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-Chip Saltsman, a candidate to chair the Republican National Committee, is in a bit of a mess after sending out CD’s of the parody song, Barack the Magic Negro” as Christmas presents. The song, which was aired on the Rush Limbaugh show during the campaign, pushes the limits of good taste, but is actually quite funny. I am thinking of penning one of my own called, “Chip of Fools.”
-Oahu, Hawaii had a power failure that cut electricity to the island’s population on Saturday –including President-elect Barack Obama. While reporters debated the political correctness of calling it a “blackout” or not, they were shocked when Obama emerged from the darkness with a halo glowing over his head.
-Santa Clause came and went and still I didn’t get the top item from my list: Guess I have to wait until inauguration day until Georgy Boy is gone from office.
-Pastor Rick Warren was spotted shopping in a West Hollywood book store famous for its support of several gay causes. While the Warren people say he was simply reaching out to the gay community, others (such as myself) see it as simply a cheap publicity stunt. I wonder what books Warren bought. Perhaps something researching why Jesus was hanging out with those 12 other long haired guys all the time and insisting they kneel to pray?
-Oscar nomination ballots are in the mail. I haven’t received mine yet so I will just make my nomination here: Heath Ledger best supporting actor, hands down.
-Facebook has banned photos of mothers breastfeeding their babies. A group has been started, called, Hey, Facebook, breastfeeding is not obscene! There is an online petition if you want to sign it or post a photo of breastfeeding. Nearly 3,000 photos have already been posted. I too submitted my own photo, but it was rejected because the woman wasn’t my mother and I am not a baby.
-The last major distributor of VHS tapes has gone out of business, marking the end of an era that began back in the late 1970’s. Just for the record: I have outlived 8-Track, Vinyl, Beta, Cassette, and now VHS. I rule!
-The 46-year-old Evander Holyfield failed in his attempt at another boxing title this week. Good thing. Like the VHS tapes, it was long past time for him to go. Yet, unlike VHS tapes, as hard as he may try, Evander can’t rewind.
-CIA agents are offering Viagra along with other gifts to win over Afghan warlords in the war against insurgents. One warlord was so quoted as saying, “This is great. Sometimes after a little too much opium, I find it difficult to give my goat the loving she needs.”
-Five Church of England bishops blamed the government for the financial crisis, accusing it of being “morally corrupt.” Do I really need a punchline here?
-Great Britain’s Prince Edward is being accused by animal rights groups of using a large stick to beat a dog. This lead to speculation that a trip to South Korea was in the offing for the royal son.
-Warner Bros. is holding back release of the Dark Knight DVD in China due to “cultural sensitivities to some elements of the film.” Apparently the studio is worried that the the scene with Batman going to Hong Kong to capture a Chinese criminal would upset Chinese movie goers as well as Chinese sensors. This move has been applauded by Chinese bootleggers who have had the DVD on sale in the streets for the past several months.
-And finally, a reigning beauty queen was arrested with suspected gang members in a truck filled with guns and ammunition in Mexico this week. Gives new meaning to the term “sex bomb,” eh?
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