Vomit. McDonald's legendary McRib wad—i.e., a sandwich consisting of a pork-like substance pressed into a ribcage shape, bathed in corn syrup and heated to palatability—makes a grand return to heart valves next month. "McDonald's plans to announce Monday that the sandwich, usually available only when individual restaurants feel like making it, will be sold at all U.S. locations through Nov. 14.," beams USA Today.

The McRib, a cult favorite, came about when the company's then president wanted to add "pork" to the menu back in '80s. The barbecue abomination sparked a delightful episode of The Simpsons, wherein Homer travels across the U.S. to find the last Krusty Burger serving The Ribwich.

The McRib made a surprise return back in 2009, if you recall, but vanished just as soon as it came.

With only (!) 500 calories and 26 grams of disgusting fat, it's "slightly trimmer" than the Big Mac, which boasts 540 calories and 29 grams of fat. It's vile, harmful, and we would totally eat one right now.

by Chris Jones

Today’s "In Marin" blog at SFGate (clearly inspired by this article in East Bay Express) reports that a former employee of local semi-raw foods, vegan eatery, Café Gratitude, has accused the operation of being a front for the 1970’s cult EST descendant, Landmark Forums. Y’all know Landmark Forums, that’s the one where they lock you in a room for two days, scream at you over and over again, and won’t let you leave to pee until you admit that you are a powerless piece of human garbage, or similar. Good times.

This writer has to admit that he actually liked Café Gratitude in the Mission the one time he visited, even though the sole reason for being there was to torment some visiting Scottish friends who had just finished a triathlon. The food was good, although the part where they made everyone in the restaurant laugh heartily for 60 seconds was kind of bizarre and off-putting. Anyway, should it matter that this restaurant, infamous for forcing customers to order each dish by its full name, positive self affirmations like, I’m Hung Like a Moose or I’m Hot and All the Boys Want to Kiss Me, is a front for a relatively harmless, if annoying, alternative spiritual group? Even if the food is pretty good?

Oh look! Another ad from Supreme Master TV, one that will, hopefully, bring you nobility and spirituality. And this one is in massive billboard form, found above Harrison between Fourth and Third streets.

Speaking of San Francisco's favorite, veggie, sort-of cult-ish religion, we've been getting updated comments on our original post about Supreme Master Ching Hai. One commenter, "Zelda," said, "My sibling is currently involved in helping with her web TV station. My family is very worried about her and wish to bring her back home which will take planning on our part. I am wondering if you were part of her cult at one time or know of any ex-supreme master ching hai followers. We are currently keeping in touch but know she is not telling us everything. Thanks."

Anyone else know if, in fact, Ching Hai is preparing a cyanide-infused kale tofu frittata to serve to her followers, or what?

Quick! Be the first to declare how 2008 the Snuggie™ meme is in the comments, and be the envy of all other commenters!

See, the first-ever "Snuggie™ Pub Crawl" is gearing up to keep your body and bones warm next month. In response to the "stunning public embrace of the warm and cuddly Snuggie™," the fine folks over at SnuggiePubCrawl.com will host a Snuggie™ Pub Crawl. What are the requirements? That you a) sport a cuddly Snuggie and b) get drunk.

"Even though it's just a blanket with sleeves," SnuggiePubCrawl.com says, "we're sure that you'll enjoy a winter evening spent drinking with friends and the Snuggie™." Damn right we will.

What: A pub crawl in San Francisco wearing Snuggies™
You must be 21 or older to attend
When: Friday, March 20th
Where: To-be-announced, but there will be multiple bars, entertainment, bands and drink specials
BYO-Snuggie™: Snuggies™ will not be provided, you mooch. Purchase your Snuggie™ now -- no, right now! -- so that it will arrive before the big day.

And the best part? While SnuggiePubCrawl.com claims no affiliation with Snuggie.com, it kinda, totally is. (Look, they even donate to Orphanage in someplace called Tanzania!) No grassroots/flash mob spontaneity means no dumb bitches wearing fur cowboy hats and pink boas. Really, this bar crawl has win written all over it.