Friday, November 8, 2024 – Edition: #7831

The B.S. Press!

 

BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan and Chris Stapleton are among the performers just announced for The 58th Annual CMA Awards. The Country Music Association and ABC also announced that in addition, the roster includes Sierra Hull, Bronwyn Keith-Hynes, Ashley McBryde, Post Malone, Shaboozey, Teddy Swims, Thomas Rhett, Molly Tuttle, and Lainey Wilson. It had already been revealed that Wilson will co-host with Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning. The event is set to air live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 20 on ABC, and the next day on Hulu. Additional performers and presenters will be announced later.
-Deadline
★ Just because Daniel Craig played ‘James Bond’, doesn’t make him an expert. He recently joined his “Queer” costar Drew Starkey for a Variety interview testing how well the actors know one another. And wouldn’t you know it? The duo was asked how many James Bond films Craig starred in. Craig said in response: “Are you asking me that? … I’m gonna get it wrong.” He then deferred to Starkey, who already had an answer prepared on his whiteboard: “Too many.” Craig agreed, as both broke into laughter, but he eventually got the answer (5) right by thinking his way through the titles. Next Craig was asked an even more complicated question: “If you were to pass the James Bond torch, who would you love to see play him?” With a laugh, Craig replied, “I don’t care.”
-EW
★ There’s no place like home for Judy Garland’s slippers. But the iconic ruby red sparkly kitten heels worn by the late actress in 1939’s “Wizard of Oz” are no longer at the late actress’ museum in Grand Rapids MN. After being stolen from the tourist destination in 2005, and later recovered by the FBI in 2018, they are being auctioned off, bidding at $1.16 million, at last check. The Judy Garland Museum is attempting to bid for the heels before the auction, run by the slippers’ owner Michael Shaw and Heritage Auctions, ends next month. The identity of the current bidder is unknown. The FBI values the slippers at $3.5 million. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/447sdmfc
-E!
★ Australian breaker “Raygun” has announced she will retire from competition, citing the viral response to her performance at the Paris Olympics. Rachael Gunn – who is known as B-girl Raygun – failed to get on the scoreboard in all 3 of her competition rounds in August, with a routine that included unorthodox moves, such as the sprinkler and a kangaroo hop. The 37-year-old university lecturer’s moves catapulted her to global attention and ridicule, spawned conspiracy theories about her qualification, and reignited criticism of breaking’s inclusion in the Olympics. In an interview, she said she initially planned to keep competing, but the saga was so “upsetting” that she changed her mind.
-BBC
★ “The Office” we know and love could have looked very different. Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey, who played ‘Pam’ and ‘Angela’, talked to the show’s casting director Allison Jones in the Nov. 6 episode of their “Office Ladies” podcast. Jones revealed that NBC originally wanted to go for some big names when casting ‘Michael Scott’, suggesting Philip Seymour Hoffman and Paul Giamatti”. She said she that she thought neither actor would be interested in the show, because at the time, “Comedy was the bottom of the barrel.” But creator Greg Daniels wanted the show to mirror the British version, using actors who resembled actual office workers, which helped Steve Carell to eventually land the role.
-People

TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” (ABC/Global): Freddie Freeman, Allison Janney, Stevie Nicks (R)
• “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Salma Hayek Pinault, David Chang, Kelsea Ballerini (R)
• “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): Kathy Bates, Pamela Anderson
• “After Midnight” (CBS/Global): Rachel Bloom, Jim Rash, Dylan Mulvaney (R)
• “Late Night With Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Tom Hanks, Ina Garten (R)
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Chris Christie, Alex Guarnaschelli
• “The Talk” (CBS): Matt Braunger
• “Live With Kelly and Mark” (ABC/CTV): Lauren Graham, Tim Matheson
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (Check local listings): Julianna Margulies, Megan Hilty, Dominique Ansel, The Heavy Heavy
• “The Drew Barrymore Show” (Check local listings): Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone; Pete Holmes and Judy Greer
• “The Jennifer Hudson Show” (Check local listings): Andrea Bocelli
• “Happy’s Place” (NBC): When Emmett sees Bobbie drowning in work, he devises a ruse to give her a day off to go fishing, under the guise of reviving the tavern’s Fish Fry Mondays.
• “S.W.A.T.” (CBS): A blackout throws the city into chaos, forcing the team onto the streets for emergency patrol, where a terror threat is uncovered.
• “Salute to Service 2024: A Veterans Day Celebration” (PBS): A salute to U.S. service members with  musical performances and inspiring military stories; host Mickey Guyton, featuring Craig Morgan.
SATURDAY:
• “Family Film and TV Awards” (CBS): Jerry Mathers, ‘Beaver Cleaver’ on “Leave It to Beaver,” is honored with the Icon Award; Kevin Frazier and Amanda Kloots host.
• “Searching for a Serial Killer: The Regina Smith Story” (Life): Determined to provide a safer world for her daughter, the single mom joins the Dallas Police Department. She soon lands on the doorstep the “Eyeball Killer”.
• “Saturday Night Live (NBC): Host Bill Burr; Mk.gee performs.
SUNDAY:
• “Bob’s Burgers” (Fox): The kids want to host an open mic night at the restaurant, but the hidden costs keep mounting, and Bob worries that the night will ruin them.
• “Yellowstone” (CBS): After an event rattles the state of Montana, nothing will ever be the same.
• “NFL Football” (NBC, CTV): Detroit Lions @ Houston Texans

BS MUSIC NOTES:
• BTS – Group member V will release a remix of Bing Cosby’s 1942 holiday classic ‘White Christmas’, on which he will duet with the late artist. Out Dec. 6, and in partnership with the Bing Crosby Estate, it is described as an “era-bridging” collab, coming 47 years after Crosby’s last cross-generational duet: 1977’s ‘Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy’ with David Bowie. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/2bpa4e8s
• Ariana Grande — After her recent pivot back to musical theater to star in “Wicked”, she now plans to scale back her pop career in order to continue focusing on acting. Quote: “I’m always going to make music, I’m always going to go on stage, I’m always going to do pop stuff, I pinky promise. But I don’t think doing it at the rate I’ve been doing it for the past 10 years.”
• Alice In Chains — In a Metal Hammer fan Q&A, guitarist/vocalist Jerry Cantrell was asked for the riff that, in his opinion, summarizes the essence of the band. His answer: “The first big one was ‘Man in the Box’, and that seems to be one of our immediate, universal riffs.”
• Judas Priest — Official footage of their live performance at the 2022 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony has finally been uploaded to YouTube to mark the second anniversary of their induction. The band reunited with former members KK Downing and Les Binks to perform ‘Breakin’ The Law’, ‘Living After Midnight’ and ‘You’ve Got Another Thing Comin’’. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/mvn2ek92
• Gino Vannelli – Early next year, he’ll release his first studio album since 2019. He just dropped the first single ‘Keep on Walking’, a rearranged version of a song he released in 1974, and ‘The Life I Got (To My Most Beloved)’, written about his wife Patricia’s cancer battle, which she lost earlier this year. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/yc3zt43t
• Luke Combs – His Nashville bar, “Category 10” officially opened its doors on Saturday. The 67,000-square-foot venue features 6 bars, 3 stages, 4 entertainment spaces and a 7,000-square-foot rooftop. He posted pics, calling it “a dream come true”. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/23cfrs4y
• Thomas Rhett – has reunited with his friend and pop star Teddy Swims for a collab version of ‘Somethin’ ‘Bout a Woman’. Rhett recently shared a teaser clip of the song, but hasn’t revealed a release date yet. Rhett’s solo version appears on his newest album “About A Woman”. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/3wtujzpc
• Dwight Yoakam – has dropped the new song ‘I’ll Pay the Price’. It will appear on his first new album in 9 years, “Brighter Days,” out Nov. 15. Last month, he released the music video for the new tune ‘I Don’t Know How To Say Goodbye (Bang Bang Boom Boom)’ with Post Malone. LINK: https://shorturl.at/J5FEQ

SHOOTING THE BULL

NEW MOVIES THIS WEEK:
• Heretic (R, Psychological Horror/Thriller): Two young missionaries are forced to prove their faith when they knock on the wrong door and are ensnared in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse. (Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher, Chloe East) Tomatometer: 94%
• “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” (PG, Comedy, Drama): Nobody is ready for the mayhem and surprises that ensue when 6 of the worst youngsters disrupt the town’s yearly Christmas performance, and end up in starring roles. (Judy Greer, Pete Holmes, Lauren Graham) Tomatometer: 92% Audience Score: 100%
• “Elevation” (R, Mystery/Thriller): In the post-apocalyptic Rocky Mountains, a single father and 2 women venture from the safety of their homes to face monstrous creatures to save the life of a young boy. (Anthony Mackie, Morena Baccarin, Maddie Hasson) No Tomatometer rating

GOING GREEN:
You’ve heard of “retail therapy”, but have you ever considered that the clothing you buy while shopping could affect your wellbeing? It does, according to Michelle Lewis, a color psychology expert and the founder of The Color Cure. So, if you plan to hits the shops (or Amazon, or wherever else you buy your drip these days…), you should be on the hunt for green items. Why? Lewis calls green the “psychological primary color that balances the other three: red, yellow and blue.” Incorporating green into your wardrobe helps with your “equilibrium”. It can calm you if you’re stressed, and give you a lift if you’re down. It also tends to be soothing, thereby making the wearer feel more relaxed and less anxious.
In addition, keep these tips in mind:
• Wearing the color yellow can make you happier.
• Wearing pink can make you feel comfortable.
• Wearing blue can help bring down your heart rate and blood pressure.
(I’d imagine wearing green helps with the blood pressure too, if it makes you feel more relaxed and less anxious!)
(Does wearing shirts with green armpits help? Asking for a teammate!)
-NYPost

NEWS OF THE WEIRD:
➢ A new snack served on the streets of Chengdu, China has been getting lots of attention, thanks to its odd appearance; it looks like a clump of black human hair. ‘Fa Cai’ or ‘Fat Choy’ is a type of dried cynobacterium that has long been a part of Chinese cuisine. It grows in dry and barren desert areas, and is processed by air-drying after harvesting. Because of its appearance, it is commonly known as the “hair vegetable”. Fa Cai is usually served as black vermicelli in broths and soups, but the dark treat recently went viral as a new street snack – that makes the consumer look as though they are eating human hair. (I saw the video. I think it has taken away my ‘Choi’ of eating, forever!) LINK: https://tinyurl.com/bd5x4xfs
➢ A gastroenterologist is warning that scrolling through videos on TikTok can cause hemorrhoids. Dr. David L Schwarzbaum warns that one common cause of ‘roids is from “sitting on the toilet for a prolonged time.” And his “10-15” rule could be your savior when it comes to keeping your bum healthy, and avoiding “TikTok Tush”. While sitting on the toilet, blood tends to pool in the lowest point, causing increased pressure on the blood vessels in that sensitive area, leading that that itchy and painful affliction that no one really wants to talk about. The good doctor recommends that no matter how skillful the video app’s algorithm is in keeping you watching, you should “limit bowel movements to 10-15 minutes at most, to reduce the risk of hemorrhoids.” He also counsels his patients “to avoid scrolling on phones or reading for prolonged periods on the toilet” (…and make sure you “swipe right”!)
-OddityCentral, NYPost

FUNNIEST TWEETS OF THE WEEK FROM WOMEN:
⇒ Who else gets a random burst of motivation, like, “I’m turning my whole life around starting NOW!”… then 20 minutes later, you’re on the couch like, “Actually, tomorrow sounds better.” — sixfootcandy
⇒ as a social worker it’s hard to dress up for Halloween because there is the possibility that someone is telling you something heavy and you’re dressed like a leprechaun – oatmeal influencer
⇒ The walk of shame, but it’s just me bringing all my empty candy wrappers to the trash can so I don’t have to look at what I’ve done. — Emily
⇒ Humans were not meant to have this many passwords – pms princess
⇒ The only magazines about deer are about hunting them. What if I am simply interested in their happenings? – Daisy Alioto
⇒ going on ozempic, not to lose weight, but because the inevitable class action lawsuit is gonna pay out like crazy — tabitha
⇒ (At my boss’s funeral kneeling and whispering at coffin) “Who’s thinking outside the box now Stacy?” – mariana Z
⇒ just realized i forgot to take the vomit bowl/popcorn bowl/halloween candy bowl in the divorce. – emily may
…AND A FEW FROM PET OWNERS:
⇒ imagine you wake up every day in room-sized bed. you are gently lifted from the covers and dressed in warmest sweaters each morning. your favourite foods are brought to you. you have no bills, no job, no responsibilities. but you are a chihuahua, so you are blind with rage. – Janel Comeau
⇒ My dog couldn’t find his favorite toy so I got on my hands and knees and crawled around the house for 10 minutes looking under all the furniture, and he was SO excited for me to be down there with him, I could tell he was like “YES she finally figured out how to walk” – Kristen Mulrooney
-HuffPost

DID YOU KNOW?
This year, more than 38 million enormous TVs have been sold in the US, 10 times more than in 2023. Those would be the ones measuring 97 inches or more across. Industry analysts say that thanks to plunging prices, many people are replacing the TVs bought during the pandemic with these XXL models. The average cost of a TV of that size is now $3,113, compared to $6,662 in 2023. BTW, when Samsung introduced its first 98-inch TV in 2019, it cost $99,000. One enthusiast explained the devices’ appeal, saying, “You’re sitting watching TV with a person on TV that is the same size as you.” (Just don’t expect it to fit under the Christmas tree!)
-MorningBrew, CNN

BS CHRONOMETER 11.08.24 

BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “Abet & Aid Punsters Day”, a day to make up incredibly bad puns, as proclaimed by the group Punsters Unlimited. The Most PUNderful Story We Could Find: “Did you hear about the Italian chef that died? He pasta way. We cannelloni do so much. His legacy will become a pizza history. Here today, gone tomato. How sad that he ran out of thyme. Sending olive my prayers to the family. His wife, cheese still not over it. You never sausage a tragic thing.”
• “Cappuccino Day”, a good excuse to treat yourself to a kick of caffeine. Cappuccino was created in Italy in the 1600s. The name comes from an Italian order of monks known as the Catholic Capuchins. It’s prepared with espresso, hot milk, and a cap of foam.
• “Cook Something Bold & Pungent Day”, to offset the coming chills of Winter. What’s the most pungent thing you can cook? Cabbage rolls? Fish? Lamb? Garlic? Onions? (Whatever it is that Karen heats up in the office microwave 3 times a week?)
• “Dunce Day”, commemorating the anniversary of the death of Scottish philosopher, John Duns Scotus in 1308. He believed that cone-shaped hats increased learning potential, by allowing knowledge to flow from the point of the cap, down, and into the head of the wearer, making that person smarter. (Today, of course, anyone wearing a dunce cap is thought to be, well, a dunce!)
• “Parents as Teachers Day”. Check out any kid who’s constantly scoring an ‘A’ and you’ll likely find that kid gets a lot of help at home (or their parent IS a teacher!)
• “X-ray Day”. It was Nov. 8, 1895 that physicist Wilhelm Conrad Rontgen first observed X-rays, a significant scientific advancement that would ultimately benefit a variety of fields, most of all medicine, by making the invisible…visible.
• “World Pianist Day”, not to be confused with “Piano Day”. This day is about people and their achievements with the instrument, and the emotions that pianists give us with their talents. (So, just for today, keep your “pianist” jokes to yourself…)

SATURDAY:
• “Chaos Never Dies Day”, the one day of the year to acknowledge that chaos is essential to a harmonious universe (and if you don’t believe that chaos never dies, visit a daycare center sometime!)
• “Go to an Art Museum Day”, a day to enjoy wonderful sculptures and beautiful paintings. Many art museums have days when admission reduced or free, so if you’ve never been to one … try it!
• “Fried Chicken Sandwich Day”. They aren’t a new thing, but they took on a new life in the fast-food world following the release of Popeyes’ very popular chicken sandwich. Now, you can expect to see them on the menus of most restaurants, and today, many offer special deals.
• “World Freedom Day”, begun in 2001 to commemorate the 1989 fall of the Berlin Wall and the end of Communist rule in Central and Eastern Europe. One year later, Germany became a single territory again.
• “Carl Sagan Day”, on the renowned astronomer and scientist’s birth date (1934). No other person has ever been able to reach and teach so many non-scientists in such a meaningful way.
• “National Scrapple Day”. Similar in both composition and taste to British white pudding, its name comes from the fact that it is composed of “scraps” of pork combined with cornmeal and spices. The mixture is formed into a mostly solid loaf, and then it is sliced and pan-fried before serving.
• “Greek Yogurt Day”. Also known as strained yogurt, yogurt cheese, sack yogurt, or kerned yogurt, it is yogurt that has been strained to remove most of its whey, resulting in a thicker consistency than normal yogurt, while still preserving the distinctive sour taste. (Basically, it’s the kind that kids won’t eat!)

SUNDAY:
• “Vanilla Cupcake Day”. While they may not be most people’s favorite cupcake, hardly anyone DIS-likes them. Another advantage is that any kind of frosting tastes good on them. (You’ll notice it is plural . . . ‘CupcakeSSS Day’, so have as many as you want!)
• “Forget-Me-Not Day”, for remembering those whose lives have touched us in some way. You’re encouraged to think of people who had an impact on your life and the way in which they changed it. (Then go see a lawyer and file charges…)
• “Sesame Street Day”, saluting the 1969 debut of the landmark children’s TV show on PBS. It was the first preschool educational TV show to base its contents on laboratory research. (I suppose we should order a “Bert-day cake”!)
• “World Science Day for Peace & Development, established by UNESCO in 2001, to highlight the significant role of science in society and the need to engage the public in debates on emerging scientific issues. (I’ve heard a few too many debates on some scientific issues lately…) LINK: https://tinyurl.com/y2bnxb8b
• “Accounting Day”, an annual observance to promote the profession and provide an opportunity for networking among accountants in public practice, industry, and government. (Sounds exciting.)
• “Area Code Day”. They were introduced in the 1940’s to solve the issue of not enough phone numbers to go around. Initially, densely populated regions were assigned codes with lower numbers at the beginning and end. Why? It was determined that those in urban areas should be able to dial faster. And how do you make rotary phones dial faster? By using lower numbers, which had a shorter “pull time”.
• “Tongue Twister Day”. “Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.” “A quick-witted cricket critic.” “She sells seashells by the sea shore.” What other tongue twisters can you think of to celebrate this tongue-twisting holiday? (Maybe just read a Dr. Suess Book?)
• “Civic Pride Day”, in the US, a day to inspire everyone to promote the dynamic communities they live in. A reminder to help maintain a healthy city or town, and to get involved and help improve the place where you live.

TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1949 [75] Bonnie Raitt, Burbank CA, blues-rock singer-guitarist (‘Something to Talk About’, ‘Love Sneakin’ Up on You’)/10 Grammy Awards/Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, 2000

1950 [74] Mary Hart, TV host (“Entertainment Tonight” anchor 1982-2011)

1966 [58] Gordon Ramsay, Johnstone Scotland, TV chef (more than 20 programs, including “Hell’s Kitchen”, “Kitchen Nightmares”, “MasterChef”, “Hotel Hell”)/owner of “Gordon Ramsay Restaurants” group

1967 [57] Courtney Thorne-Smith, San Francisco CA, TV actress (“Melrose Place” 1992-97, “Two and a Half Men” 2010-15)

1968 [56] Parker Posey, Baltimore MD, movie actress (“Café Society”, “Dazed & Confused”)/TV actress (“Lost in Space” 2018-21, The Good Wife” 2011-12) COMING UP…“The Parenting”

1972 [52] Gretchen Mol, Deep River CT, TV actress (“Boardwalk Empire” 2010-14)/movie actress (“Manchester by the Sea”)

1975 [49] Tara Reid, Wyckoff NJ, movie actress (“Sharknado” films, “American Pie”)

1983 [41] Chris Rankin, Auckland NZ, movie actor (‘Percy Weasley’ in “Harry Potter” films)

1985 [39] Jack Osborne, London England, reality TV star (“The Osbournes” 2002-05, “Jack Osbourne: Adrenaline Junkie” 2005-09), documentary producer (“God Bless Ozzy Osbourne”)/son of Ozzy and Sharon Osborne

1989 [35] SZA (Solána Rowe), St. Louis MO, pop-R&B singer (w/Kendrick Lamar-‘All the Stars’, ‘Kill Bill’)

1994 [30] Lauren Alaina, Rossville GA, country singer (‘Road Less Traveled’, w/Kane Brown-‘What Ifs’), w/Dustin Lynch-‘Thinking ‘Bout You’)/“American Idol” second-place finisher in season 10

SATURDAY- Lou Ferrigno (“The Incredible Hulk”) is 73; Ryan Murphy (producer-“American Horror Story”) is 59; Chris Jericho (WWE wrestler) is 54; Eric Dane (“Grey’s Anatomy”) is 52; Nick Lachey (98 Degrees) is 51; Sisqó (‘Thong Song’) is 46; Vanessa Lachey (“Love is Blind”) is 44; Nikki Blonsky (“Hairspray”) is 36

SUNDAY- Tim Rice (lyricist-“The Lion King”) is 80; Sinbad (“A Different World”) is 68; Hugh Bonneville, (“Downton Abbey”) is 61; Tracy Morgan (“30 Rock”) is 56; Chris Cagle (‘What Kinda Gone’) is 56; Ellen Pompeo (“Grey’s Anatomy”) is 55; Jim Adkins (Jimmy Eat World) is 49; Diplo (w/ Ellie Goulding & Swae Lee-‘Close to Me’) is 46; Miranda Lambert (‘The House That Built Me’) is 41; Josh Peck (“Drake & Josh”) is 38; Taron Egerton (“Rocketman”) is 35

THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
2002 [22] “8 Mile”, a semi-biographical look at Eminem’s early days as a struggling rapper in Detroit, opens in theaters. ‘Lose Yourself’ becomes the first rap song to win the Oscar for Best Original Song.

2020 [04] “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek dies of pancreatic cancer at 80.

TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
2002 [22] Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour is made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by Queen Elizabeth II.

2014 [10] Florida Georgia Line take advantage of their hit song ‘Cruise’ to host the “This is How We Cruise” voyage, leaving Miami FL for a 4-day Caribbean adventure.

TODAY’S FIRST . . .
2001 [23] Microsoft releases its newly-developed game console ‘Xbox’ ($299).

TODAY’S FORTY-FIFTH . . .
2016 [08] Donald Trump is elected 45th President of the United States, defeating Hillary Clinton, despite Clinton receiving 2.9 million more votes.

BULL’S BITS

BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ Swearing can be a powerful painkiller through the release of endorphins.
✓ Cranes are built using…cranes.
✓ The name ‘Wendy’ was created for the book “Peter Pan.” There was never a recorded Wendy before.
✓ Sherlock Holmes NEVER said “Elementary, my dear Watson”.
✓ The term “bank teller” originated in the wake of the 1929 stock market crash, when banks began hiring low-paid workers to “tell” throngs of frantic depositors that their money was gone.
✓ During World War II, the United States rationed shoes. Citizens were allowed three.
-MentalFloss, UselessKnowledge

Best of BS . . .
BS THINGS NEVER TO SAY TO NEWLYWEDS:
• Sorry I missed your wedding, I’ll catch the next one.
• Wow, you both look so similar! Are you sure you’re not related?
• You may now kiss the bride. Everyone else has.
• When’s the baby due?
• I guarantee you that eventually, just his breathing will send you over the edge.
• Did they ever solve your last wife’s disappearance?
• Enjoy the honeymoon. After that, say goodbye to your sex life.
• Why was she wearing white?
• Call me when it’s over.
• Congratulations?
-Twitter, first published in BS in 2018

TODAY’S SCOOP OF BS:
➠ Just over 30% of parents admit they ‘skip’ pages in their children’s bedtime stories to finish them faster. (I’m not saying I do that with my kids, but to this day they have no idea that the last pig went, “wee-wee-wee”, all the way home…)
➠ The birth rate in the United States has fallen to its lowest rate since the 1970s. (But to be fair, basketball season has just begun…)
➠ There are about 30 million dead people on Facebook. (And the rest, who post pictures of their cats or what they ate for lunch, are dead inside…)
➠ A report found that watching superhero movies boosts the self-esteem of men. (I agree. After finishing “Superman”, I’m like, “Dammit, I’m gonna wear my cape and tights in public, too!”)
➠ Researchers say people who believe in luck are more likely to live an unhealthy lifestyle. (Still, they’re way better off than those poor saps who believed in “Hope”!)

BS WEB GOODIE:
Friday at quitting time:  https://tinyurl.com/54swajp3

BS RANDOM JOKE:
No one in my life has believed in me more than the waiter who gave me a single napkin with my dinner.

BS PHONE STARTER:
☎ What’s your favorite movie quote?

BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
A Harvard study showed that the average person stops doing THIS at age 33. What is it?
Answer:  Having birthday parties

BS DEEP THOUGHT:
The truly rich are those who enjoy what they have.