With Watergate back in the news, I thought it would be a good time to share Hunter S. Thompson’s famous amazing eulogy for our 37th president in 1994. Of course, Dubya made even Thompson a touch nostalgic for ol’ Dick Nixon.
“Richard Nixon looks like a flaming liberal today, compared to a golem like George Bush. Indeed. Where is Richard Nixon now that we finally need him?” -HST

Oh, and please be sure to participate in our current poll. I’m curious to see the results.

Contestants in an annual cheese rolling competition in England suffered a number of injuries as they chased a wheel of cheese down a hill. I think we should have some ridiculous competition like this here in Philly, other than Wing Bowl. Any ideas?

Underground music legend Wesley Willis would have turned 42 today if he were still alive. His music is hilarious, depressing, and uplifting all at the same time. For those of you who have never heard of Wesley, I highly suggest you check out some of these tunes. I suggest “Rock and Roll McDonalds” and “Cut That Mullet”.

I went to Jim Thorpe over the weekend and did some white water rafting. But the highlight of the trip may have been the visit to the jail in town. It was plenty creepy enough in its own right, but what really took it over the top was the mysterious handprint on the wall. A man, about to be hung in the 1870s, rubbed his hand on the ground and then smacked it against the wall, saying that the handprint would never wash out, forever serving as a reminder that an innocent man had been hanged. The handprint is still there, despite numerous attempts to get rid of it. Here’s some more background on this crazy story.

What immensely popular fictional character was loosely based on a physician and professor named Joseph Bell?

In last year’s Best Of… edition, Philadelphia Magazine shunned quizzo, despite the fact that it is way more vintage philly than, say, who sells the best handbag. So please help me out by taking five seconds and clicking here, and nominating, um, I don’t know, whoever you think is worthy. I’ll just stand off to the side here while you place your nomination. Don’t mind me. Just pretend like I’m not even here. With an “h”. That’s Johnny with an “h”. I mean, if you decide to nominate me, be sure you spell it with an “h” so there’s less confusion. I’m sorry. I’ll be quiet now. I mean, I’m sure several quizzo hosts had a quizzo bowl this year, so any one of them would be worthy of the attention lavished on them by this publication. They probably all have a website that takes pictures of the winners and occasionally everybody else. Am I thinking out loud? I’m sorry. I’ll stop. You just go ahead and vote.

You’re made aware of a website like this, cryingwhileeating.com.

Remember when we tried out for that reality show on the WB? Well, apparently none of us made it. The only local dude is from Bucks County. Here’s the details on the show, which apparently starts tomorrow:
South Philly’s Krystal Tini, 21, who wrapped her fourth season with the Sixers Dance Team, is featured on the new WB series Beauty and the Geek (premiering tomorrow at 8 p.m. on Channel 17). The show, executive-produced by Ashton Kutcher, pairs up sultry women and nerdy guys who play off the others’ strengths. Top prize: $250,000. Among the Geeks is Bill Lambing, 29, of Ottsville, Bucks County, who’s identified as the vice president of a Dukes of Hazzard fan club.