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Tonight at 9pm all eyes will be on the U.S. Capitol as President Biden addresses both chambers of Congress, the Supreme Court and the American Public as he delivers the annual State of the Union Speech. Pundits are expecting him to say that State of the Union between Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift… is good!

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Capitol Police are busy putting up a giant fence around the Capitol to make sure no protestors are able to get in and cause a disruption during tonight’s State of the Union Address.

- You know what they say about Fences… “They make Great Neighbors… Except, of course… at the Southern Border of your Country”.

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If you thought women were the only ones who liked to get Pedicures… think again. Basketball great Shaquille O’Neal says he regularly shells out $1000 to get his toenails done because he has, “Ugly, stinky feet”. Shaq added that he likes, “Sparkles and designs”.

- I’m not sure I needed to know that. I’m not sure you needed to know that. But now we both do. So there.

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A lightning strike led to the destruction of a California town’s only Post Office and shut down mail delivery.

- The Postmaster asked us to remind residents… “Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds”… then added, “But notice we didn’t say DIDDLY SQUAT about lightning”.

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A new report says that traditional Spring Break hotspots such as California, Florida, and Texas are preparing for an influx of college students over the next two months.

- How come we get a report warning about an influx of “Spring Breakers” but not about “Illegal Migrants”???

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According to a new survey… a majority of Americans don’t trust car dealerships.

- But if you let them go in the back and talk to their manager for a minute… they might able to come up with a little something to make you change your mind.

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A heroic pilot helped deliver a baby in an airplane bathroom during a recent flight to Thailand.

- The pilot says he now plans to retire saying… “I’ve seen it all. Everything from the Mile High Club to the Birth of a Baby. My job here is done.”.

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Have a great day and I’ll see you back here Friday!

-Dick

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Nikki Haley officially suspended her Presidential campaign this morning after winning just one state in yesterday’s Super Tuesday primaries - leaving Trump as the presumptive Republican nominee.

- Talk about a nail biter.

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Meanwhile… President Biden won easily in all of the Democratic Primaries… except for one. A previous unknown write-in candidate named Jason Palmer earned 61 votes to Biden’s 40… taking all 6 delegates in American Samoa.

- Biden says he’s disappointed… and so am I. Samoa’s have always been my favorite Girl Scout Cookies.

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The Supreme Court is in the Spotlight after ruling to keep former President Trump on presidential primary ballots one day before dozens of states cast their votes in the biggest primary election of the 2024 cycle.

- Reaction was swift… Republican were happy. Some Democrats called for the Supreme Court to be Expanded or Disbanded. And Joe Biden asked for Diana Ross and the Supremes to sing “Stop! In the Name of Love”.

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Rihanna performed in India at the pre-wedding celebration for a Billionaire and his Bride and is now being slammed for putting on a “lackluster” and “boring” show.

- I wouldn’t want to be the Groom when the Wedding Night reviews come in…

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New research finds that taking FIBER Supplements every day boosts BRAIN function in just 12 weeks.

- And some OTHER functions in about 12 HOURS.

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The concert movie “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (Taylor's Version)” is set to stream on Disney+ one day earlier than planned — It will be available on March 14th instead of the 15th.

- Well now I have to rearrange my whole schedule…

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Have a great day and I’ll see you back here Thursday!

-Dick

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THIS JUST IN…

The Supreme Court - in a 9 to 0 Unanimous Verdict - sided with President Trump… Rejecting Colorado’s decision to take him off the Ballot - meaning Trump WILL REMAIN on the Ballot in all 50 States. The Unanimous verdict - by both Liberal and Conservatives justices - adds credence to the belief that the attempt to remove Trump from the ballot was politically - and not legally - motivated.

Next up: Tomorrow’s “Super Tuesday”… With Republican and Democrat primary voters heading to the polls in a whopping 15 States.

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It’s “World Obesity Day”… As of 2022, more than one BILLION people — 43% of adults were “Obese” Worldwide… and out of 200 countries surveyed… the US comes in at #36.

- #36? We can do better than that!!! We’re AMERCA for Pete’s sake!! Come on people!!! Eat something!!! We can be #1 !!!

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Jennifer Aniston has sparked engagement rumors after she posed at the SAG Awards while wearing a giant diamond ring on her left hand.

- But… as always, Jen said she and her mystery man are, just “F*R*I*E*N*D*S”.

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Sam’s Club is test marketing a new airport-style scanner with AI cameras that takes pics of everything in a shoppers cart and confirms it’s been paid for on their phone app. That means shoppers can walk out without ever dealing with a cashier or having their receipt checked.

- You get all of the excitement of Looting without any of the guilt of actually Stealing stuff.

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Police in Chicago are on the lookout for a group of teens who organized a car heist at a Range Rover dealership and took off with a dozen vehicles.

- On a bright note… You gotta love team work!

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It’s “Fun Facts About Names Day”! So I looked up a few thing about about the people who bring you this blog everyday… Jackie and me!

Turns out “Jacqueline” (Jackie’s full name) is said to be honest, benevolent, brilliant and often inventive, full of high inspirations, courageous, honest, determined, original and creative. And I’m “Richard”… but I go by “Dick”…

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Have a great day and I’ll see you back here Tuesday!

-Dick

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It’s Leap Day! February 29th… The “Bonus Day” we get once every 4 years. According to NASA, Earth actually takes 365 days, 5 hours, 48 minutes and 46 seconds to complete an orbit around the Sun. Over 4 years… that time adds up to an extra day. There are many ways to approach this… You can take a Leap of Faith… Make a Giant Leap Forward… But most importantly… Don’t Forget To Look Before You Leap!

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A new study found that despite most people thinking of psychopaths as Men, FEMALE psychopaths are surprisingly common. And they say the signs to look out for are: insincerity, deceitfulness, antagonism, lack of empathy and no emotional depth.

- The study also found the female psychopaths tend to hang out together in groups… by watching “The View”.

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President Biden had his annual Physical at Walter Reed Medical Center yesterday and… Surprise! Surprise! his doctor says he’s a “Robust 81 year old” who’s healthy and fully capable of carrying out the duties of Commander in Chief.

- Word is Joe did so well at the appointment, he got TWO Dum-Dums and a Superman Sticker on his way out of his Pediatricians office.

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Cops had to be called after a man in Key Largo showed up at his sisters wedding… then verbally and physically assaulted her & several of her guests while out on the dance floor.

- Maybe he was just trying to be a “Macho, Macho Man!” and it got out of hand?? Those Village People songs can really get the crowd worked up!

- My Dad… who was in his late 90’s by the time my youngest daughter, Julie, got married… used to do the “Y.M.C.A.” like a madman! Of course he didn’t always get the letters out right… It looked more like he was spelling out “A.A.R.P.” but he had a helluva time!

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An Oregon woman earned a Guinness World Record for her unusually sized tongue, which has a circumference of 5.21 inches.

- This story reminded me of a joke I heard once… I just can’t remember who told it. He was talking about eating at a Deli in New York with a friend who tried to get him to order a Tongue Sandwich. He refused. His friend asked why. He said, “I’m uncomfortable eating anything that can taste me back”.

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Walt Disney World has put 2025 tickets on sale, and prices for many tickets have gone up from 2024 pricing which were already up from the year before.

- It may be a Small World After all, But It’s Gonna Cost You Big Bucks if you want to be part of it.

- It’s getting so expensive at Disney… Snow White is trying to get the Seven
Dwarves kicked out for being “Squatters” so she can turn her Cottage into a Vacation Rental Property.

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RIP… Comedian and “Curb Your Enthusiasm” actor Richard Lewis who was known for his dark, neurotic, and self-deprecating humor has died at 76 after a 6 year battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Had him on the show a couple times… A really terrific guy!

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Have a great day and I’ll see you back here Friday!

-Dick

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A 114-year-old woman in Texas has become the oldest living American! Houston resident Elizabeth Francis is now the country’s oldest documented living person at 114 years, 7 months and 2 days old as of yesterday! Then again, nobody’s actually heard from her yet this morning…

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Speaking of Birthdays…

An Oklahoma woman is about to turn 100 years old, but it’s really only her 25th birthday. Mary Forsythe was born on Feb. 29, 1924, which was leap day. Since leap years only come around every four years, she will technically celebrate her 25th birthday tomorrow.

- And might I say… for an almost 25 year old, she doesn’t look a day over 99! Congrats Mary!

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A new report says that Gisele Bündchen’s boyfriend, Joaquim Valente, is spending most nights at her Miami home. He’s a jiu-jitsu instructor, so he’s helping Giselle learn how to defend herself.

- And as an ex-wife of an NFL Quarterback… Giselle is teaching HIM how to complete his passes and score.

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Canada has just donated $4 million bucks toward an effort to clear landmines in Ukraine… But only if they do it in a Gender-Inclusive manner. That’s right… part of that money will “Establish a gender and diversity working group to promote gender-transformative mine action in Ukraine."

- Well I don’t know about you… but when I want a land mine diffused in my backyard… I want to make sure it’s diffused by someone from a truly DIVERSE background! Preferably A female Latino Pansexual. And I’d also really appreciate it if they were up to date on all their Covid Boosters. And double masked if at all possible. 🙄

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According to a new survey in the UK, 37% of people would let a bird poop on them because they think it’s Good Luck.

- If a bird pooping on you is “Good Luck”… Then every time I go to the car wash, my car turns into a Four-Leaf Clover with Rabbit-Foot Seats.

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A writer for the NY Times says he was “cast out and chastised” for naming Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich as his favorite sandwich during an orientation session when he was hired at the paper. Why? Well… the Human Resources rep told him, “We don't do that here. They hate gay people”.

- To stick with the “Sandwich” theme here… What a bunch of Bologna.

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RIP… McCanna Anthony “Mac” Sinise… musician and son of actor Gary Sinese has died after a 5 1/2 year battle with an extremely rare form of Spine Cancer. He was 33.

So tragic… Gary has done so much for America’s sons and daughters through his tireless support of U.S. Troops and Veteran’s to lose a child of his own… Prayers to him, his son Mac, and the entire Sinise family.

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Have a great day and I’ll see you back here Friday!

-Dick

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Thanks to all of you who donated to last Friday’s 37th Salvation Army Radiothon Benefiting the Bed & Bread Club! With your generous support, we raised $1,637,238!!! That money is already at work… feeding and sheltering hundreds of men, women and children right here in the Metro Detroit area - every single day 365 days a year.

Thank you! Thank you! Thank You!

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It’s National “For Pete’s Sake Day”! So do something to celebrate for Pete’s sake!

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81 year old Barbra Streisand got a lifetime Achievement award at the SAG/AFTRA awards Saturday night.

- For those of you that don’t know… “AFTRA” - is the “American Federation of Television & Radio Actors”… and “SAG” is what happens to all of us after about age 50.

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Newly released records from the Secret Service reveal that First Family’s German Sheppard, Commander was actually involved in at least 25 biting incidents in less than a year.

- The Secret Service got so desperate to remove the dog from the Oval Office, they finally lied to President Biden and told him that Commander had voted for Donald Trump.

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Last night… Hundreds of residents of Kanawha City, West Virginia held a candlelight vigil to mark the closing of that’s states very last Hooter’s restaurant… which never re-opened after the Pandemic.

- No now if you want to view any Blue Ridge “Mountains” in West Virginia… you’re gonna have to settle for John Denver’s “Country Roads”.

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Delta, United and American Airlines were among the top 20 global carriers that raked in $33.3 BILLION just from baggage fees alone in 2023.

- And this year there going to make even more… byadding an extra $20 charge for the “Emotional Baggage” you’ll be carrying after the door on your plane falls off mid-flight.

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Over the weekend, singer Miley Cyrus revealed she was a “penis enthusiast”…

- Well okay. Good to know.

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Have a great day and I’ll see you back here Tuesday!

-Dick

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Tomorrow’s the day!

The 37th Annual Salvation Army Radiothon benefitting the Bed & Bread Program takes place TOMORROW, Feb 23rd and will be Broadcast LIVE on AM 760 WJR.

The Bed & Bread Program provides life-saving food and shelter for Men, Women & Children in Metro Detroit every single day - 365 days a year. More than 4,600 meals are served daily… and more than 140 nights of shelter are provided… which translates into 1.7 million meals and nearly 52,000 nights of safe shelter each year!!!

And this Radiothon is how the Bed & Bread Program gets its funding for the coming year!

A donation of $120 feeds five people for nearly a month, and designates you as a member of the Bed & Bread Club. A $240 donation feeds ten people for nearly a month, and solidifies you as a Double Bed & Bread® Club Member. But as always… anything you can give towards this years goal of $1.8 Million will be greatly appreciated!!

The folks at WJR will be manning the airwaves all day long from 6am to 7pm … and I’ll be broadcasting live starting at 4pm along with my daughters Jennifer, Jackie, Jill, JoAnne, & Jessica… plus Big Al… Tim Allen… and more… Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce? Probably not! But who knows!

We’ll have a lot of fun… and most importantly, raise money for this incredible cause: People hungry and in need… right here in our own backyard. So join us tomorrow for the 37th Annual Salvation Radiothon benefitting the Bed & Bread Radiothon.

You can even donate right now by:

- Visiting: SAmetrodetroit.org

- Texting: BREAD to 24365

- Calling: 833-SAL-HOPE (833-725-4673)

Unfortunately… Hunger and homelessness never take a day off… Thankfully, neither does the Salvation Army!

Have a great day and I’ll “See you” back here tomorrow! Radiothon Day!!!

-Dick

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Remember how they told us that a glass or two of red wine was good for our hearts? Yeah… well it turns out that may not be true. For starters… The key ingredient, “Resveratrol” has ONLY BEEN TESTED ON MICE… not humans - and - experts now say, you’d have to drink between 100 and 1000 glasses of Red Wine per day to get an amount equivalent to the dose that improved health in the Mouse Population.

- Well, Life may be a Cabernet, Ol Chum. But apparently drinking Red Wine isn’t gonna make it last any longer.

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President Biden’s frequent use of the shorter ladder while boarding Air Force One has raised eyebrows. There is now a Secret Service agent assigned to stand at the bottom of the staircase - just in case there is any “mishap”.

- It’s so obvious, they’re now calling them the “Not So Secret Service”.

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The NY Times claims that the White House has been “extremely upset” about their coverage of the President’s age and signs of his mental decline.

- It’s so bad that while telling us how “sharp and energetic” Joe is, White House Spokesperson KJP will wear a pair of pants that are actually ON FIRE.

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Lawmakers in New York City are pushing a ban on Tide Pods and other single-use laundry detergent products in the name of “Climate Consciousness”.

- Why?? Now Wearing CLEAN CLOTHES is bad for the environment??

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64 year old Madonna fell off a chair onto the stage during a performance in Seattle… but got back up, laughed it off and continued with her concert… receiving massive applause from the audience.

- Of course there was downside. At her age… every time the audience claps… the lights in the auditorium go on and off……. The Clapper!!!

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A new study reveals that movie theater seats are “harboring thousands of bacteria colonies, including mold” that can transfer onto your clothes while you’re enjoying the show.

- Which actually sounds like the plot of one of the movies I saw a preview for the last time I actually saw a movie in a theater.

- Amazingly, the “Bacteria Colonies” are actually BETTER for you than a large tub of popcorn with melted butter and a large Diet Coke.

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Have a great day and I’ll see you back here Wednesday!

-Dick

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It’s President’s Day… The day Americans honor the 46 Men who have served as President of the United States of America.

- It’s also “National Prevent Plagiarism Day”… or as it’s known now “Don’t Send Your Kid To Harvard Day.”

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Former President Trump is getting mixed reviews for the “Trump Sneakers” he debuted over the weekend… The shoes… which sell for $399 a pair… sold out in less than an hour.

- Not to be outdone, the White House is releasing their own line of shoes… “Air Bidens” by No Balance.

- Mike Lindell has even offered to make a special pair of “My Trippers”… just for Joe to wear when he’s walking up the steps to Air Force One.

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Veterinarians are learning more about how test the eyesight of dogs -- by having them watch television.

- Early results indicate Dogs pant and wag there tails when they see “friendly” images on the screen like “Lassie” or “Rin Tin Tin” but snarl and bark aggressively when exposed to “unfriendly” images - for example - an episode of “The View”.

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Over the weekend, hundreds of women In a coastal town in Japan lifted their skirts & flashed the ocean at an annual ceremony designed to attract fish and ensure a bountiful fishing season.

- All my dad did was take me to the Bait and Tackle shop… No wonder I never got into fishing.

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The Daytona 500 finally gets underway at 4pm this afternoon… after being delayed because of rain on Sunday.

- Dissappointed fans who wanted to watch the same cars go around and around in a circle for hours on end were forced to any of the Roundabouts located in Metro Detroit.

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Police in California are on the lookout for a woman who was caught on a surveillance camera stealing almost $2,000 worth of chewing gum from a convenience store and is currently on the lam.

- Cops say she probably won’t face jail time… but will get a good chewing out.

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Have a great day and I’ll see you back here Tuesday!

-Dick

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Sunday's Super Bowl was the most watched telecast in history.

- Second only to one of the times I hosted, “Bill Kennedy at the Movies” on WKBD Channel 50 on Sunday afternoon in the ‘70’s while Bill was on his Honeymoon! (My ver special “In studio” guest that day was Mr. Belvedere!!)

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A study by McAfee found that 45% of Men said they planned on using an Artificial Intelligence program to write a love note or poem for their Valentine. I asked an AI program to write a love poem from Bill to Hillary Clinton… Here’s what I got:

Roses are Red,

Monica’s Dress was Blue…

We’ve been married for Years,

But I’ve never had sex with You!

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According to new research, Apes have a sense of humor just like humans.

- Well you know what they say… Monkey see, Monkey do.

- And if you don’t believe it just go to the zoo and check out all the Apes on their phones watching funny Human videos on Youtube.

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A new study says the biggest mistake people make when trying to lose weight is checking the scale after making even the smallest of changes.

- For instance… taking off your clothes. And your glasses. And your watch…

- Oh admit it… We’ve all done it. I knew a woman who got a haircut once just so she could weigh less.

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To keep up with the war effort in Ukraine, European Leaders have joined forces to build a new ammunition factory in Northern Germany.

- They were going to set up show at an old IKEA factory in Sweden, but nobody was enthused about the idea of missiles and bombs that you have to assemble by yourself.

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A door fell off a small plane as it flew over a small town near Buffalo on Monday evening.

- It was scary to have another plane fall apart, but to be honest… the people in Buffalo were just happy to have something falling from the sky that wasn’t SNOW.

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A recent study finds that 45% of couples argue about money.

- The other 55% USED to argue about money… and then they got divorced.

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Have a great day and I’ll see you back here Friday!

-Dick

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Big Day today… It’s It’s Valentine’s Day and Ash Wednesday…

The last time this happened was in 2018… and in it will only happen one more time this century in 2029. And don’t be surprised if you don’t find a Combo-Card at Hallmark for the occasion. During all of the 1900’s, the two holidays only fell on the same day 3 times in 1923, 1934 and 1945.

TIP FOR GUYS: If you haven’t gotten your wife/girlfriend a Valentine’s Day gift yet… TELL HER YOU GAVE UP GIVING GIFTS FOR LENT!!!!

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According to expert rankings, “Brach’s Tiny Conversation Hearts” are the number one Valentine’s Day candy.

- Once again, “Fiber One’s Heart Shaped Buster Biscuits” gets robbed.

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Travis Kelce says is was “Definitely unacceptable” when he pushed against 65 year old Chiefs head coach Andy Reid so hard for taking him out of the Super Bowl at one point that the coach momentarily lost his balance. His brother, former Eagles Center Jason Kielce agreed saying that Travis “Crossed the Line”.

- “Crossed the Line” huh? Why do I feel a new Taylor Swift song coming on??

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Wendy’s is teaming up with Cinnabon for a new Breakfast item… “Cinnabon Pull-Aparts”… sweetened dough that’s dunked in a glaze then baked with cinnamon, brown butter and sugar. It’s then topped with Cinnabon’s signature cream cheese frosting.

- In an effort to provide you, our readers, with the most accurate, up-to-date information… I will - of course - be testing this new product for taste and quality. Repeatedly. I’ll get back to you…

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A recent report says that phone service providers are getting closer to phasing out landlines completely.

- Fine. Be that way. I’m just going to tie my cellphone to the wall with a string an pretend it’s 1975.

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Have a great day and I’ll see you back here Thursday!

-Dick

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Turns out Patrick Mahomes is a “Swiftie”… After the KC Chief’s win at the Super Bowl, the game’s MVP was asked, “What’s the last song you sang in the shower?” His response? “‘Love Story’… by Taylor Swift”.

- Okay… I’m not Mr. Macho... but if I was the QB going in to defend my Super Bowl title in front of MILLIONS of people around the world and possibly cement my place in the NFL History Books… and I’m in the shower getting ready for the game…. I’m going with the theme from “Rocky” or “Eye of the Tiger” or something like that.

“Love Story” by Taylor Swift???

I don’t think so.

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Taylor wasn’t the only Celeb in the stands getting attention at the Super Bowl… Comedian Carrot Top raised eyebrows (and not just his own) when he was caught on camera sitting in a suite with Jimmy Kimmel. The 90’s Comedian appearance was strikingly different than it was in his 90’s heyday.

- Perhaps that was a Stewed or Pickled Carrot Top??

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As concerns continue to grow over the President’s mental acuity and his fitness to lead… Veep Kamala Harris says we can all relax in the event something happens to the Commander in Chief. “I am ready to serve”, she said, despite holding a historic 53.5% disapproval rating among voters. “There’s no question about that”.

- What exactly is she ready to serve? Drinks & Appetizers??

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A Maine woman completed a daunting hike across the United States, becoming the first woman to do it solo. In all, the trip took her over two years to complete.

- She would have made it in a year and a half if she hadn’t had to taken all those side trips to the antique stores.

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers recently captured more than $9.5 MILLION in hard drugs coming over the border at the World Trade Bridge in Texas.

- But on a bright note… The Cartel Members DID stop to pay the Toll at the Bridge!

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A Video-Gamer from Hungary broke two Guinness World Records by playing “World of Warcraft” for a consecutive 59 hours and 20 minutes - that’s almost 2 and a half days straight.

- Well it’s terrific that’s he’s got a hobby because there’s no way he’s gonna have a girlfriend any time soon.

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Have a great day and I’ll see you back here Wednesday!

-Dick

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With the Super Bowl just days away… Tickets are going for insane prices. As of this writing, stubhub.com is reporting that individual tix to the game will set you back around $9,300.

- Which is PERFECT if you’ve got an extra 10 grand laying around! You can pay for your ticket… and still have $700 left over to pay for a hot dog and a beer!

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Apple is reported working on two version of a “foldable” smartphone that they’ll debut in the iPhone 16 model. The phones would fold horizontally… much like the “Flip Phones” of the Old Days.

- And by the “Old Days” they mean two years ago when I was out on a boat and my Motorola Flip Phone fell out of my pocket into the lake and I jumped in to save it…Twice. Which I did. But it didn’t make it.

So I had to get a “Smartphone”.

It doesn’t fold.

Not very “Smart” if you ask me.

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A dog let out of its crate by it’s owner on a United Airlines flight to Portland, Oregon… ran up the aisle and did his business… ALL of his business… all over the carpet… making for a rather unpleasant rest-of-the-trip.

- And go figure, the ONE time the passengers coulda used a little fresh air… the Plane’s windows actually stayed closed.

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Nikki Haley lost the Republican Nevada primary to the “None of these candidates” option by 30 points.

- Wow. That’s like losing the “Miss Congeniality” crown to the cast of “The View”.

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A nutritionist says that of all the Fast Food restaurants… Taco Bell offers the healthiest options.

- Seriously?? But what about that old expression, “Ask Not For Whom The Taco Bell Tolls… It Tolls For Thee!”. Wait… Do I have that wrong??

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Social Media lit up when someone posted a pic of their McDonald’s receipt showing the cost of an Egg McMuffin in Connecticut at $7.29.

- Well now we know why the Chicken crossed the Road! He did it to get to the Wendy’s across the street where the Breakfast Sandwiches only cost $5.50.

- HISTORICAL FACT: $5.50 was the cost of the HIGHEST PRICE TICKET to see the BEATLES when they toured the US for the first time in 1964 (including playing Olympia Stadium in Detroit and in Cincinnati where I emceed their concert!)

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65-year-old Madonna announced a third date in Miami as she adds an 80th stop to her Celebration Tour.

- She’s not doing another concert. It’s just at her age… she had to make a pit stop to use the Ladies room.

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Have a great day and I’ll see you back here Friday!

-Dick

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More Bad News for Boeing… Turns out one of their suppliers discovered that it has MIS-DRILLED HOLES on the fuselages of about 50 undelivered 737 MAX planes.

- I get it. When I put together an End Table from Ikea one time… I ended up with 2 mis-drilled holes, 7 extra screws and a handful of washers I didn’t know what do do with. Then again… I wasn’t planning on FLYING hundreds of people thousands of feet in the air - on my END TABLE.

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When former Prez Trump challenged President Biden to an “Immediate” debate “for the good of the country”, the Commander in Chief responded with, “If I were him, I would want to debate me, too. He's got nothing else to do.”

- Which is true… If you don’t count fighting 91 counts in 4 different court cases, ballot challenges around the country and trying to run a Presidential Campaign. Other than than… Trump’s pretty much free.

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Kansas City Cheif’s QB Patrick Mahomes' father Pat Mahomes Sr. was arrested by police in Tyler, Texas for a DWI… his 6th… but was released on $10,000 bail. No word yet whether he’ll be at the game Sunday.

- The NFL has been tight-lipped about the story… but everyone is assuming Mr. Mahomes got drunk because he was just so sick of hearing about Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift.

- Amen!

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An Indiana man was recently inducted into the “White Castle Cravers Hall of Fame” after 80 years of eating Sliders.

- He loves them so much… that upon his death, instead of being cremated and put in an urn…. he’s requested that he be steamed with some finely minced onions… then lowered into the ground in a giant white paper sack.

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NYPD's security robot has been pulled from its Times Square subway station post just months after Eric Adams described it as 'part of the fabric' of the future.

If they want a Robot that can really help “Clean Up” the streets of New York… might I suggest they start with a Roomba?? (For those of you that don’t know… a Roomba is a self-driving robotic vacuum that cleans the floor by itself!)

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During an interview on the Bravo Channel this week, Model Chrissy Teigen inadvertently revealed that she's had three boob jobs.

- Which begs the question: Which side got the extra work done… Left or Right??

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Have a great day and I’ll see you back here Thursday!

-Dick

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It’s National "Break Wind" Day...

The day, of course, that we salute the great musician Mason Williams who gave us the Grammy Winning Hit... Classical Gas.

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Taylor Swift took home the Album of the Year award at last night's show... becoming the first person ever to win Album of the Year - 4 TIMES.

- Glad to see things FINALLY going Taylors way!

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Joni Mitchell made an emotional appearance at last nights awards... singing her 1966 hit "Both Sides Now".

- The song was about looking at life and love from "Both Sides"... but Joni says it means something different now that she’s in her 90’s. She says... these days, when her Doctor says, "Where does it hurt?" She says, "On Both Sides Now".

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President Biden has declined doing a pre-game Super Bowl interview with CBS, making it the second year in a row he’s dodged the traditional big game sit-down.

- It’s not that the Prez is afraid to be interviewed… it’s just that Dr. Jill put him in charge of rolling the mini-hot dogs in crescent rolls for the White House Super Bowl Party.

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FIFA has chosen New Jersey's MetLife Stadium as the Host for the 2026 World Cup Finals... over Dallas and Los Angeles... and fans aren't happy. They say the weather and traffic alone make it a horrible choice.

- Of all the places in America they could host the WORLD CUP they pick NEW JERSEY???? That's like inviting people over to your house... and serving dinner in the Garage.

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“Kung Fu Panda 4” is expected to help DreamWorks recover financially after the disappointment of their last two "Kung Fu Panda" movies.

- I'm pretty sure "Kung Fu Panda" is one of the lunch specials at Wong's Carry Out on Woodward Avenue… along with “Almond Boneless Chicken”.

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Have a great day and I’ll see you back here Tuesday!

-Dick

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There’s a new book about Elizabeth Taylor coming out… and it’s “Packed” with info. For example, the author claims that when Liz and husband (#5 & #6) Richard Burton travelled… they took 156 suitcases with them. They even hired people just to pack/unpack the luggage to go along.

- Who did she think she was? Cleopatra?

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Kim Kardashian launched her Skims Lingerie Brand Valentine’s Day Shop last week - with a Bra and Panty set made out of… “Smarties” candies. The set, which is made out of Candy and String - costs $58 and sold out in minutes.

- They have Valentine’s Day Lingerie for men too… You put it on AFTER your wife looks at you naked. It’s made out of “Snickers”.

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PETA - the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals - continue to insist that it’s time to “Free”Punxsutawney Phil from his Groundhog Day duties and allow him to retire.

- The guy works one day a year. He comes out of the house - looks for his shadow and goes back inside. At this point he works less than the President of the United States.

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I read a study yesterday that said leafy greens like Spinach, Kale & Lettuce may be better at keeping your gums healthy and your breath fresh than mouthwash - without the side effects.

- NOTE: You’re supposed to EAT the Spinach & Kale… NOT Gargle with it like I did.

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Scientists from Finland used thermal technology to “Map Out” exactly where in the body different types of Music are felt - and it turns out it’s Universal. Sad songs evoke a response in the heart and the pit of stomach in listeners worldwide - whereas “Happy Songs” are felt in the Feet.

- And if you hear the 1970’s Chuck Berry song, “My Little Ding-a-Ling” you hear it right in your…… you know.

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A new survey finds that over 50% of people in the World would choose a larger stone for their engagement ring.

- Well… I just googled it and the World population is 49.75% Female… so that sounds about right.

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A recent cross-country United Airlines flight was diverted because the Boeing jet had a cracked windshield.

- Hey… at least it HAD a windshield! These days… We can’t take anything for granted when we fly.

- We used to wonder if our flight would have Pillows & Blankets… Now were grateful if the plane has Windows & Doors.

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Have a great day and I’ll see you back here Friday!

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A new survey finds that Californians get the best sleep in America.

- And that my friends is why the song is called “California Dreamin’” and not “Dreamin’ in Melvindale’”.

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A Milwaukee woman who went looking for her missing dog, found him a mile away - hanging out at a bar with her husband who was drinking with a bunch of his friends.

- I think I know who slept in the dog house that night and it wasn’t the Dog.

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A study finds that our minds and bodies actively fight Weight Loss Programs promoted every January… and Experts in psychology and nutrition say that giving yourself grace — and giving up the diet mentality altogether — may be the best way to make this a good year.

- In other words… Everyone gets a “DIET PARTICIPATION TROPHY”!

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Meanwhile… research has found that nearly 2 in 5 children and adolescents in China are expected to be “Overweight” or “Obese” by 2030 if current trends continue.

- In order to do their part, Apple has already switched to “Reduced-Sugar Juice Boxes” for the kids in the Break Room at the iPhone Factories.

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The new trailer for “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” introduces a new era of Scientist- Heroes facing a supernatural threat capable of causing a second Ice Age.

- So you can either pay $9.95 to go see that in the theater… or you can turn on TV and get lectured about it by Activists on Roadways and at Museums like we see on TV everyday for FREE.

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Tom Selleck opened up about the upcoming conclusion of Blue Bloods during a new interview with TV Insider. He said, “an awful lot of people aren't ready to say goodbye”.

- I don’t watch the show regularly… but I do really enjoy it when I see it. Sorry to see it go. Luckily, we’ll still be able to see Tom on those Reverse Mortgage Commercials!

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RIP… Chita Rivera… the two-time Tony winning Broadway actress, singer & dancer who starred in “West Side Story”, “Chicago” & “Kiss of the Spider Woman” has died following a brief illness. She was 91.

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Have a great day and I’ll see you back here Thursday!

-Dick

Oprah is 70! The all time Diva of Daytime TV celebrated the milestone yesterday saying, “Seventy resonates, letting you know… that there are not as many years remaining as you've already consumed.”

- Is it just me or did MOST of us come to the realization that our life was about half over when we turned 50?

- Is there some “Talk-Show Host” deal where you get to live to 140 or something?

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If your dog is looking like he needs to drop some weight, A new study shows that adding Probiotics to your Dogs diet might help them lose a few pounds if they're overweight.

- But don't even try it with your Cat. I'm bettin' it won't settle for anything less than shots of Ozempic.

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In an effort to combat absenteeism, some lawmakers in Ohio have proposed PAYING Kindergarteners and 9th Graders $50 a month to attend school - plus a $250 bonus if they graduate.

- We had an "Incentive Based Attendance Program" when I was in school too. It was called... “Go To School Or You Don’t Wanna Find Out What’s Gonna Happen When Your Father Gets Home". It worked like a charm!

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When a Wisconsin woman went into labor and realized she wasn’t going to make it to the hospital - she had her husband pull into a McDonalds parking lot where she promptly gave birth their baby.

- The dad was so nervous he said he couldn’t tell if it was a girl or boy… until he saw the McNuggets.

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A man in Wales in the UK recently called their version of 911… telling the operator that he had a stomach ache from “eating too much kebob”.

- I know the feeling. Last night at dinner, I had too many Lake Erie Walleye Kebobs. (True story) Sheesh!

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Ellen DeGeneres celebrated her 66th birthday by getting in a grueling workout in her home gym.

- And by “Grueling Workout in her Home Gym” they mean she spent about a half hour saying mean things to her housekeeper.

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Have a great day and I’ll see you back here Wednesday!

-Dick

The Lions lost their chance to go to the Super Bowl by losing their game to San Francisco last night 34-31… but overall, it was a terrific season… Best they’ve had in 30+ years! If only the game had ended after the first half… they’d be on their way to the Super Bowl. Oh well… Hopefully we won’t have to wait another 6 decades for our next shot at it!!

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Taylor Swift was on hand to watch her boyfriend Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs defeat the Baltimore Ravens 17-10 to earn their 4th trip to the Super Bowl in 5 years. Social media is split on the pair… With some (especially the young people) eating it up… and others thinking the “Romance” is a Hollywood creation designed to help Democrats - who Swift supports. Thoughts??

“Taylor & Travis Sittin’ in A Tree…

K-I-S-S-I-N-G.

Is it real?

Will she become Kelce’s Spouse?

Or is it just a stunt to get

Joe in the White House???”

How much influence does Taylor have?? A new poll found that 20% of those surveyed said they would cast their vote for, “Whoever Taylor Swift votes for”.

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So Super Bowl LVIII is set: The San Francisco 49er’s vs. the Kansas City Chiefs

Sunday Feb. 11, 6:30pm

Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas

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Two climate activists threw soup at the glass protecting the famed Mona Lisa painting at the Louvre Museum in Paris.

- I don’t know about you, but I’m tired of priceless items being trashed like this! Do they not know that with inflation, cans of Tomato Soup are going for upwards of a buck thirty-nine EACH?!?!

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A new study claims that air pollution is making people lazier. Scientists claim that hazardous materials in the air are causing an extra 22 minutes of inactivity each day - and inactivity, they say, is bad for us.

- OR… we can look at it THIS WAY. The more we move… the faster we breath, thus the more of that polution we’re breathing in - leading to even MORE inactivity and MORE health problems! I’m no Doctor… but it seems to me, the smart move here is to just stay on the couch in the first place!

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Scientists in Japan have achieved a significant advancement in cyborg robotics by merging human tissue with a robot, enabling it to walk using muscle-powered gears.

- Come again?

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A recent survey finds that young adults are increasingly living with their parents and relying on them for financial support.

- The most interesting part of the survey is that they consider 50 year olds “Young Adults”.

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Have a great day and I’ll see you back here Tuesday!

-Dick

JIM HARBAUGH LEAVING MICHIGAN TO BECOME HEAD COACH OF LA CHARGERS…

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On Wednesday, the FDA announced that they’re recalling all bottles of Robitussin Honey CF Max Day Adult and Robitussin Honey CF Max Nighttime Adult Cough Medicine due to "microbial contamination” that could lead to serious illness.

- Ironically, if people get sick from the syrup… Robitussin would have to Cough Up a whole lot of cash to settle in court!

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Hillary Clinton was caught on tape in Spain attempting to dance the Macarena with a bunch of Spanish Politicians.

- I’m no Len Goodman… but I saw the video and I can only describe Hillary’s dancing as… “Deplorable”.

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A woman recently took a pig into a Brazil Apple Store, let it relieve itself all over the floor, and didn’t offer to help clean it up.

- From what I’ve heard… lots of people text in the bathroom already… Can the Apple “iThrone” be far behind??

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A new study reveals that with Crime, the Migrant Crisis, and High Taxes… New York is one of the Worst States to retire to in 2024.

- “Start Spreading the News! I’m leaving today! I Want to be a Part of It… New York! New York!”

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A Transgender man (a man who was born a woman but “transitioned”) in Rome, Italy discovered that he was “expecting” after undergoing a mastectomy as part of his/her sex-swap surgery. Although he will give birth to her baby… He’ll/She’ll be listed on the birth certificate as the child’s father.

- She may be the first guy in history to get a “World Best Dad” coffee Mug on Mother’s Day. Or is that a “World’s Best Mom” Mug on Father’s Day?

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Official government statistics reveal that 7 out of 10 people in England have never ridden a bicycle.

- Not surprising, really. I've been to England and I’ve seen those Red Double Decker Bikes! No wait... Maybe those are buses I'm thinking of…

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Just weeks after a door fell off an Alaska Air plane mid-flight, a Delta flight was cancelled when it’s front tire ROLLED OFF the plane as it was taxi-ing down the runway for take-off.

- Remember the good old days when there would be some kind of emergency and the Flight Attendant would get on the mic and ask if there was a Doctor on board? Nowadays... they get on to ask if anybody on board is a mechanic.

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A football fan accidentally lit himself on fire after jumping onto a table with a grill on it at the Bills-Chiefs tailgate.

- So of course, the NFL cut to a shot of Taylor Swift dancing in her Sky Box!

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The future of the TV show “She-Hulk: Attorney at Law's” second season is uncertain. For those of you that don't know... "She-Hulk" is about The Incredible Hulk's female cousin who turns into a big green hulk when she gets angry during her court cases.

- Think Geoffrey Feiger with PMS.

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Former President Trump hit back against fears over his age, saying that there was a “big difference” between 77 and 80.

- I’m not a math major… but I did work in Radio and according to my calculations… the difference between 77 and 80 is…………….. 5. Your welcome!

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Meanwhile… Kim Kardashian is taking heat for offering a “Tiny Micro Thong” bathing suit bottom in her Valentine’s Day Collection that is so small… online fans say it wouldn’t be big enough to cover their “nether regions”.

- And let’s be honest, if it wouldn’t cover an average woman’s nether regions… there’s no chance it’s gonna cover Kim’s “nether” neither.

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Have a great day and I’ll see you back here Friday!

- Dick

Use of the affected product could potentially result in "severe or life-threatening adverse events such as fungemia or disseminated fungal infection" in immunocompromised individuals, the public health agency said in a release.

Non-immunocompromised consumers are not as likely to be exposed to health risks as a result of using the impacted products, but "the occurrence of an infection that may necessitate medical intervention cannot be completely ruled out."

The over-the-counter cough syrups are meant to be used for the temporary relief of cold, flu, hay fever and other respiratory allergy symptoms.

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In the latest clip, Clinton can be seen being led onto the dance floor by the band, before taking center stage.

At first she seems to try out the moves, putting one hand out and then the other, but she quickly gives up.

She then stands there while the band sing, smiling, clapping and shifting from foot to foot.

The video was shared on Instagram by Spanish aristocrat Eugenia Martínez de Irujo, who threw the party in her honor.

Other guests of honor were David Bisbal and President of the Junta de Andalucía Juan Manuel Moreno Bonilla.

Some viewers pointed out that Clinton should have known the moves as it was played repeatedly throughout her husband Bill's campaigns.

But in a recently resurfaced video of the DNC in 1996, it seems Clinton didn't know the moves then either as she clapped her hands while other attendees carried out the routine

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Representative Dean Phillips (D-MN) said that President Biden has refused to speak to him since the House Democrat announced his rival candidacy. Joe didn’t answer the phone.

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Researchers from The Ohio State University reveal that the first few months of kindergarten play a critical role in a child’s academic success.

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A new study finds that plastic consumption in New Jersey spiked by nearly three times following the state’s implementation of a strict ban on single-use plastic shopping bags.

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A California woman earned a Guinness World Records title when a single strand of hair growing out of her bicep was measured at 7.24 inches long.

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A 16-year-old recently made headlines when she said her parents have spent around $3,000-dollars over the last year to help her maintain her Stanley cup fanaticism.

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Prince Harry & Meghan Markle made a surprise appearance in Jamaica for the “Bob Marley: One Love” movie premiere.

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“Squid Game” season 2 will officially drop on Netflix this year. In this season, 300 desperate Koreans are chosen to earn money in exchange for risking their lives by

Yeah, the first season of the fictional series featured contestants who risk death for cash.

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A leading Australian dentist says that Kanye West’s new titanium teeth could lead to infections if he doesn’t clean them properly.

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The Pro Volleyball Federation tipped off yesterday (Wednesday) for the league's inaugural season.

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Monroe, Louisianna.

For his part, Pittman was not initially visible when cops arrived and tangled with Smith and Johnson. But the 766-square-foot apartment did not offer an abundance of places to hide. In a probable cause affidavit, a Monroe Police Department officer said that cops had detected movement in the kitchen before entering the apartment. “Pittman was later located INSIDE the dryer in the kitchen area where officers had heard movement earlier,” reported Officer Serenity Smith.

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Reported a burglary because she was scared of the storm.

Johnson Circle, AL -- An Alabama woman called 911 to report a bogus burglary at her home because she was scared of “bad weather,” according to the police. Kelley Giniebra, 39, called the emergency dispatch center in her hometown of Dothan on Jan. 9, claiming that there was a burglary in progress at her home, the Dothan Police Department revealed in a press release Thursday.

When officers arrived at the woman’s house on Johnson Circle, they quickly determined that no break-in took place. “Ginibera had reported that in order to get officers to respond to her residence quicker due to her being scared of the bad weather,” police said. Dothan saw some “heavy intensity rain” on the day of the incident, according to information from world-weather.info.

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Oakland, CA -- They certainly weren’t inconspicuous. Wild video shows the moment a group of thieves in Oakland yanked an entire bank ATM out of the ground, hitched it to the back of a van with a rope, and then dragged the metal machine while speeding down a road, sending sparks flying through the air. The footage was captured by a bystander who couldn’t believe his eyes.

Two ATMS — including the one dragged by the van — were stolen Sunday from separate locations in the Californian city struggling with a rise in property crime, according to Oakland police. The automated teller machine in the video was stolen from the outside of a Bank of America on Hegenberger Road shortly before 7:30 a.m., the police department said.

“Multiple individuals” used tools to rip out the ATM before taking off with it — as shown in the video. The witness who filmed the wild heist said he saw three or four people involved in the theft. The other ATM was stolen from a nearby business on Alameda Avenue about an hour earlier. Oakland police announced that they arrested one suspect in connection to the Bank of America robbery. They took Anthony Pearson into custody the same day of the thefts, but are continuing to search for the other assailants.

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Lake Buena Vista, FL -- An Orlando man previously accused of attacking a Lynx bus because he was dropped off at Walt Disney World instead of SeaWorld is no longer facing criminal charges, according to Orange County court records. The 37-year-old man was arrested on Nov. 17, 2023 after he caused $500 in damage to a Lynx bus by punching and kicking the front glass door several times, causing it to break, according to an arrest affidavit from the Orange County Sheriff's Office.

This incident happened at the bus stop at Disney Springs. The Lynx bus driver told deputies he picked up the man at Lynx Central Station, and when they arrived to Disney Springs, he was asleep, the affidavit said. The bus driver told the man he had to get off the bus because it was his last stop, but that's when he "became irate with and started to yell and curse at him," the affidavit said. The man got off the bus, but stayed outside of it saying he needed to go to SeaWorld.

The bus driver didn't allow him back on the bus, and that's when he "punched the front door glass several times and then kicked the bottom glass of the front door causing it to break in a spider web pattern.” He then started walking toward Buena Vista Drive, where he was later located by deputies at the entrance of Typhoon Lagoon. He was arrested at the time for criminal mischief and was transported to the Orange County Booking and Release Center. On Jan. 10, Assistant State Attorney Aseye Akos Ablordeppey filed a no information notice, meaning the state won't file formal charges.

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