Tuesday, October 12, 2021 – Edition: #7083
Ahhh, Some BS to Look Forward to In the Morning!
BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ Dog the Bounty Hunter, who was running his own search operation to find Brian Laundrie for the past week, is now headed back to Colorado after injuring an ankle. He had put together a team to look for Laundrie, who has been missing for almost a month and is the only person of interest in the Gabby Petito homicide case. News anchor Josh Benson wrote on Twitter: “Just got an update from Dog the Bounty Hunter’s team. They say he’s headed back to Colorado soon to meet with his doctor after injuring his ankle in the search. He’s also raising funds to continue what he calls an ‘expensive search’.”
-Independent
★ “No Time to Die,” the latest installment in the James Bond franchise, debuted to $56 million from 4,407 theaters at the domestic box office, falling somewhat short of expectations and signaling even one of the most storied brands in film history is still forced to contend with a moviegoing landscape that has been dramatically altered by the pandemic. For some movies, especially during a public health crisis, an opening weekend of $56 million would be cause for celebration. But “No Time to Die” is no ordinary film. It carries a massive $250 million production budget, to say nothing of the more than $100 million spent on marketing.
-Variety
★ Get set for “That 70s Show” . . . 20 years later. Netflix has picked up “That ’90s Show,” a 70s Show sequel series, starring Kurtwood Smith and Debra Jo Rupp. Smith and Rupp, who played Eric Foreman’s parents on the original series, will executive produce as well. Here’s the logline: “Hello, Wisconsin! It’s 1995 and Leia Forman, daughter of Eric (Topher Grace) and Donna (Laura Prepon), is visiting her grandparents for the summer where she bonds with a new generation of Point Place kids under the watchful eye of Kitty and the stern glare of Red. Sex, drugs and rock ’n roll never dies, it just changes clothes.” That ’70s Show ran for 200 episodes from 1998 to 2006.
-TheWrap
★ Joaquin Phoenix says he’d be open to making a follow up to his 2019 movie “Joker”, which showed a possible origin story for the infamous DC villain, a performance that landed Phoenix a Best Actor Oscar. He said: “There are some things we could do with this guy and could [explore] further. But as to whether we actually will? I don’t know”. Rumors have been making rounds online regarding a Joker sequel since the original was released.
-GeoTV
TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC/Global): Larry David, David Chang, Phoebe Bridgers
• “The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Daniel Craig, Meghan Trainor, Chlöe
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): Anderson Cooper, John Mayer (R)
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Scott Speedman
• “The Late Late Show with James Corden” (CBS/CTV): Terry Crews, Lorde (R)
• “Watch What Happens Live” (Bravo): D.J. “Shangela” Pierce, Scheana Shay
• “The Talk” (CBS): Jenna Elfman
• “Live with Kelly and Ryan” (ABC/CTV): Chelsea Handler, Lakendra Davis, Brett Young
• “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” (NBC/CTV): Howie Mandel
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (Check local listings): Selma Blair, Kyle Richards, Daymond John, Old Dominion
• “The Drew Barrymore Show” (Check local listings): Ike Barinholtz, Jonathan Toews, Seth Jones, Gillian Laub
• “Dancing With the Stars” (ABC): Disney Villains Night
• “A Night in the Academy Museum” (ABC): Celebrating the launch of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures; Laura Dern and Tom Hanks host a look at the history and art of filmmaking.
• “The Voice” (NBC): The battle rounds continue as the coaches enlist music industry powerhouses Jason Aldean, Kristin Chenoweth, Dierks Bentley and Camila Cabello to prepare their artists to go head-to-head.
• “Tyler Perry’s The Oval” (BET): Season 3 premiere
BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Adele – Saturday on Instagram, she shared a sneak preview of the new song ‘Easy on Me’, from her forthcoming album. She has yet to formally reveal the details for her 4th LP, but many speculate that the title is “30”, after her age when she wrote much of the music. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/765nbv4s
• Demi Lovato — is honoring their late friend with an emotional new song. On Saturday, she shared ‘Unforgettable (Tommy’s Song)’, dedicated to model Thomas Trussell III, who died in 2019 after battling drug addiction. Lovato, who has been open about her own struggles with substance abuse, is donating proceeds to The Voices Project, a nonprofit recovery advocacy organization. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/rr4nnejy
• Madonna — To coincide with the release of the film documenting her 2019/2020 world tour, she has announced Madame X merchandise. The range of hoodies, t-shirts, and jogging shorts emblazoned with the image of her ‘X’ eyepatch-wearing alter ego is priced from $30-$75 at Madonna.com.
• Dave Grohl – says he “cried like a baby” when he heard ABBA’s comeback song ‘I Still Have Faith in You’. On Nov. 5, ABBA will release “Voyage”, their first new album in 40 years. When asked if he would play drums for them, he said: “I will get up and play drums at the opening of an envelope. Show me a drum set and I will sit down to it. So yes, I would play with ABBA”.
• The Beatles – Paul McCartney told BBC in an interview to be aired this month that, contrary to popular belief, it was John Lennon, not him, who broke up the group. Quote: “I am not the person who instigated the split. Oh no, no, no. John walked into a room one day and said ‘I am leaving the Beatles.’”
• Alice Cooper — announced last week that his trio of hot sauces is now available for purchase nationwide on Amazon. Unveiled last fall, the hot sauces are named after famous Cooper songs: ‘Welcome to My Nightmare’ (mild), ‘No More Mr. Nice Guy’ (medium)” and ‘Poison’ (hot).
• Florida Georgia Line – Brian Kelley is hosting an online campaign, via the Protégé app, asking artists to create and submit a 60-second demo to become his next protégé. The app describes itself as a platform that allows anyone in the world to apply to the top experts in every field.
• Rascal Flatts — Gary LeVox is sharing new info about why the group called it quits. When they originally announced the decision to break up, they planned a final tour, but the pandemic changed that, and the dates were never rescheduled. Quote: “I’ve never been okay with the way that it ended. I wasn’t happy that Joe Don (Rooney) quit. I hate the way it ended.”
• Reba McEntire – Her new 3-disc set “Revived Remixed Revisited” dropped on Friday. It’s a collection of new versions of her biggest hits, including ‘Does He Love You’, recorded as a duet with Dolly Parton. Believe it or not, it’s the first time the 2 icons have ever worked together. LINK: https://youtu.be/zW7NzdtyG1s
SHOOTING THE BULL
RE-TIRED:
Coming soon to a tire dealer near you: Airless tires. Several tiremakers have been developing airless tires recently, but now, Michelin claims it will have them on the market by 2024. The airless Michelin Uptis, or ‘Unique Puncture-proof Tire System’ tires are made of glass fiber reinforced plastic vanes which support the tread rather than air pressure. Yup, that means you can see through them. What are the advantages? Nails become minor annoyances, and sidewall cuts that make a tire unrepairable are no longer possible. There is no need to check tire inflation. And say goodbye to spare tires and jacks. Blowouts that cause thousands of crashes a year could become a thing of the past. And they’re better for the environment, because fewer would need to be scrapped due to lack of blowouts. PICS: https://michelinmedia.com/michelin-uptis/
(My tires have been trying to become “airless” for years…)
(We’ve had those forever back home. ‘Cept we call ‘em “wagon wheels”!)
(They make a poor tree swing, though!)
-CNET
FOR RICHER, NOT POORER:
A new report says that not only is the number of single adults on the rise, they make less money than partnered people the same age. The research, conducted on American adults ages 25-54, found that single men earned a median of $21,400 less than their partnered counterparts, and single women made a median of $8,000 less than theirs. “Single” was defined as a person who is unmarried and not living with a partner. The study, an evaluation of census data from Pew Research Center, also determined that on average, partnered people are more likely to have bachelor’s degrees and be employed than singles.
(Don’t worry, single people…we’re still jealous!)
(As soon as I told my wife about this, she told me to take it to my boss and ask for my $21,000 raise!)
(Of all the rules out there, why does THIS have to be the one that I’m the exception to?)
-Forbes
WEEK ARGUMENT:
If someone told you that they have plans “next weekend,” does that mean this COMING weekend, or the weekend after? According to a survey, people don’t really agree on what “next weekend” means, especially in the first few days of the week. People were asked whether they’d say “this weekend” or “next weekend” if they were talking about the coming weekend on a Monday or Tuesday. Only 40% said it’s “this weekend”, while 56% said “next weekend” 4% weren’t sure. Younger people were more likely to say “this weekend” and people over 50 were more likely to say “next weekend.” One thing we DO agree on? Only 7% refer to this past weekend as “this” weekend. 91% say that’s already “last” weekend.
(The way I feel most Mondays, it very well could have been my “last weekend”!)
(‘This weekend’, ‘next weekend’…it doesn’t matter. Girls always seem to have “other plans” anyway…)
(Up next – Is dinner the meal you have at noon or at suppertime?)
-UsingEnglish
TRICK OR TREAT TRICKS:
Some tips to keep Halloween COVID-safe…
• Stay home if you have symptoms, even if they are mild.
• Be creative and build a face covering into your costume. Remember that a costume mask is not a substitute for a face covering.
• Trick-or-treat outdoors as much as possible.
• Do not crowd doorsteps – take turns one at a time.
• Do not sing or shout for your treats.
• Keep interactions brief with those giving out treats.
• Use hand sanitizer often, especially before and after handling your face covering, after touching frequently touched surfaces, and before and after handling or eating treats.
• There is no need to clean or disinfect pre-packaged treats. (And Dads should always “check” peanut butter cups — for safety, of course…)
IF YOU’RE HANDING OUT TREATS:
• Do not participate if you have symptoms, even if they are mild.
• Keep interactions with trick-or-treaters short and encourage them to move along after receiving their treat.
• Consider wearing a face covering when physical distancing cannot be maintained.
• Give out only purchased and packaged treats.
• Do not ask trick-or-treaters to sing or shout for their treats.
• Clean your hands often throughout the evening, using soap and water or hand sanitizer.
-CTV
DID YOU KNOW?
Jeff Bezos’ spaceflight company Blue Origin has announced that due to forecasted high winds, it has postponed today’s scheduled flight that will rocket 90-year-old William Shatner to space. The flight of the New Shepard spacecraft is now scheduled for 9:30AM ET tomorrow. Meanwhile, another company is offering trips to the edge of space…in a balloon. Stratospheric ballooning company World View has just opened up reservations to get in line for epic 5-day balloon voyages that promise to take travelers 100,000 feet above some of the most magnificent landmarks on the planet – for just $50,000. Trips are slated to commence in 2024.
-CNN
BS CHRONOMETER 10.12.21
TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1935 [86] Sam Moore [Samuel Hicks], Miami, FL, R&B-soul singer (Sam & Dave-‘Soul Man’)/Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, 1992
1968 [53] Hugh Jackman, Sydney Australia, movie actor (“Deadpool”, “Wolverine”) COMING UP…”The Son”, 2022
1969 [52] Martie Maguire [Martha Erwin], York PA, country singer-fiddle player (Dixie Chicks [now The Chicks]-‘Goodbye Earl’, ‘Wide Open Spaces’/Court Yard Hounds-‘The Coast’)/sister of fellow Chick Emily Robison
1970 [51] Kirk Cameron, Los Angeles CA, TV actor (‘Mike Seaver’ on “Growing Pains” 1985-1992)
1986 [35] Tyler Blackburn, Burbank CA, TV actor (‘Caleb’ on “Pretty Little Liars” 2011-2017, “Ravenswood” 2013-14)
1992 [29] Josh Hutcherson, Union KY, movie actor (“The Hunger Games” films)
2004 [17] Darci Lynne Farmer, Oklahoma City, OK, ventriloquist (season 12 winner on “America’s Got Talent”)
BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “Farmers Day”, honoring all current farmers and those throughout history. Today, we recognize all that they have done to improve our lives. (And when was the last great country song about farmers?)
• “Gumbo Day”, a day to indulge in some good old Louisiana-style cooking. Gumbo is a rich stew usually filled with meat, shellfish, celery, peppers, and onions, served over a bed of rice.
• “World Arthritis Day”, to raise awareness of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs), and to encourage people with RMDs to seize every opportunity to improve their quality of life.
• “International Moment of Frustration Scream Day” when we’re encouraged to go outside at 12 noon and bellow for 30 seconds to vent our frustrations. (That way when they’ve locked you up, you’ll feel completely cleansed.)
• “Pulled Pork Day”, although it can certainly be made in a slow cooker, the most traditional way to do pulled pork is to slow-smoke it over wood. Celebrate this classic Texas-style dish, and bring along your favorite BBQ! (Fun fact: In 2016, Florida-based restaurant chain Sonny’s BBQ set the Guinness World Record for the “Largest Serving of Pulled Pork” — a hefty 2,012 pounds/913kg)
• “Own Business Day”, business owners don’t just run their business – they live it. They are the economic backbones of our communities, creating jobs and serving as role models. Today, we celebrate them by promoting and giving them extra awareness. (And by not shopping on Amazon…)
AND REMEMBER . . .
[Wed] International Day for Disaster Reduction
[Wed] English Language Day
[Thurs] Be Bald and Be Free Day
[Thurs] national lowercase day
This Week Is…Healthcare Security & Safety Week
This Month Is…Down Syndrome Awareness Month
TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
2002 [19] More than 25 years after his death, the Elvis Presley album “Elv1s 30 No 1 Hits” debuts at #1 on the Billboard 200 (the first Elvis album ever to debut at the top)
2005 [16] A 1974 Rolls Royce that belonged to late Queen singer Freddie Mercury is auctioned on eBay for close to $120,000 . . . 6 times the estimate
TODAY’S FIRST . . .
2016 [05] Auston Matthews becomes the first player to score 4 goals in his NHL debut. His Toronto Maple Leafs, however, are defeated 5-4 in overtime by the Ottawa Senators
TODAY’S RECORD . . .
2003 [18] Michael Schumacher wins his 6th Formula One Drivers’ championship at the Japanese Grand Prix, beating the 48-year-old record held by Juan Manuel Fangio (He retires with 7)
BULL’S BITS
BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ When you talk, you spray about 2.5 microscopic saliva droplets per word.
✓ A whale’s heart beats about once every 6½ seconds.
✓ Scotland’s national animal is the unicorn.
✓ There are more English speakers in China than in the United States.
✓ The Statue of Liberty is patented.
✓ Most toilets flush in E flat.
-Short-Funny, BathroomReadersInstitute
Best of BS:
BS SIGNS YOUR COMPANY WON’T WIN ‘BUSINESS OF THE YEAR’:
• Every employee gets a desk. But no chair.
• Your corporate slogan is: “You’ll get it, when we get around to it.”
• The toll-free customer service line is 1-888-GET-HOSED.
• Your company policy of ‘Pants Optional Friday’ has led to numerous employee lawsuits.
• While customers try your clothing on, you like to try theirs on.
• You have to close at 4 pm every day because your mom doesn’t want strangers in the basement during dinner.
• You’ve named your store ‘Crap Mart’.
-First published in BS 2010
TODAY’S SCOOP OF BS:
➠ A man survived after falling 9 stories from a New Jersey high-rise and landing on a BMW. (He was charged with stealing the plot of the next Jason Statham movie…)
➠ According to an article in “Psychology Today”, dogs don’t remember what happened yesterday. (In other words, basically every episode of “Lassie” was a LIE!)
➠ Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield says the Browns are one of the best teams in the NFL. (And the NFL keeps saying they are doing everything they can to prevent brain injuries. SMH, Goodell!)
➠ Two West Virginians just celebrated their 75th anniversary with a second wedding. (Big deal. My wife and I are only a day and a half away from setting the record for “World’s Longest Uncomfortable Silence”.)
➠ Two zebras escaped from an Illinois pumpkin farm, then led police on a 2-hour chase. (They would have been captured sooner, but they weren’t spotted. (I’ll show myself to the door. Hands off.)
BS U-PICK TRIVIA:
• After “The Simpsons”, what is the longest-running prime-time scripted TV show?
a) Law & Order: Special Victims Unit [CORRECT]
b) Grey’s Anatomy
c) Criminal Minds
d) Bosom Buddies
• “I see dead people” is a line from which film?
a) The Exorcist
b) The Sixth Sense [CORRECT]
c) The Shining
d) “Long Strange Trip: The Grateful Dead Documentary”
• What was the name of Harry Potter’s pet owl?
a) Hedwig [CORRECT]
b) Luna
c) Dobby
d) Eggbert
-ThoughtCatalogue
BS WEB GOODIE:
Whoomp! There it is: https://tinyurl.com/n2dtvcka
BS RANDOM JOKE:
The big difference between men and women is that if a woman says, “Smell this…”, it will usually smell nice.
BS PHONE STARTER:
What is something that everyone looks stupid doing?
BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
Question: About one in 8 of us are using one of THESE that we somehow got for free. What is it?
Answer: A mattress
BS DEEP THOUGHT:
After a good dinner, one can forgive anybody. Even one’s own relations.
