Thursday, October 27, 2022 – Edition: #7346

Don’t Take Any Sheet … Unless It’s BS!

BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ Attention pop culture fans: The nominees for the 2022 People’s Choice Awards are here. The star-studded list spans 40 categories across TV, movies, music and pop culture. Kenan Thompson, who also scored a nomination, is returning to host the Dec. 6 telecast. Others with nods this year are film icons Brad Pitt, Jennifer Lopez, Dwayne Johnson and Viola Davis, TV stars Selena Gomez, Sterling K. Brown, Ellen Pompeo and Quinta Brunson, hitmakers Harry Styles, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, BTS and Bad Bunny, and social media sensations like Addison Rae and Charli D’Amelio. Fans fans can vote 25 times a day, per category until Nov. 9. The People’s Choice Awards airs live on NBC and E! on Dec. 6. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/52yf3ndh
-E!
★ Production of “Call Me Kat” has been paused following the death of Leslie Jordan. The actor — who died in a car crash on Monday at age 67 — played main cast member ‘Phil’, a newly single man who serves as baker at a café owned by Kat (Mayim Bialik). The series, which debuted in 2021, began airing its third season last month. Jordan filmed 9 episodes for the show’s latest season. In a statement, FOX Entertainment called him “the kindest person you could ever imagine.” Tonight’s episode, titled “Call Me Uncle Dad,” will pay tribute to the Emmy winner.
-People
★ Sunday night was a big night for the “Game of Thrones” prequel series, “House of the Dragon.” The HBO broadcast for the dark fantasy series brought in 9.3 million viewers for its 10th episode. The first season finale for the smash-hit series drew bigger numbers than all but 2 seasons of “Game of Thrones” in total viewers overall. While the finale did not draw as high as the first couple of episodes this season, it’s still the biggest audience for an HBO season finale or series finale since “Game of Thrones” ended its run back in 2019.
-TheBlast
★ Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker have a new place to call home — and it just so happens to be the same beach house Conan O’Brien sold earlier this month. Earlier, it was reported that the comedian got an offer for the place, with panoramic ocean, Channel Island and coastline views, a few weeks ago. Now, it turns out the keys to Conan’s former Carpinteria home are now in the hands of Kourtney and Travis. It’s been reported they bought the pad — which was listed for $16.5 million — for $14.5 mil. O’Brien originally bought the 2,200-square-foot property in 2015 for $7.9 million.
-TMZ

TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC/Global): Quentin Tarantino, Tenoch Huerta, Edgar Winter
• “The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Millie Bobby Brown, Michael Imperioli, Tegan & Sara
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): Kerry Washington, Joe Walsh
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Billy Eichner, Beth Ditto, Craig Reynolds (R)
• “The Late Late Show with James Corden” (CBS/CTV): Michaela Coel, Yuval Noah Harari
• “The Daily Show” (COM): Diane Kruger
• “Watch What Happens Live” (Bravo): Paige Desorbo, Amanda Batula
• The View” (ABC/CTV): Anne Hathaway
• “The Talk” (CBS): Demián Bichir
• “Live with Kelly and Ryan” (ABC/CTV): Michael Imperioli
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (Check local listings): Khloé Kardashian, Michael Ray
• “The Drew Barrymore Show” (Check local listings): Mikel Welch
• “Jennifer Hudson Show” (Check local listings): Eddie Redmayne
• “Sherri” (Check local listings): Mark Curry
• “Grey’s Anatomy” (ABC): Meredith and Nick try to spend some time alone together; Levi is overworked and stressed; Winston and Owen have the interns practice on a real cadaver.
• “Ghosts” (CBS): A séance at Sam and Jay’s last-minute Halloween party conjures up a spirit from Hetty’s past; Isaac worries Nigel will be turned off by his ghost power.
• “Law & Order” (NBC): Cosgrove and Shaw uncover a web of blackmail and lies when piecing together what happened to a murdered law student; Price fights to have some shocking testimony thrown out.

BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Kanye West – Tuesday, Forbes reported Ye is no longer a billionaire. The publication says he was worth $2 billion before his anti-Semitic tirade across multiple platforms. After losing several lucrative business relationships, his current net worth is $400 million.
• Rita Ora – She and her beau, Oscar-winning writer, director, and actor Taika Waititi, will host the 2022 MTV Europe Music Awards. The show will broadcast live from Düsseldorf, Germany on Nov. 13.
• Spice Girls –During her appearance on “Watch What Happens Live”, she answered a fan’s question about a reunion tour: “I think now with everything else I’ve got going on — with my fashion, and my beauty line, 4 children — I couldn’t commit to that.” When host Andy Cohen suggested a hologram concert, similar to what ABBA did, she said: “That’s a great idea.”
• Band Aid – Despite the fact that he co-wrote the 1984 charity single ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas’, Sir Bob Geldof admits that being unable to escape the song each holiday season drives him (***f-ing***) mad.” It’s not all bad, though. In an interview, he said: “The song has a life of its own. It raises money every time it’s played.” The song has so far raised $230 million to fight famine in Africa.
• Ozzy Osbourne –will perform at a music festival held in the Metaverse, available only through virtual or augmented reality. Hosted in the Decentraland virtual world, the festival is set for Nov. 10-13, with over 100 acts booked. The event will see Osbourne stage his heavy metal festival “Ozzfest”, which he traditionally headlines.
• Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood, Morgan Wallen, Luke Bryan and Lainey Wilson — will all perform at the Country Music Association awards, Nov. 9 on ABC. Others performing include Jimmie Allen, Kelsea Ballerini, Kelly Clarkson, HARDY, Marcus King, Carly Pearce and Zac Brown Band. Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning will host.
• Scotty McCreery — and his wife, Gabi, became parents on Monday. Merrick Avery McCreery was born at 4:34am in Raleigh NC. Their son was named after Gabi’s father, Merrick (Tre) Dugal III, and will be called Avery. Young Avery weighed 7 lbs., 13 oz. and is 21 inches long. LINK: https://www.instagram.com/p/CkJVp6ruQjM/
• Reba McEntire — was presented with a plaque for selling more than 58 million albums while backstage at her Friday night show at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. Afterward, she shared a gallery of pics from the concert, and wrote on Instagram: “It will sure be a night I’ll never forget.” LINK:  https://tinyurl.com/4sryeanw

SHOOTING THE BULL

GETTING RID OF THE McRIB:
Yet another farewell tour has seemingly been announced. Only in this case, it’s the final go-round of a classic fast food menu item. McDonald’s has announced that the McRib will soon return – possibly for the last time. The chain said the fan-favorite is coming back in the US on October 31 for a limited period – and “this could be your last chance to taste it”. Quote: “Like any true farewell tour, we’re hoping this isn’t a ‘goodbye’ but a ‘see you later.’ Because as our “McRib stans” have experienced time and time again: you never know when — or if — the McRib is coming back.” McDonald’s first added the McRib to menus around Kansas City in 1981. The chain pulled it 4 years later, but it has become a cult favorite over the years, and was occasionally made available, before expanding to all US restaurants in 2020. As part of the (a-hem!) “farewell tour,” McDonald’s is selling a “nostalgic McRib merch line” beginning November 4 in its online store. LINK: https://goldenarchesunlimited.com/
(In other words, they have a lot of frozen McRib patties they need to get rid of!)
(I suppose if they’re allowed to call McNuggets “chicken”, it’s OK to call a McRib a “McRib”!)
-CNN

HOUND ROUND-UP:
➢ Have you ever thought, just for a second, that your dog gave you a funny look after you made a mistake? As it turns out, yes, they’re quietly judging you for your apparent incompetence, at least if they’re female. Researchers in Japan found that female dogs “judge” people after watching them make an error or act incompetently. The team examined how both male and female dogs reacted to people who either acted competently or incompetently. The scientists concluded that female dogs tend to want to be around smarter humans, and tend to avoid those who can’t even open a jar of food. (It’s not just female dogs, researchers…definitely not just female dogs!)
➢ If you’re one of those people who created a social media page for your dog, then you’ll want to know about this: Yappy.com, an online retailer of pet gifts, is searching for its next “Chief Fluff Officer,” a doggy gig that pays up to $10,000 a year. In its ad, the company says “The successful pup will be a natural behind the camera, always happy to strike a pose and genuinely enjoy having their photo taken…as they try out our latest personalized gifts.” But the requirements are a little ruff: The Chief Fluff Officer must stay groomed and camera ready, and be “comfortable showing off their best poses, sassy struts, tail wags, tricks and expressions” online. The job also involves some travel. (Sounds pretty far-fetched to me!) LINK: https://www.yappy.com/us/blog/jobs-for-dogs-chief-fluff-officer
-StudyFinds, CNN

ON THE HOT SEAT:
Lawmakers in New Jersey want to ban automakers from charging subscription fees for built-in car features. This comes a few months after BMW sparked outrage when it began charging car owners in the UK, Germany and several other countries $18 per month to turn on their heated seats. Car manufacturers, also including Toyota and GM, are looking to increase recurring revenue by charging customers for access to features that are built into vehicles, and in many cases were included as standard equipment. But a proposed bill in New Jersey would bar manufacturers and dealers from charging subscription fees for features that are already installed in cars. The bill would make exceptions for features that incur ongoing expenses, such as satellite radio, wi-fi, traffic mapping or even Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” feature.
(Does this explain why no one around here uses their headlights?)
(Good! Because today: Heated seats – tomorrow: Headlights, probably!)
(They’ll probably pass this law, too. Remember: This is also the only US state where it’s illegal to pump your own gas!)
-NYPost

HOW YOUR FAV HALLOWEEN TREATS GOT THEIR NAMES:
➠ 3 Musketeers:  In 1932, the 3 Musketeers bar was originally 3 smaller pieces, with individual chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry mini-bars. As a result, it was given the name of the Alexandre Dumas novel. In 1945, it became a single, chocolate nougat candy bar.
➠ Milk Duds:  Intended to be balls of caramel covered in chocolate, when Hoffman and Company of Chicago first tried in 1928, they struggled to create perfectly-shaped spheres. They eventually stopped trying, and the treats were given the name Milk Duds for the milk in the chocolate and caramel — and for the “dud” of their irregular appearance.
➠ Snickers:  When introduced around 1930, it was named for one of Frank Mars’ family horses. When Mars looked to export the Snickers bar to the UK, they learned the word “snickers” rhymed too easily with “knickers” – slang for underwear, so it was marketed as the “Marathon” bar – until 1990.
➠ Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups:  Farmer and employee of Milton S. Hershey, Harry Reese began selling his own chocolate and peanut butter treats (made in his basement) in 1928. He called his candies Penny Cups, and sold them for 1 cent. The name changed, presumably, when the price did.
➠ Tootsie Rolls:  Leo Hirshfield named his pseudo-chocolate candies after his daughter, Clara, nicknamed “Tootsie.” Hirshfield had a candy shop in Brooklyn, first making his hand-rolled chewy candies in 1896, with the idea of creating a form of chocolate that didn’t melt.
➠ Jolly Ranchers:  Created in 1949, they were first sold by the Jolly Rancher Company near Denver. The name symbolized friendliness and the spirit of the American West. Because they could be sold all year, Jolly Rancher hard candies became the focus of the company by the early 1950s.
➠ Starburst:  Starburst candies were first made in 1960 in the UK, and were known as Opal Fruits. Introduced in the US in 1967, they were renamed “Starburst” to reflect their juiciness and burst-like flavor. They became Starburst in the UK during the 1990s.
➠ Butterfinger:  Created by the Curtis Candy Company in 1926, the candy bar was named by the winner of a contest. With its peanut butter innards and chocolate coating, it is said to have been named after Nikola “Butterfingers” Jovanovic, a self-identified klutz. The term was used to describe someone who was clumsy.
-Ranker

DID YOU KNOW?
People who experienced side effects to the Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna Covid-19 vaccines such as fever, chills or muscle pain, tended to have a greater antibody response following vaccination, according to new research. Having such symptoms is associated with greater antibody responses compared with having only pain or rash at the injection site or no symptoms at all, according to a paper published in the journal JAMA Network Open. But even though some people may have experienced subtle symptoms, or even none at all, the vaccine still elicited robust immune responses in them too. Nearly all study participants exhibited a positive antibody response after completing a 2-dose vaccine series.
-CTV

BS CHRONOMETER 10.27.22

TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “Boxer Shorts Day”, a salute to their invention on this date in 1901. (I’d normally have a “boxer shorts” joke here, but I couldn’t find any “clean ones”…)
• “Black Cat Day”, to raise awareness about low adoption rates for black cats. In spite of the fact that black cats are sometimes associated with bad luck, in many historical settings and cultures, they were actually related to positive things. Today, we salute them. (Something that they will acknowledge by remaining completely aloof…)
• “Cranky Co-Workers Day”, in honor of all the complaining and just plain cranky people you work with and have to endure all year. This is the day to let them go with it, and enjoy their misery. (Is that why everyone seems to be agreeing with me today?)
• “Potato Day”, one of several ‘food holidays’ honoring the humble spud. This root vegetable became one of the New World’s most important discoveries. What’s the best way to cook ’em? Fries? Mashed? Baked? Au Gratin w/Gruyere & Creme Fraiche?
• “American Beer Day”, beer is the most popular alcoholic drink in the United States, where about 9,000 breweries produce more than 6.4 billion gallons annually, worth over $100 million.
• “World Occupational Therapy Day”, celebrating Occupational Therapists (OTs), who enhance children and adults’ abilities to engage in daily roles and activities.
• “Navy Day”, paying tribute to all US men and women who serve as sailors. October 27, 1775 is considered by many to be the birthday of the US Navy. Officially, this celebration has been replaced by Armed Forces Day in May.
• “World Day for Audiovisual Heritage”, to raise awareness of the significance and preservation risks of recorded sound and audiovisual documents (films, sound and video recordings, radio and television programs). LINK: https://www.unesco.org/en/days/audiovisual-heritage

COMING UP . . .
[Fri] National Chocolate Day
[Fri] Plush Animal Lover’s Day
[Sat] Hermit Day
[Sun] Candy Corn Day
This Week is…Rodent Awareness Week
This Month is…Go On A Field Trip Month

TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1939 [83] John Cleese, Weston-super-Mare England, TV actor-comedian (“Monty Python’s Flying Circus”)/movie actor (“A Fish Called Wanda”, 2 ‘James Bond’ films, 2 ‘Harry Potter’ films, 3 ‘Shrek’ films)

1949 [73] Garry Tallent, Detroit MI, rock bassist (Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band-‘Born to Run’, ‘Born In the USA’)

1951 [71] (Kenneth) K. K. Downing, Staffordshire England, rock-metal guitarist (ex-Judas Priest-‘Breakin’ the Law’, ‘You’ve Got Another Thing Comin’’)/Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2022

1958 [64] Simon LeBon, Bushey England, pop singer (Duran Duran-‘Hungry Like the Wolf’, ‘The Reflex’)

1963 [59] Marla Maples, Dalton GA, reality star (Competed on season 22 of ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars”/married to Donald Trump 1993-99)

1984 [38] Kelly Osbourne, London England, TV personality (“Project Runway Junior” 2015, “Fashion Police” 2010-15)/reality star (“The Osbournes” 2002-05)/daughter of Ozzy & Sharon Osbourne

1993 [29] Troy Gentile, Boca Raton FL, TV actor (‘Barry Goldberg’ on “The Goldbergs” since 2013)

THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
1955 [67] Classic film “Rebel Without a Cause”, starring James Dean and Natalie Wood, is released, nearly a month after Dean’s death in a car accident

1964 [58] Sonny Bono & Cher are married (The bride wore bell-bottoms)

TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
1975 [47] Bruce Springsteen appears on the covers of both ‘Time’ & ‘Newsweek’

2013 [09] Lou Reed dies from liver disease at his home in Southampton NY at age 71

TODAY’S FIRSTS . . .
1982 [40] China announces its population has reached 1 billion-plus (now 1.4 billion-plus)

2004 [18] Boston Red Sox win their first World Series since 1918, finally vanquishing the so-called “Curse of the Bambino” (Babe Ruth) that had plagued them for 86 years

TODAY’S LAST . . .
2015 [07] Twitter announces it will discontinue “Vine”, the short-form video hosting service that launched the careers of Shawn Mendes and Ruth B

TODAY’S RECORD . . .
2002 [20] Dallas Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith becomes NFL’s all-time rushing leader, surpassing Walter Payton’s 16,726 yds (Smith ends career in 2004 with 18,355)

BULL’S BITS

BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ In Venice, Venetian blinds are known as “Persian blinds”.
✓ In Svalbard, a remote Norwegian island, it is illegal to die (because bodies are unable to be buried safely due to permafrost).
✓ Right-handed people chew most of their food on the right side of their mouth, left-handed people do so on the left.
✓ We feel “hangry” because it’s harder to control emotions when the brain is low on glucose.
✓ Spam email got its name from the canned meat after a Monty Python skit that referred to Spam as tasting “horrible and being ubiquitous and inescapable.”
✓ The largest muscle in your body is the one you are sitting on!
-Brightside, BathroomReadersInstitute, BestLife

Best of BS . . .
BS BAD SLASHER-FLICK TITLES:
• The Texas Coleslaw Massacre
• Children of the Corn Dogs
• Leatherfacebook
• Pet Seminary
• Fried Egg, The 13th
• The Potatoes Have Eyes
• I Couldn’t Care Less What You Did Last Summer
• House of 1000 Corgis
• Nightmare on Elmo’s Street
• Night of the Living
• Heckraiser
-Twitter, first published in BS in 2020

BS DOG TEXT ACRONYMS:
• WTF: Where’s the food?
• OMG: Outside munching grass
• BAE: Barking at everything
• BIMBY: Buried in my backyard
• BFF: Begging for food
• ACF: Ate cat’s food
• CUBAR: Chewed up beyond all recognition
• FOMO: Freaking out, missing owner
• NSFW: New smell from window
• CS: Chasing squirrels
• CSS: Can’t stop scratching
• DMBOTC: Dragging my butt on the carpet
-Twitter, first published in BS in 2018

BS WEB GOODIE:
Not sure how to handle this situation (sound up):  https://tinyurl.com/s4vp825u

BS RANDOM JOKE:
We squint at the sun because it’s bright. We squint at people because they’re not.

BS PHONE STARTER:
What’s your go-to song to put yourself in a good mood?

BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
Question:  A survey found THIS is the most disappointing item you can hand out to trick or treaters on Halloween. What is it?
Answer:  A toothbrush

BS DEEP THOUGHT:
You never really understand a person until you consider things from their point of view.