Friday, February 27, 2009
Jackson's Nose, An Ill-Fated Valentine's Day & BAM!
First of all, I know he's not country, but he is an American icon.......Michael Jackson, on this date in 1980, received his very first Grammy Award. That was back in the day when he still had his original nose.
Actually, he still has his original nose, but not on his face. It's in a drawer somewhere.Happy Birthday today to Chelsea Clinton. She's 29. Ralph Nader is 75 today. In 1969, Nader asked the U.S. government to restrict rock concert volume and to declare loud music a public nuisance. I've always maintained that Nader should be declared a public nuisance, although he did help keep John Kerry, the man who looks like the talking tree from The Wizard of Oz from becoming President. Also, happy Birthday today to Elizabeth Taylor. She's 77. Ironically, that's also the number of times she's been married. Then again, I guess I have no room to talk. I've been married so many times, my last marriage license was written on an Etch-A-Sketch.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports that 70-year old Ellen Basinski was home alone when 4 teenage robbers forced themselves into her home and demanded money. She grabbed her favorite saucepan - an Emeril Lagasse 5-quart pan, and started whacking the boys in the head with the pan. One of the boys grabbed a Jack Daniels bottle from the kitchen and threw it at her. He missed and she continued to whack these guys with her saucepan. A neighbor heard the commotion and called the police. They showed up and nabbed these 4 dopes. Basinski's husband of 47 years is a judge and he said she did everything he's told her NOT to do is this type of situation. He added, "She's not afraid of anything". My guess is he can thank Jack Daniels for that.
Finally, the Daily Telegraph reports that 20-year old British soldier James Miller wanted to impress his girlfriend, Jade Thompson with a grand romantic gesture, like in the movies. On Valentine's Day, he stripped down to a pair of white boxers and ran across the field at a pro soccer match, shooting red roses from a Cupid's bow and arrow. Here are the results of this madness:
- He was fined $300.00 (US).
- He's been banned from ALL games for 3 years.
- Since he's a soldier, he might faced court martial.
- Jade, his girlfriend, DUMPED HIM!!
She said there are many "complicated" reasons why she dumped him, but "if he honestly thought I would be impressed with what he did, then he must be more stupid that he looks.
Believe me, when you're running across a soccer field in boxer shorts shooting roses from a bow and arrow, it's IMPOSSIBLE to be more stupid than you look. Have a great weekend!
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