Brittany Murphy...RIP

I was a big fan of "King of the Hill", so her voicing of Luanne Platter is her most memorable role for me. It always shocks me when someone dies so young.

Story.

Tom Cruise In A Mac Ad

Well, not really, but a pretty amusing parody. Of course, I'm a bit of a computer geek, so that might be why I find it funny.

Fake Mac Ad

R.I.P. Walter Cronkite

There are legends, then there are legends. We lost a great one.

R.I.P. Steve McNair

36 is way too young for anyone to die, especially by a gun. I'm a fan of football and remember the 2000 Super Bowl. McNair was an excellent quarterback in his day.

CNN article here.

ShamWow Guy Arrested

How did I miss this one? The Smoking Gun reported this in March. Seems Mr. ShamWow wanted a prostitute to "Wow" him. Instead, she bit his tongue and he hit her. Charges have been dropped against both.

Makes me wonder what kinds of fluids the ShamWow can absorb besides water and cola...

Padding Your Pants?

I didn't realize some men felt the need to "pad" themselves. At least women give it up in their teens (I hope).

Actress Natasha Richardson Has Left Us Early

Nothing funny. Always throws me for a loop when a celebrity dies suddenly, especially a talented one.

BBC's article.

Jade Goody - Let Her Die In Peace

She's terminally ill and a crazy goes after her with a hammer?

A-Roid Good Example In Science Of Lying

This article in the N.Y. Times has a doctor who studies facial expressions demonstrating how A-Rod's lying was visible in a 2007 interview.

Plastic Surgery Regrets

Yes, there are some celebrities who actually realize plastic surgery can be a mistake. The latest one is Lisa Rinna.

Article here.

Attack of the Biggest Loser!

Well, one of the contestants, anyway. She may actually face jail time. Uh, flour? Really?

Amuse yourself here.