CLICK CHICK ARCHIVE - June'08 PICKS
6/30 - GroceryLists.org: Do you ever go shopping and use a grocery list? When you're done shopping, what have you done with the list? It seems some of you leave them lying around. I found a Web site that has a collection of grocery lists and books written by people who've collected them. It's telling and quite often funny what some people put on them - some are crazy and some are even sad. My favorite list as written: "Floss, picks, Oreo B interdental refill (I didn't know you could get Oreo-flavored dental stuff), nuts and bourbin." Even kids get in on the action. Read what one mother and daughter wrote.
This is a great site if you're stuck in airport this holiday weekend. The funny thing is I once interviewed one of the authors of one of the books. She found lists and created characters based on the lists she found.
PC Police: Here's a story about the PC police in Sweden. A school took an 8-year-old boy's party invitations away. They say they did it to stop discrimination. Read the rest of that story...
Bill Gates Leaves Microsoft: How do you get Bono, Jay Z, Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, George Clooney and Steven Spielberg to appear in your video? Well, it helps if you're Bill Gates. He retired from Microsoft last week and here's the video (shown at Consumer Electronics Show 2008 in January) that shows some of what he'll be doing while he gives away his billions to charity, like getting personal training by Matthew McConaughey and he's also making a rap album produced by Jay Z. Watch the video...
AllTravelSizes.com: I'm saying you're welcome now because you're going to like this site. If you can still afford to travel by air, you have to go to the alltravelsizes.com. That's where you can get your favorite products in travel sizes that you can take on board your flight, if you can't afford to check that second piece of luggage or just don't want to. My favorite product is the 1 oz. spray can of Lysol disenfectant spray. How many times we wanted that on a trip? Yes, they have some of this stuff at Target, but this site has a big selection and economy items that are great to donate to charities.
The Diminuitive Dude: Since Jim and Paul were mixing it up about the "diminuitive male," I found something in the KTAR.com archives that's just for Paul. One of the content editors here created a slideshow called "Clothing for the Shorter Man." I know, that kinda suprised me too...
6/27 - RottenNeighbors.com: I mention this Web site again, because I just moved and I have the nicest neighbors in the world who mowed my lawn! It's from rottenneighbors.com and it lets you post comments about your rotten neighbors and the nice ones. But one particular posting amused me today. It seems someone has lawnmower trouble with a neighbor in Columbus, Ohio: "He has tried to run us down with his push lawnmower; he also tells other people how they should mow their lawns." My neighbor Darren would never do that. Read some comments...
Vote Schmuck: I am not endorsing this candidate, but if I hadn't gone to Chandler the other day, I would have never seen the campaign sign for Schmuck - that's right Frank Schmuck. I went to his Web site - TeamSchmuck.com - and it seems the Schmuck is running for the state legistlature. Now, do you really want to be a politician with the name Schmuck. Anyhow, I'm not playing favorites. This isn't an endorsement, but if you're running against him, I'll feature your Web site too. I don't want to give this Schmuck an unfair advantage.
Sheriff Joe Redux: James Finstrom decided to doctor up a picture the found of Sheriff Arpaio on the KTAR.com. James was brave enough to post it on the Web. OK, James. If the Sheriff comes after you, don't say I didn't warn you. See the picture...
Scientific Find: Don't let NASA tell you any different. They're still looking for water on Mars. But the Click Chick has already found proof and you can see it here.
6/26 - I'm Gayle Bass and Ralph Nader approved this message - as long as I talk white like he says Barack Obama does. Read about that story...
ChosenList.com: What would you get if you combined Craigslist, YouTube and CareerBuilder in one? You'd get ChosenList.com. It's even got a videographer's network. What's the difference? ChosenList promises to have clean content viewable by the whole family.
Campaign '08: Who's missed the most votes of any senator? According to Salon.com, John McCain. According to one Web site, he hasn't voted on anything since April 8th. Barack Obama isn't very far behind.
Storm Trooper Heels: For the Star Wars fan that has everything, I bet she doesn't have these - Storm Trooper High Heels. They're actually kinda cute. See the picture...
Make a Decision: Can't make a decision? Go to Ind.ecisions. Can't decide where to have dinner? This Web site lets you enter the names of the 2, 3 or 6 choices - it rolls the dice and picks for you. That way, no one can argue about who got to pick last time.
Sitcomsonline.com: Need to know if your favorite old sitcom is on DVD yet? Can't remember an actor's name from that show you don't want to admit you watched? Go to sitcoms online - It's got links to fan sites, theme songs, games and more.
Beer, Chocolate and Good Health: Well, I've found a list of 30 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke. This list includes beer, chocolate and a trip to Inspiration Point (That's a Happy Days reference to you children of the 80s.).
Luxury Jail: Sheriff Joe Arpaio, close your ears. I know you're a BIG fan of the Click Chick. And I've found something that is the complete antithesis of Tent City. I give you the "World's Most Luxuriest Jail" (their words, not mine). It's in Austria and it looks like a really nice office building, heck I wouldn't mind staying there. It has wood floors throughout, they've got nice groomed yards for table tennis and other sports and the cells look like my old dorm room at Berkeley. And the weight room is comparable to the one at the YMCA. See the pictures...
Ugly Fish: There's a reason why "Finding Nemo" was about a cute little clown fish, not a scorpion fish. Scorpion fish are not cute and cuddly. If you are a little squeamish, I wouldn't look at him. You know what? He's got a face only a shark would love.
Kiss and Tell: You know how you get those emails about the little kid and the old lady and the boy learns a lesson for the old lady and you cry. We always get those emails. But I actually got one with a picture I want to share. Let me say this, she was pregnant, she was saved from a burning house by a firefighter, he went back to fight the fire and when he finally rested, she went and gave him a big kiss. See the picture and you'll cry...
Presidential Sewage Plant: You know, I feel sorry for President Bush. His ratings are pretty low, he's losing his job in a couple of months and now some folks in San Francisco, that bastion of conservative thinking, want to name a sewage plant after him as quote - "a fitting monument to the President's work" - unquote. Read the story...
Make A Star: Keep your teens' brains active over the summer - if they're fans of physics or astronomy. Send them to the Build your own star Web site. It lets them pick mass, "metallicity" and all sorts of cool stuff. It even tells you the various stages of the star. I recommend clicking on the instructions before you start.
6/25 - Romance, Gaydos Style: Imagine my surprise when I found out my co-worker here at KTAR, Gaydos, had a date with my lovely and talented co-worker over at Channel 3, Beverly Kidd. Their date was broadcast live last night during Gaydos' show on KTAR and here are the photos to prove it. Beverly, time for an intervention.
Geek Toys: Geek what do you get the geek who has everything? how about the lazy geek cushion. It lets said geek lay on their stomach at varying angles and still makes it comfortable for them to type on their laptop. I don't know if it's available in the U.S. Check it out...
Clever Stuff: I found some photos on line that you'll want to check out, including what Dr. Pepper really looks like. That's your only hint. Check out the pictures...
New on DVD: The new DVDs come out on Tuesdays. And today, our own movie critic Michael Dixon shared the list that included the likable Charlie Bartlett (with the solid talents of Robert Downey, Jr., according to me). But Michael also said Erotic Werewolf in London on his new on DVD list. I thought, I'm a critic. I know that was never in theaters. So I looked it up on Amazon.com. Well, that was a complete waste of time. The cover alone gives away the plot which apparently is a send up the Anne Rice vampire novels.
Pooch Surfing Pooch: You've seen the dog on the surfboard. How about a dog using a dog as a surfboard. This of course, happened at Lake Pleasant. Our media partner KPHO posted the video.
Make You Evil Plan in Minutes: Do you think Stewie Griffin rocks? Is Dr. Evil your hero? Do you think Khan got a bad rap from Captain Kirk? Is your quest for world domination in the doldrums? Do you need some help coming up with a letter or plan to be emporer of the world? Have no fear, I have help for you. Check out the darksite.com evil plan tool, it gives you a choice of objectives - like world domination, destroy the earth, or soul accumulations. You pick one and move on to motives like money, revenge or madness and it gives you several steps to chose from to complete your evil plan.
6/24 - A Special Dedication: Well, I've duped the new neighbors, Darren and Linda W. They volunteered to cut my grass at my new home so the HOA won't get me and toss me into jail and then next thing you know Don Imus is defending me. So this is for you guys.
Shaq Rap: Shaq's attempt at freestyle rapping was caught by TMZ. What was he singing about? Oh, it was just this little tune about how Kobe couldn't win a championship without him. Uhhhh, last time I checked the Lakers went to the finals and the Suns couldn't get passed the Spurs. I'm just saying... Anyhow, Shaq says some pretty raunchy things, so you've been warned.
Cute Animal Video: But this video takes the cake. I don't know if it's for real, but it's a tear jerker. Some guys adopted a lion cub and named him Christian. But Christian got too big and they had to release him into the wild. They were told he wouldn't remember them. But they went to see him anyway and I have to say, well, it's one of those videos that made one of our anchors cry. I won't name names, but she knows who she is. But I did have to laugh because the guys who adopted the lion have bigger manes than the lion. Watch the video...
Amazing Cake: How many of you would love to have some red velvet cake? I could go for some right now. But how about a cake that looks like R2 D2? I've found a blog that claims to have the most amazing R2-D2 cake ever. It's 8 layers, 12 if you don't include the dome top. His robotic legs are made of Rice Krispies treats. I have to say it's pretty amazing to look at. But I have one question, isn't R2 blue? Yes, you can get a blue one too!
Timewaster: I've found another certified Click Chick Timewaster, it's called Googlefight, but is not affiliated or sponsored by Google. You chose a fight of the month and go from there. There's Matt Damon vs. Daniel Craig (Bourne vs. Bond), Rugby vs. World Cup Soccer and King Kong vs. Ping Pong. They have funny fights, and my favorite - Microsoft vs. the Law.
People Are Strange: I found a really interesting video online called People Are Strange. It's very funny and clever and very Candid Camera-like. A driver is waiting at a crosswalk and what he sees is surprising....But you have to watch it until the end. It's French, but you'll get it. There's no talking.
6/23 - Dirty Windows: There's a Web site out of the UK called, Cool Things. And on that site, I found something that would be pretty cool here in the Valley. Since lots of us get dust on our car windows, why don't you make a make a masterpiece out of it? Someone has made a collection they call "Dirty Car Window Art" and I'm telling you, they have created masterpieces on using the dust on dirty car windows - they've done everything from the Birth of Venus to the Girl with the Pearl Earring. See for yourself...
Funny Looking Plants: In the past, I've put up a picture of the world's biggest flower (which I hear stinks). I fond that flower again, online, along with seven other of the world's most unusal plants. I think one of them (the Rafflesia Arnoldii) looks like a plant you'd see on Star Trek and it's pretty big and I hear it stinks too. See the pictures...
Obama Girl vs. McCain Hulk Girl: I told you about the McCain girls on Friday (one of whom is buffer than Ned Foster and Paul Calvisi put together). I didn't give you the link to their video. So here it is...
Why So Serious: We've all seen the Dark Knight movie posters with the Joker on it asking "Why so serious?" There's also a Web site called whysoserious.com, It's the brain child of the Warner Bros. marketing team. A simple message from the Joker cut out from letters from magazines is on the homepage. Click somewhere on the picture to navigate around the site. Of course, I came across one timewaster game called Sitting Ducks. If you play it, you'll feel like you're at a carnival. You never win anything, you don't get points, but it's definitely a time waster. The other is a 14 question personality profile questionaire from the Joker to see if you could be a part of a clown crew. First question - what's your favorite color? You have four choices: police tape yellow, pumpkin gut orange, jugular red and corpse blue.
6/20 - McCain Girl: You all know about Obama Girl. We all know how pretty she is. Then when I played you that trio of McCain girls who would sing about McCain, they weren't as, shall we say comely as Obama girl. So, someone got McCain some new girls (as I suggested in a previous Click Chick). Well, one is really pretty and the other is really buff. Watch Geraldo's interview with them. I think that buff one reminds me of Chyna from WWE.
Hip Hop Goes Country: Guess who has gone country? Snoop Dog. Watch his new video My Medicine and see for yourself...
For Girls Who Love Soccer: There are some soccer fans out there. And there are some female soccer fans out there. And just for the girls, there is a Web site call Kickette - and it's for the ladies who seriously want to follow the world cup. Although, there are those new pics of David Beckham pretending to be an underwear model on the site.
Jammin' Johns: You have a friend that loves music, goes to every concert and has everything. Well, if you need to by this person a gift, try the Jammin' John. It's a toilet seat with lid that's made to look like a guitar. There are several colors and choices to choose from. They even have some that look like pianos. I wonder if they have them in the Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame. See the products...
The Potter Song: Yesterday, I told you folks about the Badger Song. Josie would probably get a kick out of that Connie. But a few people wanted to know if I'd seen the Harry Potter version. Yes, I have and it's pretty silly, but amusing. Watch Potter Potter Potter...
Another Timewaster: Here's another timewaster, I won't bother telling you the name, but your kids are going to love it. It's like playing Mario Bros, but without having to buy the expensive gaming system. Play the game...
6/19 - Bond Mystique De-Mystified: How is James Bond so successful with the ladies? Maybe because #1 Daniel Craig is hot. And #2, according to scientists, the secret has been unraveled. Apparently, "the root of their good fortune is simply that they try it on with more women, therefore by the law of averages are likely to ensnare more."
Picture of the Day: Someone was trying to make their dog look like.... Mr. Snuffuleupagus? See the picture...
Worst Movie Remakes: Speaking of Daniel Craig, he's in one of the worst remakes of all time - according to MovieFone. MovieFone says there are whole list Do-Overs that were DOA. The other culprits include Tim Burton's Planet of the Apes from 2001 is on the list, along with the 1998 remake of Psycho with funnyman Vince Vaughn as Norman Bates.
The Badger Song: This has to be the silliest, strangest video on the Internet. I think it should only be played in a classroom of kindergarteners if you want them to dance the wiggles out before nap time. The lyrics include the words: badger, mushroom and snake. They make no sense. But some child, somewhere will find this utterly fascinating. Watch the video...
Timewasters: Doctors say, as you get older, you should keep usin' your noggin' to keep your brain active. So, try playbabble.com. You have to join an online community to play, but it's free. If you're a big fan of Sudoku, try Iron Sudoku. It's bigger and better than "that boring old newspaper or magazine puzzle."
Vegetarian Food: Are you a vegetarian and you have to travel out of town? I found a neat little tool for you from Foodio 54. It's in the beta mode, but it lets you type in a zip code and it comes up with a list of restaurants. It has two categories - all vegetarian and vegan.
Amazing Russian Cakes: I've given you links sites with amazing cakes, but this one takes the cake (pardon the pun). At the Russianfun.net site, there's a collection of Russian cakes that really impress...and boggle the mind. Look for the cake with the fish on top.
6/18 - Colbert in Sun City: From the January 13, 1999 edition of The Daily Show, we find that Stephen Colbert did a little investigative journalism. He went on the beat with Sun City Sheriff's Posse members, all of them senior citizens. You don't want to miss Colbert grilling them about possible cockfighting in Sun City. Watch the report...
Outrageous Airline Fees: If you work for US Airways, Delta, United or anybody except Southwest, don't listen to this next bit. I don't want you to get ideas. But Harlan L., part of the Click Chick's snap investigative team, smuggled this new training video out of a flight attendant school. If you think you're only paying for extra luggage, think again. Watch the undercover video (from Mad TV)...
RepublicanDaddies.com: Yesterday, I told you about the book "Why Mommy is a Democrat." I said, I would do the same for the GOP and James F. was kind enough to send me a link to the book "Why Daddy is a Republican." From page eight it reads, "Republicans stop bullies from hurting you, just like Daddy does." OK, Libertarians and Ron Paul supporters. What've you got?
Timewaster: This is my new addiction. It's easy to play. It's called Click Maze 2 and you use your mouse to get around a maze. It's almost like pool as you move your red dot around. The levels get more difficult the more you play.
Click Chick Correction: I have to issue a correction. The other day I mentioned scientists are trying to recreate dinosaurs thanks to some DNA. I said maybe they didn't remember that in Jurassic Park 3 the T-Rex that scientists recreated attacked my beautiful hometown San Diego. Actually that happened in Jurassic Park 2. Sorry, as a movie critic you'd think I'd know that. But after more than 100 movies a year, numbers kind of confuse you...
6/17 - VoIP: What's the most popular voice over internet provider? Magic Jack. Why, because you can talk on the phone, over the internet for free (minus inexpensive service fees) just by paying $40 for a piece of equipment. The way it works, you plug your phone line into the small MagicJack device and you plug that device into your PC's USB port and you can call anywhere in the US and Canada for free. The device, by the way, is named after the inventor's daughter's pet dogs. Check out MagicJack.com (video of dogs included).
Raising Democrats: Someone sent me a link called Little Democrats. I thought. OK, what's that? Well, apparently, someone has written two books - why "Mommy is a Democrat" and "Why Daddy is a Democrat." Only a Democrat could explain why you need two books for that. Oh, here's something that will really make you want to buy the book - it was endorsed by the mayor of Columbus. But, if someone has written "Why Daddy is a Republican" or "Why Grandpa is a Libertarian" I will be more than happy to post those links online to give you equal time.
Heavenly Pics: If you like astronomy and looking at the stars, check out NASA's Picture of the Day. They've got some pretty amazing photos from the Hubble telescope and other equipment they've got floating around the Milky Way...
Darth Vader, Father of the Year: Speaking of galaxies, let's catch up with one of the most famous dads in the galaxy. OK, if you consider that turning your son to the dark side of the force and blowing up your daughter's planet good parenting... The video shows some quality family time with Lord Vader, Luke and Laura.
Who Vs. the Hulk: FilmSchoolRejects.com has come up with a list of Ten Movie Superheroes Who Could Take on The Hulk. I won't give the list away - but The Silver Surfer made the list. If he can destroy a world - he can destroy a hulk, according to their thinking.
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6/16 - Man Candles - Mandles: Let's face it. Most of us make a bigger deal out of Mother's Day than we do Father's Day. Dads get the short end of the stick, at least in my mind they do. And if you forgot Father's Day, you can give dad the same attention and gift you give mom. Give him some candles. And not just any kind of candle, get him a mandle - manly scented candles. The scent choices include campfire, A-1 Steak Sauce, and Chuck Norris sweat (a big hit in the Huckabee household, I hear). There are more choices you can watch in the Mandles commercial. Thanks to Veronica C in Mesa for this one.
Sheriff vs. Click Chick: Sheriff Arpaio called the Click Chick and Darrell Ankarlo out on Saturday. The Click Chick went to take photos of his Operation Daddy Dearest round up over the weekend and ran into the sheriff. He said, "Hey! You're the Click Chick. Why don't you talk about my book?" OK, Sheriff. I'm posting a link to your book "Joe's Law" and the rejected cover photo. I know you're wondering. How did I get the rejected cover photo? I took it as Arpaio was eating his 76th birthday meal - a plate of chicken. And he's not too happy. He was kind enough to offer me a piece of cake, but I declined. I realize that posting this photo, I'll probably be spending the weekend in Tent City. He also bragged that he's sold more books than Ankarlo. Today, he is ranked 785th on Amazon. Ankarlo is ranked #1,410.
Jurassic Park - The Real Thing: Apparently scientists didn't watch Jurassic Park 3 - that's when the dinosaurs attack San Diego. Scientists are trying to bring dinosaurs alive - but instead of using frog DNA like they did in the movie, they're using chicken DNA.
Read the story...
6/13 - The Man Song: Since Father's Day is this Sunday, I have a special gift to all you men. It's The Man Song from The Milt Show. This puppet tells it like it really is and who really is in charge in the home. Watch the video...
Dear Old Dad: Here's an interesting headline ahead of Father's Day: When moms criticize, dads back off baby care. So, who cares if the guy uses a paper towel for a diaper? At least he changed it!
Gun Totin' Torontonian: Now we all know you can't take a gun on a plane. Right? Everyone clear on the concept? Well, a Toronto native tried to get on a plane with the gun, but I think she should have been allowed to. Why? Because I got a look at her gun. When you get a look at the gun, you'll say I'm right. Hint: It was made by her jeweler. See the picture • Read the Newspaper Report
SciFi Stuff: I accidentally changed my desktop background to something ridiculous, so I needed a quick change. So I went online and typed in Star Trek wallpaper and came up with The Scifi World Web site. It has all you want to know about the goings on in the Sci-Fi world.
The Incredible Hulk: Words of Wisdom from the Click Chick. If you love your dad, take him to see The Incredible Hulk. It was fun, funny and had heart. Even the Hulk in Ang Lee's version from five years ago movie looked better, this new one with Edward Norton and Tim Roth was a better, more human movie. You can see about 40 seconds of the climactic fight scene from the Hulk online.
When Good Comics Become Bad Movies: And speaking of comic book heroes, I found a list of the Worst Movies Adapted from Comic Books - according to ComicMix. All I have to say is, David Hasselhoff is on that list as Nick Fury in a made for TV movie. Is there hope for mankind if we're casting the Hoff in comic book heroes?
6/12 - Shape Shifting Car: I don't know if you've seen this or not, but BMW has built a shape shifting car called the GINA. so, if you want to be like Batman or any other super hero, then you have to check out the car made of cloth. Yes, there's a demonstration on YouTube. They say it only takes two hours to put the skin on - that means you could possibly have a multitude of colors to match your outfit ladies. Read the story and watch the video...
Financial Calculators: I just found an interesting Web site that I'm still working through. It's called DollarTimes.com and it has a nice handy dandy list of financial calculators. You can compare 15 and 30 year mortgages, or if you're taking a trip it will calculate how much you will spend on gas. It even has a credit card payment calculator that will tell you how long it will take you to pay off your credit card. It even has a list of 86 ways to lower your everyday bills.
Cat Genie: Some products come to the Click Chick's attention and I have to say, you know that's kind of clever, but who thought that up? Well, in that category today, I give you the perfect Father's Day gift. It's the Cat Genie. Or you can give it to the friend who never changes the kitty litter frequently enough. Think about it dads, isn't it better than argyle socks and an ugly tie?
Apology Form: Don't know how to apologize? Well, I've found a formal apology form online from the Bureau of Communication. It's so simple, you just fill in the blanks and you're all set to say, "I'm sorry." Some of the excuses you can check off include "It's a habit," "I thought it would be funny" and my personal favorite "You were never supposed to know." There's also a section that lets you put the blame on your evil twin. See the form...
Sweet Tooth: I found a recipe for something called Southern Crack - but it contains nothing illegal, unless you count brown sugar and crushed pineapple and blueberries illegal. It's also called a Blueberry Dump Cake or Southern Clafoutis, but it looks really easy for those of you who need to make a quick dessert for Father's Day this weekend.
6/11 - The 25 Worst Sitcoms Ever: According to TV crunch, the list includes Veronica's Closet (starring Kirstie Alley) and Charles in Charge. You know, when I went to Berkeley - "Scott Baio is the anti-Christ" was carved into several desks. That should have been a clue to producers. I'm a little peeved Mr. Belvedere and Mama's Family made the list because they were guilty pleasures.
Number 1 - Small Wonder. It nearly killed me when my little sister "had to watch" it.
See the whole list...
Ankarlo's Book Plug, Pt. 2: Yesterday afternoon, I checked out eBay and found Ankarlo's book. Actually there are two copies there. One is going for $14.79, but that doesn't include shipping. Ankarlo's book on eBay...
Dixon's DVD List: Michael Dixon, along with his review of Zohan this AM, mentioned for reasons that will never be known to mankind that Erotic Girlfriends Naked in the Jungle was now available on DVD. So I checked with Amazon and if any of you are eager to purchase that, it's temporarily out of stock. For this, we are grateful.
Aging Rockers: I have a list for you and there are pictures to go with it - Six Aging Rockers that Look Like Grandmas. Enough said.
Top Movie Posters: I love movies and this list put together by a movie buff is pretty interesting. It's The Top 100 Movie Posters of All Time. I just want to say this is probably the ONLY top "good anything" list that "Showgirls" has ever made.
Top Jobs Starting at $50K: Need a career change or want to give that high school senior some ideas? It's the 10 Hot Jobs That Start at $50K...
Cute Film Short: I found a cute short film online at Yahoo! It's called Blind Date. It's animated story of a man who suddenly gets a bit of a nose hair problem as soon as his blind date rings the doorbell.
Timewaster: It's been a while since I've shared one. But I have a new one that's perfect for the kids or you to play while they're stuck in the office with you during the lazy days of summer. It's Suburban Cat Herder - quite possibly the easiest game on the Internet. No bells and whistles, but LOTS of cats.
6/10 - More Classic Tees: From 80sTees.com, you can get classic t-shirts from your favorite TV shows from its titular decade (and other decades). If you're a fan of the Hoff, there's a Knight Rider '82 t-shirt. But if you're a single man and not German, I wouldn't get that one. There are Sanford and Son t-shirts and lots of Muppet t-shirts. And just for Ned Foster and Rob Hunter, our resident Celtics fans, there are classic Celtics t-shirts. Oh, there's something out there for you Lakers fans too...
Amazon's Woes: Did you have a problem when you tried to order something for dear old dad with the free shipping offer they had on Amazon.com had yesterday, then you're not alone. The online retailer was offline for two hours yesterday. Read the story...
Great Dad's Day Gifts: Still don't know what to get Dad for Father's Day? Well, besides Ankarlo's book (you owe me 5 bucks for that plug Ankarlo), you can check out PerpetualKid.com. This Web site has unusual gifts like the ice shot glass maker, that's right. You can cool your drink with a shot glass made of ice. If Santa fell down on the job and never got him that Snoopy Sno Cone Machine, you can still grab one. The best one is 50th Birthday limited edition Play-Doh scented cologne. And they have the stuff they don't sell in stores anymore, like candy cigarettes.
GetHuman.com: Just a reminder. I've given this link before, but people always forget the name of one of the top 10 Web sites of all time - according to me. It's called get human and it's what you need to do to get a human when you call your credit card company, AAA or any other major company.
6/9 - Disco Duck: I mentioned Disco Duck and immediately felt old when one of my "younger" co-workers asked me, what's that? They had no idea who Rick Dees is, nor had they heard of this. So, I went on YouTube to find it and watched Dees perform it on the UK Gold TV show and it featured probably the worst dance production number known to man. It was laughably bad. I admit, I didn't watch the whole thing. Maybe this was a memory that should be forgotten. Watch at your own risk...
The UroClub: And just in time for Father's Day. I'm going to tell you about a product that should never have seen the light of day. What do you get when you combine a port-a-potty and golf club? The Uro Club. It's quote - "The only club in the bag guaranteed to keep you out of the woods." Enough said. See it for yourself...
Kung Fu Fighting: "Kung Fu Panda" was a big hit at the box office. I thought it was very well done martial arts animated flick. Well, Jack Black - the voice of Po our titular hero in the movie - sang with "Kung Fu Fighting" with Cee-Lo at the "Kung Fu Panda" premiere in LA. Now, you can watch it as much as you want (but you have to have Quicktime to view it).
Speed Trap Exchange: Want to know where all the speed traps are before you hit the road? Try the Speed Trap Exchange. It's sponsored by the National Motorists Association and it lets you know where all the speed traps are in your hometown. There are a lot of listings for the Phoenix area. Check out www.speedtrap.org
6/6 - Classic Comedy and More: If you are a fan of classic comedy to new comedians, then you will absolutely love this site. It's called MyComedyClub.com and it has colletion of links to some classic comedy routines from many, many classic comedians you may have heard of (like Don Rickles, Jonathan Winters, Bill Cosby and Lucille Ball) to some new ones (like Larry the Cable Guy, Bill Engvall and Norm McDonald).
Another Alien Sighting: I told you we're not alone. An alien has burned it's face into a coffee warming plate. It has been relisted on eBay. But guess the item's location. That right, none other than Phoenix, AZ. Oh, did I tell you the owner saw the Phoenix Lights? And he also says there was a glow in the house the night before the face appeared in the plate late last month.
Thanks to Tim B. for this one. See the alien image...
National Doughnut Day: Of course, nobody brought doughnuts to work today. But MSN Money blog alleges that Krispy Kreme is offering a free calorie bomb to celebrate the happy event. Read the blog entry...
Abstinence sweatpants: Someone sent me a link they got from the Republic. Apparently I missed the latest sales circular from K-Mart. I'm only going to say 2 words - Abstinence sweatpants. Lock and key not included.
Job Predictor: Danny and Diana Harrison led me a wonderful little Job Predictor tool that tells you what job you'd be best suited for. All you do is type in your name and it tells you what you should be doing. It seems I am pretty close to my optimal career according to The Job Predictor. It says I should be a Kids TV presenter. Yesterday, though, it said I should be a sewage worker.
Turn that Vinyl Into Gold: I know what you're asking. What are people doing with their old vinyl LPs? Elsewares.com has turned them into coasters. Although, if I got a vintage Ella Fitzgerald LP, I doubt I'd be sitting a cold glass of water on it. You can get and old LP that's been turned into a vinyl snack tray to go with those coasters. The classic label is laminated. Those run $25.
GenerateMyPassword: Need a new password and can't think of anything. Try GenerateMyPassword.com. That may help.
6/5 - Poll Results: Well, it seems many of you don't think Barack Obama should pick Hillary Clinton to be his running mate. Seventy-one percent of you said no to that idea in yesterday's poll of the day.
Denny Crane: Now, in November, I want you to forget about McCain, Obama, Ron Paul and Bob Barr - this is who should be our president - Denny Crane/Captain Kirk. I've been saying it for months. Watch how he performed on the political Rorschach test from a GOP search committee.
Irate Iran: Iran wants to sue Western nations for libel. An official says the West has damaged its reputation. Apparently, they haven't heard that truth is an absolute defense. Read the story...
You Rock, He Rocks: While you guys were opening your wallets and supporting KTAR's Action for Autism, there was another charity function going on in Wilmington, North Carolina where Anthony Lawson - who set a world karaoke record for singing non-stop for 39-plus hours. Why did he do it? To raise money for St. Jude's hospital. He raised $650. Proof that one person can make a world of difference.
Watch the story...
6/4 - Anderson & Donna: Mac Watson calls Anderson Cooper "dreamy" all the time. Why? Well, some things we'll always wonder about. But it's clear from this video, that Mr. Cooper would love it if Democratic superdelegate Donna Brazile would be his "boo."
The Click Chick was pre-empted this morning by KTAR's Action for Autism. Thank you all so very much for your generous donations over the last two days. We raised more than $420,000. Many thanks for opening your hearts and wallets with us here at KTAR. You humble us by your generosity.
6/3 - Dick Cheney, Non-Comedian: Vice President Dick Cheney, you guys remember him? We haven't heard from him in awhile. Well, he turned up at the National Press Club said something about his family and inbreeding and West Virginia. Some politicians on both sides of the aisle from that great state didn't appreciate it including the governor, a congresswoman and Sen. Robert Byrd. Read the story, see the video...
Cheney & the Gas Tax: Cheney also said Sen. John McCain's idea to suspend the gas tax for the summer is a "false notion." Did somebody tell Dick Cheney's that McCain is GOP's presumptive presidential nominee? I can hear McCain now: Thanks for campaign the help, Dick! Read the story...
Hybrids 101: Well, if Dick Cheney isn't going to help you with any gas relief, the Click Chick will. I found a link to Hybrids 101. If you're looking to buy, I found a site that will help you choose.
Tropic Thunder Viral Video: You know I've said I'm excited about the movie "Tropic Thunder" that's coming out later this summer. It's the one where actors cast in an action film in Asia, end up fighting real war. The actors, Ben Stiller, Jack Black and Robert Downey, Jr., made a viral video to promote the movie. It's pretty juvenile, but if you like that kinda stuff like I do sometimes, you'll find it funny. Downey, Jr. aka Ironman aka Tony Stark gives the best performance. Watch the video...
Fantasy Football Help: It's not August yet, however, if you really want to get ready for your fantasy football leagues, you can check out The Disabled List. It lists who's hit and hurtin.'
Save on Gas Money: And I got this link for the Drive Smarter Challenge. You just enter the make, model and year of your car and it gives you tips on how you can save some change on gas mileage.
6/2 - Classic Movie Robots That Stink: Our friends at Cracked.com love to put together lists and I love to talk about them. The current one that caught my eye is "8 Classic Movie Robots That Stink at Their Job." The Terminator made the list. Cracked thinks he's incompetent, even when he was upgraded for the sequels. And the beloved R2-D2 made the list. Cracked notes that between the years the child Anakin Skywalker becomes the adult Darth Vader, dear R2 doesn't become obsolete. ***Note Cracked.com uses spicy language. You've been warned!***
28 Films Later: Just for fun, our friends at Den of Geek have another list of movie sequels you didn't know were coming, like Jack Ryan 5 - apparently, they're thinking of casting Ryan Gosling for that instead of Ben Affleck. Aliens v. Predator 3, and Rambo 5 - I saw Rambo IV and I absolutely refuse to see another one. And guess what there's going to be another Robocop movie.
How Not to Sell Your House: We're in a housing downturn. You have to come out with guns a blazin' to get someone to buy your homestead. If you're trying to sell that house of yours without the help of real estate agent, there are a couple of things you don't want to put on the for sale sign, like how the house has asbestos.
That comes to us courtesy Burbia.com which celebrates the suburban lifestyle. It has fun stuff related to the ‘burbs and blogs - including one called "Open Letter to the Guy Who Stole my 11-year-old Piece-of-Junk-Car." What does he really want back, his CDs. I know how you feel man. I felt the same way when someone made off with my Mustang and Stevie Wonder and Journey CDs.
Crying Baby vs. Dog: This video proves that dogs are just like us…sometimes. It's called crying baby vs. dog (Me thinks it's an Italian greyhound). And they're both awfully cute.
Paid Leave for Papa: Found an interesting story on MSNBC.com today. It seems most employers don't offer "any type of paid leave" to care for a new baby or ailing infant. Only three states have legislation that has some type of paid family leave policy - Arizona isn't one of them. I'm not talking The Family and Medical Leave Act. That is unpaid leave.
Super Paper Towel: I'm sure Brawny and Bounty are great paper towels. But are they useful in an oil spill? The smart folks over at MIT have created a nano paper towel for oil spills. It's composed of a mat of nanowires. It has the feel of paper, but it could be a new tool in the cleanup of organic pollutants, like oil spills. It can absorb 20 times its weight in oil. Read the story and see the pictures...
5/30 - Creature Comforts: I'm sure many of you are familiar with Wallace & Grommit. They are the funny claymation characters that have their own very funny movie - Wallace & Grommit in The Curse of the Were-Rabbit and DVDs.
Well, Nick Park, who created those characters, also created Creature Comforts which basically takes interviews from your fellow Americans and Brits creates animated creatures to go with the voices. Well, they did this with the Iraq war debate. President is a fly - that's not commentary, that's the character he's portrayed to be. Former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld is a nice old hound (on a leash no less) and former Secretary of State Colin Powell is a fox who does his interview while going through the trash. Watch the video…
TomCruise.com: The couch jumping king now has a Web site and I behooves me to review it. When you go to the site, you're treated to a nice montage of some of his greatest hits since his first major starring role in Risky Business (I'm partial to Tom in Taps and Born of the Fourth of July.). But after the montage, his mood music that plays reminds me a little bit of the music that plays while you peruse the site reminds me of the stuff they play when you go to the spa. Yes, it‘s slick, yes it has everything you want to know about Tom Cruise if you're a fan - filmography, photos and - stop the presses - a message from Tom. But there's nothing for me to mock - there's no couch jumping, no Cruise weirdness. I'm so disappointed.
Diet Tips: What's one of the most popular links on MSNBC.com right now? 15 Simple Ways to Slim Down for Summer. I've failed and succeed already. It says make pizza with half the cheese. Cheese is why this lactose intolerant person still eats pizza. It also says quit the gym. You have to read that explanation.
Spotcrime.com: Thinking of moving to a new area? Before you sign on the dotted line, you might want to check out Spotcrime.com. This site allows you to see what's been happening in your zip code. Now, I don't know where they get the crime figures or how recent or old they are. But it might be useful.
Cheap Stuff: Many people are going through belt tightening right now. All I have to say is the name of this Web site and you'll thank me - www.cheapstingybargains.com. My dear friend Scott Davis claims he and the wife got a 50" plasma TV for $999 from the site. And if you're looking for product reviews for said items you're thinking of buying, try cnet.com.
5/29 - Campaign of Terror, Pt. 2:Alright. I've given up my campaign of terror against our program director to cover the Beijing Olympics for obvious reasons. However, I will begin a new one. After Ned called me a movie geek yesterday morning, he back peddled then called me a Nubian goddess. That has a certain ring to it. I now want to be called Click Chick Nubian Goddess. However, I don't think this campaign will work either...
Live Out Your Fantasies: You're going to love me for this one guys. Forbes.com has listed the Eight Places To Live Out Your Fantasies. Some of the choices are affordable, but most aren't. There's a rock and roll camp for in London. That will set you back about $13,000. There's Michael Jordan Flight School in Las Vegas. And if you're Gaydos, for $5,500 you can play with the New York Yankees. Now that one is a waste of cash if you ask me...
Alien Sightings: I told you many, many times - we probably aren't alone in this big universe. At least, that's what Hollywood would like us to believe. Apparently, we have to get ready for close encounters of the first kind with aliens tomorrow. According to the Rocky Mountain News, Jeff Peckman - a man pushing a ballot initiative to create an Extraterrestrial Affairs Commission in Denver - says on Friday he will show the media video that "is authentic and convinced him that aliens exist." Now, I'm telling you right now. If it's grainy and looks like some guy in a Sasquatch suit and or if I see a saucer on a string, I'm calling Andrew Thomas to launch an investigation.
Muzak Kitty: I've got another animal video - in this one, a big white kitty rocks out to the lovely sound of Muzak.
Best Beaches: What are the best beaches in North America? In about a month, you'll appreciate the link when you're ready to cool off.
Man Alert: I had something for the guys. Now it's time for something for the ladies. George Clooney is on the singles market again. You're welcome.
5/28 - Strange Watermelons: If you've surfed the Internet at all in the past few years or if you've gotten a stray email that has absolutely nothing to do with work, you've probably seen the square watermelons that are specially grown in Japan for consumers there. But I've found a link that shows they have watermelon in other shapes including a pyramid and one with a strange happy face and eyes. They even show you how it's done. See the pictures...
Snakes in the Water: Yesterday, I heard KTAR's own Darrell Ankarlo talking about being afraid of the fact that snakes can swim in the water. Well, Kobe Bryant is a braver man than Ankarlo is. Hot video on the Internet shows the NBA star jumping over a pool of snakes with the team from Jackass and Kobe says it was a real stunt, not special effects.
Letters to God: We've all seen them before, but they're funny every time. Of course, I'm talking about "Letters to God from Kids." My favorite: Dear God, Please send Ned Foster to a different camp this year. He insinuated I was voting for a certain someone because I want free stuff. Signed Click Chick. P.S. Please send Denzel Washington or Garry Shandling. Read the letters...
GPS Satellite Locator: This is the Ha Ha of the Day. Now, I have found the Web site the government doesn't want you to know about. No, it has nothing to do with wasteful spending and how much of a raise Congress plans to give itself again. It's the Satellite GPS Locator. You punch in a number and using satellite technology and maps, it pinpoints the location of that phone. It works on cell phones too. You'll be amazed at how they pinpoint the location.
Movie Quiz: In what movie did the Governator say "I'll be back?" Yes, I know easy answer. But what model terminator did the Governator play in said movie? If you think you know about movies (from the past 25 years), take the FilmCritic.com movie quiz and test your abilities. I thought I knew movies and I only passed with a 76%. If I was in high school and got that score, I would hear it from my dad. Take the quiz...
5/27 - McCain's Age Has a Life of Its Own: OK, John McCain has released his medical reports to basically prove he's fit as the proverbial fiddle and he won't keel over when he takes the oath of office. He's got his mother Roberta, 95, on the stump with him to prove what kind of strong genes he has. And you've no doubt heard him make fun of his age on SNL. But McCain's age has gained a life of its own on the Internet. McCain's age and things that are younger than him have popped up online in the form of web pages and blogs. Over at Things Younger than McCain, the senator is supposedly older than "My Favorite Martian" - which was in black and white when it first debuted on TV. Note, the creator says he may or may not be an age-ist. Uh, I would say, maybe yes. Over at youngerthanmccain.blogspot.com, it alleges McCain is older than Pop tarts, GI Joes, Snow White, String Bikinis, Minute Rice, The Pentagon, Teflon and Slinkies and Burger King. Having interviewed McCain twice, he didn't come across as "some old guy" to me. I mean look at him in those shades. he looks, dare I say it, cool. Have no fear, I'm still endorsing Capt. James T. Kirk for president in '08.
Speed Buggy: The following Web sites are just for Ned Foster since he's such a car buff. (And if you watched Speed Buggy back in the day, you can take a serious walk down Hanna-Barbera memory lane and watch the Speed Buggy show intro)
Serious Wheels: If you are a car buff, you have to check out SeriousWheels.com. The Web site has pictures, wallpapers and info on high quality classic cars. On the homepage today, they have a picture of my old car - a '67 Mustang Fastback.
And check out this car (pictured right)...
TheRiotWheel.com: What is the Riot Wheel? It's an 1,100 pound motorized single-wheel vehicle. But it's not a unicycle. Yes, you can actually get one, but they are prototypes and "so stupidly dangerous" according to the Web site, however, they'll still let you buy one (allegedly). Basically, it's a seat attached to a very big wheel that's about the size of a small tractor wheel. Make sure you watch the video so you can see how it works. And they're going green. They're working on a hybrid version.
Bonus Link: Need a little uplift during your work day? Try these Deep Thoughts by Jack Handey. They'll make you feel so much better...
5/26 - Stop Junk Mail: Today is a mail holiday as you know, but as you get a break from junk mail today, how would you like to get a permanent break? ProQuo.com is a free site that helps you remove your name and personal info from thousands of marketing lists and data broker. it also has a catalog service that allws you to choose which catalogs you may want to start or stop receiving. You can also try stopthejunkmail.com too.
Alarm Clocks: Can't wake up in the morning? Constantly hitting the snooze button? Have no fear. I found a list of 10 unique alarm clocks guaranteed to wake you up. Take the shocking alarm clock. It looks normal, but when you turn off the alarm, it delivers a shocking electric jolt. There's also the water gun alarm clock and the rug alarm clock you have to get up and stand on to turn off.
Memorial Day - A History: The History Channel has posted a video online of the History of Memorial Day. Take some time today to watch it.
Timewaster: It's another perfect time waster that doesn't require much skill. If you're stuck behind your desk today, you'll find this a mindless treat. Jelly Jumper is the easiest game on the planet on you only have to use your arrow keys to play.
5/23 - Funny T-shirts: I know what you're all thinking. What do I get Chuck at the office for his birthday? I mean he always makes the coffee in the morning. He always refills the printer when it runs out of paper - and we all know here at KTAR that some people have an aversion to that. And Chuck knows every line to every Ghostbusters movie. Go to crazydogtshirts.com and get him a new Ghostbusters t-shirt to replace the one he's outgrown, but constantly wears to the company Fourth of July party. I'm thinking I might get the Sex Panther Cologne t-shirt for Ned Foster. They have comic shirts, 80s theme t-shirts and more. FYI, they have an offensive T-shirt section, so look at your own risk. You've been warned. Yes, you can get that School House Rock "Just a Bill" t-shirt too. I guarantee the Speed Racer t-shirt is better than the movie. Those School House Rock 'toons are on YouTube, but you can get all of them on DVD too.
Behind the (Ewok Gospel) Music: Self-proclaimed Star Wars nerd Andrew Zilch who brought us the Ewok Gospel sent me note saying they have the Making of the Ewok Gospel video. My favorite moment - the time spent with Billy Dee Williams jacket. It's 90 percent funny, 10 percent creepy. Watch the video...
Talking Puppy: This little puppy is in a market and he's crying for Elmo. At least to me, he sounds like he was crying for Elmo. See for yourself...
Dance, Man! Dance!: You know what's funny? People seem to forget that security cameras pick up everything you do. Someone posted some security video from a electronics store. It seems some girls were testing out a car stereo and a goofy salesman decided to join in on the dance off. There's no sound, but he still gets his groove on. Watch the video...
Camping Reservations: Deciding to head out of town this weekend at the last moment? Try camping.com. You can search campgrounds and RV sites by state and make reservations. It also lists campground amenities.
Egg Artist: Falling dominoes. We've all seen the video of incredible mazes of dominoes then someone sets them off. How about eggs? I found an artist who put together egg art and well, you don't want to tip those over. Check it out...
5/22 - Really Hot Coffee: Headed to the coffee shop this morning? If you're in Bonney Lake, Washington some of you might get a surprise if you went the Hot Chick-a-Latte coffee shop where baristas serve coffee in the nude. Owner Russ Parrish says they're not doing anything unusual. Uh, yes Russ, you are. Pasties and pastries are not usually on the same menu. Watch that story. If you think that's my only story like that, you're wrong. One state south, in Salem, Oregon, bikini-clad baristas will serve you your coffee at Coffee Nation. See the story...
Dog Loves Watermelon: And just ahead of the Memorial Day weekend, I give you this because many of you will be having backyard BBQs. I have pertinent information if you have a dog. Dogs love watermelon. OK. This dog, a bulldog, loves watermelon. I don't know if they're supposed to eat it but the video is funny because he runs from the camera eventually, with the rind, like Britney runs from the paparazzi. Or maybe he just wants to be alone. Watch the video...
Indiana Jones, Redux: First, let me say, I have a mixed review for Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. I didn't think it was bad, but it certainly wasn't great either. Nostalgia only takes you so far. For something that pays homage to those classic B-movie serials, it had too much CGI that made it look overly glossy and not enough for good actors to do. But Harrison Ford can still pull off the role and there are some bright parts to keep you interested. OK, enough of that. I know someone's going to try this weekend and I don't want them to get hurt. You're going to try to crack a bull whip like Indiana Jones and you're going to get hurt. But I found online instructions that will protect you. It includes the trailer to the original Indie Jones adventure. Bullwhip instructions and movie trailer...
Raiders of the Lost Ark Movie Goofs: By the way, if you like looking for movie goofs, I've found some for you. If you decide for nostalgia's sake that you're going to watch Raiders again this weekend, it's got lots of goofs - like an exploding truck that has a pole launched out of the bottom of it to make it flip over. List of goofs...
Office Moron Test: Are you the office moron? http://rumandmonkey.com/widgets/tests/officemoron/" target="new">Take this test and find out. I rated pretty low - I'm at the "disarmingly young temp." Well, at least I'm young.
5/21 - Look Like Kenny: Have you heard of menwholooklikekennyrogers.com? Yes folks, it is a fully functioning Web site that amazingly has a lot to it. Of course, it's got photo galleries and t-shirts. But it also has a corn muffin recipe, Kenny spotting tips and the Kenny of the Month feature. If you're a big fan, you can just download a picture of a Kenny lookalike in a bathtub for your desktop - for free! It also has a link for "Redneck Words of Wisdom" - the book all Kenny lovers would want.
Toaster Heaven: Do any of you remember the days when you'd open a bank account and they'd give you free toaster? Now it's just free checking. But for you toaster lovers, did you know about The Toaster Museum Foundation? The organization started after a couple opened a toaster museum because of an interest in functional art. It became a big hit and now you can get a vintage toaster calendar, t-shirts, toys and toaster art.
Check out: www.toaster.org
The Candidate, The N-Word and the Blog: A mayoral candidate in Sacramento, Calif. says she really likes black people. What made her say that? It seems she used the N-word in a recent blog post and that's caused a bit of controversy. She says she's not taking the word back. Read the story…
Buy Car, Get Gun: I'm starting a new feature on the Click Chick. It's called "Who Came Up with This Brilliant Idea?" OK, you buy a Jeep, you get $2.99 gas for three years. OK, now that's a good idea. But if you buy a car from one Missouri dealer, get a free gun with purchase. "I say it's just a choice: protection or gas," says one guy from the dealership. Watch the story…
EmotionEric.com: This is probably the silliest Web site out there, but I still spent five minutes looking through it. It's called Eric conveys an emotion. You submit an emotion and Eric acts it out for you. He acts out sassy, perturbed, dumbfounded and invisibility. Last time I checked, invisibility is not an emotion, but he pulls it off. He also lists his pending requests, like acting "Zestfully Clean."
5/20 - Dog Cat Rat Buddies: Breaking news ladies and gentlemen, the end is nigh! I found video evidence of a dog, a cat and a rat living together in perfect harmony. You think I'm kidding? Watch the video and you'll see how the owner stacks them up on top of each other (with a little velcro) and takes them for walks in Telluride. Watch the video...
Gas Price Finders: ABC's World News Now offered up some links that can help you end your sleepless nights that gas prices are causing for some of you. There are two Web sites I hadn't hear of - gasbuddy.com and internetautoguide.com - that help you find cheap gas prices in your area. The Internet Auto Guide also gives you new car pricing, info on auto recalls and a list of car rebates.
Useless Characters: Cousin Oliver. Remember him from the Brady Bunch? Now I'm not going to talk about shows that jumped the shark (Cousin Oliver's arrival is when some believed the Brady clan jumped the shark.). Today, we're focusing on shows with Worthless TV Character Additions. That's a list that someone put together and Cousin Oliver was on the list, along with Maya and Alejandro on Heros, Scrappy Doo (and I never liked him), and the oft-Oscar-nominated Leo DiCaprio when he was Luke on Growing Pains.
It's A...Watchamacallit!: What are those piece of plastic at the end of your shoelaces that helps you feed them through the holes? It's called an aglet. And what's that piece of metal that keeps the eraser on top of your No. 2 pencil? A whatchamacallit? Close. It's called a ferrule. I found a really neat list called Ten Whatchamacallits and their real names. I won't give all of them away, but it was pretty fascinating learning what a tragus is and where you'd find a punt off the football field.
5/19 - Go to Heaven - Starting at $12.79!: How would you like to go to Heaven? I know I'm planning on going, but just to be sure, I think I'm going to reserveaspotinheaven.com just to be sure. With prices starting at $12.79, this is a bargain considering this may be your eternal home. There are several packages to choose from and group discounts are available for groups of 10 or more. The offer is 100% guaranteed. There is an ad to send others to the other place. And I'm not talking Nirvana.
Raiders of the Lost Lego: And just before the opening of Indiana Jones 4, I give you video that will make you laugh. Remember in Raiders of the Lost Ark when Henry Jones, Jr. was chased by that giant boulder. Well, on the streets of San Francisco, some guys recreated that scene with a giant boulder made out of 5 million Lego pieces. No animals were hurt in the sequence, but one car was damaged. Watch the video...
Top School in Tucson: I was perusing Newsweek online and came across its list of America's Top Public High Schools. Number 1 on the list is BASIS Charter in the old Pueblo. Who knew?
Political Funnies: Barack Obama might want to visit a geography class at BASIS. Listen to this comment he made about the 57 states. That's right, the 57 states...of mind maybe? Nope.Old John McCain made an appearance on SNL. I say old John McCain because, well, just watch the video…
Star Wars vs. Star Trek vs. Babylon 5, et al: Like the Click Chick, There are people that have way too much time on their hands. And the ones that can't get enough of Star Trek, Star Wars, Battlestar Galactica and Babylon 5 have merged battle sequences from the various TV and movie series. They actually do a pretty good job of it too. If you don't know the Enterprise from the Millennium Falcon, you might be a little lost.
Battlestar Galactica vs. Star Wars •
BSG vs. Star Wars vs. Star Trek vs. Babylon 5 • Star Wars vs. Star Trek - this one runs 9 minutes.
Frasier Meets Voyager: Just for fun, there's the Frasier cast in Star Trek Voyager skit from a TV awards show from several years ago. Watch the video…
5/16 - Marvel Universe Movies: My nephew kept asking me when there would be a Captain America movie. I said there is no Captain America movie in the works. WRONG! I found a list of what's next in the Marvel universe. Besides Iron Man 2, they've got Captain America and Ant Man films in the works. See if your favorite super heroes or mutants are on the list...
TV Dog: As some of you know, I'm part a show over there at 3TV and I've done segments with dogs laying in my lap, goats getting a little too frisky and birds leaving me presents on live TV. But I've never had a dog effectively end the interview by dragging its owner off the set during an interview. Watch the video...
Kid Games for Grown Ups: You know there are some toys that we never outgrow. According to techradar.com, there are "11 high-tech toys that are just too good for the kids." On that list, remote control sumo wrestlers, a spy video ATV, a horse racing derby and of of course, Pleo, the robot dinosaur that the Click Chick has featured on the blog before. See, I told you it was cool.
Firefighting Goats: You got too many weeds around the house? The fire officials say you have to create some defensible space around buildings. But guess what high tech method the Oakland, Ca. fire department is using to eliminate the weeds? Goats. Technically, you don't have to feed them when they're done. Watch the video...
Trade Your Stuff: I'm going to use thise Web site, to trade in all my Lou Diamone Phillips straight-to-DVD videos (that are still in the package). It's called SwitchPlanet - it lets you trade your DVDs, CDs, video games and books for free.
Desert of the Day: You know, whenever I mention a desert recipe, KTAR news anchor Jayme West ends up making and sharing it with her co-workers. So, if you work with someone like that I have six words for you: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake Bars.
5/15 - Comments and Commentary: And not only can you vote in on daily poll on KTAR.com, you get to comment on stories on KTAR.com. For example, one fellow commented on the Barack Obama story where the candidate calle a reporter sweetie then apologized. He said "if it had been a White man 'dissing' a Black woman" we'd never hear the end of it." Well, a White man called me sweetie after I interviewed him once. It was actor Sam Elliot. He NEVER has to apologize for that. Heck, he can call me that again! Morning show anchor Connie Weber says she's been called worse during an interview and so have I. Heck, I've been yelled at in interviews. You can make your comments on that story and more on KTAR.com.
Timewaster - German Bears: That my friends, is the sound of a Timewaster.It takes absolutely no talent to play. It's call German bears and you just basically knock the bears that are piled up like a bunch of cheerleaders and knock them down.
My Beloved, Geeks:What do Stars Wars, Star Trek and the Justice League have in common? Jim Sharpe said geeks. Well, he was half right. How about geek weddings? Someone has put a slideshow together of geek weddings. My favorite - the wedding with the maid of honor dressed like Wonder Woman, the groom was Superman. The bride was just regular earth bride though. There are ample light sabres and other geek stuff from real weddings. In one Star Trek wedding one woman is dressed like Uhura and a Borg is her attendant. Is it me, but aren't Storm Troopers bad guys? Do you want one as your best man?
VibrantNation.com: If you're an accomplished woman over 50 - there's a Web site just for you called Vibrant Nation. This week, it spotlights three Arizona women.
Plus, I found a Wonder Twins tribute on YouTube. It makes you wonder, who puts this stuff together. And when will they get JJ Abrams to make them a movie?
Get Well, Ankarlo: Sign Ankarlo's get well blog.
5/14 - Bacon, Again: People will put bacon with anything. I've told you about the donut with bacon, the chocolate covered bacon, but now I present to you... the pancakes and syrup cupcake with BACON. You know there is someone out there calling their mother and telling her when she flies out to Phoenix, pick a couple of these cupcakes up and bring 'em here so they can try them.
Star Wars/Harry Potter: Is Harry Potter really a Star Wars rip off? Someone seems to thinks it is. And he (or she) has written a manifesto of proof online. Like fact #1 - Luke Skywalker was an orphan living with an aunt and uncle. So, was Harry Potter. Except Luke wasn't really an orphan .. right? Also, the conspiracy theorist also points out they both work with sticks - one a light sabre, the other a magic wand. Apparently the similarities don't end there, read the rest for yourself...
Timewaster: The Kaleidoscope Painter is pretty by the numbers. Have fun with it!
5/13 - Coffee Cheat Sheet: Since more and more of you are trying to pinch pennies, if you have to have your morning machiato, but you don't want to pay $4 for it, I've found a visual guide to espresso coffee drinks so you can make it at home with that espresso maker that's gathering dust in your garage...
T-Shirts: If you're a conservative, I have a link for you. CasualConservative.com has "t-shirts for proud Americans." They claim they're guaranteed to enrage a liberal. To be fair, for you liberals, you can get anti-bush t-shirts at CafePress.com
Old School Dance Class: If you're feeling ho hum and you think you have nothing to offer, I give you this little diddy. It's the Cabbage Patch dance instruction video. Watch it and you'll feel instantly better about yourself. But you will be asking where the 98 pound instructor got those short shorts.
Run with the Bulls Game: I found a Time Waster called Extreme Pamplona and this is just for Michael Dixon who's always wanted to run with the bulls, but he says his wife Gail won't let him. He says she'll pretty much let him do anything but that. Well Michael, I've just made your dream come true. It's a game and only the cartoon man gets hurt. Play Extreme Pamplona...
Racism on the Campaign Trail: If you think it's been largely a walk in the park for Barack Obama toward the nomination, it hasn't been for some of his campaign volunteers. The Washington Post has an article on the raw and open racism some have encountered by stumping for the candidate. Read the story...
Dooce.com: ABC News has interesting story about Heather B. Armstrong, the woman behind the popular, controversial and irreverent mom blog - Dooce.com. She thinks it's popular because she'll says things other people are afraid to say, like motherhood is awful and "God hates kittens." She says a martini-fueled rant against religion she posted prompted her dad not to talk to her for three months. Interestingly, one of her big advertisers is the Mormon church. Watch ABC the story...
That's Talent: Some guy has the best Halloween costume already. What is it? A custom Iron Man costume. According to Slashfilm, he spent at least $1500 on the materials alone. See for yourself...
5/12 - Gravel Lobbies Obama Girl: Gaydos sent me this last week while I was on vacation. In case you missed it, and some of you have - Former Sen. Mike Gravel (and Democratic presidential candidate) Lobbies Obama Girl. He's off his rocker. Oh, and did I mention he dances? Watch the video...
Chocolate-Covered Bacon: Ladies and gentleman. I, only I, would tell you what the perfect food is. Last week, I was mistaken when I said it was the maple bar with bacon. No, no. That is not the perfect food. The perfect food is - Chocolate Covered Bacon - and it only will cost you $4.25 per quarter pound. Actually, I don't think I'd try it, but the concept is promising. See the picture...
Jenna Bush Wedding Photos: Check out our Jenna Bush wedding photo gallery. Make sure you click on picture #3. Is it me, or is that wedding cake just a tiny bit crooked? And doesn't the groom look a little like the president?
Doodle for Google: Google is inviting K-12 students to reinvent Google's homepage logo. They're down to 40 finalists and you can vote. The winner will appear on the Google HP on May 22. Click here to vote...
Awkward: This week's awkward award goes to the Clinton campaign's co-chair Terry McCauliffe. He insinuates Tim Russert's dad is dead when talking about their dads. Hey Terry, Big Russ is still alive and kicking. Watch the exchange...
Maze Timewaster: Here's a Click Chick Timewaster if ever I saw one. I found a maze generator. If you like mazes - you can define how many rows and columns you want and you can determine the anfractuosity (that's having the quality of lots and twists and turns). Then you just print it up and there you go. Don't draw on your computer screen. It may seem like a silly instruction, but someone's going to need that advice.
Church Sign: I'm sure we've all seen the emails church signs with funny sayings. I found one that's sure to spark some discussion. Check it out...
Browser Movie: Do you want to know how your browser window stays open? I found an interesting online movie that has fun with your browser. FYI, don't try to adjust your screen or you'll miss all the fun. That's the only hint I'm giving you. And you can personalize it and send it to a friend. Watch the movie...
5/8 - TV's Worst Political Team: OK, the reviews are in. Who had the funniest political coverage of the Tuesday primaries in NC and IN? Why, Jimmy Kimmel who is home to The Worst Political Team on TV. And who's on his snap crack politcal team? His Uncle Frank and fellow security guards Veatrice (Miss V) and Guillermo (I've linked to their bios and they're a must read.). Yes, they really are the Worst Political Team on TV. But they will have you laughing, especially Uncle Frank's coverage of the "exit polls" and Guillermo's in-depth report on the "Indiana prime rib." But I have to admit, Veatrice isn't that bad an anchor...
TravelZoo.com: Summer is coming up and i know you all want to get out of Arizona to cool off for a week or two. If you plan on spending your economic stimulus check on airfare, to get more bang for your buck. Try out TravelZoo.com. It's a free list of the best travel deals sent to your email box every week. Diane Brennan told me about it about a year ago, and I've been negligent not sharing it with you. Bad Click Chick. Bad Girl.
Red Scare: I have further proof that the Smurfs just may be communists communists. I mentioned months ago, that I thought Papa Smurf's red hat was a glaring evidence of that. But now, I found a Web site where people argue this stuff and they allege that Gargamel was a capitalist. I guess I have to take that retro Smurf shirt I just bought back.
Recipe of the Week: Well, I hit pay dirt when I recommend the Chocolate Chip Cookie Topped Brownie because KTAR's Jayme West made them for us and they were delectable. So, I'm hoping Jayme sees this recipe for Big Brown Cookies. Remember to share with the Click Chick if you try it.
5/7 - Photo of the Day: It's not an ordinary doughnut - it's a Maple Bar. And it's not just any kind of Maple Bar. It's the Bacon Maple Bar. Yes, someone's put bacon on a Maple Bar. It's the perfect food. Of course, you can only get this at the Voodoo Bakery in Portland, Ore. But hopefully some doughnut shop here will steal the idea. Click on the image to see a bigger picture if you'd like to drool some more.
Democratic Wars - Episode I: A New Hope: I've gone two days without a Star Trek or a Star Wars reference. BUT I couldn't resist this one because after last night's primaries in N.C. and IN. In this version of Star Wars, Hillary and Barack Obama have a fight on the Death Star. Emperor Hillary asks Barack Skywalker to join her on the Dark Side of Washington because she has information that may kill Barack's campaign. Now if that's true, Bill Clinton really is the first black president. Who knew your remote control, a lamp and a fan could make your living room table look like the Death Star? Watch the video...
Crime Fighting Granny: Also, Valley resident Pete Snyder wanted the Click Chick to know his 87-year-old mother Lois is a Crime Fighting Granny in New Mexico. You can see the story on YouTube.
DraftFeinstein.com: I don't know why Paul Calvisi isn't all over this one. Zach Feinstein is a double major in Systems Engineering and Applied Mathematics at Washington U. He's only played intramural sports, but he is declaring himself for the NBA draft. Now, you're saying...OK, that's not much experience, but Zach has put together a Web site complete with a scouting report, stats and nickname competition - in the running, Zachtastic, Big Matza and Zach Attack. He says he has no game and the only rebound stat he lists is getting over some girl named Sarah.
Zilchzone: If you liked the Ewok Gospel last week, the creator sent me a note saying he has a whole page of stuff on YouTube at Zilchzone.
Click Chick Timewaster: Someone sent this to me with a note saying you might have to change your medication after you play it. It's Mini Golf and I'm telling you, it's not as easy as it seems, since you have to hit golf balls around corners, etc. It's guaranteed to become an obsession.
5/6 - The End of the Internet: I the Click Chick has gone where so many others fear to tread. I have found not one, but TWO ends of the Internet. They're just like I though they would be. It's only for those brave enough to check it out. Here's one end . . . here's the other end.
Floating Pants: Something huge to the scientific world happened in San Francisco recently. Cordarounds set fashion aviation history by launching what they claim to be the world's lightest corduroy pants into the air with helium. They even have testimonials.
Watch the video...
Webby Awards: The Webby Awards have been announced - and like Susan Lucci, the Click Chick was left out again. But the very funny Stephen Colbert was not. You can see the list of the best and brightest on the 'net...
Global Election Site: Since we're continuing to Talk the Vote, I got this link from perusing Slate.com. They said Adam Carr's Election Archive is THE place to go if you want to not only keep up with politics in the U.S., but he has election stats from 175 other countries as well. So, if you're dying to know what's going on in Greece or Guyana - it's all there.
Battle Spam: Yahoo wants to help you battle spyware and spam, so it's launching SearchScan that warns you about risky Web sites. Read the story...
Bridesmaid Dresses: CNN asked! And former bridesmaids delivered. I've been a bridesmaid seven times and I feel the pain. They shared their photos - good and bad - by bad, I'm talking gold lame. One gal posted a link for a book that pays tribute to 50 years of bridesmaid dresses called "You Can Wear it Again." I know I have a collection - some great, some awful.
ASUIsTalking.com: If you're an ASU student or alumni, there's a new social networking site just for you. It's called ASUisTalking. They say it's not a global Web site, it focuses on stuff on and around campus.
5/5 - TheCoolestGifts.com: I will just list some of the cool stuff and you will be amazed, mesmerized or just midly amused: The Sleeping Bag Shaped Like Your Body, a smokeless ashtray (although the Click Chick thinks you shouldn't smoke at all), and something perfect for the woman in your life, the 360 Degree mirror and if you're a water rat, they have the unsinkable key ring. Plus, they have a label that makes your beer can look like a soda can. And if you want to keep the in-laws from stealing your "good stuff" - they even have a liquor lock.
It's Cinco de Mayo: This is the day we celebrate how Mexico beat the French. So, I give you a song. No, it's not a Cinco de Mayo son. The best I could do is "The One Semester Spanish Love Song." Yes, he uses phrases that you only use in first semester Spanish to tell a girl he loves her. Watch and be amused...
Politcal Double Standard?: As we continue to Talk the Vote here at KTAR, I found an interesting column on race, religion and politics. Are Democrats held to a higher and tougher standard than Republicans when it comes to race and religion? Well, a columnist at the NYTimes seems to thinks so in the article The All-White Elephant in the Room. You may have to login to get the story...
Bad Foods: I like how this comes from the Money section at CNN.com. It's The 9 Foods the government has forbidden you to eat. The NYC gov't doesn't want you to have trans fats. Absinthe is on the list and I know someone who works in Europe and whenever he comes back, he has a bring a bottle or two for friends. Interesting thing is, it is legal here. Horse meat for human consumption is banned in some states as well. And the list goes on...
Bad Habits: I find it interesting that Forbes.com put this list together: The 10 Best Ways to Break a Bad Habit. Surprisingly, how not lay off 10,000 workers but keep your $20 million bonus is not on the list.
5/2 - Movie Web Site of the Week: Since it's Friday and today is the official start of the Summer movie season with the release of Ironman, which the Click Chick found quite enjoyable, it's time for the movie Web site of the week. Today's movie is Mike Myers' The Love Guru. Now it doesn't open until June 20th, but until then, you can just go to the official site and enjoy some of Guru Pitka's teachings. The site has a link to the Love Guru's YouTube page, and he's got LOTS of those witty sayings that will amuse you. You can even submit your own. And all of this can be found on the site - along with a poll asking who your favorite guru is - Guru Pitka OR Deepak Chopra. As of this morning, Pitka is barely beating Chopra 51-to-49 percent and since that's within the statistical margin of error it's too close to call. Official site: www.lovegurumovie.com
Poll of the Day: Did you take today's poll on the homepage? It asks if a Christian college should be allowed to fire a professor because he's getting divorced. Here's the story behind the poll...
Baby Drop: An 500 year old tradition in India is becoming a bother so some Indians. It's a baby dropping ritual where parents drop their babies from the top of a 15 meter building onto a white sheet. Supporters say it's supposed to be good luck and that no children have been hurt. Watch the video...
Talk Like Yoda: Today's Sci-Fi reference is from Star Wars and this time it's YodaSpeak. From Mattman, to me, this comes. The site has no audio, but all you do is enter a phrase and the Web translates it into Yoda speak. So, I entered this sentence: Don't burn popcorn in the office, it makes the place stink. In Yoda speak: Burn popcorn in the office, do not, it makes the place stink. Hmmmmmm.
5/1 - The Ewok Gospel: I can't myself, again. I know. Another Star Wars reference. But I just can't help myself. But it's so easy and there's so much. And this one too good. Someone wrote Star Wars Ewok Gospel. I let him explain the Ewok gospel. And he has a message for the haters on the Star Wars message boards that haters who say they ruined the first three movies. See the video...
What Stars Drive (Drove): Some stars out there drive jallopies. Yes, just because they're famous and super rich, doesn't mean they're not like you and me. OK, they're not like you and me. But who knew Teri Hatcher and my parents have something in common? She was spied driving a neon green VW bus. It just like the one Mr. & Mrs. Click Chick Bass used for their BBQ restuarant. But I have the feeling hers doesn't smell like rib tibs. See the list...
Bacon Lovers Stuff: David M. sent me an email saying if I really love bacon, I should check out McPhee's meat section. Well, I did. And they have all kinds of bacon-themed products like bacon placemats (That's the housewarming gift I want!), meat bandages, bacon mints and a bacon lunchbox. They have other crazy products like the toast wallet and the world's largest underpants (that fit 5 people) and a yodeling pickle.
Bacon is Good For You (Allegedly): Steve L. sent the Click Chick a note that says "recent studies have shown that the nitrites in bacon produce nitrous oxide during the digestion process. The N2O bubbles diffuse into the bloodstream and have the effect of helping to open clogged arteries. This means that bacon is now 'heart healthy'!!" I haven't been able to verify that online...
Star Trek Is Real: And for your daily Star Trek reference, I'll just read a headline: "Real Trekkie tricorder detects ailments - New handheld medical scanners could aid health care in developing nations" I told you Star Trek is REAL! Read the story...
Mullet Contest: This little boy won a mullet contest. Only in Minnesota.
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