CLICK CHICK ARCHIVE - January '08 PICKS
1/31 - Oprah in Bronze: Well, she's the Queen of talk. No, I'm not talking about myself. I'm talking about Oprah. Apparently, sculptor Daniel Edwards isn't afraid of her because he made a bronze sculpture of a very full figured Oprah called 'The Oprah Sarcophagus.' To quote Hannibal Lechter, in the picture she looks a bit "roomy in the hips" and has quite the tummy. This is the same controversial artist who did a sculpture of Britney Spears giving birth and a life size sculpture of Paris Hilton that depicted the heiress (and might I say weak actress) as dead. See the photos...
Oprah on YouTube: By they way, Oprah just got her own network. Now, she's got her own channel on Oprah on YouTube. She's going to show her favorite videos. Hummm... sounds suspciously like The Click Chick! Wait a minute, she's stealing my gig!!! www.youtube.com/oprah.
Cowboy Monkey: A video I'm sure Oprah doesn't have on her channel yet is the cowboy monkey. Now the monkey doesn't ride a horse, he's riding what looks like some kind of border collie and he doesn't appear to fall off. He's so cute you want to take him home. Watch the video...
Top 10 Hottest Quarterbacks: Once again, the sports news that Paul Calvisi won't give you. I've found the list of the Top 10 Sexiest QBs in History. On that list, Tom Brady (big surprise there), Brett Favre (I didn't know he was hot, but boy can he play) and my personal childhood favorite, Joe Namath. (See Joe in pantyhose). Don't ask, but he was my third crush following Capt. Kirk and Rodney Allen Rippy. Tony Romo is on the list, but I don't think he's Top 10 quality, maybe Top 30. What's surprising is Joe Montana isn't on the list and neither is Troy Aikmen. They did go old school and put a dapper looking Johnny Unitas on the list. Oh, and some dude named Matt Leinart. See the whole list...
Fun 2-Minute Timewaster: Found something kind of neat on the old Internet. It's a puzzle, but the interesting thing is the picture you're trying to put together is moving. (Sort of like wizard pictures in Harry Potter). It only has about 10 pieces, but your kids may like trying it out. You might too.
1/30 - New on DVD: KTAR movie critic Michael Dixon mentioned in his new on DVD list that Barn of the Naked Dead is now available on DVD. Well, I had to look that one up on Amazon.com. Here's the plot - three show girls from Las Vegas have car trouble... Need I go on? What Michael didn't tell you is it's a special edition and a collectible! If you want to buy it, here's the link. If you do, I will post the review on the Click Chick page - maybe.
Super Kid: Dateline Clacamus County. This story comes from KATU-TV. Guess what 10-year-old Forest Pearson wanted for Christmas? A 30 gallon air compressor. Oh, and Santa delivered. Guess what he did with it? I combined it with a pressure washer and two sprayers. What does that mean? He created his own snow machine so he can sled in his own backyard. I'm thinking he had help, but even if he did that's certainly something. Watch the KATU-TV story...
Funny Money: I found an interesting web site that will make you stop and surf for about 15 minutes. You won't accomplish anything, but it's quite fascinating. On the Web site www.de-noted.com, they've put up images of currency or bank notes that people have left little written notes on. Basically, it's some guys'
blog of notes that people have written on bank notes. Of course, my favorite is the picture on Canadian bank note with some dude made to look like Mr. Spock from Star Trek. I know, shameless, I have to make a Star Trek reference at least once a week.
Bush Countdown Products: The countdown to the end of the Bush 43's term is generating a little money for the economy. For only $19.95, you can get the Official Bush Countdown Clock. By the way, his last day will be January 20, 2009. If that clashes with your decor, you can get the Bush countdown key chain at backwardsbush.com. And just for fun, here's a link to some Bushisms.
1/29 - Super Bowl Commercials: So besides the football game, what's the most important part of the Super Bowl? That's right. The commercials. Who doesn't remember the Bud Bowl? Or Cedric the Entertainer's Bikini wax. Well I found a link to a site that has a collection of Super Bowl ads from the past and present. And doing a little research, there were a bunch of movie commercials advertised during past Super Bowls and more than half of those movies weren't that great. That should serve as a warning. Now the site is not entirely easy to navigate, but if you want to see those Budweiser Clydesdales, they're there. Watch the ads...
Manly Web Site: And just for the guys, try Dethroner.com. It purports to be the field guide for modern man (and it's definitely PG-13). At Dethroner, every man is a king. According to PC magazine - it's dedicated to meat, beer and danger.
Bad Online Dating Videos: Earlier I told you about dethroner.com, that web site for dudes. Well, that lead me to link on Equire.com. It's the 5 Worst Dating Profiles of All Time. I have to say, there are some real doozies, but Chandelier takes the cake. She says she wants a lean guy because she thinks guys with muscle are kinda creepy. Then there's Danny. He's 42, looking for an attractive woman with nice legs and he looks like our very own Darrell Ankarlo. And if you know any redheads in NYC, tell them to avoid Sam like the plague. Check out the videos...
KTAR.com Poll of the Day Results: Of course our poll is unscientific, but 41 percent of our respondents say they're still undecided for the primary. Just a reminder, it's next week. I'm such a good American. I already voted.
1/28 - Teen Buys Car, Turns It Electric: Do you have a teenager in your house who is begging for a car, but doesn't have a job and expects you to pony up the money to buy it. Well, I have a news story for you guys to print out and throw out on the dinner table the next time they say - Mike's dad got him a car. Apparently, 16-year-old Andrew Angelotti bought his own car with $6,000 he saved from his part time job as a life guard - but wait there's more. He converted the truck to run on electricity. Did I say he was 16? Just an idea automakers. Read the story...
The Jerry O'Connell Parody Video: I forgot this last week. In case you haven't seen it, Jerry O'Connell did a parody video of the now infamous Tom Cruise scientology video. Read the story about and see clips of the Tom Cruise's scientology video if you haven't heard about it.
Puppy vs. Robot: Someone's new puppy isn't that geeked and giddy about the family robot. Someone captured the barkfest on video.
Organs Rock: Some young lady put her twist on the Kansas tune "Carry on My Wayward Sun" with the help of an organ. Watch the video...
'No Country' Dominates Awards: If there's one thing that makes me happy, it's when the movies and actors that deserve to win awards actually do. At this weekend's SAG Awards (which is kinda funny hearing you say 'sag' coupled with actors who may have had lifts) "No Country for Old Men" actor Javier Bardem took an award home. But so did Daniel Day-Lewis for "There Will Be Blood." Those two films are definitely the best this year, but that's my humble opinion. And if I might add, I don't think that new Rambo movie will be getting any awards next year. SAG Awards...
High End Hotels: Want to stay at the best of the best hotels, but you don't want to pay top dollar. BusinessWeek.com has at story and slideshow of some of the most expensive hotels in the world and what their cheapest room rates are. Apparently, Moscow is the most expensive city to rent a motel (the avg. $380). But if you'd like to enjoy a weekend in Dubai, you might want to stay at the Burj Al Arab. It'll only cost yo $2,314 per night for the cheapest room. The most expensive room is about $14,000.
1/25 - Gibson's Heath-Gate: You know, I was shocked when I heard how Fox News host John Gibson opened up his radio show after Heath Ledger died. He had funeral music playing and used a clip from "Brokeback Mountain" and made a comment that's getting lots of attention. Thinkprogress.org posted the audio so you can hear it for yourself.
Barack's Letterman Top 10: Barack Obama's does Letterman's Top 10 and makes a few promises, like how he's going to pronounce nuclear right. Watch the video
KTAR.com "Bond Title" Poll of Day: I asked you folks to vote on the best Bond movie title. Not the best Bond film, but the best Bond film title. I gave you several choices. The new one (and my favorite Bond title) - Quantam of Solace - got a measly 5 percent of the vote - but that's more than than Dennis Kucinich, so that's saying something. Moonraker got a few more, The Man with the Golden Gun and Dr. No tied virtually tied at 10 percent. But 23 percent picked "Other" - and I know who you are - the ones who called and wrote me about Octopussy. It's my poll and I think the title's silly. But 43 percent liked the title Goldfinger.
HappyNews.com: Tired of bad news. Want to stick your head in the sand and only get quote "Real News" and "Compelling Stories" that are "Always Positive?" Then you can try HappyNews.com. The Web site only talks about happy stuff. It even has an opinion section. It even has a Heroes section.
That part I like.
Major Star Trek Trailer Correction: The Click Chick has a correction on the Star Trek teaser trailer I mentioned. Travis - last name omitted - pointed out that I said there was no Enterprise. I thought they were constructing a space station out in space. Well, Travis pointed out they're constructing the Enterprise - I guess I missed the big words USS Enterprise - on Earth because they're not wearing space suits. Very observant Travis. Thank you very much. But there's still a shocking lack of Klingons and tribbles if you ask me.
Weed ATM?: There's a new ATM someone has constructed and I wouldn't have believed it myself if I hadn't seen it. LA CityZine has posted a picture of the weed machine (and I don't mean weed whacker). This AVM (an Anytime Vending Machine) is available 24/7. You have to have a doctor's prescription to use it. It's fully secured with its own security guards, but you have to give them your fingerprints before they let you use it. I say it has to be a joke, but people claim it's real. See the story and the machine...
US Economy Stimulus Plan: Want to know how that rebate the White House and House leaders agreed to will work for you if it works? We've got the breakdown in US News on ktar.com. My question is, do we have to pay taxes on that money?
1/24 - Obituaries in the News: I saw this headline in an article the other morning and didn't read it. It read: Young Celebrities Prompting Early Obits. It was released hours before Aussie actor Heath Ledger. His death prompted me to go back and read it. What it describes is how and when AP begins to prepare obituaries on the well-known. Read the article...
Star Trek Revisted: The Click Chick was geeked and giddy when she heard about the new Star Trek teaser movie trailer online. If you watch it, don't expect to see the Starship Enterprise or Spock or Kirk or any of those familiar faces you know from the series. There's only one guy featured doing some welding work out in space on what looks like a space docking station. Watch the trailer...
It's Red V. Blue Thursday: So I have to mention something political. I happened to have found an interesting NY Times article on MSNBC about how Mitt Romney is the most disliked of the GOP candidates running for POTUS. They say his negative ads have something to do with it. When asked about Romney in New Hampshire, McCain said "Never get in a restling match with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig likes it." The report suggests the Clinton-Obama snipping has "overshadowed" the GOP's issues. Read the article...
Extra: Check out where the candidates stand on this Issues Matrix.
New Bond Title: Quantum of Solace is the name of the new James Bond film, starring, once again, the delectable looking Daniel Craig. I think Quantum of Solace is probably the coolest name for something since the Fortress of Solitude. That leads me to the KTAR.com Poll of the Day. What's the coolest James Bond film title? I'm not asking for the coolest Bond film. But the coolest Bond title. If you don't like the selection I made, remember you can email me at gbass@ktar.com.
Bonus: And just from YouTube, the Bond theme on the accordian. Someone out there appreciates it. And I mean some one person...
KTAR.com Feature: One more thing to tell you about - The KTAR Family Events Calendar on KTAR.com. If you have an event, email us a picture, a link and info about your event at webmaster@ktar.com.
1/23 - The Huckabee Presidency: So, aside from trying to appeal to evangelical voters, Slate.com reports Mike Huckabee may be trying to appeal to the rock'n'roll crowd by pardoning Keith Richards for a reckless driving charge the guitarist pleaded guilty to in Arkansas a couple of decades ago. You know, that's the presidential leadership I'm looking for.
Cupid vs. Grim Reaper: And I've found the perfect Single Awareness Day t-shirt. OK, I know you're all asking. Is today Single Awareness Day? What is Single Awareness Day? Single Awareness Day is February 14th, you know, Valentine's Day. Well, for those of you who are single - and I know you're out there - Cafe Press has the funniest t-shirt with Cupid having a run-in with the Grim Reaper
See the t-shirt...
KTAR.com Poll Results: What will you do with your tax rebate - if you get one of course? Well, 21 percent of our voters said they'd spend it. A majority - 55 percent - said they pay off debt. Another 24 percent said they'd invest it or put it in savings. My vote - I'm going to save it because I know I'll probably be taxed on it next year.
Hippos and Crocs: If the animals can get along, shouldn't we? National Geographic found a group of hippos and a group of crocs, well to quote Stevie Wonder and Paul McCartney, "living together in perfect harmony." Watch the video...
Click Chick Classic Commercial of the Week: OK, I just made that up. But back to speaking of hippos, one of the games I always cherished as a child after begging and washing dishes and taking out the trash, Santa brought me one - Hungry, Hungry Hippos. Watch the commercial...
Zone.com: It's MSN's game zone. Some games are free to download, some aren't. But if you want to waste time at work, it's the place to go to find online games. If you have to take the kid to work and need something for them to do, there are kidsafe games too. This only works on Windows PCs. So no Macs allowed, sorry.
Best Places to Work For 2008: Fortune has put out it's list of the best companies to work for. Google is #1 again. Quicken Loans is #2. Coffee purveyor Starbucks is #7. They've also got a list of most unusual perks - #1 Chesapeake Energy Co. in OK. It gives its employees scuba lessons. eBay has meditation and prayer rooms. And FactSet Research provides free lunch Monday - Thursday. None of those companies are headquartered in Arizona.
1/22 - Sleeping President's Dream: The man known who loves to be known as the first Black president had a little bit of a hard time keeping his eyes open during an MLK service in Harlem on Monday. While a gentleman was giving a stirring speech on the civil rights movement, the former President President Bill Clinton kept nodding off and snoozing. If you don't believe me, watch the NY Post video.
He better not do that while Hillary's on the stump...
Meet Hunter Hayes: All I'm going to say is this little boy is 4 years old. He sings and plays the accordion and he does it with country legend Hank Williams, Jr. Watch Hunter jam and sing that Cajun classic "Jambalaya." The site is in German, so I don't know what else is in on the site.
Don't Worry, John McCain: I have a secret message for Sen. John McCain. Apparently, the toughest man in America - Chuck Norris - thinks McCain is too old to be president. Dear Senator McCain, Chuck Norris (who is well into his 60s) will never get an Oscar. Watch the give and take...
Dems Testy Debate: It was Hillary vs. Barack in a debate last night. Oh yeah, John Edwards was there too. The only thing missing was Don King and some boxing gloves. Watch the highlights & analysis...
Oscar Nominations: The Click Chick is very pleased that her two top movies of the year "There Will Be Blood" and "No Country for Old Men" garnered 8 Oscar nominations each. Remember, KTAR.com has movie reviews so you can find out what's worth the price of a ticket. We've got the complete list of nominees online as well.
1/18 - BigThink.com: I actually got this link from Ned, aka Mr. Know it All. According to the NY Times a 2004 Harvard graduate finagled his way into economist (and ex-Harvard president) Lawrence H. Summers' office with a business proposal. His idea - a Web site that would be a "YouTube" for ideas. From that meeting, was born the Web site - bigthink.com. It hosts conversations with some of the biggest minds on the planet or your hometown politicians. They ask questions like how the Bible should be interpreted. They even asked Sen. John McCain if he thinks the government is too secretive. It even includes social networking like Facebook.
Cloverfield of Dreams: There's that new monster movie out this weekend Cloverfield. Michael Dixon reviewed it and liked it. The Click Chick liked it a lot and found it major amounts of fun. (Warning: There's a lot of hand held camera work so take a barf bag if that makes you nauseated.) Well, someone's put together a a spoof trailer. They took the audio from Cloverfield and took video from Field of Dreams and called it Cloverfield of Dreams. It's fun stuff. Watch the video...
Obama Joke Misfires: Colorado businessman William Farr says he was only trying to be funny when he was at an awards show honoring a friend. Instead - he shocked people when he joked "I have a telegram from the White House..." and added "they're going to have to change the name of that building if Obama's elected." The man apologized and said he's not racist. But his comments drew nationwide attention (from the Drudge Report) and criticism (from Colorado's governor and Sen. Ken Salazar). Watch William Farr's apology...
Read the Rocky Mountain News story...
Speaking of the race for the White House, as the campaign manager for Shatner in '08, I've finally come a decision as to what should be his campaign song when he hits the stump. Americans want a tough guy in office - a real man - a he man. So, I've chosen the theme to He Man and the Masters of the Universe as Shatner's on the stump theme song. Let's face it Capt. Kirk is a He Man and if he can take out Skeletor, he can take on Congress. By the way, He Man - Season 1 is available on DVD.
Time Waster: Speaking of he-men and women, another Click Chick Time Waster. If you haven't gotten enough of the new American Gladiator show, then you can play online at work when you should be working! That's what happened when my gladiator got knocked over by a big punching bag. American Gladiator Game...
1/17 - Brass Man-Bra: What's wrong with this picture? Enough said. For the two of you who didn't see Return of the Jedi, Carrie Fisher wore that little outfit when she was chained to Jabba the Hutt. It seems Jabba wanted to wear it himself. Click on the image to see a bigger picture...
NostalgicCandy.com: Remember when it was OK to sell candy cigarettes? I know I had a daily habit of those when my grandfather used to buy them for me. And remember Boston Baked Beans candy? You can still get them on NostalgicCandy.com. You can get Mallo Cups, and even Wax Lip or a 1958 Bonneville for $6 bucks. *Please note, image in photo maybe smaller than an actual Pontiac Bonneville. They even have Jujyfruits. I'd only heard of those in movies, but there they are on the site. But my favorite thing on the site - the 1970s Pop Rocks Retro Tins and they come with the candy. Oh, they also have classic lunch boxes too. Bonus link, Adam Kress reminded me that a site that I told about before, HomeTownFavorites.com, has a candy shop that sells Clove Gum which his dad used to love.
Just for Fun: Watch the singing Chihuahua. Now watch Bob, the singing cat.
Brits Preggers?: Say it ain't so. Someone needs to lock Britney up, latest photos of her on People.com show her picking out a pregnancy test in a drug store.
PartStore.com: I'm sending this Web site to my parents after the great toaster oven incident of Christmas '08. My mother alleges my dad lost the knob on the toaster oven. He thinks it just fell off and rolled out the door. If they or you go to the PartStore, you can find replacement parts and accessories for consumer electronics, computers, cameras. And yes, that includes oven knobs, bulbs, etc. PartStore claims to be "America's largest source for replacement parts and accessories" - for "all your household appliances."
1/16 - Suns Locker Room Tour: You can go on a Suns Virtual Locker Room tour without leaving the comfort of your cubicle. Now when you enter the site and you see the locker room door, click on the sleeping Suns Gorilla. Then move your mouse until stuff lights up and click on those links. If you click on a product in the gorilla's locker, you'll get advertisements (ie, Gatorade), but you can also see the picture from his Gammie. You'll also see Steve Kerr looking for his lucky short shorts, and you catch the Suns Gorilla coming out of the shower without shorts. Make sure you click on Steve Nash's MVP trophy for a super secret message.
Suns Locker Room Tour...
The Beyonce Experience Live: And this is just for Ned Foster, because I'm feeling particularly generous.They've posted video from "The Beyonce Experience Live" and she's bellydancing in one of those little outfits and I'm wondering why she keeps stealing my looks, my moves. You know, I'm going to have to consider taking legal action. Watch the video...
Shatner in '08 Campaign Music, Pt. 2: Since I'm the Shatner in '08 campaign manager, I have to decide what should be the official song he plays on the stump. Yesterday, I suggested the theme from Thundercats. Last night, Mitt Romney stole one of my songs when he played "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" by one of my faves, Stevie Wonder, musical genius. Anyhow, a very nice listener Mike sent me a note regarding Shatner's stump music. Mike wrote: "Just as the Clinton campaign got a huge boost when he played, the saxophone, don't forget that Shatner can get the same boost for his singing." He sent me the link to the a classic tune, none other than Shatner's "interpretation" of Elton John's "Rocket Man." That infamous incident occurred at the 1978 Science Fiction Film Awards.
FillerItem.com: You ever order something from Amazon.com and fall a few dollars or cents shy of free shipping? Then try the Web site filleritem.com. If you're, say $2.37 shy of free shipping, it generates a list of stuff for $2.38 to add to your order to get rid of those shipping fees. It's almost the best thing since sliced bread!
1/15 - Electric Bottle Opener: OK folks, this qualifies under the "Don't do this at home" warning label. Of course someone did this at home and I'm surprised he didn't sever any limbs. A man, don't know who he is, shows how he can open a bottle of beer with a chain saw. I wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't seen it for myself. Watch for yourself...
CapSteps.com: I can't believe I haven't done this Web site before, but since it's primary day in Michigan and since everyone thinks it's a two man race between McCain and Romney, I have to remind you that God is still on Mike Huckabee's side, at least, according to the Capitol Steps (as sung to the tune "Let it Be"). The Capitol Steps are a bunch of Senate staffers who satirize the very people they work for and the president too.
McCain Heckled on Immigration Stance: It's do are die for Mitt Romney, the so-called favorite son, in Michigan. He and John McCain are locked in a tight race. And while one political observer says John McCain has maintained his rock star status, he was heckled at one event over the weekend when he talked about immigration. No word on if our own Darrell Ankarlo was in the crowd. Watch the exchange...
Shatner in '08: You may remember awhile ago, I endorsed Captain James Tiberius Kirk, aka William Shatner aka T.J. Hooker aka Denny Crane for president. Even though he's been a no show in the primaries, I still think he can pull it off. And I was thinking, what should be his campaign theme song when he's on the stump. How about the theme from Thundercats? If you're a child of the 80s, you may remember watching that after school. And someone has so generously put video of the show intro on the Internet.
1/14 - PC World Best Time Wasters of '07: Steve Bass, no relation to the Click Chick Gayle Bass, writes for PC World and he put together some of his favorite Time-Wasters of 2007. We've had some of the same stuff on our lists/blogs. But he had a few I hadn't seen. The include, the French commercial promoting a TV station using "March of the Penguins." We all remember how popular the documentary was. Well, in France it was called "La Marche du l'Emporer." Well, they've come up a with a funny commercial where a guy is trying explain what the movie is about and a woman is thinking it's about emperors, not penguins. OK, it's got subtitles, but it's still really, really funny. And no, Jerry Lewis is not anywhere in it. Watch the video...
Steve also names Bloxorz and I agree it's a fun timewaster. With this game you're trying to roll a block over on some squares and get it to go through a hole by flipping it over on its sides without falling over the side into an abyss. The first level is easy, the others aren't so much. But boy is it addictive.
Last, but no least from Steve: Remember, awhile ago, I told you about Animator vs. Animation. It's that video of the stick man who fights back against the animator that tries to delete him and he uses every tool on the desktop to try to defeat the faceless animator. Well, Steve found Animator vs. Animation II. It says "The animator, looking for a challenge, decides to make his stick figure harder to beat. Little does he know what power he is giving the little guy." It's just as funny and clever as the first.
The Shock of It All: The is super special just for the boss, Russ Hill. The Click Chick didn't get to go to the Consumer Electronics show. But guess who did? That crazy guy, Tay Zonday, who was an Internet sensation sing the dumbest song on the planet "Chocolate Rain." He became a pitchman for Intel and I got to stay home! It's like the William Hung getting a Grammy. I'm an Internet sensation! That makes me feel like Hillary in Iowa...
National Zoo Ringtones: You can get ringtones of animal sounds from the National Zoo. The money goes to a good cause - the zoo itself. You can get a lion, tiger or gibbon sounds. The most interesting one of all? The giant anteater. Who knew they made sounds?
1/11 - StartCooking.com - Do you know a bachelor or daughter in law that can't cook a lick? Startcooking.com is the web site for you. it has video that gives you specific instructions like how to wash and dry the foods and how to prepare them. One bachelor who I made watch the video says it's exactly the kind of instruction he needs because it shows you the type of pots you need, how to cut stuff up, etc. He said he could grill stuff but "when you start giving me ingredients, you know..."
PoliticalShopping.com: I know what you're thinking. You're thinking... You know, I see Ron Paul signs everywhere. But if you like another candidate like McCain, Romney, Clinton, or Obama. You can go to the PoliticalShopping.com. Web site and get t-shirts to support your candidate. They have official and original political merchandise.
They have some outrageous stuff too.
Ahhhhh Moment of the Day: Some little English bulldog puppies have heart shaped markings on them. Watch the puppies...
Music Minded: Want to compose your own music? You just go to the Zanorg web site and they have an automachine that lets you combine melodies and French words and you create a song. That's not my type of music, but if it's yours, you'll have hours of play time to be your own Beethoven. Compose away...
RateMyFish.com: For those of you who LOVE fish or fishing, this is the Web site for you. It's called RateMyFish.com. With my last name, I think I would have heard of this by now. Basically the site is composed of pictures of goldfish, fish tanks or the big one that didn't get away during your last fishing trip. Just like the dog and the cat lovers Web sites, someone has created one for fish.
KTAR.com Poll of the Day: The president currently earns $400,000 a year. We wanted to know if the next president should earn more. Well, 71 percent of you said $400K was just about right for the job and 29 percent said he or she (whoever it will be) deserves more. By the way, Richard D. Fairbank, the CEO of Capital One Financial, was the #1 top paid CEO in 2006 (according to Forbes.com). He earned $249.42 million.
1/10 - America's Poshest Potties: Recently a televangelist was being questioned by the Senate about $23K bathroom fixture. And I'm wondering, do you really need to spend $23K on anything in your bathroom? (I guess if it cleans itself...) But there is a list of America's poshest potties not bought by televangelists that you can enjoy if you're so inclined.. Some are pretty nice, but my favorite appears to be three port-o-potties lined up against a wall. But they're actually faux entrances to this rather nice hallway painted in jungle motif. And you don't want to miss the bathroom in the Vermont Marble Museum, because it's made out of guess what?
See the Posh Potties Slideshow.
And what do you put in that $25K bathroom? Monogrammed TP. The question is, who came up with that idea?
Cork Boat: Oh, so what do you do with all the wine bottle corks that you've collected over a lifetime? Well, you make a boat made entirely out of cork. See the pictures...
The Green Pan: I have to tell you about the Green Pan. My dad, now that he's retired, is cooking more. He's also burned up and destroyed a good portion of mother's pots. But over Christmas, I discovered my mom bought the Green Pan just for him. It's made of theremelon and nearly indestructible by man - ie, my dad. You gotta check it out.
Sesame Street DVD Disclaimer: I wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't heard it myself. They're putting a DVD disclaimer on Sesame Street Old School DVDs. I guess I'm a classic too because they're the episodes from the 70s that I watched growing up. They think they're not 100 percent kid friendly. There's no warning label. But here's the disclaimer parents will get when they turn it on the DVD. Apparently there are concerns that Oscar was too grouchy and Cookie Monster needs a better diet. The TV station that put the video together did have a clip of Ernie in a bathtub bathing. But they didn't show anything. By the way, this segment of today's Click Chick was brought to you by the Letters KTAR and the numbers 92.3. Watch the story...
Nutrition.gov: Thinking about nutrition and what you should be eating? Try nutrition.gov. It has nutrition info on raw fruits and veggies, the food pyramid, they even have a food pyramid for moms. And if you're a vegetarian, they have nutrition info for you too.
1/9 - Ozzy the Announcer: So, NBC hired Michael Douglas to be the voice of NBC News. So, Anderson Cooper - whom our own Mac Watson calls dreamy - is trying some people out, including the prince of Darkness - Ozzy Osbourne. This is one time I can actually understand what Ozzy is saying. Watch Ozzy's audition...
J Marcus Russel - Not A Fashion Plate: When he was at Monday night's BCS championship game, the former LSU Tiger and current Oakland Raider, was interviewed about his alma mater during half time. But what struck everyone was his choice of clothing. It seems he stole one of Bill Cosby's sweaters from his 1980s sitcom The Cosby Show.
See J Marc's sweater...
Compare to a Bill Cosby sweater...
PassiveAggressiveNotes.com: Do you work with someone who's passive aggressive. We ALL do, even if we'd prefer not to. Well, someone has put together a site called passive aggressive notes. Basically the site is a collection of painfully polite and hilariously hostile writings that people have left behind for friends, roommates, friends and even shoppers. Some are notes left by neighboring people in apartments who don't want to hear what you're doing. My favorite was from someone who was a little angry that some one used his toothbrush. But someone left a note looking for a laundry THEIF - (might I add the spelling was wrong) - who's looking for a brunette, in her mid 30s who "preys on clothes from the dryer." I'm presuming it's a Laundromat. She allegedly stole a white Puma jacket.
Pleo: OK, if you've got an extra $350 lying around, you can buy your kids a Pleo a pet dinosaur. In case you're wondering, pleo isn't real. But he can feel and convey emotions, become aware of its environment and learn to develop over time.
Go to http://www.pleoworld.com/
Talk the Vote '08: Clearly John McCain's campaign has been resurrected from the dead and women clearly don't hate Hillary Clinton all that much in New Hampshire. If you missed it, watch McCain's victory speech from last night. Watch Clinton's tear free speech...
1/8 - Breaking Up Is Not Hard to Do: OK, it's a new year. Some people start it off with new diets. Some have other resolutions -- to pay more attention to their spouse or go to church more often. But some people want to start clean in the personal lives and get rid of that boyfriend or girlfriend. Well, if you don't want to do like a friend of mine and leave a post it note break up on the fridge - that also happened in Sex in the City too - just check out breakupemail.com. you don't have to do it by phone. You don't even have to write a letter "and the best part is that it is 100 percent free." You just answer a few questions - like why you don't like them - they drink too much, they have body odor - click a button, double check the email and an email break up letter is generated for you. Here's a portion the sample email I generated...
Dear Bill,
I'm writing you this email because I think our relationship has run its course. I can't believe how selfish you are. You couldn't help me win in Iowa!
I'm not sure whether we can see each other again in the future but, for now at least, I definitely need my own space. I think you get the idea: this relationship is over.
Sincerely,
Hillary
Ninja Bunny: If you're like the Click Chick, then you love Kung Foo movies. I've found a fun little short film on the Internet that you'll want to narrate for your kids. It's called Ninja Bunny. The Ninja Bunny (a cute little stuffed bunny) swore to protect the Golden Donkey. But it was stolen by the Ruthless Chicken. The Wise Turtle told Ninja Bunny, "When you find the egg, you will find the chicken." So he went on his quest (in the family living room where I'm sure this was shot)...
Click Chick Picture of the Day: Think you miss the snow? Think again when you check out this picture...
Hillary Gets Emotional: Everyone is talking about Hillary Clinton getting emotional. I've got a link to her some of comments and commentary from MSNBC.com.
Obama Girl, Again: Why did Obama win Iowa? Because Obama Girl is back. She's got a Rocky-inspired video and she's armed with her bikini and her dance moves. Watch out Mike Gravel, she's coming after you next! Watch the video...
1/7/08 - McCain Emboldened: He's retracing his steps in New Hampshire and he's feeling rejuvenated. Who am I talking about? You guessed it - Arizona's own Senator John McCain who wants to be the next POTUS. The NY Times has written an in depth article on his resurgence in the national polls. Remember, you may have to sign in to the NYT site to access it. Read the story...
Hillary's Woes: As KTAR Talks the Vote, I can't miss one chance to report on a headline from the Borowitz report. Remember that's a spoof news site (meaning the news isn't real for anyone who may get confused). And the headlines alone are as funny as the fake stories. Today's great headline: Hillary Repackages Herself as a Black Man. Enough said.
Product Manuals Online: I have to thank The Wild Princess for this one. Yes, that's just someone's email name. She wrote: Have you "ever lost a manual to that really slick gadget? Look at this site" called Retrevo.com. "There are manuals for everything!! Free!" Well, I punched in my old cell phone model number and lo and behold - there was the users manual. It even has product reviews.
Richard Simmons in SportsCenter Ad!!??!?: All I have to say is why is who is the genius who thought, 'Hey, let's put Richard Simmons in a SportsCenter ad!' I'm not being facetious. I think it's genius. ESPN is known for the funny ads, so this is no exception. Watch the ad... (You need Quicktime to view it)
Eat the Vote: And something that Ankarlo wouldn't report while he was sneaking into caucuses, he didn't report that sometimes the campaigns provide the food. Well, one fo my spies, basically a sister of a co-worker, went to a caucus and chose Hillary. Why? Well, she reported Mrs. Clinton did have the best food (sandwiches and chips). John Edwards had brownies. She can't remember what Barack Obama had.
1/4 - Mr. Potato Head Political Analysis: An Iowa man took a Mr. Potato Head on the campaign trail. It was left to him by his grandfather, so he took it to meet the candidates and captured pictures of how the candidates handled the potato. It also gave a little insight into their personalities. What candidate did said fellow chose? Barack Obama. He says they have the same ears. Obama, Hillary Clinton and McCain snuggled up to it. John Edwards kept it at arms length. See the pictures and how the rest of the candidates treated "the spontaneous spud"...
Huckabee's Celebrity - Walker Texas Ranger: OK, so you're a Republican. Not a lot of celebrities are, as we know. But is the best you can do Chuck Norris. I'm sure there's some A, B or C-list actor who's in the GOP. But Walker, Texas Ranger? He didn't even wear a tie when Huckabee thanked Iowans for the win.
Behind Caucus Doors: OK, I have to say something about what happened last night in Iowa. Even though Barack Obama won, Hillary carried Eldora, Iowa. How, you ask? Read what really happens behind caucus doors in the school cafeteria...
The Charge Pod: The must have item they're showing off at the Consumer Electronics Show - The Charge Pod. It charges six gadgets (simultaneously) with a single power cord. I have to have one.
Classes We Wished We Had in School:Someone has compiled a list of real class titles at accredited universities include: Simpons and Philosophy. Yes, this is a 2 credit class offered at my alma mater the University of California, Berkeley. That class analyzes how the show depicts social issues like racism and politics. Alfred University in New York offers Maple Syrup - The Real Thing. Basically, it's like a home economics class and, you'll like this one Ned. Tufts University offers this 13-week seminar: The Future of Lost: TV Series as Cultural Phenomenon. I've got a list to the full list.
Bonus: Just because I think it's funny, Homer sings about Flanders
1/3 - Star Wars: Garage Style: OK, if you read this story, please don't tell George Lucas because I don't want him to get mad and threaten legal action. So, you have a house with a converted garage, what do you do? You recreate the entire Star Wars movie with your friends and family. That's what one family in England is doing. You have to watch this story from the BBC because they're not doing such a bad job with it. What is funny is an 8 year old is playing Darth Vader. He's more like Darth Small. Watch the story...
Spykee the Spy Robot: You know the people who've made the Erector set now have a robot named Spykee. They're going to be showing it off at the CES show starting this weekend in Vegas. It's the world's first WiFi robot that you build and can control from anywhere in the world and it's got siblings too. Meaning, it's a toy you can build with the kids and spy on them when you're not in the room. Meaning, it does video surveillance with is spy game feature, it also is a digital music player and it auto parks and recharges. Check out Spykee...
FullBloomTea.com: And you have to try the video demo at FullBloomTea. It's tea made form blooming flowers. Here's the thing, you get a flower bud, but it in a clear glass teapot and put it in the microwave to boil. And flower blooms right before your eyes in about 2 minutes. It's really quite interesting. You have to check that one out.
KTAR.com Poll Results: How long should someone wait after a spouse dies before they consider dating again? Most folks - 44 percent - said it doesn't matter how long you wait, 22 percent said 6 mos. to a year, 26 percent said someone should wait 1 - 2 years. Seven percent said more than 2 years. Today's poll: Do you think Iowa should always go first in the presidential primaries/caucuses?
Speaking of caucuses, this explains what a caucus actually is...
1/2/08 - Click Chick Happy New Year Warning: So, how does the Click Chick start her year off? Someone sends her a picture of a naked fireman!!! What is that? Just a few rules folks, when sending the Click Chick submissions, remember, I have younger fans who listen. The Pee Wee set is very important to the Click Chick, so remember that when you forward links and images. As you can see, I put the offending picture up so you will know what NOT to send me.
Surf in Secret: Since many of you are surfing the Click Chick at work, and you'd probably rather the feds, Google and Yahoo! and AOL don't have that info for the feds to subpoena - and the feds have subpoenaed them for it my friends. An article from Slate.com explains how you can surf without having your personal lives and searches divulged. It explains how Google's AskErasure forces the company to delete your search history and how to make sure web sites don't read your PC's IP address.
12 Days of Christmas: I have to say, this is better than Ankarlo's 12 Days of Christmas. I promise it is. Someone sent me a link - as always - and it was called Straight No Chaser - 12 Days. It's a men's a cappella signing group doing their own interpretation of the "12 Days of Christmas." They get the numbers out of order and changing the melody frequently. It's cute. Check it out. Watch the video...
The Great Food-4-Less Dinner Roll Incident of Xmas 2007: You know how your parents used to always embarrass you? Well, my mom decided on frozen rolls and I was the one who had to crawl into the freezer to get the last two packages. So, of course, I pretended to get stuck. She was so embarrassed.
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