-When I saw that a Senator had been arrested for lewd conduct in a bathroom, before I opened the story, I said to Trivia Art, “I’m betting Republican.” Right again. Are there any Republicans in Washington who, while campaigning on Family Values and anti-gay marriage, aren’t trying to pick up men in bathrooms? I mean, keep in mind, two big name Republicans have been caught trying to pick up men in restrooms in the last two months. Can you imagine how many have gotten away with it? Is David Vitter the only straight Republican in Washington?

–What in the holy hell is going on with the bees? Is it you, with yor fancy cellphone?

-Good debate about patriotism going on in the comments section under the Donspiracists column. Feel free to join.

-It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s Hammerman!!!

Today is the birthday of the star of my favorite movie ever recorded. No, not Francis…Pee Wee Herman turns 55! Pee Wee’s Big Adventure continues to serve as an inspiration for me. A story of following ones dreams, of finding true love, and of inspiring others. Here’s hoping you get what you want for your birthday, Pee Wee!

It’s 1:30 p.m., and you guys have combined to answer one question?

Couldn’t do the Week in Review because I am in the midst of a super-secret project that is going to be totally awesome and take this jawn to the next level. I’ll have the Review up manana. But in the meantime:

-Great cover stories in both the Philadelphia Weekly and City Paper this week. This is YOUR city. What are you doing to make it a better place?

-You know how I love Reef Tha Lost Cause’s tunes. This weekend, I’m hoping to see him live at the Khyber. Saturday night, 9 pm. Who’s in?

-Trivia Art wants to know: Who has the best nachos in the city?

-Sunday is the last day to get your sequels in, so get ’em done.

–Stephen A. Smith gets demoted by the Inky. Hallelujah! A talentless hack who couldn’t write his way out of a paper bag, I really hope he quits and gets out of this city.

-It was on this date in 79 AD that Vesuvius erupted and buried Pompeii, killing everyone, even the hookers. But the Best Little Whorehouse in Pompeii is still there!

-Mmmm, Fast Fixins Frozen Chicken Strips. Now with mercury and shards of glass!

Holy Freaking Cow! Just got an astounding message from Smackdown: American Gladiators is coming back! That’s right, NBC is putting together a new season of Gladiators! God Bless you NBC! And NBC, do me this favor: Please, Please bring back Malibu, I don’t care how old and out of shape he is now.

-Here’s Entertainment Weekly’s list of the actual worst sequels ever.

-Rangers, who had struck out 30 tomes and scored two runs in their previous two games, beat the Orioles, 30-3. The best part was that the Orioles at one point had a 3-0 lead.

-This is pretty awesome. 59 year old playing on a college football team. Which reminds me, I have four years of eligibility left…

-Damn, I swear all the great concerts happen on Thrsdays, when I gotta work. Tonight, G. Love and Special Sauce at Penn’s Landing.

Here’s a few questions from last weeks quizzo, with a little more background info on the answers:
1) Rainey Bethea was executed on August 14, 1936. What made his execution unique in the United States?
A: He was the last person executed publicly. The reason we haven’t done it again is because it didn’t go so well. The hangman was wasted.

2) What fighter on Mike Tyson’s Punchout hailed from Philadelphia?
A: Mr. Sandman. If you really wanna waste 2 minutes of your life, watch this uber-nerd get beat up by Mr. Sandman. Eerily compelling.

3) One of the worst movies ever made was also one of 1998s most lucrative. It’s tagline was, “For Love. For Honor. For Mankind”.
A: Armageddon. Here was Roger Eberts review of this tripe.

4) What religion runs the “Psychiatry: A History of Death Museum”?
A: Scientology. Yes, this museum actually exists. Here is a video tour of the museum. To be honest, this museum looks freaking awesome.

5) Who did Elvis meet with on December 21, 1970 to express his contempt for the drug culture, and producing one of the most amazing photos ever?
A: Richard Nixon. Here’s that photo and a little background on it.

6) Hugh Beaumont is best known for playing what character on TV?
A: Ward Cleaver. After leaving the show he became a Christmas tree salesman. Hugh Beaumont rules.

-It was 96 years ago today that the French noticed something. “Hey, wasn’t there a picture of a lady where that empty frame is now?” Except they said it in French: “Perdon moi, parlez vous un pictorio de femme en la framerie?”

–Here’s the latest from Trivia Art. Did he really think that the Independence Brew Pub was helping us get ahead at anything?

-If I ever rubbed an old lamp and a genie popped out, I’d wish for the same thing I woulda wished for as a kid: a time machine. (Of course, if I ever rubbed an old lamp, I’d probably just get a hand rash.) Anyways, scientists are saying that time travel will be possible in the future. But wait, if time travel is possible in the future, why aren’t any of those time travelers here now? They probably all went to the 20s, when the booze was flowin’ and the girls were easy.

-Hey, Philly just won an honorable mention for best tasting tap water! Get that ticker tape ready, it’s time to celebrate!

Happy birthday to Philadelphia underground legend Steve O (above, with Fabio). The Andy Reid impersonator/piano maestro/quizzo host/comedian/damn good guy turns 24 today. Or something close to that. His plans to celebrate? Playing quizzo at Dark Horse tonight. Steve also celebrated early by winning twice at quizzo last week. Go ahead and holla atcha boy Steve on Myspace or drop him best birthday wishes in the comments below. Steve, my birthday gift to you: I’m replacing Lionel Richie with you on my Myspace Top 12!