Born on this day!! TV personality David Hartman is 88. Actor James Fox is 84. Actor Nancy Kwan is 84. Musician Pete Townshend is 78. Singer-actor-model Grace Jones is 72. Drummer Phil Rudd AC/DC is 69. Actor Steven Ford is 67. Actor Toni Lewis (“Homicide,” ″Oz,” ″As the World Turns”) is 63. Guitarist Iain Harvie of Del Amitri is 61. Actor Jason Gray-Stanford (“Monk”) is 53. Singer Jenny Berggren of Ace of Base is 51. TV personality Kim Zolciak Biermann (“Real Housewives of Atlanta”) is 45. Singer Shooter Jennings is 44. Comedian Michael Che (“Saturday Night Live”) is 40. Guitarist Tim McTague of Underoath is 40. Guitarist James Richardson of MGMT is 40. Actor Eric Lloyd (“The Santa Clause”) is 37. Singer Sam Smith is 31. Actor Nolan Lyons (“Boardwalk Empire”) is 22.
THIS DAY IN GENIUS HISTORY
1536 – Anne Boleyn, the second wife of King Henry VIII, was beheaded.
1588 – The 130-ship-strong Spanish Armada set sail for England; it was defeated in August.
1643 – The colonies of Massachusetts Bay, Plymouth, Connecticut, and New Harbor met to form the New England Confederation.
1921 – Congress passed the Emergency Quota Act, establishing national quotas for immigrants.
1928 – The first annual Calaveras County “Frog Jumping Jubilee” was held in Angel’s Camp, California.
1935 – British author and soldier, T. E. Lawrence, also known as “Lawrence of Arabia,” died from injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash.
1962 – Marilyn Monroe sang “Happy Birthday” to president John F. Kennedy.
1992 – The 27th Amendment to the Constitution, which prohibited Congress from giving itself midterm pay raises, went into effect.
1994 – Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis died in New York.
Today Is: Accounting Day, Boys Club Day, Endangered Species Day, Hepatitus Testing Day, International Defense Transportation Day, International Virtual Assistants Day, May Ray Day, NASCAR Day, National Asian & Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, National Bike to Work Day, National Hepatitus Testing Day, National Peace Officer Memorial Day, National Pizza Party Day, National Scooter Day, World IBD Day
TODAY ON TV!
Primetime TV (All Times Eastern)
CBS – 8:00 – SWAT / 9:00 – Fire County / 10:00 – Blue Bloods
NBC – 8:00 – That’s My Jam / 9:00 – Dateline
ABC – 8:00 – Shark Tank / 9:00 – 2020
FOX – 8:00 – WWE Smackdown
CW – 8:00 – Penn and Teller / 9:00 – Whose Line Is It? / 9:30 – The Great American Joke Off
TV Talk Shows
Jimmy Kimmel: Andy Samberg, Lukas Gage, RAYE (R 3/16/23)
Jimmy Fallon: Kenan Thompson, Kel Mitchell, Padma Lakshmi (R 3/17/23)
Stephen Colbert: Nicolas Cage, James Marsden, Joy Oladokun (R 5/1/23)
Seth Meyers: Amy Poehler, Lucinda Williams (R 4/27/23)
James Corden: Andie MacDowell, Billy Porter, Stacey Ryan (R 1/24/23)
The View: Daveed Diggs
The Talk: Charli D’Amelio, Nate Burleson (R 3/2/23)
Live with Kelly and Mark: Daveed Diggs, Christine Taylor
Drew Barrymore: Selma Blair (R 9/14/22)
Jennifer Hudson: Henry Winkler, Laura Harrier
WHAT ARE YOU TALKIN’ ABOUT? Here are today’s PPM-Friendly Topics!
QUESTION: Wondering how your FAVORITE NFL TEAM is gonna do this year?? No problem!! This AI program is predicting every team’s win/loss record!!!
QUESTION: The biggest story out of the Cannes Film Festival?? JOHNNY DEPP’S ROTTEN TEETH!! In a 1995 interview, he bragged about “loads of cavities!!”
QUESTION: When was the KISS invented?? The first recorded mention of the kiss is 4,500 years ago.. and it led to a gigantic outbreak of HERPES!! Eww…
QUESTION: How big WAS the Titanic, REALLY?? Check it out!! Compared to today’s gigantic cruise ships, it was actually pretty TINY!!!! Wow!!!!!!!!!
QUESTION: Does this make YOU want to buy an Adidas swimsuit?? Women are furious as Adidas uses a MALE MODEL, including an Olympic swimmer!!!
Paparazzi Say They Were NOT “Highly Aggressive.” Harry and Meghan Demand The Footage Of Their Chase, Agency Says “Nope!! You’re Not Royalty Here!!”
**********Looks like a Royal Standoff!!
*****Meghan said, “In lieu of handing over the video, can they be beheaded??”
*****It’s hard to believe that there isn’t any video from people on the street!! After all, a 2-hour high-speed chase in Manhattan is hard to ignore!!
UPDATE: Even Whoopi Goldberg is calling BS!! GET THE STORY HERE!!
********It’s almost like Harry and Meghan are desperate for attention!! Nahh.. that can’t be it!!
*******Just remember: the original version of this story came from THEIR spokesperson!!
Martha Stewart Answers S.I. Trolls: “I Am NOT Airbrushed (much) And I Haven’t Had Surgery!!!”
********She was happy there wasn’t “much” airbrushing on her S.I. cover!!!
********Who cares?? She’s breathing, and at her age, that’s quite an accomplishment!!
*******Professional sports teams are taking notice. The MLB is looking for an 81-year starting pitcher, to promote “diversity!!”
*******She’s so old, her blood type has been discontinued!!!
******Doctors are prescribing her S.I.. cover as an antidote for Viagra!!!
Tupac Shakur To Be Honored With A Street Name In Oakland
*********Tupac was born in Harlem, grew up in Marin City, but identified with Oakland!!
*****The street with his name will be a section of McArthur Blvd, one of the main drags of Oak-Town!!
*****Just to keep it real, the city will hire gang-bangers to drive up and down shooting at cars!!
JoJo Siwa’s Home Burglarized By An Armed Robber At 2:45 AM And Everything Was Caught On Tape
**********She not at the house.. she’s on a cruise at this time!!
********Even those there’s video, LAPD has no description of the suspects or their vehicle!! Great police work!!
*****Armed robbery is typically a crime that won’t be prosecuted by LA’s Soros prosecutor!! They figured out that the way to have fewer criminals is to have fewer prosecutions!!
Trouble In The Kingdom? Charles and Camilla “Can’t Share A Meal Without Arguing”
********Sounds like the whole family is at each other’s throats!! Of course, that’s according to Radar Online!!!
******They say Camilla thought Charles should have handled Harry differently!!
*****We think they’re being haunted by the ghost of Diana!!
*****Kate Middleton is angry because Camilla got to invite more people to the coronation!!
*******It’s to find the time to be this petty. Unless you’re the royal family, of course, since they have nothing else to do all day!!
Mick Jagger’s Daughter Jade Arrested After Assaulting Police In Spain. They Were Trying To Break Up A Fight
*****His little girl is HOW old?? 51???
*********She was drinking??? No kidding!!
*****She and her date got in a fight with the restaurant employees. When the cops arrived, her boyfriend jumped on them and started punching!! He’s in the hospital!! (duh)
******She warned them: “Don’t ‘Start Me Up!!'”
********She has that Jagger mouth!! When she was a kid, her parents would babysit by licking her lips and sticking her on the wall!!
TABLOID FODDER
Loose Talk-(Us Weekly)
“I spent so much money in Chanel, like, I might as well be here.”-On attending the Met Gala honoring Karl Lagerfeld, Cardi B.
“I wasn’t very happy, if I’m being honest. I think I felt a bit caged. The thing I found really hard was that I had to go out and sell something that I really didn’t have very much control over.”-On why she stepped away from her acting career, Emma Watson.
“I was absolutely baffled that Aquaman was received so well. I’ve done things that are amazing that no one sees and no one gives a sh*t about. You just don’t know in this business.”-On the surprising success of his superhero flick, Jason Momoa.
PHONE TOPIC STARTERS
Today is national Pizza Party Day. Who makes the best?? What toppings do you like that most people wouldn’t think of??
What is the funkiest song you know??
STUPID NEWS
The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile Has Got A New Name: It’s Now The “Frankmobile!” Huh??
*******They want to highlight their 100% all-beef franks!! Along with their stupidity!!
*********The drivers, once called “hotdoggers,” will now be “Frankfurters,” and the classic Wiener Whistles will be Frank Whistles.
******Is nothing sacred???
********This wiener disappeared faster than Caitlyn Jenner’s!!!!
*****One by one, America’s greatest brands are destroying themselves!!
Baby Names Are Being Influenced By “Yellowstone”
**********True: The fastest-growing baby name in America is “Dutton!!!”
TOPIC: Was YOUR name inspired by a character in movies or television??
Snake Slithers Into Texas Power Substation And Knocks Out Power!
***********That snake is now a crispy critter!!!
*********Snakes and squirrels are the most common causes of power outages!! Wait.. we have a crazy idea!! Why not make the substations SNAKE AND SQUIRREL-PROOF???
********As Hillary said to Bill, “There are better places to put your nuts!!”
Man Indicted For Stealing A Pair Of Red Slippers From The Wizard Of Oz
******Well, he didn’t steal them from the Wizard himself.. he stole them from the Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids, Minnesota (her home town)!!
****She wore the slippers in the movie.. there are only four pair in existence. When they were stolen in 2005 they were valued at $1 million!! Today they’re worth $3.5 million!!
****The suspected thief lives about five miles from the museum!! He thought he could take them because he’s a “friend of Dorothy!!”
****He was hoping to find a pair in men’s sizes!!!
STUFF THAT’S COOL AND VIRAL
VIDEO: KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON TRAILER (STARS LEONARDO DICAPRIO)
VIDEO: TORNADO INTERCEPTOR
A LIST FOR FRIDAY
10 Of The Rudest Things You Can Do At The Grocery Store
HUFFINGTON POST
Using The Express Line With Too Many Items
“Respect the limit of items in the express line and don’t go through if you have more than allowed,” advised Diane Gottsman, an etiquette expert, author of “Modern Etiquette for a Better Life” and founder of The Protocol School of Texas. Few people enjoy waiting in a long line to pay at the grocery store, but no matter how busy you are, that’s no excuse for taking shortcuts. “Don’t be that person who thinks ‘10 items or fewer’ doesn’t apply to you,” added Nick Leighton, an etiquette expert and co-host of the “Were You Raised by Wolves?” podcast. “It does!”
Ignoring Aisle Traffic Rules
“If you wouldn’t do it on the sidewalk or on the highway, you probably shouldn’t do it with your shopping cart in a supermarket,” Leighton explained. “Don’t block other people, stop or change directions suddenly, or cross multiple lanes of traffic without checking for oncoming traffic.” Keep the “rules of the road” in mind as you navigate each aisle and make your selections. Do your best to avoid cart collisions. “Most aisles are open to two-way traffic,” Smith said. “Keep to the right to allow traffic to keep moving. If you see someone and want to catch up, be sure to move off to the side to allow others to pass.”
Touching And Opening Things Without Buying Them
“Avoid opening packages to smell or taste and then putting them back if you don’t like them,” Gottsman urged. In the era of COVID-19, it’s extra important to be mindful of hygiene and germs in public spaces, especially when food is involved, so try to keep your hands to yourself unless you’re using a plastic barrier or placing something in your cart. “Do not fondle the food, breads or fruits,” Smith added.
Disrespecting Personal Space
Keep the reality of COVID in mind as you navigate through the store, as well. Being a respectful member of the community means showing consideration for your fellow shoppers. “Everyone still has different comfort levels when in public spaces,” Gottsman said. “You will notice there are still a large number of people wearing masks at the grocery store. Be respectful of personal space, public boundaries such as lines and passing in the aisles and different comfort levels in general.”
Taking Items From Other People’s Carts
“Don’t shop out of other people’s carts,” Leighton advised. Just because someone isn’t next to a cart doesn’t mean its contents are up for grabs ― even if it has the last bottle of Sriracha in the store.
Holding Up The Checkout Line
“Stay off your cellphone when checking out and have your credit card ready to pay,” Gottsman said.
The grocery store often takes up more of our time than we’d prefer, especially when there are lengthy checkout lines. Be respectful of everyone’s time and do what you can to make the process as swift and smooth as possible. “Don’t make everyone in line wait while you run back to get eggs you forgot to put in your basket,” Gottsman added.
‘Returning’ Items To Random Places
Sometimes you put an item in your shopping cart, only to realize later in the outing you don’t actually need it. But when you’re so far from that original aisle, it’s tempting to just put the thing down in a random spot. “When you change your mind, especially for anything refrigerated or frozen, please give it to an employee or the cashier,” Smith implored. “Do not pop it on the nearest display you happen to be walking by in the hopes someone sees and rescues it before it goes bad.”
Not Being Mindful Of Your Surroundings
Try to pay attention to the people and things around you, especially if you’re shopping with little ones who might want to interact with the grocery store space. Don’t let them run wild through the store. “Keep close watch of your children in the cart and in the aisles,” Gottsman said. It’s also good manners to show courtesy and care for your fellow shoppers. Just as you shouldn’t ignore your children’s impact on others, don’t look the other way when someone needs a little assistance. “Offer to help fetch an item for those unable to reach something on a higher (or occasionally lower) shelf,” Smith said.
Failing To Return Your Cart
The importance of grocery store etiquette extends past checkout. “Put your shopping cart back in the shopping rack in the parking lot,” Gottsman said. “Don’t leave it in an empty space.” Doing your part to return the cart after unloading your groceries in the car helps ensure another person or car won’t bump into it.
Being Pushy Or Aggressive In The Parking Lot
“The parking lot causes a great deal of grief because everyone is in a hurry,” Gottsman explained. “Honor the rule of allowing pedestrians to have the right of way to cross over on the walkway to the store.” Grocery stores tend to have large parking lots, so even if you have to circle a few times, be patient as you search for a spot and don’t lose your cool. Respecting the rules isn’t just about good manners ― there are legal implications, as well. “Avoid parking in a no-park or handicap parking space, as well as parking in another parking lot if you aren’t going to the store,” Gottsman said. “You will more than likely be towed!”
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