Friday, December 6, 2024 – Edition: #7851
Good Morning, Sheetheads!
BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ Carrie Underwood will take the stage in New York City’s Times Square to ring in 2025 on “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest”. ABC and Dick Clark Productions unveiled the Big Apple lineup for “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve,” with Seacrest marking his 20th year as host alongside co-host Rita Ora. Underwood, who currently serves as a judge on “American Idol”, will perform a medley of some of her biggest hits just before midnight. Country singer Megan Moroney and British singer-songwriter Sophie Ellis-Bextor will also be featured performers in New York, while Dayanara Torres will return as co-host in Puerto Rico.
-Variety
★ Jamie Foxx is finally discussing the medical emergency that kept him out of public life for the past 2 years in his new Netflix special “What Had Happened Was.” The just-released trailer starts with a series of headlines, ranging from one that reports he was hospitalized for a “medical complication — to one that says “Jamie Foxx is a clone.” As Foxx walks out to a cheering audience, he triumphantly yells, “I’m back…I’m so glad to be here…What had happened was…” Once Foxx says the name of the special, the trailer cuts off. The one-man show premieres on Dec. 10. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/yck553de
-TheWrap
★ Pete Davidson has revealed how much money “Saturday Night Live” cast members actually make. Several of the show’s iconic past and current cast members reflected on their time on SNL in a video in honor of its 50th anniversary. Davidson, who starred on 8 seasons of the legendary comedy show, quipped to the camera: Do you guys know what they pay us? It’s like 3 grand an episode, so I think I got dinner.” The clip was shared on the New York magazine Instagram account this week.
-E!
★ It’s ‘Joy to the World’ for “Doctor Who” fans this Christmas, as Disney and BBC have unveiled a trailer for the latest holiday special. Featuring Ncuti Gatwa and “Bridgerton” star Nicola Coughlan, Joy to the World follows the title character checking into a London hotel in 2024. She opens a secret doorway to the Time Hotel — discovering danger, dinosaurs and the Doctor. But a deadly plan is unfolding across the Earth, just in time for Christmas. The Christmas special will precede the second season of episodes of “Doctor Who” under the regenerated Disney-BBC deal. Joy to the World will premiere on Disney+ on Christmas Day. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/zakfszz6
-Deadline
★ “Wicked” has been named the best movie of the year by National Board of Review The blockbuster Broadway adaptation’s director Jon M. Chu also scooped the best director award and the movie’s stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande will be presented with the NBR Spotlight Award. Nicole Kidman won best actress for her performance in “Babygirl”, and Elle Fanning took best supporting actress for “A Complete Unknown — both films are awaiting release later this month. Daniel Craig won best actor for “Queer” and Kieran Culkin for his performance in “A Real Pain.”
-TheWrap
TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” (ABC/Global): Blake Shelton, Ralph Macchio (R)
• “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Ben Stiller, Katie Holmes, Heavy MakeUp (R)
• “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): Josh Brolin, Kacey Musgraves (R)
• “After Midnight” (CBS/Global): Emily Osment, Tien Tran, Vinny Thomas (R)
• “Late Night With Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Rita Moreno, Rachel Zegler (R)
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): A Day of Hot Topics; 12 Days of Holidays
• “The Talk” (CBS): Krysten Ritter, Mike Washington
• “Live With Kelly and Mark” (ABC/CTV): Amy Adams, Lance Ulanoff
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (Check local listings): Taye Diggs and Tyler Posey; Ari Graynor; Robert Hartwell; Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
• “The Drew Barrymore Show” (Check local listings): Nischelle Turner, the cast of “The Sex Lives of College Girls,” including Mindy Kaling
• “The Jennifer Hudson Show” (Check local listings): Busta Rhymes
• “S.W.A.T.” (CBS): When 2 students are brutally attacked, 20-Squad contends with a possible honor killing; Hondo and Nichelle have their first parenting dispute while searching for a daycare.
• “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” (NBC): Rudolph guides Santa’s sleigh through a storm on Christmas Eve, in this classic animated tale.
• “Cold Case Files” (A&E): Night manager Rodney Castin is gunned down in the lobby of his hotel 3 weeks before Christmas; 2 decades pass before an informant’s testimony breaks the case wide open.
SATURDAY:
• “90 Day: The Last Resort” (TLC): Six couples on the brink of breakup arrive for intensive therapy. They must work through infidelity, lack of intimacy, and distrust, in hopes of moving forward together.
• “A Very Merry Beauty Salon” (Life): A woman’s budding romance with a charismatic CEO challenges her thoughts on love and family.
• “Saturday Night Live” (NBC): Host Paul Mescal; Shaboozey performs
SUNDAY:
• “The Simpsons” (Fox): The Simpsons are trapped on a flight with the most unruly passengers in America.
• “America’s Funniest Home Videos” (ABC): New. Birthday blunders; a dog tries to steal a cake; a kid denies eating cupcakes; a woman makes the mistake of spraying a wasp nest.
• “NFL Football” (NBC): Los Angeles Chargers @ Kansas City Chiefs
BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Taylor Swift – After it was announced that “The Tortured Poets Department” is Apple’s top-streamed album of 2024, she took to Instagram Stories to write: “Ahhhhhh thank you for listening to my music and TTPD so much!!!!” Then, with a tongue-out emoji: “You guys snagged me that Top Streamed Artist spot too.” LINK: https://tinyurl.com/yp5dhsft
• Sabrina Carpenter – has reportedly split with “Saltburn” actor Barry Keoghan. People cites an insider as saying they have ended their romantic relationship “for now”, after about a year of dating. They are said to be “Taking a break to focus on their jobs.” He’s 32, she’s 25.
• Rolling Stones – have unveiled their first-ever fragrance, “RS No. 9”, described as “a unique scent that summons the spirit of a scene that made history, the place where it all began.” It will be limited to 999 numbered bottles and will cost $99.99 for a 100ml bottle. They are available to preorder online, with bottles shipping Jan. 31. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/5fn7t5nn
• Led Zeppelin — Gibson has unveiled a new replica of Jimmy Page’s most recognized guitar, the 1969 EDS-1275 Doubleneck, which he used on ‘Stairway to Haven’ and other classics. The axe, which received “significant input” from Page while being crafted, is going for $9,999 and is available to order now. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/27x26p7h
• Bob Dylan — If you can’t wait until Christmas Day to see the new movie “A Complete Unknown” starring Timothée Chalamet, there is a way to catch it earlier — and bigger. The film will play in in select IMAX theaters starting Dec. 18. All screenings will be followed by a prerecorded Q&A with the cast. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/p84rh378
• John Pardi – will return to the road in April. His just-announced “Honkytonk Hollywood Tour” will hit 16 arenas and amphitheaters across the US, with support from Corey Kent on select dates and Kassi Ashton. Tickets go on sale this morning at www.JonPardi.com .
• Brooks & Dunn — Ronnie Dunn is taking 8 weeks off the road as he recovers from a skiing injury. He posted a photo of his legs, including one with bandaging around his left knee and thigh. Tongue firmly in cheek, he brought up his 2011 song ‘I Don’t Dance’ in the caption, writing: “Changing those lyrics from ‘I don’t dance with anybody but you’ to ‘I probably shouldn’t ski anymore at 72.'” LINK: https://tinyurl.com/4zcs5h2t
• Zach Bryan and Shaboozey — both earned spots on Forbes 30 Under 30 List for 2025, a round-up of the most influential young changemakers across a number of industries. Both had standout years in 2024, releasing some of country’s most high-profile albums, and expanding their reach through massive chart hits and boundary-pushing musical styles.
SHOOTING THE BULL
NEW MOVIES THIS WEEK:
• “Y2K” (R, Comedy/Horror): Two high school nobodies decide to crash the last major celebration before the new millennium on New Year’s Eve 1999. The night becomes even crazier than they could have ever dreamed when the clock strikes midnight. (Jaeden Martell, Rachel Zegler, The Kid LAROI) Tomatometer: 61%
• “Werewolves” (R, Horror/Thriller): Two scientists try to stop a mutation that turns people into werewolves after being touched by a super-moon the year before. (Frank Grillo, Katrina Law, Lou Diamond Phillips) No Tomatometer rating
• “Nightbitch” (R, Comedy/Horror, limited release): A woman pauses her career to be a stay-at-home mom, but soon her domesticity takes a surreal turn. (Amy Adams, Scoot McNairy, Jessica Harper) Tomatometer: 63%
TIPPING POINT:
How do you feel when you are electronically asked to give a tip – and you feel like you’re being watched? According to a new report, the simple act of leaving a tip has changed from a private moment to what many think of as “guilt tipping” – and that is influencing how much we tip, and our likelihood of returning to a business. The study, published in the Journal of Business Research, found that the rising use of digital point-of-sale systems (tablet screens that swivel to face customers), while convenient, can contribute to “tipflation” – the feeling that tipping expectations have gotten out of hand. Customers who used the more private countertop system were found to be significantly more likely to return to the business. On the other hand, those who felt they were being observed while using the handheld system tipped more. The researchers concluded that this presents an interesting question for business owners: While they might generate higher tips for their employees through less private payment systems, they risk damaging customer loyalty and word-of-mouth recommendations in the process.
(They damaged MY loyalty when they started making 20% the lowest default tip option!)
(Me? I’m not near as worried about them seeing how much I tip as I’m worried that my card is going to be declined!)
-StudyFinds
NEWS OF THE WEIRD:
➢ A South Korean man has been sentenced to a suspended prison term for deliberately gaining more than 20kg (44 lbs.) to get out of a tougher role in the country’s military conscription system. In South Korea, all able-bodied men must serve in the military for 18-21 months, but those with health issues can carry out their duties at non-military facilities like welfare centers and community service centers. Evidence showed the 26-year-old deliberately gained weight by doubling his daily food intake and drinking a large amount of water just before his physical examination. (In his defense, he pleaded: “Sunday brunch”!)
➢ A British man was awarded US $2.53 in compensation from Mars Wrigley UK after he unwrapped a Mars bar (similar to a Milky Way in the US) — and found it was missing its signature ripple on top. Harry Seager posted a photo of his unusually smooth candy bar to the Dull Men’s Club group on Facebook, and the post quickly went viral, garnering hundreds of shares and thousands of comments. According to him, “It tasted the same, it just was a lot thinner on top.” Seager reached out to the company the next day. He said he wasn’t seeking compensation, but he was curious about what had caused the Mars bar’s smoothness, and wanted to inform the company in case there was a production problem that hadn’t been caught. Mars Wrigley did not offer an explanation, but did award him a £2 voucher. Harry’s reaction: “I think £2 is great, it will be 2 free Mars bars.” (The company didn’t mention the fact that they recently fired an employee with a “serial licking” problem!) LINK: https://tinyurl.com/2vd9p5k4
-AP, UPI
WIKI IT:
Wikipedia has revealed its list of the 50 most-popular pages on the site for 2024. As you might imagine, the US election, celebrities, and pop culture dominated the list. Here are the Top 5, ranked by page views:
1. (Famous) Deaths in 2024 [44.4 million pageviews]
2. Kamala Harris [29 million] (Can she take solace in the fact that she at least beat Trump on Wiki?)
3. 2024 United States presidential election [27.9 million]
4. Lyle and Erik Menendez [26.1 million]
5. Donald Trump [25.3 million]
FYI, the yearly “famous deaths” page has never fallen below 3rd place since the list began in 2015. ChatGPT, which was #1 in 2023, fell to #12 this year. The top movie page was “Deadpool & Wolverine”, at #8.
-CNN, MorningBrew
SWIFTIFIED:
For the second year in a row, Taylor Swift is Spotify’s top artist, garnering 26.6 billion streams worldwide on the service. Here are the rest of the top 10 artists in terms of streams, according to Spotify’s 2024 “Wrapped” report…
2. The Weeknd
3. Bad Bunny
4. Drake (top rapper for the 8th year running)
5. Billie Eilish
6. Travis Scott
7. Peso Pluma
8. Kanye West
9. Ariana Grande
10. Feid
Here are the most-streamed songs globally…
1. ‘Espresso’ — Sabrina Carpenter
2. ‘Beautiful Things’ — Benson Boone
3. ‘BIRDS OF A FEATHER’ — Billie Eilish
4. ‘Gata Only’ — FloyyMenor, Cris Mj
5. ‘Lose Control’ — Teddy Swims
6. ‘End of Beginning’ – Djo
7. ‘Too Sweet’ – Hozier
8. ‘One Of The Girls’ (with JENNIE, Lily Rose Depp) — The Weeknd
9. ‘Cruel Summer’ — Taylor Swift
10. ‘Die With A Smile’ — Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga
-Spotify
DID YOU KNOW?
(***Caution – preview for content***) A pair of scientists, one of them at Yale, have conducted a research project on what it takes to be considered “badass”. Over 2,000 people completed questionnaires on the topic, and it was determined that a badass either has an “outer toughness,” an “inner toughness,” or both. Outer toughness consists of “physical strength”, a “formidable presence” or both, while “inner toughness” can include adjectives such as “not afraid,” “tough,” “true,” “good,” “confident,” “brave,” “willing,” “independent,” “positive” and “able.” The dictionary definition of a badass has a negative connotation, but also good, leading to the researchers’ theory that badassery is a “deeply puzzling concept.” (But we know this for sure: If you’re conducting a study on how to be badass, you’re most definitely NOT!)
-NYPost
BS CHRONOMETER 12.06.24
BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women” (in Canada), also known as “White Ribbon Day”, observed since 1991 to mark the anniversary of the 1989 École Polytechnique massacre, when a student murdered 14 women and injured 14 others in the name of “fighting feminism”. Today, Canadians are encouraged to observe a minute of silence and to wear a white ribbon as a commitment to end violence against women. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/mrx2kved
• “Bartender Appreciation Day”, created by Sailor Jerry Rum to recognize the efforts of bartenders and to honor them for the great service they provide. (It’s just a shame that there are no jokes about them…)
• “Gazpacho Day”, in celebration of the spicy but cold Spanish soup. To look like a real rube, order some in a restaurant, then blow on it to cool it down.
• “International Sweater Vestival”, the “annual celebration of solidarity, superiority, and sartorial splendor that is expressed through the collective wearing of sweater vests.” (A normal day for [***co-host***])
• “St Nicholas Day”, commemorating the 4th-century bishop who died December 6, 342 AD, and from whom the traditions of “Santa Claus” and exchanging gifts were derived. No wonder he’s the patron saint of both children and merchants! Many European kids awaken today to find candy and oranges in their shoes, or if they’ve been bad … a piece of coal.
• “Pawnbrokers Day”, celebrated on “St. Nicholas Day”, the saint who, among other things, is the patron saint of pawnbrokers. (Buuut…shouldn’t St. Nicholas Day be Dec. 25?)
• “Miners Day”, saluting the ‘men of the deeps’ who toil underground. (You know what they say: “A lot of people worry about being buried alive, but really it’s a miner problem…”)
• “Put on Your Own Shoes Day”. This is it, boys and girls. Time to prove you’re a big kid now. (Tomorrow, we work on putting on MATCHING shoes…)
• “Microwave Oven Day”. Percy Spencer discovered microwave cooking in 1945 when he came too close to a magnetron tube — and a chocolate bar in his pocket began to melt. (Fun Fact: The first commercially available microwave oven, in 1947, was called the ‘Radarange’)
SATURDAY:
• “Cotton Candy Day”, celebrating the sweet, sugary taste-treat that melts in your mouth. It was invented in 1897 as ‘Fairy Floss’, then renamed in 1920. In Greece, Israel, and India, it is often referred to as ‘Old Woman’s Hair’. Yuck.
• “International Civil Aviation Day”, an observance by the International Civil Aviation Organization since 1994, to reinforce the importance of civil aviation to social and economic development. (Will this idea ever “take off”?)
• “Letter Writing Day”, when we’re encouraged to take a few minutes to send someone a handwritten letter. Letter-writing has almost become a lost art. When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone, either printed or in cursive? (What other old-school skills are falling by the wayside?)
• “Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day”, observed on the anniversary of one of the defining moments in American history, the 1941 Japanese raid on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, which caused the US to enter WW2. It is also known as the “date which will live in infamy”. BS FAST FACT: The 2001 film “Pearl Harbor” cost as much to make as the actual rebuilding of Pearl Harbor, and lasted an hour longer than the attack.
• “Coats and Toys for Kids Day”, all about people coming together to create positive change. Today, people donate cold-weather gear like coats, boots, gloves, and toys, to families who need them.
• “Earmuff Day”, also known as “Chester Greenwood Day”, honoring the Farmington, Maine man who was just 15 when he designed the first pair, made from wire, beaver fur, and cloth. At 19, he acquired a patent, and by age 28, his company was shipping them worldwide.
• “Slime Day”, celebrating the slimy, slippery, and squishy goo that has been engaging kids (and adults) since the 1970s. Slime is neither a solid or liquid. It’s both. Scientifically, it is considered a non-Newtonian fluid, meaning the polymers change depending on pressure. (A highlight of the “Kids Choice Awards”, too!)
• “Crate Day” in New Zealand, when it is the custom to share a crate (12-pack) of beer to celebrate the approach of summer. This can be done in the privacy of homes, at parks, or on the beach. Drinking contests are also common. The celebration has its own set of commandments such as: “Thou shall begin at midday” and “Thou shall wear the costume of Crate Day: singlets, stubbies, and sandals.” (But the way it was explained to me is you start on a crate it in the morning, ad must finish it by the end of the day…)
SUNDAY:
• “Christmas Tree Day”, a good day to put yours up. Some go out and cut down a real tree, tie it to the roof of their car, and bring it home. Others drag a box out of the attic or basement, fluff up the branches of an artificial tree, and stick them into a post. (But at least there’s a much-lower chance of vermin escaping into your home that way…)
• “Brownie Day”, celebrating the chewy chocolate in a pan that you just can’t quit eating. (I always intend to add whipped cream, but it never lasts long enough…)
• “Worldwide Candle Lighting Day”. Celebrated since 1997, today, we’re encouraged to light candles at 7pm local time, to honor children worldwide who have died at any age from any cause.
• “World Choral Day”, celebrated on the 2nd Sunday in December, when thousands of choirs join in the celebration at concerts, festivals, sing-alongs, and other events.
• “Pretend to Be a Time Traveler Day”, created in 2007 by the Koala Wallop online community. The basic premise is to pretend to be someone from the past or future who’s somehow ended up in the present. (No comments about my wardrobe, please…)
• “Take It in the Ear Day”, a day to learn how to accept criticism graciously. (What did ya THINK it was about?)
• “National Lard Day”. While traditionally viewed as unhealthy, lard can be used to incorporate healthy fats into a nutritional diet. This day showcases how it can be used and how it is considered a better fat option than butter or grease. If you love lard (and don’t have anything better to do), share its benefits on social media, using #nationallardday.
TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1955 [69] Steven Wright, Cambridge MA, comedian (known for his lethargic voice and slow, deadpan delivery of one-liners)/movie actor (“Desperately Seeking Susan”, “The Emoji Movie” [voice])
Some of his classic lines:
• “It’s a small world, but I wouldn’t want to paint it.”
• “I’ve written several children’s books…not on purpose.”
• “7 percent of all statistics are made up on the spot.”
• “A lot of people are afraid of heights. Not me, I’m afraid of widths.”
• “I intend to live forever – so far, so good.”
• “I spilled spot remover on my dog and now he’s gone.”
• “A friend of mine has a trophy wife, but apparently, it wasn’t first place.”
• “I had amnesia once…or twice.”
1956 [68] Peter Buck, Oakland CA, rock guitarist (R.E.M.-‘Losing My Religion’, ‘Everybody Hurts’)
1962 [62] Janine Turner (Gauntt), Lincoln NB TV actress (‘Maggie’ in “Northern Exposure” 1990-95)/movie actress (“Cliffhanger”)
1967 [57] Judd Apatow, Syosset NY, movie producer (“Bridesmaids”, “Pineapple Express”)/movie director (“Knocked Up”, “The 40-Year-Old Virgin”)/married to Leslie Mann
1972 [52] Sarah Rafferty, New Canaan CT, TV actress (“Suits” 2011-19, “Chicago Med” 2021-22)
1996 [28] Stefanie Scott, Chicago IL, movie actress (‘Quinn’ in “Insidious” films, “I.T.”)/pop singer (‘The Girl I Used to Know’, ‘Shoulda Woulda Coulda’)
SATURDAY- Ellen Burstyn (“The Exorcist”) is 92; Tom Waits (‘Downtown Train’) is 75; Priscilla Barnes (“Three’s Company”) is 70; Jeffrey Wright (“Westworld”) is 59; Kristofer Hivju (“Game of Thrones”) is 46; Sara Bareilles (‘Brave’) is 45; Winston Marshall (ex-Mumford & Sons) is 36; Nicholas Hoult (“X-Men: First Class”) is 35
SUNDAY- Kim Basinger (“L.A. Confidential”) is 71; Phil Collen (Def Leppard) is 67; Teri Hatcher (“Desperate Housewives”) is 60; Corey Taylor (Slipknot) is 51; Dominic Monaghan (“Lord of the Rings” films) is 48; Ian Somerhalder (“The Vampire Diaries”) is 46; Nicki Minaj (‘Anaconda’) is 42; Sam Hunt (‘Body Like a Back Road’) is 40
THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
2005 [19] Director Ang Lee’s “Brokeback Mountain”, starring Heath Ledger & Jake Gyllenhaal, premieres in New York City. (It would go on to win 3 Academy Awards.)
TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
1988 [36] Roy Orbison, while in the midst of a career resurgence, thanks to his part in supergroup Traveling Wilburys, dies from a heart attack at 52.
2023 [01] Taylor Swift is named Time magazine’s 2023 Person of the Year, the first entertainer ever chosen for the honor.
TODAY’S FIRSTS . . .
1877 [147] Thomas Edison enters the offices of Scientific American and turns the crank on his cylinder phonograph, astonishing those present with the recording, “Good morning. How do you do? How do you like the phonograph?”.
2003 [21] Army becomes the first team in NCAA major college football history to finish its season 0-13, by losing to Navy 34-6.
TODAY’S RECORD . . .
2013 [11] The Fender Stratocaster played by Bob Dylan when he “went electric” at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival is sold at auction for a record $965,000. (It had been in the possession of a NJ family for 48 years after Dylan left it on a private plane.)
BULL’S BITS
BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ Pigeons put off things they don’t want to do, even if it causes problems later.
✓ North American oysters do not make pearls of any value.
✓ Frowning burns more calories than smiling.
✓ Police are sometimes called “the fuzz” because London cops once wore fuzzy helmets.
✓ Many newer cars play fake engine noise through their speakers so car enthusiasts will buy them.
✓ “Elf” star Will Ferrell worked as a mall Santa before he became famous.
-BathroomReadersInstitute, FactSlides
Best of BS . . .
BS TOP SIGNS YOU WON’T RECEIVE A CHRISTMAS BONUS:
• Co-workers refer to you as “the ghost of unemployment future”.
• The last time you saw your boss was when he testified against you at the embezzlement trial.
• On your door, you find a lovely wreath of pink slips.
• What you call your new office, everybody else calls “the supply closet”.
• Boss’s Christmas card says, “Don’t let the door hit you on the way out”.
• You keep getting memos reminding you that employees are required to wear pants.
• When your boss came over for Thanksgiving, he was crushed under avalanche of stolen office supplies.
• Whenever you ask for a raise, a guy shows up at your house and breaks your jaw.
• In your most recent performance evaluation, the word “inexcusable” appeared 78 times.
• You’re the starting quarterback for the New England Patriots.
• You work in radio.
-Neloo, first published in BS in 2017
TODAY’S SCOOP OF BS:
➠ A survey says that 30% of people haven’t seen a single one of their Facebook friends in the past 2 months. (The other 70% saw them, but didn’t recognize them because they look nothing like their profile picture!)
➠ Nick Cannon says Planned Parenthood is a form of population control. (Well, I don’t know about that — but if it keeps Nick Cannon from reproducing, I’m all for it!)
➠ According to Bloomberg, hiring in the U.S. grew by 200,000. (Mostly lawyers hired to sue Donald Trump for something…!)
➠ A poll says Americans don’t trust each other. (But it was conducted by the Associated Press, and everybody knows they’re full of crap…)
➠ Scientists have discovered that sex-starved fruit flies live shorter and more stressful lives. (They also discovered that humans who are sex-starved tend to become scientists who study fruit flies…)
BS WEB GOODIE:
Friday happy dance? https://tinyurl.com/rjy8b8ys
BS RANDOM JOKE:
There’s a fine line between “God bless you”, and “Okay, enough!” And that line is just before the 4th sneeze.
BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
According to a survey, lingerie is the #1 thing that women DON’T want for Christmas. What is #2?
Answer: Fuzzy Slippers
BS PHONE STARTER:
☎ What, to you, is the greatest Christmas movie of all-time?
BS DEEP THOUGHT:
Nothing in the world is as contagious as laughter and good humor.
