Thursday, November 13, 2008
The Big House Just Ain't Big Enough
OK, here we go again. You might remember about a month ago, the case of Richard Cooey, the prisoner on death row in Ohio who claimed he was too obese to be executed. The Supreme court didn't buy into that theory. He was executed. Well, this time, we go to Canada, where convicted drug smuggler Michael "Big Mike" LaPointe is being released from prison, not because his sentence is up, but because he's too fat!!!!!!!!
LaPointe was sentenced to 5 years in jail, but has been released after serving only 24 months. He weighs 450 pounds (if he's been in jail for 2 years, how is it he weighs 450 pounds? He was probably the only prisoner EVER to ask for seconds from the prison cafeteria). He was too big for his cell. He couldn't fit in the chair in his cell and when he laid down on his bed, his body hung over 6 inches on both sides. So what? The guy's is prison. Hey, here's a crazy idea: If everyone is so concerned with his comfort, instead of releasing him, how about putting him on a diet and making him exercise until he gets down to a somewhat normal weight for a human.........or would that be considered cruel and unusual punishment?
The guards also wanted this guy out because every time he had to be body searched, it took 3 days.
My Cousin Vinny was the answer to this morning's movie quiz. We'll do it again tomorrow.
Happy Birthday today to comedian Jimmy Kimmel. He's 41. Garry Marshall is 74 today, and Whoopi Goldberg is 53 today. Whoopi Goldberg is, of course, not her real name. Her real name is Caryn Johnson, but years ago (this really is true), she was given the nickname "Whoopi Cushion" because of an intestinal problem she has which causes her to often emit gas. This condition also perfectly qualifies her to host The View.
Tomorrow morning, I'll tell you about the guy in North Platte, Nebraska who beat up his live-in girlfriend because she made him macaroni for dinner. This is why I try not to leave the house. There are way too many wackos out there. See ya tomorrow.
This just in: President-Elect Barack Obama had a near accident earlier today. He was also hit by a motorboat while he was out walking on water.
LaPointe was sentenced to 5 years in jail, but has been released after serving only 24 months. He weighs 450 pounds (if he's been in jail for 2 years, how is it he weighs 450 pounds? He was probably the only prisoner EVER to ask for seconds from the prison cafeteria). He was too big for his cell. He couldn't fit in the chair in his cell and when he laid down on his bed, his body hung over 6 inches on both sides. So what? The guy's is prison. Hey, here's a crazy idea: If everyone is so concerned with his comfort, instead of releasing him, how about putting him on a diet and making him exercise until he gets down to a somewhat normal weight for a human.........or would that be considered cruel and unusual punishment?The guards also wanted this guy out because every time he had to be body searched, it took 3 days.
My Cousin Vinny was the answer to this morning's movie quiz. We'll do it again tomorrow.
Happy Birthday today to comedian Jimmy Kimmel. He's 41. Garry Marshall is 74 today, and Whoopi Goldberg is 53 today. Whoopi Goldberg is, of course, not her real name. Her real name is Caryn Johnson, but years ago (this really is true), she was given the nickname "Whoopi Cushion" because of an intestinal problem she has which causes her to often emit gas. This condition also perfectly qualifies her to host The View.
Tomorrow morning, I'll tell you about the guy in North Platte, Nebraska who beat up his live-in girlfriend because she made him macaroni for dinner. This is why I try not to leave the house. There are way too many wackos out there. See ya tomorrow.
This just in: President-Elect Barack Obama had a near accident earlier today. He was also hit by a motorboat while he was out walking on water.
posted by Denny # 4:53 PM 
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