Things We Saw Today: Add ‘Dapper Christmas Tree’ to Danny DeVito’s Resume

For those celebrating the Winter Solstice or the monotheistic fusion/knock-off holiday known as Christmas (religiously or agnostically), this is that time of year when you drag a pine tree into your house to decorate with lights and more. While some rage on in the real tree vs. artificial tree debate, others are hopelessly too busy or too broke to participate in this practice at all. Enter creative James Parker, who strung some lights on the closest thing to a tree he had nearby.

This caught the eyes of the team of DeVito’s long-running endeavor, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. So, of course, the news of Parker’s tree reached the man himself, and Parker lost it. Many began commenting on both posts about how they also decorate their workspaces and trees with DeVito. Here, however, DeVito is the main attraction.

He quickly texted his mother, “Mum, Danny DeVito just tweeted me,” only for the all too relatable reply a few moments later “That’s great! Who is that?”

I know Christmas and Hanukkah have miracles as a big part of their stories, and now Parker has one all for himself! In a follow-up tweet the next day, he stated, “My Christmas wish is that my cardboard cutout of Danny DeVito comes to life. The dream is to go for pints with him.”

(via Twitter & r/IASIP, featured image: FX)

Here are some other bits of news out there:

• After placing more and more restrictions on women’s autonomy in public spaces, the Taliban’s Higher Education Minister announces the suspension of women from universities. (via Al Jazeera)
• Speaking of the ramifications of the U.S.’s involvement in the Middle East, this week was the anniversary of Iraqi journalist Muntadhar Al-Zaidi throwing shoes at former-President George W. Bush. (via Twitter)
• The internet is blowing up following the latest New York Magazine cover story, “The Year of the Nepo Baby.” (via NY Magazine)
• The Five Nights at Freddy’s movie has more casting news! (via Bloody Disgusting)

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