Jeremy Taylor
‘Old School’ Cast Reunites For Spike TV’s ‘Guys Choice Awards’
The raucous comedy ‘Old School’ came out almost ten years ago. (And, yes, that is making us feel a bit old ourselves.) It didn’t neccesarily help to see the movie’s three stars, Will Ferrell, Vince Vaughn and Luke Wilson, all looking even more middle-aged during a reunion at Spike TV’s Guys Choice Awards.
Internet Sensation Eduard ‘Mr. Trololo’ Khil Dead at Age 77
Last week we brought you word that Eduard Khil ‘,aka Mr. Trololo,’ was gravely ill after suffering a stroke.
Now we’ve learned that Khil, whose 1976 Soviet TV performance of the song ‘I Am Glad, ‘Cause I’m Finally Returning Back Home’ became a unlikely viral video hit in late 2009, has died at age 77. The stroke was the cause of his death, according to his manager Tatyana Mamedova.
Mother Outraged Over Daughter’s Award for ‘Most Homework Excuses’
Humorous academic superlatives are generally handed out in high school yearbooks. Maybe it’s best to keep it that way because a ”Catastrophe Award” for having the most homework excuses given to a third grader at Desert Springs Academy in Arizona is causing controversy.
Should the Minimum Wage Be Raised to $10 an Hour? — Survey of the Day
Since 2009, the federal minimum wage has been $7.25. About 2.2 percent of the US workforce is paid at this minimal level.
Are You Planning to Use Your Vacation Days This Year? — Survey of the Day
Employees in the United States have an average of 18 paid vacation days a year. But will they use them all?
Which Flavors Are Resting In the Ben & Jerry’s Graveyard?
Do remember Makin’ Whoopie Pie? You could buy that Ben & Jerry’s flavor, which was chocolate ice cream augmented by marshmallows and devil’s food cooks, 10 years ago. Unfortunately, the concoction didn’t prove popular enough and the Vermont-based ice cream makers laid Makin’ Whoopie Pie to rest in 2003. Literally.
Two-Year-Old Stella Is the Cutest Ballerina on ‘So You Think You Can Dance’
Bree Hafen wowed the judges on the season premiere of ’So You Think You Can Dance,’ and although she’s definitely moving on to the next round, it was really her 2-year-old daughter Stella who wowed the judges.
Do You Care What Presidential Candidates Did in High School? — Survey of the Day
Earlier this month, an article in the Washington Post revealed that GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney bullied another student when he was at prep school and ultimately forced his victim to cut his long hair.
Carl’s Jr.’s Ice Cream Cheeseburger Is So Wrong It’s Right
Carl’s Jr is the latest fast food chain to embrace dairy-based Franken-foods with an ice cream cheeseburger offering.
Hipsters Beware! Skinny Jeans Can Cause Nerve Damage
Skinny jeans may be fashionable, but if they are too skinny they may cause permanent nerve damage.
That is the downside of being trendy according to Karen Boyle, a doctor at the Greater Baltimore Medical Center. In fact, folks who like to keep things tight on their bottom half run the risk of developing a condition with a scary name.
Man Arrested for DUI With Zebra and Parrot In Front Seat – Wait, What??
Close to a million DUI or DWI arrests are made in the United States every year. But we guarantee that this will be the only such arrest you read about involving a zebra and a parrot.
Is Lolo Jones, the Virgin Olympic Athlete, the Next Tim Tebow?
Lolo Jones was going to be a big deal at the 2012 Summer Olympics no matter what. Not only is the American among the gold medal favorites in the 60 and 100 meters hurdles but she is quite attractive. In fact, we think she bears a resemblance to ‘Parks and Recreation’ star Rashida Jones. (No relation.)
But the Olympian made a disclosure earlier this week that is sure turn spotlight on her even brig