Fox News

I can't tell you how much I hate Fox News. Example: Barack Obama has stopped wearing his American lapel pin. Why? Who cares. But this clip (21 seconds) demonstrates Fox News' analysis of the situation. (Courtesy of Lewis Black on "The Daily Show.")

Of Course, Everyone Will Wonder Where The "H" Came From

You can't help but notice the progress of the under construction water tower in Rhome. I'll give 'em credit, that's a perfect place for the tower and it looks good. Considering the thousands (millions?) of people that will pass by it at the intersection of 287 & 114, it's good press.

Everyone will know where Rhome is.

The University Of Florida

That's all I got. The University of Florida.

Reader Submitted Pic

Labeled "Sunrise: Catlett Creek 10-10-07"

I didn't know where Carlett Creek was so I looked it up: Catlett Creek rises five miles north of Decatur in north central Wise County and runs southeast for twelve miles to its mouth on Sweetwater Creek, five miles north of Bluett. The stream is dammed in its upper reaches. It traverses flat terrain surfaced by clay and sandy loams that support water-tolerant hardwood trees, conifers, brushes, and grasses.

Realtor Murder

The capital murder trial of the longest last named defendant in recent history, Chanthakoummane, is halfway through. A Collin County jury found him guilty today after 30 minutes of deliberation.

The lead defense lawyer, who I saw on TV last night, looks about as beaten down as a guy can be. Having a case that is a sure loser will do that to you. He basically had to admit his client's guilt (DNA didn't exactly help the defense) but will now try to persuade the jury to sentence the defendant to life in prison instead of assessing the death penalty. Prediction: Sarcastically said, "Good luck with all that."

T.O. Left A Note Today

Dear Reporters,

Due to the magnitude of this week's game and high volume of questions for the Original 81 about the other 81. I will be taking all questions immediately following Sunday's game.

Sincerely,

Terrell Owens (autograph)

p.s. Getcha Popcorn Ready

The guy is a nut (and I still think he might blow up - in a bad way - this year), but the "Getcha Popcorn Ready" catchphrase is pretty funny. He's used it before. (And the other 81 he is talking about is the equally crazy Randy Moss.)

From Fort Worth

At the driver's license hearing a second ago, I had a Wise County cop slap me on the back and say, 'big fan.' I suppose he means this blog. But it was a funny moment.

Now back to waiting.

Charge!

Got a big bag of nothing today. A plea. A motion to suppress (that turned into a plea) and now a trip to Fort Worth for a DL hearing. But I leave you with Classic Video of Texas Tech fans in 2002 tearing down the goalpost and then shoving it into a crowd of Aggies. (Or you can watch a kangaroo on a race track. Good times.)

Can't Believe . . .

. . . I'm watching some of the Republican debate of MSNBC.

I think I'd vote for Ron Paul over the rest of those pre-programmed robots. Heck, I might vote for Ron Paul over anyone.

Edit: And Fred Thompson has no desire to fight for the job.

Battle Of The Big Sandy

Just saw a preview issue of the Messenger and they stole some of my schtick! Well, maybe. Five years ago I did a Bridgeport/Decatur comparison with the lead of each entry being "Best [insert category]". Tomorrow's Messenger does the same thing with some equally crazy and even identical categories. (Them: "Toughest Cheerleaders". Me: "Cheerleading Squad Most Likely to Engage in Fist Fight".)

I still think mine was funnier. Again, maybe.

But looking back over my old comparison, I'm stunned how much things have changed. And I think I brought bad karma on Bridgeport since they haven't won since.

(And why the above pic? Not sure myself. I searched Google Images for Decatur and Bridgeport and that came up on the first page.)

"They call me Big L'y, Big Silly. Big Money, Big Billy."

The heck with the details about this story, I'm more fascinated by the aliases used by those indicted. Although I'm too scared to make any jokes about any of them.

Roy Arredondo, Jr., a.k.a. West, age 33
Juan Antonio Vasquez, a.k.a. Juanillo, age 36
Hector Manuel Ayala, a.k.a. Hec; a.k.a. Homicide, age 34
Marco Medina, a.k.a. Pantera, age 35
Javier Soliz, a.k.a Payaso, 37
Walter Lopez, a.k.a. Big Homie, age 34
Primitivo Ybarra, a.k.a. Munch, age 29
Daniel Arredondo, a.k.a. Weasel, age 43
Arnulfo Rodriguez, a.k.a. Isaac Rodriguez; a.k.a. Gangster, age 36
Emilio Noyola, a.k.a. Mili, age 27
Daniel Garcia, a.k.a. D, age 27
Edwin Barron, a.k.a. Beaver, age 37

Tuesday Afternoon Pick Me Up

Dirty, Sexy Jerry

If you've seen ABC's Dirty, Sexy Money (I watched half an episode and kind of liked it), and you can pick Jerry Jones out of a lineup, you'll probably be entertained by this two minute skit from ESPN last night.

"I'm A Man! I'm 40!"

OSU coach Mike Gundy's meltdown a couple of weeks ago may be one of my favorite press conferences in history.

Here is the original.
Here is a very funny fake Coors Light commercial about it.
Here's another spoof.
Here is an actual commercial making light of it.

It's Getting Hot

Heard that lots of people were getting overheated at the Jonas Brothers concert yesterday at the State Fair (pic above.)

I don't think I know who the Jonas Brothers are.

Teacher Cheers/Dances In Class

A kid with a cell phone decides to tape it and it ends up on The Today Show this morning. Not really sure why. I give her a thumbs up.

Aaaaaaaag?

So I'm sitting here watching the Cowboy game when I see this. With two interceptions, perhaps that is what he is feeling.

(Admittedly, the pic is a little blurry.)

Edit: Make that four interceptions (at this point). But Dallas will win this one anyway. That's a bad Bills' offense.

Edit: Now it's 10:59 p.m. Holy cow. Folk just mad a field goal for the win but Buffalo called a time out at the last second. Let's do it again. Holy crap! He did it again. Cowboys win.

Edit: When I wake up tomorrow, I think I'll decide that was one of the craziest Cowboy games ever.

Edit: If you didn't see it, the last part of the game (some 19 real minutes) is on Google video. But it won't be there for long.

Edit: A less than 3 minute clip (that cuts out all the commercials) is here.

Edit: What's up with the sign of The Evil Empire?

Oh, My

I normally don't link to overseas stories because we all know that if it doesn't happen in 'merica then it isn't important.

But this pic and this story are worthy on an exception.