07.22.10: TODAY IS...
National Rat Catcher's Day - marks the legend of the Pied Piper in 1376 who piped all the rats out of Hamelin, Germany. Then, when the village refused to pay, he piped all the children out, too. Today, the only person that all the children would follow out of town is Justin Bieber.
POP QUIZ
On this day in 1993, this actress became the world's top paid actress when she accepted $12-million to play this character!
AUDIO
ANSWER
Michelle Pfeiffer as "Catwoman" in "Batman"
IN SEARCH OF
What folks are Googlin' this morning
"very vera"
Very Vera's Vera Stewart went up against Iron Chef Bobby Flay last night in a carrot cake cook-off. Winner: Not Bobby Flay.
"ralph houk"
The guy that managed the NY Yankees through two World Series Championships in the early 1960's died yesterday. Ralph Houk was 90.
"YouTube life in a day"
On Saturday, YouTube wants you to whip out your video camera and film a day-in-the-life of ... you! After you film your fascinating life, upload the footage to YouTube and it could be included in a documentary produced by Ridley Scott and directed by Kevin MacDonald.
PHONEBUZZ
Light 'em up!
What movie marked the beginning of the end of your relationship?
A new survey out of Australia has discovered that a certain type of movie destroys relationships: Romantic comedies! Results from a survey of 1,000 people found:
- Almost half say romantic comedies with their happy endings have ruined their view of an ideal relationship
- 1 in 4 say they were now expected to know what their partner was thinking
- 1 in 5 said their partners expect gifts and flower "just because."
A relationship counselor says romantic comedies have turned us into "happily-ever-after addicts," adding that "real relationships take work and true love requires more than fireworks.
Ever accidentally eat something that was made for your pet?
What a great idea for a business -- an ice-cream van for dogs. One will roll through the streets of London starting Saturday. Dogs can enjoy flavors such as chicken and gammon sorbet, and vanilla sprinkled with dog biscuits. The owner says dogs will love it but it can also be eaten by humans. "It's safe for humans...I've tried it myself," Sally Bezant told Reuters adding that perhaps it tasted "different."
What was the last thing you spent money on that truly makes you happy.
Money can't buy happiness. We've heard that over and over, right? Well it's not entirely true. According to a couple economists, spending money can make you happy. It just depends what you're spending it on. Fun things - like vacations, movie tickets and hobbies can make you happy. Material things -- like cars, food and clothes -- not as happy.
So what's the difference between the two? Leisure activities mean connecting with other people. It boosts your social connectedness, which boosts your happiness level.
FACEBUZZ
Post this: Here's $20... what are you going to spend it on?
CELEBRITY TWEETS
- Lady Gaga may become the face of Twinings tea, and may even get a tea flavor in her honor. What's the flavor of money? source
- Rockers Def Leppard are taking a year off because band life has become "stressful." Want to take a chilling trip back in time? Watch
- Christina Applegate's rep has confirmed that she and her fiance Martyn Lenoble are expecting their first baby. According to her Twitter page, Applegate is craving avocados. She says she's been eating so many, that she's going to turn into one. source
- In Touch weekly reports Jon Gosselin has shed pounds and was spotted strolling the beach with his bikini-clad girlfriend, Ellen Ross. They say he is looking "toned, tanned and healthier than ever." source
- But hold the phone! Another publication, The Morning Call, said Jon Gosselin and Ellen were spotted at his apartment complex pool, where he kept his tank top on to "conceal his protruding stomach." source
- Betty White...the brand. Betty White's so hot right now that the 88-year old is launching her own line of T-shirts and hoodies. All sales will benefit the Morris Animal Foundation. Look for them in August. source
- Who's ready for another "View"? CBS announced a new daytime talk show featuring 6 women talking about the issues of the day. Hmmmmm.... does that sound familiar? The show (no name yet) will feature Julie Chen, Sara Gilbert, Sharon Osbourne, Holly Robinson Pete, Leah Remini and Marissa Jeret Winokur. Look for it this fall. source
- Tracy Morgan will make his stand-up debut on HBO this November in his first solo comedy special. "Tracy Morgan: Black and Blue" will be recorded Sept. 24th and 25th in NYC. source
- From the "throw up a little in your mouth" file -- the autopsy tools used on Elvis Presley's body will be auctioned off August 12th. We're talking 12 rubber gloves, forceps, lip brushes, a comb, eye liner, needle injectors and more... the auction house predicts the set will bring in $14-grand. source
CUTTIN' CAKE TODAY
- Sen. Bob Dole (87)
- Danny Glover (63)
- David Spade (46)
- Don Henley (63)
BIRTHDAY QUIZ
Danny Glover is 63 today... name the movie
AUDIO
ANSWER
"Lethal Weapon 2" (Roger Murtaugh)
PRIMETIME, BABY
ABC: Wipeout (NEW), Rookie Blue (NEW), Boston Med (NEW)
CBS: Big Brother (LIVE), CSI, The Mentalist
NBC: Community, 30 Rock, The Office, Parks & Recreation, Law & Order: SVU
FOX: Glee, So You Think You Can Dance (LIVE)
CW: The Vampire Diaries, Moonlight
FUN STUFF
GOTTA SEE THIS
I hate when parrots are smarter than me. Dang. 20 parrot tricks in 2-minutes... watch
JOKE OF THE DAY
A smooth-talking guy at a bar kept looking at his watch. An attractive woman couldn't help noticing this and asked: "Is your date late?" "No," he said. "I just bought this state-of-the-art watch and I was testing it.
It uses alpha waves to talk to me."
"What's it telling you?"
"That you're not wearing anything under that jacket."
"Well sorry," she said, "but I am."
"Dang it, it must be an hour fast."
SURF THIS
Can anything compete against Facebook? After all, the site has a half-billion users! So why would you even try to start your own social networking site? That's not stopping Buddify.com. They brand themselves as Facebook, but without the privacy issues and "annoying applications." Their goal is to give you a completely unhampered experience. It sounds terrific, but are any of your friends there? That's the question, and the answer is most likely 'no'. If you're ready to abandoned Facebook, click here:
DID YOU KNOW
A bad relationship can be a heart breaker--- LITERALLY... check this out:
"...Those unhappy with their partner are 50 per cent more likely to have a heart attack or stroke than those who are content."
WHO SAID IT
"I would be in a room with one guy then out again and back in with a different guy and a lingerie change. I was cracking up a lot of the time and so were the crew because it was so odd."
-Jennifer Love Hewitt on filming "The Client List" where she plays a prostitute. You can watch the full movie online here:
GAME BREAK!
Bubblewrap. Go!
DOGGIE BAG
- The death of the CD... it's coming. Think about it, when is the last time you bought a CD? read it
- 16 websites for folks that want a quick hook-up... and I'm not talking trailers. worth a look
- What's the key to getting boys to read? Two words: Fart Jokes. This is why men should always teach boys how to read. There is no bigger expert in the art of a fart joke then ANY MAN. brilliant
- 17-year old runs a stop sign and then tries to flee from police. He ran after his vehicle flipped taking a sharp turn. Detail you should know: The kid is Amish, and his get away vehicle was a horse and buggy. It was the world's slowest police chase. The great thing about being Amish is you know your mom will NEVER see this on the news! Cool... mugshot
- what do you suppose made them all laugh? go!
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