In 1975, Sara Jane Moore became the second woman in less than three weeks to try to kill Gerald Ford. She was prevented from doing so when a man named Oliver Sipple knocked the gun away. His story is a fairly interesting (and tragic) one, as the publicity stemming from the event essentially ruined his life. Meanwhile, Sara Jane Moore was released from prison a couple of weeks ago (apparently by activist judges).
Question of the Week
21 people were killed by what kind of disaster in Boston on January 15th, 1919?
I Really Don’t Like Her
If you were one of the few people that had yet to make up their mind about Hillary C., then be sure to watch yesterday’s Meet the Press. By the time it is over, you are going to freaking hate her. She is just an angry, miserable woman. If the Republicans are smart enough to nominate McCain (which I’m quite sure they won’t be), and the Democrats are dumb enough to nominate Hillary (and I’m confident they are), then I will probably vote for him over Clinton. When she loses that election, maybe she and TO can go to a coffee shop and cry their little heads off.
Around the Horn, Brought to you by Johnny and Ginger
- Just went and checked out a great venue on the Quizzo Bowl front. In fact, I think I can even throw out the term “cautiously optimistic” that we will have a deal lined up soon.
- This could only happen on the Love Connection.
- Ginger and I have decided that our 2008 resolution is to be classy. In an effort to prove it, we had a drink at both Rae and XIX on friday. Very classy, even though when I told the waitress that “I’d have whatever the happy hour special is” probably wasn’t real classy. But hey, it’s early. I’m still learning.
- Happy birthday Benedict Arnold!
- The Patriots are favored by 14 points over the Chargers. Do you think the Patriots will cover?
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Sofa Kingdom Wins at Bards
Who starred as Hilary Swank’s girlfriend in the movie, Boys Don’t Cry?
Anchors Away (aka the Jams) Win at Vous
One of the greatest breakup songs of all time is “Crying”, originally relased by what artist in 1961?
Gangbang Mechanics win at the Bards
This popular actor played Jody in the Crying Game.
Young Old and Restless win at O’Neals
My brother in law’s brother is actually a member of this band from Atlanta, GA, whose songs run the gamut from heavy metal to country ballads.
Enjoy!
Later in the interview, TO said, “I always had a good relationship with my quarterbacks.” That’s not a joke. He actually said that. It reminds me of the time that Hitler said, “I’ve always had a good relationship with dwarves and gypsies.”
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O’NEALS
- Young, the Old and the Restless 107
- History’s Greatest Monster 99
- Dork Sided 76
- I Got Nothin’ 74
- Cornbread Mafia 67
BARDS
- Gang Bang Mechanics 104
- Narcotyzing Dysfunktion 103
- Hurtin Bombs 102
- Sofa Kingdom 97
- But Why is the Rum Gone 94
LOCUST RENDEZVOUS
- Anchors Away! (aka the Jams) 110
- River of Rocks 102
- 1022 101
- Ms. Thangs 97
- Snuffaluphagus Mindf*** 92
BLACK SHEEP
- A Map of Hawaii 102
- Duane’s World 99
- Weapons of Ass Destruction 97
- Naptown Hustlers 95
- Baron Munchausen 94
GOOD DOG
- Fort Awesome 79
- No Talent Ass Clowns 71
- L. Ron Hubbard’s Diabetics 70
- Sarcastics 68
- My Girlfriend Can’t Wrestle 68
BARDS
- Sofa Kingdom 104
- Hurtin Bombs 95
- Ginger Kids 77
- Nigel Tufnel’s Clam Caravan 76
- Gay Divorcees 69