Monday, May 28, 2007

Alert in Alabama

The Alabama Department of Homeland Security has taken down a web site that implied that gay rights groups could include terrorists.

In other news, Homeland Security has discontinued the 'hot pink' alert level for ‘elevated threat of attack by flamboyant interior decorators.'

Sleepless in England

Tony Wright in UK has broken the world record for sleep deprivation by staying awake for 11 days and nights.

When asked if his sleep deprivation would have any lasting health effects, he said he wouldn't lose any sleep over it.

Pray to lose weight?

A new diet claims you can lose over a 100 pounds just by praying.

Ever seen any skinny gospel singers?

- Jay Leno

Big Storey

New York's famed Saks Fifth Avenue department store plans to open a shoe department so big it has been granted its own ZIP code.

Other large structures with their own ZIP codes include Glendale Galleria Shopping Mall, the White House and Rosie O'Donnell.

Hardly Slept

According to a new study Viagra cures jet lag.

At least that's what Bill Clinton told Hillary when she found the pills in his luggage.

- David Letterman

Wednesday, May 23, 2007

Bright Idea

In Alaska, wildlife officials want to protect the public from dangerous bears by dyeing the bears bright colors like blue, green and orange.

Apparently, nothing calms down a man-eating bear like painting it.

- Conan O'Brien

Dial W for Worst

Jimmy Carter said that George W. Bush is "the worst in history". Now Jimmy Carter is backtracking. He now says that his comments were "misinterpreted."

I'm sure the phrase "the worst in history" can be taken any number of ways.

- Jay Leno

Shrek rules

Shrek is an ogre. He's a beastly ogre. He's a giant and he marries into a family of royalty.

And eventually goes on to become governor of California. An amazing story!

- David Letterman

Tuesday, May 22, 2007

Paris prison doll

A 'Paris Hilton in Jail' doll is up for sale on ebay and comes with complete prison accessories.

The winner will get the Paris doll, one pair of handcuffs, one LA County prison number sign and a card that says "Get a life."

Monday, May 21, 2007

Looming Threat

A nature watchdog group says that we have five years to fix global warming or face catastrophic consequences.

Like the possibility of another Al Gore movie.

- Jay Leno

Saturday, May 19, 2007

Humorous Huckabee

In the Republican debate, Mike Huckabee got a big laugh when he said Congress has been spending money like John Edwards at a beauty salon.

Then he got an even bigger laugh when he said he was running for president.

- Conan O'Brien

Shrek controversy

A controversy is brewing over the new characters, the four princesses, Cinderella, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty and Rapunzel, in Shrek the Third.

Turns out Cinderella was responsible for the firing of the seven dwarfs, Snow White got a hefty pay raise arranged by the Big Bad Wolf, Sleeping Beauty worked for an escort service, and Rapunzel paid $400 for a haircut.

Thursday, May 17, 2007

Hair Hope

Scientists have successfully regenerated hair in laboratory mice and offer hope for a baldness remedy. A startup has licensed the technology and plans to launch it commercially.

Coming soon, the very first "Hair Club for Mice."

Slipping support

A new Harris poll shows that support for John Edwards has slipped from 14% in April to 12% in May.

Looks like his poll numbers are getting a haircut too.

Wednesday, May 16, 2007

Plan B?

This week a group of Republican congressmen asked President Bush what his Plan B is if the current plan in Iraq doesn't work.

The Plan B discussion was difficult for Bush because it involves two areas where he's extremely vulnerable: Iraq and the alphabet.

- Conan O'Brien

Numerically-challenged Obama

Barack Obama in a campaign speech, drastically overstated the Kansas tornadoes death toll, saying 10,000 had died when he meant to say "at least 10."

Barack is blaming the error on his speechwriters and plans to fire all 5000 of them.

Tuesday, May 15, 2007

Resolute or Delusional?

A U.S. News and World Report cover story titled 'Bush's Last Stand' asks the provocative question, "Is President Bush resolute or delusional?"

That's easy. If you are a Republican, he is resolute; if you are a Democrat, he is delusional. If you are French, he is resolutely delusional.

Monday, May 14, 2007

Billboard ban

A Chicago billboard by two lawyers proclaiming "Life's short. Get a divorce" has been removed after complaints.

Apparently, there is a law in Chicago that prohibits using Giuliani's campaign slogan on unauthorized billboards.

Sunday, May 13, 2007

History of Herod

Archaeologists have made a huge discovery in the Middle East. They found the tomb of King Herod.

Archaeology involves finding a lot of broken pots. Which tells us all about history. And it tells us in ancient times people were clumsy.

- Craig Ferguson

Saturday, May 12, 2007

Paris publicist poleaxed

Paris Hilton was sentenced to jail for driving with a suspended license. She's fired her publicist for telling her she could drive to work if she felt like it.

Under California law, if you don't have a publicist the court will provide one for you.

- Argus Hamilton

Friday, May 11, 2007

Trump steaks

Donald Trump announced he is coming out with his own line of Trump steaks.

His steaks come in three sizes: large, extra large, and Rosie O'Donnell.

- Conan O'Brien

Thursday, May 10, 2007

Legally silly

A Chicago billboard by two lawyers proclaiming "Life's short. Get a divorce" has been removed after complaints.

The billboard will be replaced with a message from Vice-President Dick Cheney, "Life's short. Shoot a lawyer"

Wednesday, May 9, 2007

Ride to nowhere

George Hood's attempt at setting a Guinness World Records by riding a stationary bike for 85 hours has been invalidated because of mathematical errors in record-keeping.

George is planning to try again this summer, and is hoping to hit 101 hours over three days.

Tuesday, May 8, 2007

Protest songs

There were huge immigration rallies across the country this week. In Los Angeles, the demonstrators sang, "We shall overcome."

In Mexico, the demonstrators sang, "We shall come over."

- Jay Leno

Monday, May 7, 2007

Massaging the truth

Randall Tobias, officially the man in charge of promoting abstinence in the Bush administration, admitted hiring women from an escort service, but claims he only got a massage.

Another example of how Republicans are fiscally more responsible than Democrats, they go for a $300 massages instead of a $400 haircut.

Sunday, May 6, 2007

More the merrier for mayor

The San Francisco mayor's race is heating up. There are now 13 candidates running against Gavin Newsom.

Mayor Newsom said, "I'm looking forward to debating all the candidates, and nailing their wives."

- Conan O'Brien

Saturday, May 5, 2007

Fortunate invention

The fortune cookie was invented in San Francisco in 1909.

The fortune cookie was invented when someone said, "That cookie was delicious, but what will happen to me in the future?"

- Conan O'Brien

Friday, May 4, 2007

Surprise! Surprise!

Britney Spears surprised her fans by making a brief appearance at a San Diego nightclub on Tuesday.

Britney last surprised her fans when her briefs did not make an appearance.

Thursday, May 3, 2007

Yeltsin eulogy

Boris Yeltsin was given a state funeral in Moscow, with a horse-drawn carriage taking Russia's first democratically-elected leader through Red Square.

President Vladimir Putin was brief but eloquent in his eulogy. He said he didn't do it.

- Argus Hamilton

Wednesday, May 2, 2007

Saddam's birthday

Saddam Hussein would have been seventy years old tomorrow.

If you are looking for a gift, he could really use an air conditioner.

- David Letterman

Tuesday, May 1, 2007

The End

Former head of the Motion Picture Association of America Jack Valenti has died

His funeral is scheduled for 4:15, 7:30 and 9:45

- Jim Barach