Monthly Archives: August 2010

Dancing With The…What?

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Gerry

The word “star” has been co-opted over the years into something as unrecognizable as Jennifer Grey’s face. Star begat superstar, and when super wasn’t enough for some, mega stepped up to the plate. So maybe star has been relegated so … Continue reading →

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Glenn Beck Wins

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Gerry

This is just a simple observation.  It is not a political statement, and there is no judgment being passed. I looked up at CNN this evening at 7:29, and John King was talking about Glenn Beck‘s weekend get together in … Continue reading →

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Whistle a Happy Tune

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Gerry

I was sitting at my desk Friday, tapping out a few scripts, when I heard it coming from behind me. Whistling. It could only be Phil Speliopoulos, with whom I’ve worked for 17 years.  Phil’s the only whistler at the … Continue reading →

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I Hate This Kid

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Gerry

No, I don’t.  Yes, I do.  No, really, I don’t.  You bet your dupa I do. His name is Brad Dalke.  He’s 12.  The little rat bastard talented young golfer just verbally committed to play at Oklahoma.    Seriously. He’s … Continue reading →

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Classical Gas

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Gerry

I have no idea what I’m listening to on the radio these days, but I’ve been finding it preferable to what I was listening to. But Gerry, how can you not know what you’re listening to? I’ve been listening to … Continue reading →

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Just Shoot Me

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Gerry

I thought having a root canal would be more fun than a 90-minute meeting today on company benefits. But I just found out I get to have a real, emergency root canal just before the meeting! Now I get to … Continue reading →

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Full of Good Advice

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Gerry

Sometimes you just want to blurt out an extra line to a story on the news.  For instance, this is from our 11pm broadcast:   A HEADS-UP IF YOU OWN AN OLDER JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE FEDS ARE LOOKING INTO THE FUEL … Continue reading →

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Thanks for the Mammaries

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Gerry

I don’t want to.  Really.  But I must. I just looked up at CBS and saw Charlie Sheen in the sack with 2 hot babes with humongous breasts on “Two and a Half Men.” An hour ago, the proud Peacock featured … Continue reading →

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Making a Statement

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Gerry

Times are tough for the casinos.  Foxwoods is eliminating 85 pit managers and assistant pit managers.  Why?  Here’s how interim president William Sherlock explained in a statement: “Today, Foxwoods Resort Casino commenced an organizational re-alignment to reflect standard gaming-industry business … Continue reading →

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Roger and Out

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Gerry

 “I never took HGH or Steroids. And I did not lie to Congress. I look forward to challenging the Governments accusations, and hope people will keep an open mind until trial.”  So said Roger Clemens on Twitter.  The Roger Clemens … Continue reading →

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