CLICK CHICK ARCHIVE - JULY '08 PICKS
7/31 - Saltiest Foods: To be healthy and to lower your blood pressure, you have to cut back on the salt. And list of the 20 Saltiest Foods has been revealed. It includes Saltiest "Healthy" Food - which happens to be Chili's Guiltless Grill Chicken Platter. Well, I guess it's guilty of being salty with 2,780 mg of sodium.
Doggy Snouts: I haven't done a pet page in quite some time. and the one i'm about to share it toooo cute for words. someone has compiled a photo album of doggy snouts. My friend that sent this to me said, "If you haven't had your daily portion of puppy-snoggling, then this page is like a multi-vitamin."
Web on Fire: Well, the Click Chick has finally set the web on fire. All my links and craziness is sparking spontaneous occurrences of spontaneous combustion and flaming cursors. Don't believe me? Check this out...
Monster Dolls: Monster dolls hugely popular and here's a new one for you. It's Ann's Monsters. they have names like growler, greg the triclops, sneezle, cozy the kitten and twitch the two headed monster and my person favorite - Vlad (pictured right) - he has felt fangs. they're run you about $30.
Space Program: Don't forget to vote on the new Penske Automotive Group Poll of the Day. NASA is paying test subjects to stay in bed for 3 months straight. Would you do it? Read the story and see the pics online...
The Not So Epic Light Saber Battle: I call this, the Not So Epic Light Saber Battle, because as you will see it's not so epic, but I was mildly amused. As some of you may not know, myself included, the iPhone has a light saber application that lets you swing it around and it will make all those light saber sound effects. Well, two guys came out of their respective basements and had a light saber fight over the internet using cameras.
Recipe of the Day: And just for you Jayme West (my co-worker that cooks everything that I happen to mention in this blog), I give you Blueberry Crumb Bars. FYI, Jayme made the Hedonistic Fudgies recipe I posted. Her musings: "Besides not giving an oven temperature, it has one ingredient on there twice. It also says to scoop the batter onto the cookie sheet, but the consistency is more like pancake batter. You have to pour it and it spreads out like pancakes!" She says a 400 degree oven works best. As for me, the one I tasted was certainly good!
7/30 - Photo of the Day: I've got my photo of the day. I call it parking gone wrong. It was taken by a co-worker at the radio station which means, I work with the parking offender. Boy, they must have been really late?
FirstShowing: Are you a big movie buff? Then you'll want to check out Firstshowing.net. It has a list of all the new and upcoming movies, movie news, reviews, trailers and teasers. And that includes the new one from Disney - The Princess and the Frog. That doesn't come out until December 2009.
Heart Robot: Seen the new movie Wall-E? It was certainly charming and sweet. But I have found a real life Wall-E story. I have found the robot that likes to hug. It's the robot named Heart. His creator says Heart's an emotional machine. Heart likes being cuddled and stroked and he's on display at London's Science Museum (pictured right). They hope to use the technology in hospitals. Of course, it costs money to go to England to see it in person, but you can watch the video and read the story for free right here.
Swap A Gift: You guys need to bookmark this one come the holidays. Many of you will gift cards to places you do not shop. Well, you might want to try swapagift.com. You can buy gift cards from their discount inventory or you can sell you gift cards or gift certificates to swap a gift for cash.
Gator on the I-10: I don't know why Detour Dan didn't report this yesterday. Someone's pet alligator disrupted traffic on the EB I-10...uh, wait a minute, that was near Lake Pontchartrain in Louisiana. Even after it was hit by a car, when state police went to check on it, it went after deputies. Read the story...
7/29 - Journey's Melting the Earth: There's a new movie about what's causing global warming. No, it's not An Inconvenient Truth 2. It's Journey at the Center of the Earth. Now, I know you're all thinking, no Click Chick. That new movie is Journey to the Center of the Earth. But no, this is Journey AT the center of the Earth. That's right, the band Journey is melting the Earth. Your parents were right, rock 'n' roll is destroying the world. Actually someone at Black 20 spliced the trailer with a Journey video. Clever stuff. I won't even tell you what they did with their Iron Man 2 trailer they dummied up - they call it Iron Ma'am. For some reason, they bleeped some stuff out, but the bleeps are not that effective. You've been warned.
Faces d'Objets: Found some interesting pictures on the web. It's Faces d'objets. The descriptions are in French, but as you know, pictures tell a thousand words in any language. These pictures show how you can find a face in anything, even household equipment.
Politics: In case you haven't noticed, McCain and Obama haven't picked a running mates yet. But Politico and the Washington post say, Obama's giving Va. Govenor Tim Kaine a good look. Still no word from McCain's camp on who his top choice is yet. But the McCain VP announcement could come soon.
Convert Files: How many of you have received a picture or video that you can't see or watch or open said files because it's in the wrong format? Well, I have a cure for you that doesn't require you to download new software. It's ZamZar. It's a Web site that converts MP3s, video and documents. It converts stuff up to 100 MG for free. If you want more than that you have to pay.
Joker Wanna-Be: Did you hear about the man who tried to steal posters related to the new Batman movie - while dressed like the Joker? We have the with make-up and with-out make-up mugshots. Read the story...
Recipes: And just for Jayme West, a brownie recipe. They're called Hedonistic Fudgies. It's a chocolate chip cookie that has "all the best parties of a brownie" according to the creator's co-workers.
Or you can try Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars...
7/28 - New Search Engine: Cuil.com (pronouced COOL) debuts today. It was founded by ex-Google engineers. Spokesman Vince Sollitto says they have more indexes than any other search engine around. So I Cuiled Click Chick. And of course, there was my picture right at the top - with a Pyrex ad. I think they need to get some bugs out.
Statler and Waldorf and the Web: Two of my favorite characters on The Muppet Show - those two old crotchety guys Statler and Waldorf - finally discovered the Internet. Actually, there are about four different clips from these guys "discovering" the internet from Funnyordie.com. They say the Internet is filled with sarcastic comments. Why, yes, gentleman it is. Read below...
Sarcastic Comment: So to follow that up with a sarcastic comment. Check out our Comic Con slideshow where I provided proof that tights are not for every man. Make sure you look for the man in the Superman outfit. He doesn't have abs for steel, that's for sure. Comic Con Slideshow...
Dr. Seuss Goes Trekkie: What if Dr. Suess wrote for Star Trek: The Next Generation? It would be something like this:
Alert! Alert! The ship's on fire!
The ship's on fire? How could this be?
Who lit the fire?
Not me.
Not me.
Computer, how long til we die?
Eight minutes left to say goodbye.
That's just a portion of it. There's more, I promise you. You think some crazy guy living his parent's basement wrote this. Possibly, it's a fan site presented by the Center for Seussian Studies. I'm still trying to figure out how that works. See the whole thing...
Strange Criminal File: This teen really wanted to be a bus driver, so he just pretended to be one. Read the story...
Photo of the Day: I also found the Joker's cat. For some reason, I don't think this guy will be available for adoption at the Humane Society. See the picture...
7/25 - Destroy a Website (for Fun!): Ladies and gentleman, the Internet is a very, very dangerous place. If you remember, not too long ago we had a streaker running across the KTAR.com homepage. I mean, is there no decency in this world? Then, I go to the Click Chick page this morning and it was attacked by aliens! Let me be specific, interstellar aliens from Alpha Centauri. I was so shocked and appalled, I spilled coffee all over the Click Chick page. Actually, there's a website called netdisaster.com that allows you to do very bad things to a Web site (without really doing bad things to the internet). You can spill coffee, destroy it with aliens, send dinosaurs, wasps, ants or you can infect it with mold. Check out the coffee spill I had to clean up this morning.
Ultimate Table Tennis Match: Once again, I'm breaking out the sports coverage that Paul Calvisi won't give you. Everyone likes the NFL, the NBA, and MLB. But no one and I say no one is giving you table tennis highlight. But I, the Click Chick will only dare speak about this one. The set was only about 37 seconds long, but they started swinging like they were playing tennis at Wimbledon. One dude even crawled over the table tennis table to get a shot. It's something to behold. Watch the match...
Date a Zombie: We've all seen the commercials for eHarmony. But have you heard of ZombieHarmony.com. If you're a slow moving, fast moving or immobile zombie, you can still get zombie love. Take Luvs2Cuddle - she likes long, slow, lumbering walks on the beach and staring vacantly. What's not to love?
7/24 - The Diet Board: Need to lose a few pounds in a matter of minutes. I have the answer. They're only trying it in England right now, but I'm sure they'd be more than happy to ship them overseas. What is it? The diet board. First you pick the areas on you body that you want to disappear, cover them with black ink and then strap a diet board to your back to make yourself look instantly thinner. See how it works...
Elvis Was ON a Building: Elvis must be immortal. I think he comes out in public for a few decades then hides until people forget him (although he's known to show up at a Burger King every so often). But I have proof he's a couple of thousand years old. How do I know? There's a statue of the king going up for auction and it's 1800 years old. It's got his coif and sideburns. Apparently, the statue used to adorn the side of a building.
Pew News Quiz: Listener Kevin A. sent this to me several days ago. It's the Pew News Quiz. They ask general news questions including what's Condi Rice's job, who's the chairman of the federal reserve and some other general news knowledge questions. If you're a news junkie like me, you'll want to take the test.
Scary Baby Name Alert: A New Zealand judge won't let a couple name their daughter Talula Does the Hula. Read the story...
The Gallery or Regrettable Food: Found an interesting site on the web. Of course that's my stock and trade, but this one may make you lose your appetite. It's called The Gallery of Regrettable Food. It's a collection of poorly photographed food ads, cookbook covers and the like from the 40s, 50s and 60s. Some of them are just funny, but some will make you wonder why people really even ate back in the day.
Bonus Timewaster: Here's a fun little simple math test. I won't give anything away, but I'm pleased to know I don't have a warped mind. Take the test...
7/23 - RX for Fun: Did you know that 10 percent of family physicians use computers to transmit prescriptions to pharmacies? So long to illegible prescriptions. It's also going to save taxpayers $156 million a year. But I tell you all that to say this - I found the unofficial onlineCustom Prescription Maker. Now, you can't take this to Wal-Greens. But, if you think your friend needs - a 2 week Caribbean vacation, 1 box of imported cigars, 40 oz. of cheap rum and a tube of sunscreen - this is the Web site for you. It has a tool that lets you customize prescription. The only problem is, you can't mail it to anyone. You have to tell them to come look over your shoulder.
Mailbag: We haven't dipped into the Click Chick mailbag lately. So, let's take a look at what one my friends who will remain nameless sent. It reads: "Thank you so much for teaching my wife about nicecritic.com. Apparently I have some sort of stain problem...and my clothes don't match..." You know what pal? I live to serve.
The Ugly Bag: Cure ugliness with the Ugly Bag. It's a waste of money if you ask me. All you need is a Sharpie and just ask for a paper bag when the grocery checker asks you for paper or plastic.
Dress up like Chewbacca for a Cause: Have some friends that love to dress up like Storm Troopers and they never seem to have anywhere to go? The might want to try the 501st Legion of the Dune Sea Garrison. It's the Arizona chapter of the International Star Wars costuming club. While not sponsored by Lucasfilm, according to their web site, they are Lucasfilm's preferred Imperial costuming group. What do they do? They dress up in their Star Wars gear for charity.
Aliens Are Real: Speaking of aliens from galaxies far, far away. An "Apollo 14 astronaut claims aliens HAVE made contact - but it has been covered up for 60 years." That according to Dr. Edgar Mitchell. He says there's a coverup by NASA. He even describes what they look like. He says they weren't hostile or we would've been gone by now. Read the story...
Timewaster: I love the name of this Timewaster. It's called AAHHHH!! You have control of a beam of light that's rotating in a circle. You have to make sure you don't touch the edges. And when you do, you go AAHHHH!!!! The beam changes length - so you've been warned!
7/22 - Handy Tool: I found the greatest device you're going to need come Christmas and the holidays. It's the Open X. It helps you "Stop Struggling with those stubborn plastic packages!" After suffering a serious cut trying to get into my latest remote control, I could have really used this.
The Beer Belly: Now here's a handy tool someone sent me, but I don't know if I should recommend it. It's the Beer Belly. It allows you to sneak your choice of beverages into the movies, concerts, ballgames and "just about anywhere" according to the site. It makes a dude look like a man wearing a pregnancy pad. You can put hot chocolate in it or Margaritas...
NiceCritic.com: Is there someone you work with who could benefit from a date with a breath mint? Is someone in your office just a bit too loud when calling home and leaving messages for Fifi the dog so she's not so lonely. Or is there something you want to say to someone and just don't know how in a nice way. How do you tell the IT guy his miniskirts are way too short for a professional office? Then try NiceCritic.com. This Web site lets you do just that - send a helpful message anonymously. They have categories all picked out - like personal hygiene, appearance, sports etiquette, anonymous praise to name a few. They also have a list of pre-written messages to chose from. They don't even ask for your email address so it can't be traced to you.
Handy Tool, Pt. 2: I've found another neat alarm clock and you don't even have to buy this one. It's free and it's online. It's the KuKu Klok. Just leave your computer on near where you're sleeping. Obviously, you're going to need some speakers. You set the timer and WAH-LAA! It will beep, buzz, cluck or guitar riff you awake.
Timewaster: This game is called Cursor Invisible. You just point and shoot, like Duck Hunt, but instead of guns and ducks - there's targets and some kind of pointer. You will play over and over and over...
7/21 - Nobby Alarm Clock: You know, I found this Friday and I should have ordered it because I was late, late, late to work this morning. Why was I late? Because I forgot to turn on my alarm clock. Well, Nobby the alarm clock is not smart enough to turn himself on, but he's cheeky enough to talk back to you. Now, if Nobby gets a little too cheeky, you can strangle him to turn him off. Don't worry, that's how he's designed. There are a ton of Nobby videos on YouTube. But do you really want to put up a video of yourself yelling at toy alarm clock?
***Note: Ned Foster asked if he was a character in Harry Potter. The character in Harry Potter was Dobby. And he's a house elf.
Girlfight!: Danica Patrick got into a dust up with Milka Duno. Apparently, Danica got mad and stamped over to Milka's pit area and a girlfight ensued. Milka even threw what looked like a Lysol wipe at sweet little demure Danica. Watch the video...
The Four Horses: It's not the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, but the Four Horses. It's an interactive web site with four horses, just standing by a fence waiting for you to turn them on so they can start singing. You can turn just one on or all four of them. It up to you, you get to make the music.
Screaming Beans: This is a timewaster if ever there was one. It's called Screaming Beans. It's an interactive movie that plays like a game. You don't get points, but you are encouraged to squash the beans. And when you do, another bean pops up and is noticeably disturbed. But you just keep clicking and squishing or they'll keep screaming. And there's a little sci-fi action near the end.
Jessica Goes Country: While Justin Timberlake is the toast of the town for his performance as MC at the ESPYs, according to the Kenosha News, Jessica Simpson was booed at her country music debut at the Country Thunder USA Festival in Wisconsin. Some people apparently said she didn't "belong" there. Tough crowd...
7/18 - Batman vs. the Commish: And since The Dark Knight is now in theaters (and boy is it good), it's time to share something that dropped into the Click Chick Mailbag - Joseph Tuccillo - (hope I got that right) sent me a note. It says: "Ankarlo was comparing Sheriff Joe to Batman the other day and it made me think of this. Take a look. Its pretty funny." What is it? It's a mildly humorous little video that asks if it's time for Batman to tone it down. Commissioner Gordon is sick of the man in tights, apparently. Thanks for the link Joe! FYI, it's rated PG for language. Watch the video...
Batman - The Movie: Now, every time a Batman movie comes out, I have to make sure I tell people to see the original Batman movie with Adam West made in 1966. It's sooooo campy and silly, you will laugh. It's a great film to watch with a group of friends. There's a compilation of the funniest parts of the movie on YouTube. A new DVD special edition came out on July 1. You can get it from Amazon or Netflix. This one is safe the whole family.
Fried Food: Like pickles? Got a tub of vegetable oil? Then you'll want to try the Southern Fried Dill Pickle (from Spanky's in New York) from the This Mama Cooks Web site. I had one once in Utah. It reminded me of deep fried zucchini.
Timewaster: Got another Timewaster from a foreign land. It's called Konsentrik. The object of the game is to get a little green ball between some circulating concentric circles. It's harder than it looks. Thanks to John S. for that one.
Orangoo: I'm going to start using this site everyday. It's orangoo.com - it's a free spell check web site. You just type whatever you want to type, paste it in orangoo and wahlaa! It's great if you want to spell check an email real fast before you send it out to the entire office.
7/17 - SuperSizedMeals.com:. This site has various pictures of food and food eating competitions. But it also has the world's biggest Kit Kat bar. My favorite part is Greasy Burger Porn - pictures of big, juicy burgers and where you can get them. There's nothing more American than that.
Canned Cheeseburger: Super Sized Meals led me another called Trek'n Eat. It specializes Trekking Mahlzeithen - trekking meals you can take camping, hiking, etc. It's mostly in german. But what I've been able to figure out is they have a product called - Cheeseburger in der Dose. But translated - that's Cheeseburger in a Can. It'll only set you back 3'95 euros. You know how many Happy Meals you could get with that? Looking at that picture, I don't think that cheeseburger in the can is the burger in the picture.
Online Translator: By the way, for kids going back to school. I found a great translator tool they can use for the foreign language classes. It translates words and phrases from one language to another. It even has a pronouncer.
Timewaster: Someone sent me another great Timewaster sent to me. It's an easy game to play. It's Catch 33. You're trying to catch numbers with your mouse - sequentially and as fast as you can. The numbers move, but it's pretty easy and addictive to play. Oh, I should warn you, the only thing in English on that page is game - everything else is in Arabic. And thanks to all of you who sent me notes with tips on playing People Bucket, the game I posted yesterday.
New from Jim Jab: And I wouldn't be a good Click Chick if I didn't give you the new Jib Jab video link.
Poor old John McCain - they have him in a hospital robe keeling over with a heart attack. This time, Jib Jab actually lets you put your own picture in the video.
7/16 - Bad Bear: The economy is soooo bad, it's even affecting the wild animals. A bear attempted a smash and grab at an electronics store in Colorado Springs. He was cool until the cops showed up. Maybe he was just looking for his new iPhone. Yes, it was all caught on surveillance tape. Watch it here...
Online Voodoo Doll: OK, someone has done you wrong at one point or another in your life and you've wanted to retaliate, but not go to jail, right? Well, I have the solution. I've found an online voodoo doll at Pinstruck.com. The cool thing is it helps you "get revenge on those unfortunate folks in a completely passive aggressive and anonymous fashion." It lets you vent by sending a personalized voodoo curse by email. But since the creators and the Click Chick don't believe it's real than it's safe. Of Pinstruck, the New York Times says: "If passive-aggressive is more your style..." Note from Pinstruck: It's for people 18 and up and remember "Think carefully before sending your curse. Some people cannot take a joke. Make sure you respect this."
Timewaster: OK, I found a Timewaster and I'm having a heck of a time with it. It's called People Bucket and you just throw people in the bucket. The game is supposed to be easy and simple, but I haven't got a single one in the bucket. If you figure it out, let me know...
Snowday: I've been saving this link for months. And since it's going to be nice and hot today and since we don't have snow days here in Phoenix, this might help you folks get a cool feeling during the heat of the day. It's Snowdays. You get to virtually make paper snowflakes and they usually turn out to be quite beautiful! Make your own snowflake...
Talking Dolls: And for those of you who still like dolls, Talking Presidents.com has past presidents and others including Dennis Miller, Donald Rumsfeld and the King of Rock 'n' Roll - of course there are two to chose from when it comes to Elvis.
7/15 - KTAR.com Hacked!: Breaking news, everyone. Someone hacked KTAR.com yesterday. I wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't seen it myself. Someone put a streaker on the KTAR.com homepage. Of course, our crack team of IT guys got rid of it right away. Even though management launched threats and tried to intimidate me telling me to bury the story, I kept a copy of it and have it on the Click Chick page. All I have to say is this, let it go through twice and you can do it yourself! (Yes, it's family friendly.) See the streaker...
Animal Videos: It's the one thing you folks love, animal videos and I've got several today that I've generously lifted from MSN and Stupid Videos. First, I have the cutest bear video ever. A bear cub falls asleep. Wakes up and falls back asleep. Silly yes, but very, very cute when he tries to keep himself awake. It's always funny when kids try to stay awake...
Second, what's that sound? That my friends is a Snoring Duck. Who knew they snored?
Third, you'll want to check out the Cat Olympics. Someone put their cats on the treadmill. It's a silly, waste of time to watch, but you'll get a chuckle out of that.
And last, remember Disco Duck? Now there's Techno Chicken. Yes, I said Techno Chicken the video. Yes, someone made a techno music video with a REAL chicken. I know, who has that much time to come up with that stuff?
breaking news, everyone. someone hacked ktar.com yesterday. i wouldn't have believed it if i hadn't seen it myself. someone put a streaker on the ktar.com homepage. of course, our crack team of it guys got rid of it right away, but i kept a copy of it and have it on the click chick page. all i have to say is this, let it go through twice and you can do it yourself!
Scooby Snacks: If you're a child of the 70s, then you'll remember Scooby Doo. I found the ultimate recipe online. It is Shaggy's recipe for Scooby Snacks. It does call for Ground Herbal Medicine, but I think it would taste much better if you left it out.
7/14 - Miss USA Falls (Again!): Beauty queens have poise and grace but over the last few years, it's been a bit crazy. Let's not forget Ms. Teen South Carolina and her "the Iraq" speech. But it seems, Ms. USAs have a problem staying on their feet. Last year, Ms. USA 2007 Rachel Smith fell at the Miss Universe pageant. Well, it happened to the newest Miss USA 2008, Crystle Stewart, who fell in the evening gown competition too. But I looked like her in a bikini, I would fall at the Super Bowl with EVERYONE watching. Congrats to Crystle. She made the top 10.
No Burqas, S'il Vous Plait: Can someone be too Muslim to be French? France is a secular nation and hen a Muslim woman turned up for her naturalization interviews covered in black from head to foot, with only her eyes visible, they deemed her "radical." They told her that her burqa was "incompatible with French nationality." Read the story...
Diners, Drive-ins and Dives: OK, if you're like me and you can watch the Food Network for hours, I've got the link for you. Yesterday's "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives" featured Joe's Farm Grill in Gilbert. It's fast food fresh from their urban farm. Now, if you've never watched the show, they feature great little restaurants that pack a lot of flavor. Diners, Drive-ins & Dives • Joe's Farm Grill.
Birthday Alarm: Never forget a birthday. If you sign up, it sends you reminders. The site also has greeting cards and more. You can even send them Bastille Day cards. Yes, it's Bastille Day in France. You know when they raided the Bastille, there were about 6 or 7 people in there. But digress...
Timewaster: I found a timewaster for those of you who like Soduko and Tetris. This game kind of combines the two. It's Tromino. The object of this game is to fill a 64 square grid with the shapes provided. You try to fill the grid until no empty cells remain. It's pretty neat and makes you use your brain. Play the game...
7/11 - Click Chick for President?: Not likely in this lifetime. But KTAR's Pamela Hughes sent me an email with a web link and it actually scared the heck out of me for a minute. It reads: "Hey Gayle, I went on this online community thing and everyone was talking about you... what is going on? There's even a video about it on News3Online." Well, it seems there's a growing grass roots campaign to get an unknown to run for office. Who is the unknown? Me! Since I moonlight at Channel 3, this thing kinda scared me for about 4 seconds until the Maxim model turned talkshow host started talking. Actually, it is a joke. You just enter your friend's name and a video is sent to them with their name appearing on campaign posters, billboards, newspaper headlines and a tattoo on someone's grandma. Watch and send to your friends...
Mayor Gordon: As you know, Phil Gordon was named the Best Mayor in North America by a group I've never even heard of. So we asked in our poll of the day if you think he's one of America's best mayors. It's seems only 19 percent of you think he is. Some of our listeners definitely had something to say about it - including Cindy S. who wrote on the KTAR.com comment board - "I want a recount. I know for a fact that Mayor McCheese from McDonald-Land was leading the poll." Remember, you can make comments on our news stories on KTAR.com.
Starbucks Maps: If you're a Starbucks fan, Google Maps has put together a special map that's tracking Starbucks closures so you can see if your favorite Starbucks is on the chopping block. Read the story and get the map...
Fact Monster: This one is for the kids. It's Fact Monster. This Web site has almanacs, a dictionary, an encyclopedia and thesaurus and more. It's for ages 6 to 14 years old. It includes sections on math and money, science, and it hosts news and maps of different countries. Parents, you can use this too if you're helping your kids with their homework and you can't remember how many acres in a square mile or how you convert fathoms to feet.
7/10 - Tropic Thunder Mockumentary Trailer:It was the winner of the highly coveted Tijuana Shrieking Donkey Award. I give you Rain of Madness. What's that you ask? Well, actually, it's some pretty funny marketing from the folks behind the movie Tropic Thunder starring Ben Stiller, Jack Black and Robert Downey, Jr. Tropic Thunder is about actors who end up fighting a real war while filming a war movie. But in an interesting bit of marketing, the movie company has created a trailer for the mockumentary Rain of Madness about the making of the movie Tropic Thunder. You can go to RainofMadness.com to see it or just check it out on YouTube. ***Note: Rated L for Language. You've been warned.
Bat in the Bra Cup: On Jim Bohannan this morning, I heard him tell the story of the girl who found a - not a bat in the belfry - but a bat in her bra. I've found that story online so you can read at your leisure.
The Blow Up Bra: Did you hear the story of the 94-year-old granny and the blow up bra? No, the bra didn't blow up with explosives. It seems Betty was on a plane when the bra's pads inflated to a size 48. The rest of the story involves a gun and an emergency landing. Read the story...
Do It Yourself: If you want to see how the experts do it, check out MonkeySee. It shows you how the experts do it - like how to make alfredo sauce, how to care for a bearded dragon or how to make soap or how to make a monkey ballon.
Money Bones: Milkbone is celebrating its 100th anniversary. And to celebrate, they've got a contest. Your dog could be the next Milk-Bone SpokesDog AND you could win a $100K contract. Check out: www.milkbone.com.
Txt Msg Shortcuts: OK, this is for teens and people who text message a lot. I found the shorter thesaurus. How does it work? Well you enter a long word - like lackadaisical - and it gives you a list of shorter words that mean the same thing...although languorous isn't that much shorter. Check out www.ironicsans.com/thsrs
7/9 - I'm Back!: OK, after spending 5 days in the cool of the Rockies, I decided it was time to come back to Phoenix and pay some bills. That being said, I have share one vacation photo. This little deer apparently makes a breakfast of my friends' backyard plants on a daily basis in Morrison, CO. And yes, I saw snow on the mountaintops and I wore a jacket every day.
MyGallons.com Redux: Last week KTAR News and the Click Chick told you about MyGallons.com, the site that lets you lock in your gas prices. The Better Business Bureau is giving the site an F. Read about their financing problems...
Bad Celebrity Names: I got an email from a co-worker about Matthew McConaughey's new baby and it included the fact that he is already uncle to Miller Lyte McConaughey. Even celebrity's siblings are getting into the act of bad baby names. Read the story
Home Ec 101: OK, this one shouldn't be controversial. It's Home Ec 101. I don't even know if they teach Home Ec in schools anymore, but this Web site apparently teaches you what you wish your mom had - like how to clean it, cook it or fix it - whatever it is. Today's topic is for cooks and wanna be cooks - How to season your cast iron cookware.
Chocolate Cake in a Cup: Here's a new recipe that I'm really going to try myself. It's Chocolate Cake in 5 Minutes. Send this to every bachelor you know. All you need is a mug, a microwave and a few ingredients. It has no icing recipe, so just cover it with ice cream. There are step by step instructions and if you can't follow these, well, time for take out.
Illegal Immigration: MSN has an interesting article "What would happen if we threw out all the illegal immigrants? That's the headline on MSN's Money section. The article talks about who would benefit and which businesses would suffer. Apparently, they make up 5 percent of the workforce. It lists Arizona has the sixth largest illegal immigrant population in the U.S. Read the article...
Sci-Fi Moment of the Day: And for those of you who missed my Star Wars/Star Trek references while I was out, you'll like this one. Video Jug shows you how you can get out of your mom's basement and find romance and friends with the use of Jedi mind tricks.
7/2 - MyGallons.com: A couple of people have contacted us about this Web site. We've talked about it before, but I'm posting it here so it's easy for you to find. It's MyGallons.com. It's the pre-paid gas card that locks in your gas prices. When prices go up, your gas price stays the same with MyGallons. It's accepted at most major filling stations - 76, Chevron, Texaco, Shell and BP. According to the site, your pre-purchase price is based on the current average price of self-serve regular unleaded in your home area.
Product Reviews, Movie Reviews and More: Before you by that software, camcorder or any kind of gadget. before you use a web service, buy a DVD or video game or download an album, you might want to check out TopTenReviews. The site says "We Do the Research So You Don't Have To." Yes, they have product reviews, movie reviews, they even rank that top 10 movie directors of all time. It's a pretty useful site if you want to check before you buy.
Get Your Photons Here!: If you've been thinking you need a few particles to spice up the decor at home, try ParticleZoo.net. You can get a stuff photon, neutron, electron, graviton, and even a Dark Matter stuff plush toy. And each toy comes with an explanatory tag attached. This month they have more anatomically correct protons and neutrons. And coming this September - the Quantum Duck. These toys are not safety rated for little children and babies.
Paper Toys: For free toys for all ages - go to PaperToys.com. There you can make paper stuff like Bill Gates house, a T-Rex, Big Ben, a DeLorean or the Brooklyn Bridge. You just print it out and put it together. May be something fun for the kids to do while stuck in the house hibernating this summer.
One Big Burger: Don't know what to cook this weekend? Try fixing a Giant Burger with your friends. It only requires 17 pounds of beef, two pounds of cheese, one pound of bacon and a few other things. The finished burger weighs a pinch less than 30 pounds. Check out the burger and pictures of the cooking process. Oh, you have to make your own bun. And it takes two people to flip it over on the grill.
Picture of the Day: A message to those addicted to the Internet or just stuck at work...
7/1 - Countdown Clock: It's July 1st, that means it's only 177 shopping days left until Christmas. I shop early, so I'm starting next month. Check out this Christmas countdown clock...
Beliefnet.com: According to PC Magazine, Beliefnet is one of the best multifaith sites on the old Internet. If features info on all the major religions and even Scientology. It lets you learn how we're different and the same. If you want to know where your candidate's faith stands, try the Godometer.
7/1 - Countdown Clock: It's July 1st, that means it's only 177 shopping days left until Christmas. I shop early, so I'm starting next month. Check out this Christmas countdown clock...
Beliefnet.com: According to PC Magazine, Beliefnet is one of the best multifaith sites on the old Internet. If features info on all the major religions and even Scientology. It lets you learn how we're different and the same. If you want to know where your candidate's faith stands, try the Godometer.
Cool Tech Gadgets: PC Mag also thinks Dynamism is a great Web site. It says Japan is ahead of the U.S. in next gen technologies and you can order them online from Dynamism. You can get PCs and other great gadgets. But you really want to check out their Fun Gadgets. Yes, you can also get those crazy gadgets that Japan is known for, including the Face Bank - a money eating piggy bank (pictured left). Yes, it's a robot. You can even pick up the bubble wrap key chain. It let's you pop and pop and pop forever. And since it's only 177 shopping days until Christmas, you've got plenty of time to order the Hello Kitty digital camera for your daughter. It's only $329.
The Trons: Wiggy, Ham, Swamp and Fifi make up The Trons and they are the hottest band on the Internet. Their influences: The Velvet Underground and washing machines. Oh, did I mention its a robot band made up of mechanical junk and instruments. They've had five gigs outside the creator's New Zealand bedroom. They also have a worldwide fan club and a MySpace page.
Watch the band • Read about the band's creator
High Tech Toilet: Here's a Japanese gadget I didn't see on the web site I told you about next hour... Japan's latest toilets include retractable water jets, odor sensors and music to muffle bathroom noises. Watch the CNN video...
Simon's Cat: I gave you guys the link of that little cartoon, Wake Up Cat. Now, Simon's cat is back and he wants to be let in.
If you've ever lived with a cat, you'll identify with this one. Watch Simon's Cat 'Let Me In!' Thanks to Vicki L. for this one.
Picture of the Day: Let's just say, if you're like Professor Lupin (that's a Harry Potter reference), you might not want to check the picture out if you're reading this blog at work...
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 I, only I the Click Chick, have already found proof and you can see it here.
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.
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...
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 have bigger manes of hair 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's going 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 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 Like Boomhower in King of the Hill? They both get lots of women. How, you say? Maybe because #1 Daniel Craig is hot. And 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 a bigger 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.
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 version 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. 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's a whole slew 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 was available on eBay but the auction is over. 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 to day 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...
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