POP CULTURE-A NASCAR Great Dies; Name the New Seven Wonders of the World

Time for a Pop Culture update and we're a little off-the-wall this week.

First, help name the new and improved "7 Wonders of the World". Also, some neat optical illusion pics, a tribute to a great Nascar racer and a video the older amongst us will remember fondly.

Remember Dean Martin's famous drunk? Tune in to see a clip of Foster at his prime.

Pic of the Day

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Quote of the Day "People are like tea bags... you never know how strong they are until you drop them in hot water." -- Nancy Reagan

Web Site Worth the Visit Teaching the Iraqis English Listen carefully to what the crowd is chanting. A bit mean. Not sure how genuine it is. CLICK HERE

TIDBITS Questions You're Afraid to Ask * Why does your gynaecologist leave the room when you get undressed? * If a person owns a piece of land do they own it all the way down to the core of the earth? * Why can't women put on mascara with their mouth closed? * Is it possible to brush your teeth without wiggling your arse? * Why is it called Alcoholics Anonymous when the first thing you do is stand up and say, 'My name is Bob, and I am an alcoholic'? * Why is there a light in the fridge and not in the freezer? * Why does mineral water that 'has trickled through mountains for centuries' have a 'use by' date? * Why do toasters always have a setting that burns the toast to a horrible crisp no one would eat? * Is French kissing in France just called kissing? * Who was the first person to look at a cow and say, 'I think I'll squeeze these dangly things here and drink whatever comes out'? * What do people in China call their good plates? * What do you call male ballerinas? * Why is a person that handles your money called a 'Broker'? * If quizzes are quizzical, what are tests? * If corn oil is made from corn, and vegetable oil is made from vegetables, then what is baby oil made from? * Why is it that when someone tells you that there are over a billion stars in the universe, you believe them, but if they tell you there is wet paint somewhere, you have to touch it to make sure? * Do illiterate people get the full effect of Alphabet Soup? * Did you ever notice that when you blow in a dog's face, he gets mad at you but when you take him on a car ride, he sticks his head out of the window

 


Some Picture Fun





Two Funny Video Clips to Jog Fond Memories

From “WKRP in Cincinnati”, surely yon reader recalls the famous episode of the flying turkeys?



And how about Foster Brooks, that infamous drunk on the Dean Martin show?



In this day of politically correctness, this drunk character would likely be considered cruelty to drunkards.

Name the NEW 7 Wonders of the World

As I am to understand it, none of the original 7 Wonders of the World still exist. I don’t even know what was in the original list although I recall something called the “Hanging Gardens of Babylon” was on it.

Now, YOU can help name a whole new set of Wonders of the World.

At this site, there are 21 choices. The user can choose seven out of these 21 offerings.

A few of the choices for nomination to the new list of the 7 Wonders of the World include:

Acropolis, Greece: This set-in-stone wonder attracts millions of visitors each year to its famed Parthenon and statues of Greek gods and goddesses.

Alhambra, Spain: The palace and citadel—once the residence of the Moorish caliphs who governed southern Spain—feature mosaics, arabesques and mocarabe, or honeycomb work.

Christ Redeemer Statue, Brazil: The outstretched arms of the 125-foot statue of the Christ the Redeemer overlooks Rio de Janeiro from atop 2,343-foot Mount Corcovado.

Kremlin and St. Basil's Cathedral, Russia: Domes with golden cupolas surrounded by red brick walls are at the heart of Moscow's Kremlin. The Cathedral of St. Basil the Blessed on adjacent Red Square features nine towers of different colors.

Pyramids of Giza, Egypt: The only surviving structures of the original seven wonders, the three pyramids were built as tombs for pharaohs 4,500 years ago. Nearby is the Great Sphinx statue.

Statue of Liberty, New York: A gift of the French government, the 305-foot statue in New York Harbor has welcomed immigrants and symbolized freedom since 1886.

A Nascar Great Loses the Race Against Cancer

*From Motorsport.com*

Bobby Hamilton, Sr. never gave up as he battled neck cancer, the gentleman racer's final battle in life came to a close on Sunday, January 7, 2007 at the age of 49. His career in stock car racing had its ups and downs but his passion, determination and hard work saw his career which started in 1975 in his hometown of Nashville, Tennessee.



When the cancer was discovered in February last year, Hamilton stepped down as a driver on March 19th. "It's called head-and-neck cancer. I don't have anything wrong with my head, but [Ken] Schrader said a lot of people would doubt that," he said on that fateful day.

After his final race in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series at Atlanta (March '06), he handed the keys of his Bobby Hamilton Racing No. 18 Dodge Tundra over to his son Bobby Hamilton, Jr.

Instead of racing, Hamilton decided to promote cancer awareness as he underwent treatment. "I want to use what little bit of celebrity status I have left and try to promote the awareness of this disease," Hamilton said prior to his final race. "Out of respect for everyone I race against, I didn't think it was fair for my competitors to even think there was a problem."

The Miracle of WD-40 Debunked

The original list was some 45 items long. Snopes.com contacted the manufacturer of WD-40 regarding the miracles this product, originally intended to be a lubricant, were purported to effect.

The manufacturers culled the list down to about ten items.

Thus the concept that WD-40 will solve your marital problems and relieve athlete’s foot is a myth. However, WD-40 does do some amazing things. Click on the link above to get at the truth.

Media Nuggets

Thanks to Anita at FreeRepublic.com.

Wash.Post Publisher - Involved in DC Cronyism?

Rush Limbaugh on Fox? - Fox is rumored to start Conservative alternate to the Comedy shows (SNL) & piloting several themes. The Half Hour NewsHour, might be one of them.

Helen Thomas, Bill Moyers, Jane Fonda & Jesse Jackson - planners of Media Reform!

Nebraska’s Ice Storm and Nobody Blamed Bush

No one called in the National Guard, the TV cameras were nowhere to be found, opportunistic pundits didn’t rant about Bush’s total lack of concern for Nebraskans, life went on and the Midwest survived.

The 2006 Winter Ice Storms


Still, thousands of people are without power, as of this writing.

Yet, where’s all the boo-hooing? Where’s FEMA?

You think maybe taking care of yourself could be going on here?

Ending With a Smile



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