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CLICK CHICK ARCHIVE - March '07 PICKS

3/30: OK, I'm back with another edition of the Click Chick's Ridiculous Book Titles List. Earlier this week I challenged our listeners to send me links to books with ridiculous or weird titles - like my current favorite ridiculous book title Close Encounters of the Sexy Kind. Now the newest edition - "Hold My Gold: A White Girl's Guide to the Hip-Hop World." Yes, it's a book folks. It's apparently a satire with some tongue in cheek advice. It has grammar basics so you can talk gangsta style and a section on "How to be a video ho or just look like one."

Here's another weird book title for you Web Dating 101 - A How-To Manual for the Dating Dysfunctional Baby Boomer That was sent to me by the book's author - Peggy Gregorec - a big fan of the Morning Show. Smart lady.

Earlier today, I heard Fred Thompson filling in for Paul Harvey and he talked about the countries that have made the U.S. State Department's "Be Careful Over There" list. Well, it pricked our ears when he said this pricked our ears when he said Mexican police are not always honest (the state department's words) "and cabaret girls in Cyprus. I wonder what that's all about." Well, I'll tell you what that's all about, Mr. Thompson. According to Time.com, "the U.S. embassy in Cyprus has ordered staff to avoid 'cabaret girls,' or 'artistes,' who work with unscrupulous bar owners to overcharge patrons in search of female companionship." Can you believe that would happen? I'm shocked and appalled. Read all about it...

In related news, ICANN - the Internet's key oversight agency has nixed using the - dot - xxx domain for porn sites. The porn industry and religious groups like the plan. Some governments thought it would move them to an online ghetto. Read the story here...

Invasion of the Christmas Crabs: I've been sitting on this video for awhile, and I thought why not now? It's "The Invasion of the Christmas Crabs." I don't know how they filmed it, but it's funny. Apparently, on Christmas Island between October and December, more than 150 million crabs migrate through town, head to the beach and lay eggs.We here at KTAR are debating this - some say it's real, some say it's comedy. I don't know and don't care. I just like watching it. Watch the video from Reality TV...
3/29: Now this qualifies as just too much information. Justin Kan is wearing a hat with camera attached that broadcasts all his life's doings 24-7. Everything he does, including trips to the throne room streams live at www.Justin.tv - He calls it lifecasting. I call it weird. The last two times I checked it out, he was sleeping. At least he doesn't wear that hat to bed.

This is for John Spiak over at ASU. Spiak's a huge fan of Ned Foster. And he thought Ned and everyone else would like to know about some big doins at the ASU Art Museum this weekend. They're hosting the CARNAVAL do RIO - OBA! auction. You can bid on works of art this Saturday. This Friday, they're having a preview where you can meet the artists. They say " It is a great way to become more familiar with the amazing art world in your own backyard."
Check out the auction catalogue...
Event details: asuartmuseum.asu.edu/carnaval

OK you movie buffs. Here's a new website for you. I give you Insultingly Stupid Movie Physics - at least that what you'll find at intuitor.com. That's a website for physics buffs, and in one section those wacky physicists dissect, with equations no less, whether or not movie stunts are truly plausible in the real world. They say "the most entertaining part comes after the movie when they can dissect, criticize, and argue the merits of every detail." For instance - flaming cars. They say cars always immediately burst into flames when they crash in the movies. The physicists say it's actually quite rare! Check out intuitor.com/moviephysics.

By the way, that sound was from the trailer for Die Hard 4 - Live Free or Die Hard. There's only one sentence spoken in the trailer. It's got lots of gunfire, lots of explosions and insane stunts - but not flaming cars, just flaming helicopters. Click here to watch it and read the comment board...

At the Spinner.com, the staff there has compiled it's list of the 20 Worst Lyrics Ever. Coming in at #20 - Elton John with this offending lyric - "If I was a sculptor - But then again, no." That's from Your Song, the lyrics were actually by Benny Taupin. U2, 50 Cent, Slayer, America, Eminem and Shakira made the list among others. See the entire list (It's a slideshow you'll have to page your way through)...

By the way, if you get a sex change, your ex-spouse still has to pay you alimony. Let's just say one ex-husband is not very happy right now about a judge's ruling. His lawyer says it's not legal for them to be married, so why does he have to pay alimony? Read the story here...
3/28: Dancing with Heather Mills: Paulina Porizkova kicked off "Dancing with the Stars" last night. But the big news for the Click Chick, Heather Mills did a back flip. See the video for yourself. I didn't watch the whole show, but I got a good look at Apollo Anton Ono's two-step. Boy can that fella dance and skate.

Criticizing Katie: CBS anchor Katie Couric can't catch a break apparently. If she's not being criticized for being too soft. Now she's being criticized for being too hard. This time over a recent interview with presidential hopeful John Edwards and his wife Elizabeth about his decision to stay in the race following his wife's recurrence of cancer. Someone at bluestate.com pieced together all her questions and put them on YouTube (They left out the Edwards' answers - so you can guess who's side they're on.). Watch the video...

My favorite headline on KTAR.com right now: "Zoo Hopes Porn Will Help Pandas Mate" - yes folks, that's a real headline. And yes, there is a picture to go with it. Read the story...

My favorite headline on Yahoo yesterday - Pizza as Health Food - Food Chemists say Yes. Apparently, food chemists have found a way to make the dough healthier by enhancing the antioxidant content. Read the story here...

 Tips for Men Who hate to Play with Their Kids: Apparently one dad has braved to say something that many - not all - men thought was unsayable - he says not all dads like to play with their kids - some say the board games and trips to the park are boring. Read the article here...

I happened upon this Web site recently - Ihatemen.com. If "your boyfriend or your husband is a jerk or if you've just been dumped," this humor site encourages you to dish and tell. Basically, it's a site where you can vent.
Peyton's Manning on SNL: How could I have missed this one yesterday. I'm scolding myself for not sharing it sooner. Peyton Manning was on Saturday Night Live and everyone is talking about NFL QB Peyton Manning's fake commercial where he teaches inner city kids how to pick up women by acting like a widower, getting rid of snitches and breaking into cars amongst other things. Watch the video...

Dude's Cyber Chick is a Dude: Someone sent me a link to a story that's 3 years old, but I couldn't resist telling you about it. In the world of online gaming - you sometimes role play and you sometimes get girlfriends. Well, one 20 year old received a shock when he found out his cyber chick was a cyber dude. It's a tale of deception and lies, living off one's parents. I know big surprise there. Read the story...

Ridiculous Book Titles: My favorite modus operandi is a spending a quiet even patrolling my local Borders to buy more books to collect more dust in my house. Well, while perusing the other night, I came up with a new feature for the Click Chick when I ran across a book title that I just couldn't believe. I give you - ladies and gentleman - the first edition of the Click Chick's Ridiculous Book Titles. And the inaugural winning title is Close Encounters of the Sexy Kind. Sounds like a porn title, but there it sat in the romance section. The runner up this week - Good Groom Hunting. Both titles are obviously stolen from movies. What I found most interesting, though, was the number of romance titles with Highlander or some form of Scotsman in the title. What is it about romance and highlanders? I went to Scotland once (best trip of my life), but no kilt-wearing Scotsman came running over the highlands to carry me away. I wouldn't have been disappointed if one had...

YouTube Awards: Yesterday, YouTube announced its award winning video postings. No surprise, the band OKGo won the most creative award for their video "Here It Goes Again." Not surprising - Ask A Ninja - which the Click Chick told you about weeks ago - won for best series. You know, it just goes to show how I'm on the cutting edge of the Internet, Ned. When that picture of Diana Ross in that billowy dress wins an award, you'll be sorry you maligned me. See the winners list...
3/26: Did you know there were lyrics to the Star Wars theme? Well, according to Bill Murray there are. Someone uploaded Murray's skit to their blog. I'd never seen the original and only heard once and I went clicking away and found it. You can amuse yourself with the song all day long as much as you want now. You'll thank me later. Listen to Murray's Star Wars theme. Make sure you click on "Lounge Wars" to listen to the clip.

Inmate Idle was all over the internet all weekend. It made national headlines and was featured on MSN. And that prompted today's Bell Lexus Poll of the Day. And I want to know what our listeners think. The question is this - do you think Sheriff Joe Arpaio should be holding an Idol type contest in the jails? Take today's poll and let us know what you think.

This is next section is dedicated to people like Ned Foster who don't want to look at pictures of Diana Ross on the internet (even funny pictures). First, we start with a version of YMCA by a South Korean artist. And let me tell you, it's not the singing that lures you like the siren's song. It's the guys moves - moves I think should be banned from the Internet. Watch the video...

OK all you Tolkien-ites and extremely literate ones like, Ned, this is big news. A report says a new J.R.R. Tolkien book will be published next month. So you'll have something to read before the last Harry Potter book comes out. And I'm keeping my fingers crossed that Peter Jackson picks up the movie rights. But I doubt he'll be making it with New Line again if he does. Read the story here...

And if you're like Ned and you like reading politics here's something. Sen. Chuck Hagel - Republican and frequent critic of the war in Iraq - says some lawmakers consider impeachment an option should the president push ahead with his plans despite public sentiment against the war. Read the story...

And for the rest of us, if you missed the Pirates 3 trailer during last weeks' episode of Dancing with the Stars, here you go. Watch the video...
3/23: In case you missed it - one of the most popular video downloads on CNN.com - former Arizona Governor Fife Symington finally opening up on the Phoenix Lights - and his belief that we indeed, may not be alone. So, Fife is a believer too. Hope to see you at the next Star Trek convention, Fife! OK, that's a joke, but a significant story since the man was governor. I know I saw something that night 10 years ago, but I'm still not sure what I saw... Watch the video

And I know you guys have heard of the Arizona Jail Idol -Sing Sing contest. Some are the contests are pretty good, but some are just waiting for karaoke purgatory. Click here to watch the TMZ.com video...

And how would you like to see a free movie? Go to www.bestbuy.com/peacefulwarrior. Universal Pictures and Best Buy have teamed up and are giving away tickets for people to see Way of the Peaceful Warrior. The tix will be avail through the dedicated Web portal through April 1.

You've all seen the Geico Caveman commercials. Good news if you like them, they're getting their own TV show. The question is will people watch it? Slate.com is asking that question and has posted some of the commercials online so you can watch at your leisure and see if you think the proposed show will be a hit. I know I'll be watching the first couple of episodes as least. Read the article...

And it's a fashion trend I pray, I pray never happens. It's called the nerve bra. Someone has taken the silicon they usually put inside bras and put it on the outside - as a means of sculpting the light into organic shapes with an underlying geometric pattern. If you get one, you'll have 8 geometric flashing patterns. See the nerve bra...

This comes under the there are too many people with too much time on their hands file. Someone has put some garden gnomes through the paces. Who hates' Garden gnomes? Check it out...
3/22: Everyone was happy the day before yesterday that that missing Boy Scout was found safe by Gandalf the wonder dog in Georgia. And our very own Ankarlo had something to say about it. He wanted to know why whenever anyone disappears, for example, Jennifer Wilbanks (the runaway bride, pictured right) and Natalie Holloway, or mountain climbers that have to be rescued, it's always White people? Ankarlo's take is part facetious, part serious but worth a listen. Listen to Ankarlo's commentary. It sparked a pretty funny discussion in the web department here at KTAR. And as a bonus, I can tell you why this Black person won't get stuck on mountain when it's 10 below - because it's 10 below.

Speaking of travel adventure travel, this if for you Baby Boomers. The Click Chick likes Baby Boomers sinc my much, much older brother is one. MSN is catering to boomers because they'll all be retiring soon, etc. And they have a travel guide just for boomers. So here you go...

Jason Pellegrino doesn't think there are hot enough people on internet dating sites. So, he started HotEnough.org. If you want to join, you submit your picture and people already in the club must rate you an 8 or higher or you don't get in. The good news is it only costs $9.95 month. Read the story...

People who are in our exclusive KTAR Bad Hair Gallery will undoubtedly not gain admission to HotEnough.org. Pictures include Duane "Dog" Chapman who's mullet with shuttlecock accoutrement were too heinous for us to pass up and, of course, Phil Spector's afro which has it's own zip code. If you've got some family photos of your bad hair days, we want 'em! Send them to webmaster@ktar.com.

If you like Soduku - there may be a new game soon says the game's self proclaimed Godfather Maki Kaji. Found a story about it at nytimes.com.

I forgot to give this to you yesterday. It's a link to Adam Sandler filling in for Letterman the other night. He and his Reign Over Me co-star Don Cheadle sing a fetching duet. When you watch, look at Sandler's dog Matzoball. He was the funniest part of the bit.

Elton John's music catalog will be made available for digital download later this month on iTunes. Read the story here...
3/21: If you were a child of the 70s or you recovered from a 60s hangover, then you may have watched Maude on television. It's what KTAR film critic Michael Dixon left off his list of DVDs available today (I'll forgive you this time, Michael.). I loved that show. And who doesn't love Bea Arthur? Long before she was a Golden Girl, Arthur was Maude. The show was a spinoff of All in the Family - Maude was Edith's cousin. Get more DVD info from amazon.com

Now, Michael Dixon is a film critic here as am I. But you can't reach us at 10:30 at night for a movie reviews. You can read Michael's reviews online at KTAR.com 24-7. Or you can try two websites if you want a second opinion. If it works for patients, why not movie goers? You can check out or rottentomatoes.com. They pretty much list what all major critics have to say about movies. I like rotten tomates because the movies are given ratings based on good v. rotten tomatoes scale.

OK. Something for the ladies today. The website is toptipsforgirls.com. Now it has really handy advice for all kinds of girl stuff like "How to stop yourself from calling him." There's also "How to get rid of fake tan streaks" now granted, that's not advice I'll ever have to use. But I'm sure someone will find that useful.

And I'm proud to announce, the neighbors have finally taken their Christmas lights down. I've been waiting three months to tell you they've been up and the day before yesterday - yes, that's two days after the St. Patrick's Day holiday, a month after the President's Day holiday and 2 months after the MLK Day holiday. Now, the lights are finally down. Maybe they saw me take a picture of them Friday night and that made 'em them take it down. They didn't bother me, but when it was 99 degrees last Friday, it did seem kinda funny to see the reindeer still in the yard.

By the way, went to see Pride (with Terence Howard and Bernie Mac) and saw the trailer last night for Delta Farce. It stars Larry the Cable Guy and Bill "What's Your Sign" Engvall. I gotta tell ya', I love both of them and the trailer was funny. They're in the National Guard and they're supposed to be in Iraq - but they got bad directions and end up invading Mexico. Watch the trailer
3/20: The Click Chick has an admission to make. It comes on the heels of the Cincinnati, Ohio orchestra poo-pooing an appearance by the Dukes of Hazard stars Tom Wopat and John Schneider because of perceived racist overtones. Well, that's seems problematic since I let Tom Wopat kiss me once and guess what folks, I'm not White. Just thought you should know.

It seemed like only weeks ago that trouble Miss USA Tara Conner was about to get fired. But she wasn't but now she really will have to give up her crown, because her reign is nearly over. Just so you know, Courtney Lorraine Barnas is Miss Arizona USA.Check out her her video blog at missusa.com. She talks about her first concert experience which she says wasn't that great because she got bird doody on her and more, of course. Yes, she's really pretty and she's a Sun Devil (Go Devils!) and the best part - she's an honors student. By the way fellas, she likes playing Super Nintendo and Texas Hold 'em. The Miss USA pageant airs Friday. Good luck, Courtney!

When Kevin Ray travelled with the Phoenix Suns to Italy last fall, we capture a picture of him with a "man bag" that I said looked a heck of a lot like one of my old purses...
I don't know what it is about the men here at KTAR, they have to get really manly to carry man bags. Take KTAR's chief engineer Gary Smith. He grew out his beard for a mountain man experience with some kids in the youth group at his church. I mean, if you look at the photo, you can't get more macho than that. But I see another man bag! And not one man bag, there's two! What's with the man bags around here? I really do think Gaydos might be the only one oozing machismo around here. Just kidding Gary. He made most of the outfit himself and his friend doctored the photo to make it look old time authentic.

Speaking of pictures, I'm raising the veil on radio here. You can go to the website and see what the anchors and reporters look like. But if you want to know what our program director looks like, I've found a photo. He looks like a modern day mountain man. The only thing missing are his Birkenstocks. By the way, if you have comment on Russ' looks or something here at KTAR, check out Russ Hill's blog. You can get the behind the scenes view of the man in charge of what comes out of the speakers.

Model Naomi Campbell reported for her court mandated public service in stilettos and we've to the pictures. In her defense, she had her "sensible" work boots fashionably slung over her shoulders to put on away from the cameras. Read the story...

The World's Biggest Afro: He's since cut his hair, but Phil Spector sported this Texas-sized hairdo in court the other day! I'm not kidding you. His attorney swears he's never had a talk with Spector about his hairstyle in court. It's clear to me he obviously stole from one of the Jackson 5 or maybe it's one of Eva Gabor's wigs. My question is whether or not he's wearing bellbottoms and platforms. And how does he maintain it? Does he stick his finger in an electrial outlet every morning? Read about his court case...
3/19: It's another edition of the Click Chicks time waster files. Yes you get to play Jimmy Olsen and you can try to snap pictures of Superman as he flies around the city. The better the shots you get of him the better your score. When you play remember the Superman isn't the only thing flying in the sky. Play the Stop the Presses Game

John McCain, Barack Obama have MySpace pages - along with Mitt Romney. If you check out Romney's page, you can play Elvis' hit "A Little Less Conversation." Obama lists his ethnicity as other and McCain lists his favorite movie as "Viva Zapata." Click here to read the story...

Speaking of McCain - He has his own NCAA bracket and you have to sign up to see the results and compete with him. Compete in McCain's bracket

Our friends at CBS 5 have the funniest March Madness match up-there is. Their sports anchor and morning news anchor Chris Coraggio and Mike Chamberlain have their bracket challenge - against Spock the Phoenix Zoo monkey's choices. Spock used poker chips to pick his winner. Spock was 9-7 Friday morning, but right now he's about 18-30. See for yourself...

And now, a dad's apology to his daughter. Hasbro had a contest for people to create their own videos to show off the new Force Action Lightsaber toy. Well, Dean Andrews over at Insight didn't get his done on time and that disappointed his daughter, 5-year-old Phoebe. But I'm sharing the video with you to help him make up for it and to prove that when you run out of toilet paper, having a light saber around is pretty handy. You have to watch it to get that. Watch the video...
3/16: OK, I'm telling the truth. I stole these links from MSNBC.com. OK. I said where I got them, so that's attribution, sort of. They've found that not everyone is interested in watching March Madness on the web (perish the thought) while at work. Wow! That's something I've been saying for months. There's plenty to do at work besides work if you have a computer and a connection. So, I give you another edition of the Click Chick's Time Waster files (by way of MSNBC.com, of course)...

Virtual-BubbleWrap.com - It's better for the environment because we don't waste natural resources by making plastics that last for 10,000 years. You can pop away and be green at the same time.
Sorrygottago.com - This is my new favorite. If you're on the phone and you need to get off and don't know how to exit gracefully, go to this website. Just click on one of sound choices and you're all set. My personal favorite - the fire drill.
And go ahead and read the MSNBC.com story...

3/15: I just want everyone to feel good this morning. If you go to the Dallas morning news website - you'll see the most beautiful headline and picture which read - SUNS BURN MAVS in 2OT THRILLER. And the copy says things like mavs made foolish mistakes... amare bombarded. After you listen to Paul in a couple of minutes, give that a read. It'll just make you feel happy. Click here to gloat...

And while I was perusing Dallasnews.com, I found the story of the Texas Challenge Granny Globetrotters- the team is headed to the Senior Olympics. Just how old are they? The youngest players are 65 the oldest 90. Hey, even they could be the Mavericks! I'm telling you what an inspiration for us younger folks. Watch the video...

What's the most viewed story of KTAR.com? The story of the "Prime Time Porn" - when that act of "human sabotage" on KPPX caused Tom Brokaw bumped off the air by some graphic sex acts, according to the cable company. Read the story...

An interesting ruckus in the gay debate detailed on MSNBC.com. Baptist leader Rev. R. Albert Mohler - the president of a leading Southern Baptist seminary suggests that a biological basis for homosexuality has been proven. That opinion angered some conservatives. But he also angered gay rights supporters because he said he advocated "possible medical treatment that could switch an unborn baby's sexual orientation to heterosexual." Read the story here...

By the way, yesterday's Bell Lexus Poll of the Day was inspired by comments by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. We asked if the military should keep its "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy. Well, 66 percent of you said yes.
3/14: Outsourcing Gone Wrong: This video clip is what happens when outsourcing goes wrong. how would you feel if your home security company outsourced to a company in India? This is obviously from some comedy show. And it sure is funny. KTAR's Jay Lawrence asked me if he'd get credit for sending that to me. The answer is no, Jay Lawrence (who can be heard 7-10 Saturday nights on News 92.3 KTAR), you get no credit for it.

And I'm telling you, this is a true story and a real Web site. Be forewarned, it's a from a medical journal - aka the Dermatology Journal online: A woman went to a doctor because she had an unusual growth on her foot. It turned out to be a mammary gland. Again, this is from a medical journal. I know what you're saying? Where did she find that? Someone from management at KTAR sent that to me. See the pictures and read the medical diagnosis...

If you've emailed... you know the smiley - the typo graphical symbol for a smile in email you know, colon - closed parenthesis - is 25. Can you believe that?  Read the story...

This is just for Ned Foster who believes Beyonce is the best thing since sliced bread. Beyonce has just signed on to be the face of Samsung and someone snapped pictures of her new commercial add. She's only wearing a tank top, heels and a smile... oops and blue jeans. Check out Beyonce...
3/13: The Quad - Fecta: I've know for awhile that Rita Moreno has won an Oscar, Emmy, Grammy and a Tony. Well, I wanted to know who else was on that list. Well, according to Wikipedia there were 12 others on that list including Mel Brooks and Sir John Gielgud and Audrey Hepburn. and it's an interesting achievements list if you ask me. Read the list...

Head to the Maldives: Don't know where to go on your summer vacation? Try the Maldives. And for something truly exotic? Try the Hilton resort in there. The Ithaa Undersea Restaurant is literally under the sea - 16 feet under the sea. You have to see a picture of it to believe it. By the way there's a dress code - and the require attire is "Smart." Check it out...

Speaking of being "Under the Sea," this next story is about Disney. The Mickey Mouse company will have a site just for moms and it will be replete with information on everything from teething kids to financing that trip to Disneyland. I know, that was unnecessary. It will have family financing tips, though. The site www.family.com is in the beta testing stages right now, but should go live later this week. Right now, it has links to familyfun.go.com.

For you and mostly your little ones, yet another Click Chick time waster. You might want to check out www.ferryhalim.com/orisinal. The site has more than 56 games linked from its home page. They aren't named. There are just pictures, you just pick one (animals, the moon or crustaceans) that most interests you and that's it. In the 'protect the cake from the spider' game, you smash the spiders against the window and the ladybugs give you extra protection. Then there's Cranky Crabs where a little boy knocks around some cranky crabs with his yo-yo. Pretty kid-friendly stuff.
3/12: Someone sent me something awhile ago that I've been waiting to share at just the right moment. It's Gizmo the cat. Gizmo is apparently fascinated by how the water goes down the commode. The folks have nearly 3 minutes of audio of their cat Gizmo flushing away and then peering inside to where the water goes. Watch the video...
***Please don't confuse this with the numerous videos people have posted of their cats using the toilet like a litter box. Newsflash folks - that's disgusting.

And now, some pandering: Do you want to know what's going on behind the scenes at KTAR? Check out our program director's blogs. He gives the juicy tidbits, the infighting and all the egos you can throw news copy at in one BLOG. OK, it's not like that, but you can find out what is going on behind the scenes. Check it out...

3/12: It's Paper Pilot! You can design a paper airplane and quote - "blitz your friends." So, you design the plane by picking the paperweight, elevators and winglets. Don't know what some of that means, but it's easy enough that I didn't need instructions to figure it out. After you "construct" your virtual plane, you get to throw it in the middle of a field. My farthest distance was 13.0 after three glorious crash landings. Play Paper Pilot...

I'm sure you've heard that Starbucks is offering a free 12-oz. cup of joe on Thursday, Mar. 15 from 10a-12p. While researching this story, I came upon an Starbucks gossip website, starbucksgossip.typepad.com. Basically, it's a blog about Starbucks that says and the site's motto - I kid you not - Quote "Monitoring America's Favorite Drug Dealer." Since I love the Starbuck's Caramel Apple Cider - I object to that motto. But it does have some interesting news tidbits on the site.

It's March Madness - remember you can play Bracket Buster '07 on sports.ktar.com. You have until March 15th to sign up.
3/9: Fonzi has died. Not that Fonzi - as in Happy Day's Arthur Fonzarelli. It's Fonzi the Daschund. Apparently, people have been posting tribute videos of their dead pets on YouTube. Watch the tribute video...

Speaking of Fonzi, I have to explain - Jumping the Shark. This website goes back aways, but some people still don't know what jumping the shark means. It means when your favorite show has quote "reached its peak" - the instant you know that the show will be downhill until is cancelled. Like when Fonzi jumped the shark in Happy Days.
• Henry "Fonzi" Winkler talk about jumping the shark...
• Watch Fonzi "Jump the Shark"...

But this is where Fonzi really "Jumped the Shark." It was in an animated show called The Fonz and the Happy Days Gang. Fonzi, Richie, Ralph Mouth - a dog, named Mr. Cool and a cute chick (not Joanie) travel through time trying to get back to 1957 in a "flaky time machine." When I wasn't laughing, I enjoyed the voiceover from Wolfman Jack. Watch the video intro...

Speaking of jumping the shark, we must chat about I Dream of Jeannie since my brother made me watch is in syndication for years when he was in charge of babysitting me. Some people say it jumped the shark when Jeannie and Master got married. But some say it's when she started wearing clothes. Read the comments on Jeannie jumping the shark...

Thanks to listener Bob Cripe, we can now play the Dress Britney game - it's just another way for you to waste your work time... by dressing up Britney. There are all types of clothing items to chose from - including stockings, afros, hospital gowns and even a pregnant tummy with belly button ring to put on her. The page is called Britney Wigs out. But we had a lot of fun in the office chosing hats and wigs for her. Interestingly, the only thing she has on when you check out the page is a strategically placed star and strapless bra. Play the Britney Wigs Out dress up game

Bonus Link: The Arizona Black Film Showcase will be held Mar. 22 through Mar. 25th. I will be hosting a Q&A following a showing of the film My Brother on Thursday, March 22nd at the Arizona Center. Besides films, there will be workshops for wannabe filmmakers and a youth film boot camp for kids to learn more. For more details, go to www.azblackfilm.com.
3/8: Important news to you NCAA fans who won't be going to Vegas like our own Dave Burns to watch the games. CBS is doubling the amount of bandwidth available for viewing NCAA tournament games this year. HOWEVER, the co. will restrict the number of viewers who are able to log on and watch so the system runs smoothly. For those of you who can get on and watch, the online video player will be larger. Read the story...

Sometimes MSNBC does stuff that makes you sit up and take notice. Like last night when I found one of their Top 5 Picks list. This one was too funny - TV's Top Womanizers. And who came in first? Good old Arthur Fonzarelli, The Fonz. Sam Malone from Cheers was second. To see the rest of the list and vote on your favorites, click here. My pick - Arnie Becker from LA Law. That's a blast from the past, isn't it?

ModelsforChrist.com - This is one of those sites that make you go... OK. Yesterday, I told you a minister was chastised for being too green (for caring about the environment). Well, I'm here to tell you can be too beautiful and still be a good Christian. Just join Models for Christ. It's a support group in several major cities - for models who love God and hate posing in overly sexually suggestive ways. Now, good for them. Except one thing - for people used to taking beautiful pictures, their official site has none. It looks pretty basic.

And if you're Catholic, but can't get around to going to hear a Lenten message, a Philadelphia Cardinal has put his Lenten messages on YouTube. And I know you'll love Cardinal Rigali because his message is less than 2 and a half minutes long! You can't beat that. Get your sermon here...
3/7: The Zombie Diet: Remember yesterday, I told you about my zombie dream. Well, one of our web techies said we apparently all missed some breaking news from The Onion's podcast about Zombies. Read the story...

Speaking of Diets: Why green tea is good for you. I've heard it is, now someone has written the reasons why. And the reason I like the most it burns calories and it protects your memory - And because I'm a year older - I can admit I can't remember movie star names like before. Maybe I should start taking gingko biloba or fish oil too. Read the article...

In the Odd News section - You just need the headline: "Groom Hit Bride with Car." And this story has nothing to do with runaway bride Jennifer Wilbanks.

Yesterday's Bell Lexus Poll of the Day: Do you think US Airways should reimburse travelers for their missed or delayed flights due to their technical glitches over the weekend? Ninety percent of you said yes.

The story of that group of U.S. Attorney's getting ousted - including Arizona's Paul Charlton - is not going away anytime soon. If you want an explanation as to what's happening on Capitol Hill, specifically possible ethics violations by some politicians, check out Slate.com's Explainer...

Speaking of Slate.com - here's another headline for you "Hell on Earth - The Religious Right Defends Global Warming" (search for the item titled "The religious right is trying to oust an evangelical leader for fighting global warming.)You have to read it to believe it - apparently you can't be green and a good Christian to some. Well, I guess I'm in trouble. I've been recycling for years.
3/6: Why does my birthday have to be National Frozen Food Day? Why can't it be National Kiss Denzel Washington Day? Yes, today is the Click Chick's birthday and I'm 48. Yes, I'm lying waaaaayyy up because I want people to say - 'Hey, she looks great!'

Speaking of birthdays, if you're a book fiend like myself - I might recommend joining the Borders online book club. You get weekly discounts in the mail and if you're buying that Hawaii Five-0 DVD today, 30% off a $49.99 DVD ticket price is substantial. They even sent me a birthday coupon. I know I'm going to treat myself to Borat on DVD from Amazon, Borders' online partner.

I gotta throw our sister station 98.7 The Peak a bone. They've updated their website 987thepeak.com and I might add, it's pretty sweet. Check it out, but make sure to come right back to the Click Chick page on KTAR.com.

And I'm sure you've all seen it - the ultimate bad hair day on a bride's big day. But to those you who haven't seen the video of a bride - and it's fake by the way - cut off all her hair before her wedding. Pretty funny stuff...

I was talking about books last our and I'm reading Steven King's Cell. Just a suggestion, don't read Steven King before you go to bed. I dreamed I was running from zombies. Of course, that brings to mind one of my favorite zombie movies Shaun of the Dead. And they have a new movie coming out called Hot Fuzz. So if Reno 911!: Miami wasn't enough for you, then this may float your boat. Watch the video...

Cycle in the Buff: You're gone for one day and the world changes! Take for example a story in The Watercooler on KTAR.com on Monday. There is a nudist gym in the Netherlands. There are sooooo many things I can say about the Dutch, but I won't. Let's just say there's more to that country than cheese and clogs. Read the story and see the picture...
3/2: Today is the National Education Association's 10th Annual Read Across America Day. It's also the 50th anniversary of the Cat in the Hat. Take the time to read Dr. Seuss to your kids, nephews, nieces, heck, read it to yourself. I will be reading "Green Eggs and Ham" at the Abraham Lincoln Traditional School.

Read about Read Across America. And help support literacy, check out Suessville.com and send a Suess-day e-card to someone and Random House Children's Books will make a donation to First Book.

I've got two furniture bits from YouTube. The first is an Ikea mattress commercial that makes you think one thing, but it's really something else. Watch the Ikea commercial...

Then there's this Internet classic. A Candid Camera-type show gives some people trying out a waterbed a very wet surprise. Watch the video...

A dominatrix was arrested on prostitution charges and police say she was operating out of an estate owned by Yeshiva rabbinical school. The woman was renting the home from the school and school officials immediately ordered her eviction following her arrest. School officials says the house has to be cleansed once the whips and chains are removed. I should hope so. Read the story...
3/1: A UPI story says some Sorority girls think they were dumped for looks. Apparently national officers of Delta Zeta at DePauw University dumped 23 of the houses 35 members. There was a concern about negative stereotypes and declining membership. So they booted the girls. Well, the girls that were booted were either overweight, Black, Korean or Vietnamese. The remaining members were slim women with conventional good looks. So do you know what the remaining 8 members did? They quit in protest. Good girls. Read the story here...

I couldn't pass it up this morning. I have proof that the end is here! The end is here! The lions are laying down with the lambs (like the Bible says). OK, it's not lions and lambs. How about primates and tigers? In an Indonesian zoo, baby twin Sumatran tigers have bonded with a pair of young orangutans. They play together and sleep together and I have a picture. In their natural habitat - that wouldn't happen. Click here to read the story and another picture...

How should you feel about Tuesday's stock plunge and Wednesday's rebound? Be Very Scared - so says the headline from Neil Weinberg over at Forbes.com. He says there's plenty to fret over including an increasingly shaky housing market, a credit crunch and stocks in emerging markets. Let's just say the column isn't all that warm and fuzzy. Read the entire column at Forbes.com...

OK, I won't say who in the newsroom was Googling pictures of Antonella Barba - the American Idol contestant of whom some "controversial" pictures have surfaced - but I'm trying to figure out why she wasn't in the Miss USA pageant. Maybe she could run for Miss Nevada.

Need to name a tune? Know the melody but not the name of the song? Go to Midomi.com. It is a new search tool with sound recognition software. You can sing, whistle, hum, even off key. That's right. You don't have to sing like Jennifer Hudson.