Today is Circus Day celebrating the first performance of the Ringling Brothers Circus on this day in 1884.
Pop Quiz!
On this day in 1991, a 31-year old woman survived a two mile fall after her parachute decided not to open. Jill Shields was rushed to the hospital with spine and pelvic injuries after landing in (what)?
-Swamp
-Pile of Tires
-Old mattresses outside a mattress factory
Answer
Swamp!
Cuttin' Cake
- Jim Lehrer (76)
- Jenny Berggren (Ace of Base 38)
- Pete Townshend (66)
Primetime, Baby!
ABC: Wipeout (NEW), Grey's Anatomy (NEW), Private Practice (NEW)
CBS: The Big Bang Theory (NEW), Rules of Engagement (NEW), The Mentalist (NEW)
NBC: The Office, The Office, The Office (NEW 1hr), Parks and Recreation (NEW), Parks and Recreation (NEW)
FOX: American Idol (LIVE), Bones (NEW)
CW: Smallville
Gotta See This
He calls it the "Greatest Movie Proposal Ever," and it just may be. Imagine watching movie previews featuring -- your boyfriend asking for your hand in marriage. Watch it, and her live reaction, too.
Did You Know...
...the recession changed us all -- even the rich. A new survey found stylish brands and big price tags to be a turn-off for wealthy folks. In 2008, 51% said they were willing to spend more for designer brands because they were stylish and fashionable. Today, it's 31%.
38% say they wait for items to go on sale; that's up 7% in just a year.
And finally, sales people are SO 2008! 50% trusted sales people back then versus 2% today!
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Joke of the Day
A man takes his place in the theater, but his seat is too far from the stage.
He whispers to the usher, "This is a mystery, and I have to watch a mystery close up. Get me a better seat, and I'll give you a handsome tip."
The usher moves him into the second row, and the man hands the usher a quarter.
The usher looks at the quarter, leans over and whispers, "The wife did it."
Surf This!
Relationship Court is an online court of public opinion that settles conflict between you and your special someone. It was all started by this guy:
That is Chris Lakkees, who (amazingly) took JESSICA ALBA TO PROM! He says he still wonders if it could've worked out between the two (answer: no), and he took that energy to create RelationshipCourt.com. Check it out.
Doggie Bag (This and That)
Is This a Dude, Carrying a Purse?
A blogger on Yahoo! put this photo on Twitter asking if this guy is carrying a purse or a messenger bag -- and if it mattered since it looks like a purse, and it's being carried by a guy. So the question is this -- "Would you consider buying a 'European shoulder bag' for your husband or boyfriend?" My take: Men do have purses. They're called backpacks. We strap them to our back which then frees our hands to do important guy stuff, like hold our wives purses.
Couple Lies to Get Free Home From "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition"
Meet the Cerda family. They are accused of being big fat liars. They told the "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" crew that their daughters suffer from combined immunodeficiency disease and had to wear masks in their old, rundown Vegas home to fight the toxins in the air. They got a new house, and now doctors are questioning their claims. Read about the case here. Check out their original video plea here
A Two Million Dollar Lottery Winner Still Using Food Stamps
Leory Flick of Auburn, Michigan, picked up $2-million from the state lottery 11-months ago, and still continues to collect food stamps! And get this, the state can't do anything about it because lottery winnings do not count as income! The guy is still eligible and continues to take advantage of the program. "If you're going to try to make me feel bad, you're not going to do it," Fick told WNEM-TV in Saginaw on Monday.
Stand Down, Oprah, There's a New Sheriff In Town!
Lady Gaga has replaced Oprah to become the most powerful celebrity in 2011. The list factors in money earnings, media buzz and social media popularity. Gaga made $90-million over the past year. She also has 32-million Facebook fans and 10-million Twitter followers. Don't worry about Oprah, she's at #2.
1) Lady Gaga
2) Oprah
3) Justin Bieber (youngest on the list)
4) U2
5) Elton John
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