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Late Night Laughs
A few good points, and a few bad points, with what you say. First of all, Leno WAS funnier when he was on Dave's show. I remember those (he had some funny hair, too). That's because Leno was a standup comedian. And a good one. Dave was playing straight guy. And was never the comedian Jay was. But, Jay is too concerned with dumbing down and explaining his jokes, to middle america. He'll say stuff like "So, Dick Chenney was hunting the other day...he's the vice president...and..." When you have to say that, it kills a joke for me. Second thing, Letterman's deal doesn't hurt the writers union, and, it's not like it was one show working something out while the others didn't. Letterman's company World Wide Pants, owns the right to the show, so they were able to do what they wanted and give the writers what they wanted (which they, and even Jay, say is fair). Third, as for Leno beating Letterman now, that really means nothing (this early in the game). People will be watching for a myriad of reasons. They want to see how Leno does without writers, etc etc etc. I think, in the standup arena, Leno is funnier. As a talk show host, with prepared/written bits, Dave blows him away. Jaywalking, is simply tired, and not clever. I've ever seen Jay blow joke opportunities that fall right on his lap.— January 6, 2008 12:35 a.m.
Haircut 101
I just heard the guy got his haircut two years previously, but he thinks the barber put a hex on him. Wow. The dude must be a real nutjob.— January 6, 2008 12:30 a.m.
Tiger Tales
Well, right now, I stand corrected. The police have the kids cell phones, and the guys aren't letting the police see their video footage. I'm not sure why the police can't demand to see it, but apparently, they can't. And these guys aren't showing it (It obviously shows them taunting these tigers, or they would have no problem showing whatever they had on there). So, if you don't want to help in the investigation, you should not get a cent, from ANYONE...even if it is the zoo's fault.— January 5, 2008 10:27 a.m.
Tiger Tales
Let me say this: I would love for those kids to not get a dime. They sound like idiots (or adults, if they are over 18). My point is this. I've always said, I think cops should be able to shoot people in the back, that are running away. The reason? They are running from the law. They may be running, to go grab a hostage. Or do more crime. Why not kill them, and not worry about what they'll do. But, the laws aren't written that way. Therefore, when a cop shoots someone in the back, I can't be on the cops side. Yet, I still hope the criminal wins nothing in the case. That's sort of how I feel with the tiger. These people were idiots. But, idiots should still be protected from themselves. Now, if they dangled their friend, as you say...and the tiger gripped him and came out, that would be the ONLY situation, the zoo wouldn't be liable (unless, of course...the walls were too small, as it seems they were, from reports).— January 4, 2008 12:38 p.m.
I'd Like to Buy the World a Coke
I felt bad for Sir Paul during that, but hey...he sold the rights to those Beatles songs. He suggested to Michael Jackson, that buying songwriting is a good investment (McCartney, after all, owns a number of Buddy Holly songs). Then, he didn't like being outbid by Jackson on his own songs. Yeah, it sounds bad, but that's business. He didn't have a problem giving a woman he married for 5 years 500 million, so...he should've ponied up the cash for his song rights, then he could've decided if he didn't want Nike to have Revolution (johns song anyway), or if he wanted Puma to have it ;-)— January 3, 2008 1:56 a.m.
New Year's Resolution Rant
Well, I'm not a TV guy. But here's the thing. I always like to think...it's like my Crasher column about parties. I didn't write about any New Year's parties this year. I do that every year, and just thought I'd give it a rest this year. Now, I won't ever do that on Halloween, because there's always enough variety with costumes, and themes, that the story is different enough. If it's TV, I'd say to the reporter "Okay...you're doing a resolution story. Can you find me someone other than a person smoking like a chimney, or a fat couple trying to lose weight? Give me some different resolutions, and I'll go with the story." I might even offer some suggestions for them, on possible resolutions to seek out. Then, the story can start the same, it has that same appeal for the viewers, but it's different and (hopefully) more entertaining.— January 3, 2008 1:54 a.m.
I'd Like to Buy the World a Coke
Just got out of bosses office. He said they'll probably put up "Name This Place" in the future, and Roommate as well. There's a new "Dumped" story being worked on, also. Stay tuned.— January 2, 2008 11:57 a.m.
I'd Like to Buy the World a Coke
I think with all the questions people sent in about Christmas, how eggnog and misletoes became tradition -- the numerous volume like that...Matthew just collapsed, and had to be carried out by the elves. Hopefully, MA won't be MIA for much longer. Regarding the other stuff...I agree. I passed this note to my editor.— January 2, 2008 11:44 a.m.
Old People Behind the Wheel
Oh, don't get me wrong, I don't mind 65 (hey, that sounded so Sammy Hagar). It's just, you start doing that, the DMV is even more swamped with work, because of all the testing they have to do. And, it makes it more expensive for them, and us, and time consuming, in the long run. And, you have to decide....are 65 year old drivers REALLY that much of a problem? IF 1 in 500 is, that doesn't warrant all the extra testing. Yet, if it's 70, I'm sure the number is a lot higher, and worth all the extra testing.— December 28, 2007 noon
Fast Food Commercials
I think they are real. Here's why. If they were fake, word would get out. And, I've seen David Letterman do similar things, where he works a fast food joint, and says crazy things, or tells them they can't order a Big Mac. And they do freak out. If the customer thought the employee was lying, he could calmly ask for the manager. If he believed the manager, and was that upset, he could go find their website or an 800 number, to vent. Instead, they got ape s*** at some minimum wage employee that's telling them they can't get a Whopper. And of course, like those insane people from Taxi Cab Confessions, they still sign off on letting everyone else see how nuts they are (for probably a few hundred dollars).— December 28, 2007 11:57 a.m.