Even Though . . .

. . . they look like they might be from Wise County, they aren't. Why they are in the news here.

"Family First" On The Blog?

Ok, this poll is still open, but we have some shocking results going on. The majority are married? And the overwhelming leader are those that take their vows for the first time and actually honor them? What is wrong with you people?

I think I'm beginning to figure The Blog's (mild) popularity out: It is the only place that married guys can go on the Internet and see the occasional pic of a hot woman and not get in trouble.

What Is Going On Here?

There's nothing I enjoy more than waking up at the crack of dawn to the sweet voice of Fox 4 morning personality Megan Henderson. That voice will sadly be on the TV that I left on all night, but I know she secretly wants me. It gives me a reason to live.

But for two or three days in a row she has been replaced by new hire Krystle Gutierrez. This is unacceptable. For two reasons:

(1) First, what is up with that name? At first I was certain that she had to be Hispanic but then I realized she probably engaged in a practice that is illegal in Wise County: Interracial marriage. But that doesn't explain that first name. Krystle? How about a good old American spelling of "Crystal"? Obviously, her parents or uppity which means she is probably uppity. Strike one.

(2) She's kind of hot, but not quite the wise arse that Megan is. But I decided to check her out. I learned on her blog (lord, those corporate censored blogs are painful to read), that she recently got married. I had figured that out already due to the Hispanic thing (see above). But what really shocked me was that I learned she was married to some guy on the Fox News Channel (the big one)! She wisely refused to name him (since she is probably having second thoughts), but she did reveal that he covers stories "in the Southwest." Megan would never marry a Fox Network guy. Strike two.

Megan, come back soon. I'm reaching for the Paxil. Things aren't good.

Wife . . .

. . . #9.

Man, I'm Getting On A Plane

Southwest Airlines asked this young gal to put on a sweater. What's wrong with Southwest? And where are all these women coming from?

"They Are, Like, Getting Closer To Me"

The administration at TCU should kill this video immediately. And note to all tailgaters: A choreographed dance routine involving guys is never a good idea.

Blistered

Just saw tomorrow's issue of the Messenger and couldn't help but notice that sports writer Robert Morgan gets roasted in the Letters to the Editor section for this article last week. It has something to do with the alleged disorganization of the pee wee football program in Decatur. I've heard some complaints as well. Edit: The Letters to the Editor have now been posted here.

Wheels Off [Edit: Moved To Top]

If you were watching Channel 5 this morning at 7:25 (when The Today Show cut to the local news break), you saw the wheels of KXAS news go flying completely off. I can't do it justice, but I did manage to TIVO it. I'll try to get it posted this evening.

Edit: Ok, I may have oversold this, but here it is. Note:

(1) I cut off the first 32 seconds of absolute complete dead air as KXAS scrambled to get on the air
(2) The very odd camera pan left, pan right beginning movement
(3) How they had the wrong graphic up as Tammy Dombeck took over
(4) The very shocked look of the anchor at the end as she is filmed removing her headset
(5) The dead air after the spot before the commercial begins.

Claire Danes . . .

. . . has nothing to do with Wise County, but we won't hold that against her.

Incomplete News

I could have sworn I just heard a report on WBAP about a bad accident at Stephen F. Austin [Edit: Tarleton?] One or two students were killed and a young man from Alvord was injured. I'm trying to track it down. Edit: Maybe this is it. Motorcycles wreck on Sunday. One of the two died today. Does the name Apollo Long ring a bell to anyone? Double Edit: Maybe that wasn't it. Edit: Now WBAP hasn't run with the story again. Edit: Finally got confirmation that Ryan Crutsinger (as a commenter pointed out) was involved in the wreck at around 2:30 a.m. at Tarleton. No alcohol involved (that's what the email said). Despite suffering a broken jaw, three broken vertabrae, and a broken shoulder blade, he is expected to fully recover.

Shout Out To All The Wise County Teachers Out There

This new Carl's Jr. ad is catching a least a little bit of grief. I haven't seen it on TV because I don't think we have any Carl's Jr. fast food joints in North Texas.

Baylor, You're Killing Me

Actual shot before the Rice game last weekend. Remind me never to get fat and talk on a cell phone all the while a young child colors on my belly.

Stuck On You

Remember the nurse's aide in Fort Worth that hit a guy with her car, he became embedded in her windshield, and she drove home and left him there in her garage?

Well, now it's a movie called Stuck starring Mena Suvari. It's completed and looking to be picked up for major distribution.

Crazy Story

A pregnant Austin woman is attacked by her estranged husband last February. She goes into a coma.

Last Thursday, while still in that coma, she gave birth to the child.

A Different View of 9/11

The aftermath of Flight 93. I'm not sure I've ever seen this. (Credit.)

All Signing Bonuses Suddenly Seem Too Small

Story. I might be wrong, but NFL players are getting so big and so fast that one of these days there might have to be some fundamental rule changes. It may take 20 years to see it, but I bet something will have to be done. Kickoffs are inherently dangerous, so I could see them eliminated with a team getting the ball on the 25. And the tackler "cannot lead with his head" rule will have to be enforced.

Edit: I just saw that NINE players had season ending injuries after week one.

I May Start Watching The Canadian Football League

Streakers are entertaining. Always. Here we have one on the ground, another takes off with moves better than Emmitt Smith, followed by a guy who refused to take his pants off. I'm embarrassed for the last guy and his lack of guts. Go commando, buddy. Your friends were counting on you.

Random Movie Thought

The Dallas Morning News has an article in its Arts section yesterday (which I just read today) asserting that applauding at movies would be a good idea. Yeah, the actors/director/crew wouldn't hear it, but that an outbreak of applause would be cathartic for the audience.

When I was a kid, I remember a commercial for a movie (and I'll swear it was promoting Billy Jack with it's theme music of "One Tin Soldier") which had the tagline of: "One movie has audiences standing up and applauding."

But, as I search my memory bank, I can't recall ever being in a movie where the audience actually applauded at the end.

You?