June 25, 2009 will forever be known as the day the “King of Pop” died. Jackson was perhaps one of the most iconic and controversial individuals of my time. Jackson was absolutely the Elvis Presley of my generation. I remember watching the premiere Billie Jean video on Friday Night Videos …
43 Snails On His Face – Guinness Stupidity
What the hell is wrong with people? A boy in Utah is trying to get into Guinness by covering his face with live snails. Eleven-year-old Fin Keheler let 43 slimy snails crawl onto his face in the record setting attempt. The current record is 36 snails in 10 seconds. I …
Crustacean Cruelty; Where’s the Lobster Love?
A sports bar down in Florida has recently been pinched by some angry animal rights folks over an arcade like lobster catching game. The Royal Palm Beach restaurant offers diners a claw machine to grab a free lobster dinner. For $2 you can have a go at grabbing a yummy …
Pregnant Man, Pregnant Again – Who Cares?
I’m so sick of seeing crap on this so called ‘pregnant man’. He is NOT a man… He’s a woman who underwent gender reassignment surgery without removing his her female reproductive organs. Recently on CNN’s Larry King Live Thomas Beatie told King she he is surprised from all the attention she he has …
New Stock Market Terms
CEO – Chief Embezzlement Officer. CFO – Corporate Fraud Officer. BULL MARKET – A random market movement causing an investor to mistake himself for a financial genius. BEAR MARKET – A 6 to 18 month period when the kids get no allowance, the wife gets no jewelry, and the husband …
Holy Hookah Batman – Cheech and Chong Finally Reunite
I never thought this day would come. Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong have finally made plans to reunite for their first comedy tour in 25 years. The details of the “Hey, What’s That Smell?” tour were announced today during a news conference in Hollywood. This isn’t the first time Cheech …
Flesh Feeding Fish Pedicure – Anyone?
Now this is just crazy! I saw this on the local news the other night and just couldn’t believe my eyes. A local (Alexandria, VA) salon is offering a pedicure treatment that involves tiny carp (Garra Rufa) fish that eat away your dead skin and callouses. Like hungry little piranha’s …
Goodbye George
What a sad day it is. The world lost an amazing comedian today. George Carlin was one of the best. Constant and true, what an artist! Cheers George – you will be missed.
Dye The Poodle and Die
What a crazy world we live in. Thank goodness for all the great laws that keep us dumb citizens in check. One law I have particularly grown fond of is a Colorado law that states “No person shall dye or color live fowl, rabbits, or any other animals.”. What? Okay …
Melville’s “Moby Dick” Emerges In Alaska
This rare image was snapped up in Alaska’s Aleutian Islands. The male killer whale is approximately 25 to 30 foot long and weighs around 10,000 pounds. Its mostly white with muted yellow and brown areas covering its body. A group of scientists spotted the whale while aboard the Oscar Dyson …
Vick Sentenced to 23 Months
Well I guess this could be considered a small victory for all the dogs who suffered at this jerks hand. Twenty-three months isn’t enough as far as I’m concerned. I hope his jail time and financial losses take every possible luxury away from him. Hopefully the NFL will never take …
Happy Exploding Whale Anniversary
On this day in 1970… Oregon’s Exploding Whale Makes History! I wonder just how many times this video has been seen around the world? Who would have thought that this news footage would be just as popular today as the day it was shot. Today is the 37th anniversary of …
Gas n’ Google – Never Ask For Directions Again
Google is partnering with gas stations around the US to offer Google Maps from the gas pump. The pumps will be made by Gilbarco Veeder-Root. Approximately 3500 internet enabled pumps will be scattered across the US. In addition to customer requested directions the video screens located on the pumps will …
MD Public Schools try to Cancel Halloween Celebrations
This really chaps my cheeks! Our neighbors in Maryland tried to get rid of Halloween parties in their county schools. What the hell? Are you serious… Luckily Councilman Ed Middlebrooks (Annapolis, MD) proposed a resolution asking schools to allow students to have a “small but enjoyable diversion from the academic …
An Ode to OJ
Yet another scuffle with the law, Why didn’t you just fade into the night, Will you finally take the fall, Does the ski mask fit, How about that audio tape, Hopefully this time there’s no room to acquit, The evidence is piling up against you, Still you parade around smiling, …
Apple Calls Media to a “Special Event” on September 5th
Apple sent an invitation to select media for an event in San Francisco on September 5th. The invitation shows a figure holding an iPod. The figure is nestled within what looks like iTunes “Cover Flow”. Is it time for a touch screen iPod??? Since the release of the iPhone, it …
Dear Michael Vick,
I hope they lock your sorry ass up for a long time! You and your dog fighting cohorts are among the lowest form of trash on our lovely planet. I hope the NFL fines you, and prohibits you from ever playing professional football again. I hope this ignorant little venture …
It’s A Bird, It’s A Plane, It’s a Man In A Lawn-chair
Some people are never satisfied. In his second flight Kent Couch of Oregon strapped himself into his lawn chair. 105 large helium balloons enabled Couch to to soar for close to nine hours. His journey was approximately 193 miles.Couch most likely got the idea from Larry Walter the original lawn …
2008 Democratic National Convention Agenda
7:00 pm – Opening flag burning 7:15 pm – Pledge of Allegiance to the U.N. 7:20 pm – Ted Kennedy proposes a toast 7:25 pm – Nonreligious prayer and worship with Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton 7:45 pm – Ceremonial tree hugging 7:55 pm – Ted Kennedy proposes a toast …
Cents and Sensibility – It’s Not Easy Being Green!
San Francisco says no more bottled water and Maryland says no more plastic bags. Coast to coast the “Green” theme is here to stay. What started as an ideology years ago, the going green craze is making an impact. I can remember when stores first introduced plastic bags. Chain stores …
Bob Barker – It Won’t Be The Same With Out You
The face of daytime television will change forever on June 15. Bob Barker has taped his final Price Is Right show. I can’t even imagine how many of us have grown up with Bob. The sound of the “big wheel” or a falling “Plinko” disc will never be the same …
Friday Fun Part Deux
It’s A Two For One Spécial! Well Friday has come once again. I have to thank Scott for sending me the below video. I just about fell out of my chair when I saw this. I love chipmunks, and fart jokes are always in good taste… Part Un (running with …
Friday Fun – South Park Mac vs. PC
There is a love / hate feud over the Mac vs. PC television commercials. (Not to mention the religious war of the Mac PC OS.) Those love / hate feelings belong to Mac and Windows users. No matter what side of the fence you fall on, I think everyone can …
Breaking Useless News
In case you didn’t know: Anna Nicole Smith died February 8, 2007. She was found dead in a hotel room one day prior to check-out (no pun intended) of the Hard Rock Hotel in Florida. If you didn’t know this you must be living on a remote island with absolutely …
Obituary – The Pillsbury Doughboy
It is with the saddest heart that we must pass on the following news. Please join us in remembering a great icon of the entertainment community. The Pillsbury Doughboy died of a yeast infection and complications from repeated pokes in the belly. He was 71. Doughboy was buried in a …