Sunday, January 22, 2006

Who Went to War Half Topless?

Big News

A new poll shows most people, particularly senior citizens, are having a hard time understanding the new Medicare prescription drug program. President Bush urges seniors to stay the course, and maybe the government will figure it out soon.
- If you have to have a stroke or something, just ask a friend to save your place in line.
- But please remember, the government doesn't negotiate with geezers.

Marvelous Monday

Topless dancers were banned from the U.S. Army on January 23rd in 1980. Well, actually, they were banned from U.S. Army service clubs. They could still join the army if they wanted to.

Today's exciting topless military trivia question:
- Have troops ever gone into battle topless?- Well, sort of. The ancient female warriors of Scythia always went into battle half-topless. In order to draw her bow with greater precision, each Scythian warrior burned off her right breast.
- It was a Scythian warrior, by the way, who first uttered the phrase, "War is hell."

On January 23rd in 1994 the Dallas Cowboys defeated the San Francisco 49ers for the NFC championship. During the game, quarterback Troy Aikman was knocked cuckoo and couldn't even remember what brand of chewing tobacco he swallowed.
- He probably got between Jerry Jones and a TV camera.

On January 23rd in 1986 Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, and Fats Domino were the first inductees into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame. Elvis couldn't be there, so Fats ate his award.

Love & Learn

Add Spark with a Romantic Getaway - Need some tips for adding new spark to your relationship? Look no further: here are some suggestions for romantic getaways that will heat up your romance in no time.

Today's dating tip for guys

To impress your date, always open the car door for her. Unless, of course, she's leaning against it.

Thoughts on the Bunny Slope

I'm not skiing down any mountain without a net under it.

I've never been insane, but I've been in Las Vegas and that's close enough.

If Shania Twain is typical country, drop me off at the nearest cow patty.

Heartburn for today's blog was supplied by Flipper's Fast Fish, the fantastic fast fish franchise featuring fabulous French fried flounder fins.
- Sunday's Special: Save 70-cents on super sardine sticks sautéed in sweet and sour sauce.

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