Yes, we said goodbye to parks and rec and 2 1 2 men and glee which i love and goodbye to madmen and parenthood. Parenthood. And madmen, an iconic show that made jon hamm a star, and amc a destination for quality tv and really changed the games in terms of the cable and what is possible. A lot of the shows did. And glee was so gamechanging in so many ways in terms off having a musical on tv. The mewusic scene. Yes, she dominated. Look at that jazzy jacket there. And she is sparkling. And so the celebrity cameo, and nick mick jagger, and alanis morissette, and lisa kudrow sang smelly cat and jason derue low and john legend and so she created a girl squad that was famous with gigi hadid and surrounded by models there. And we cant forget adele who literally snuck in at the end of the year, and exploded. Yes, adele did explode and she wins, because within a week she broke all of the records with with 3. 8 million. Just in the u. S. She is a lightbulb. We love her. And we love you, stackables. And what are we doing for new years . Something fun. Dont get left behind when the clock strikes 12 00. And we will have some help to get dressed. Want bladder leak underwear that moves like you do . Try always discreet underwear and move, groove, wiggle, giggle, swerve, curve. Lift, shift, ride, glide, hit your stride. 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Iowa dot cameras are showing roads becoming snow covered in many areas. Ice is coating roads, as well. These conditions will continue to deteriorate as snow, sleet and freezing rain continue to track to the north. Ice it is funday monday and the big countdown on the drop of the big ball in times square. And you will have to be ready and looking good before the clock strikes midnight. But somehow there is never enough time to get out of the door, so here to get you dressed seconds or less is jenne lucciano. And your style guide to get it together. Yes. And we have brave women here who have nothing but the undergarments on underneath the towels, and you will is set a timer, and they are each going to be dress eded in 30 seconds or less. Yes, we have done it before and we will do it again. And we have jennifer with us today. Yes, and you can get some easy great new years looks without spending a lot of of money and time. And jennifer is going to the Cocktail Party . Yes. Okay. Start the timer. 30 seconds and go. They are starting out in the shapewear that we did last time and i love this dress from Burlington Stores for 40. So you can be lbd, and you can never go wrong, right . I like the detail and the sheer overlay and the sequins and the pizazz and slipping on the line, and snapping on the yankees a earrings. And the purse. And by the way, that dress is so cute. It is really flattering on her. All right. And keana, she is going tout the fancy dinner. And so we will see. 30 seconds on the clock for miss keana. I love a great one and done piece like a jumpsuit, and they are so in. This sis nicole by Nicole Miller by jc penny and it is looking expensive, but it is 68, and little sparkly detailing and great for the curvyier figure, and cinch inging up the waist, and sparkly pumps at 14. 14 . Oh, my gosh. And put that bracelet on. And she got it. By the way, can i pull that off . Yes. I hate that. And so by the way, you look so great. And the shoulder detailing so great. You did it this time, keana. All right. Hi, lisa. Are you headed to the formal affair . Yes, and formal gathering, and it can be done. Okay. Go. And i love this dress from overstock. Com for a number of reasons. First of all, it is under 50 and you can find a formal dress for cheap, and it is slip on and go go, and it has a lot of the details that are flattering like the sheering at the waist, and covers up the arm for mature women. And the Cold Shoulder there. And yes, a little Cold Shoulderer with the sweetheart necklace. And copper and gold accessories. And two, and one. Wow. By the way, it is unbelievable when you think about it. Right. She looks great. And the guys say, what is taking you so long . The hair and the makeup. That is what is taking so long. And so here we go to elizabeth who is going to the casual gathering with family and friends. Okay. Go, elizabeth. And it is a casual look, and everybody has a pair of dark jeggings, and these are from rue 21, and i like that they come up high and stretch and flatter, and we have a top from h m. And we got 50 by using the the retail me not app. And now, the tuxedostyle jacket, and wedges to wear throughout the night. And she got it. I know, and then a little pearl necklace. Okay. And put that on. And that is beautiful. And so that is the wedge shoes were designed by a podiatrist by vieonic. And she is going to be dancing the night away. And happy new year, everybody. Put down the sleeping bags and snack ss, and we will show you thou have the best sleepover ever for kids. And what if we told you to burn hundreds of calories without breaking a sweat. Sign me up my sister raves about her toothpaste and mouthwash all the time. Im like, huh . Arent they all the same . You know, i had to see for myself. So i went pro. With crest prohealth advanced. 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