Minka Kelly was at the People’s Choice Awards last week. Easy to see how she could be a people’s choice.

The story of golden-voiced homeless man Ted Williams is one that everyone seems to have gotten behind. It’s provided us some good journalism and stories but some excuse for media exploitation. (Midwest Sports Fans)

Ever think about writing your own sitcom. Well, if you have, or just want to know about the thinking that goes into writing your favourite sitcom, here’s a look at how they write the show’s most important scene: The one where the attractive female lead ends up topless. (McSweeney)

A man in Virginia fought the DMV over a hilarious personalized licence plate but the DMV won. Here’s his story of how he came up with the plate and his battle with easily offended people. (Jalopnik)

After the jump, behind the scenes of the Winter Classic, some good life advice and how books can save your life.

It’s no secret that I’m a huge F1 fan. I’m also a huge Gilles Villeneuve fan. That’s why I love this story about the adventures of Gilles Villeneuve and Jody Scheckter from back in 1979. (The Race Driver)

The Winter Classic didn’t go as Gary Bettman had hoped. We all know who he wanted to win. Anyway, here’s a look behind the scenes of the NHL’s biggest regular season game. (Deadspin)

TCU won the Rose Bowl which completely screws the BCS’ perfect world. Their fans weren’t afraid to remind BCS supporters that small schools can play ball too. (With Leather)

What was I saying about trainwreck TV on Friday? Now baseball groupies are getting their own TV show. (Out of Bounds)

Super Mario Brothers games were never big on instruction manuals. Instead, they used level design to teach you how to play. (Significant Bits)

Here’s a long overdue tribute to Jabba the Hutt’s favourite Kowakian Monkey-Lizard Salacious Crumb. (Gunaxin)

There’s nothing quite like a list of 35 life truths. (Ned Hardy)

Just so you guys don’t say that we never help you, here’s a list of the top ten traits attractive women look for in men. From personal experience, this list is complete and utter bullshit. (Ask Men)

In random celebrity news, Cuz crashed a karaoke bar and partied with random folk. That’s why we love Bill Murray. (The Chive)

Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback Ben Roethlisberger reportedly got engaged over Christmas. The story was broken by a small local paper in the US. However, their hastily designed website section devoted to this news leaves a lot to be desired. (Deadspin)

How about a video collection before the YouTuberry? It’s the most awkward talk show moments of 2010. (Ranker)

My favourite British rapper Lethal Bizzle is dropping some new stuff in 2011. First up is his 2011 remix of Pow.

I think we’re in the middle CBC’s Canada Reads mildly notable thing. However, books can actually save your life. Well, not reading them…

Michael Caine does his best Michael Caine impression for British chat show legend Michael Parkinson.