Bad Sweater Guy

You look sensational

One wonders how it took the New York Post so long to stumble upon this huge story. But finally the paper found some space to run this most important seasonal tale. Once again, Bad Sweater Guy is called in as the voice of reason to provide his expert commentary. Of course, they left the F. out of his middle name. Nice editing.

The caption that goes with the photo to the left says the woman claims her sweater is a great icebreaker. We don't doubt it. Also good for scraping ice from your windshield on sub-zero mornings.

It's a new blog! In Utah!

The folks at SLC Outsider know a good sweater when they see one. And a good sweater expert.

Winnipeg, lose a peg

Some people say Ibiza is where all the action's at. Others like Prague. But as this article in the Winnipeg Free Press shows, Winnipeg, Canada, is the place to be during the many long months of winter. Friday's high temperature? Zero. That's the high.

Anyway, Winnipeg (city motto: You know North Dakota? Go Norther!) has a host of bad sweater fans who are more than proud to show off their wares. Some folks in the article claim they invented the concept of bad sweater parties, but oh, the folly of Canadian youth. We just hope they send us some photos of those parties. And frankly, you should do the same.

Coming Out of the Closet

October is National Coming Out Month. So really there's no better time to kick off Bad Sweater Season, that special time of year when all the bad sweaters of the world awake from their midsummer closet hibernation and go on a fashion rampage.

As the weather cools down and the bad sweaters once again make their appearance, please think of us here at BadSweaterGuy.com. Send us photos of your relatives, co-workers -- even yourself -- committing Cosby-worthy fashion crimes. Information about how to find me is on the left.

And remember: Our sweaters are loud and they're proud. Get used to it.

What's 8 percent of yuck?

Still need to make some last-minute purchases? The Associated Press says sales of one item in particular will be up a whopping 8 percent over last year. Candy! No, it's sweaters. Duh. What site do you think you're on, anyway? The AP says "Traditional gifts like sweaters are back in vogue this holiday season, after recently falling out of fashion..." Out of fashion? No such thing. The story goes on: "This season, it's all about color options and new styles." I can see that.

But if you really want to impress people, take the next step and buy some sweater gear. That never goes out of style.

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

On Thursday morning I got up at 6:30 a.m. to be interviewed by the friendly folks at WGN Morning News in Chicago. Anchor Larry Potash (right) is a Bad Sweater Guy fan and interviewed me last year around this time. It's definitely Bad Sweater Season, especially in Chicago, where the temperature was about 17 on Thursday (feels like 2). Yet for some reason Larry rejected my offer to hook him up with a warm sweater to get him through the cold.

Back when I used to work the night cops shift at The Press-Enterprise in Riverside, Calif., I would get off work at midnight, go home, watch TV, eat some dinner, then go work out at a 24-hour gym. I'd come home early in the morning and tune in to watch Larry and his WGN Morning News crew on cable before I went to sleep. I ended my day just as they began theirs.

Mom knows best

  Mom was getting antsy because I had failed to provide her with a Christmas shopping list. So she got pretty hard-core about it and sent me the following note: "Saw on TV last night that Marshall's is having a 50% off on their sweaters-----maybe going there and getting some. Love, MOM" I fired off my list today.

Paper of record

Don't wear lawn ornaments in sweater form. That's the simple but timeless message offered by this sweater expose in Wednesday's USA Today. Check it out on page 3 of today's Life section. I'm glad that the nation's media finally recognize me as the undisputed authority on bad sweaterdom. And while we're on the topic, that $310 taupe snowflake cardigan they recommend looks "cool"? Are you sure? From where I'm sitting, it looks someone did potato stamp art on my mom's dirty bathrobe. I wouldn't buy that, even with a 15 percent discount. Read The Story on the left if you want to know more.

Great abs ... covered by a bad sweater

When you want expert advice about sweaters, where do you turn? If you’re Men’s Health, you dial up Bad Sweater Guy (at first he thought they wanted to use him as a “Before” picture). The latest issue somehow features Josh Duhamel on the cover instead of BSG. But inside on page 88 you can learn all about proper office-party etiquette. A good rule of thumb: If your sweater involves sequins, sparkles or batteries, leave it at home. Being a lawn decoration has never helped anyone’s career.

Dontcha know

The St. Paul Pioneer Press is searching for the worst holiday sweater. (Being from Minnesota, I'm sure they'll have no trouble -- ed). Kevin's a little offended. After all, one man's "gaudy" is another man's meal ticket. I'd enter him, but I'm sure residency restrictions apply.