Attention bailiffs!
If you’re tired of playing that dated and — let’s be honest — rather trite ‘Aren’t you proud to be here today doing your civic duty?’ video to newbies in the jury pool each day, help is on the way!
Wouldn’t a sweeping tale of love and romance — ripped from the headlines “Law and Order” style — be way more inspiring to the usual herd of unwilling victims…and easier for you to stomach watching over and over and over again?
Well, I’d say it’s only a matter of time before a dramatization of the real life courtroom love story between a certain famous former plaintiff and a member of his jury will be coming to a holding room near you.
The couple? None other than Rodney King, the Los Angeles man who was notoriously beaten by members of the LAPD, and Cynthia Kelley, a member of the jury that awarded him a $3.8 million settlement in the civil suit against that very police department.
(The two met the day after the trial at a pizza shop, so it’s all above board.)
Think of the singles who normally crowd into bars, or suffer through blind dates or church mixers, desperately looking for Mr. and Ms. Right. Now, those same singles will be clamoring to meet their special someone and send people they don’t know to prison.
There’s a fun two-fer…and the meal’s included.
Now, there’s no guarantee that everyone will find happiness in the courtroom and walk down the aisle like Rodney and Cynthia. But if you wanna take a chance on love…
You’re just gonna have to face the judge.
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I don’t think Amy Poehler should be the guest host for the season premiere of “Saturday Night Live.”
In the two years since she left the show, she’s been back numerous times to do stints on “Weekend Update,” imitate Hillary Clinton, and guest star on the Betty White special. She still seems like a member of the cast.
Why bring her back now as a “guest host,” especially when the show is introducing four new cast members?
The two new girls — Vanessa Bayer from Second City and Taran Killiam from The Groundlings — will already have to fight tooth and nail for every moment on stage, since most female roles seem to go automatically to Kristen Wiig.
Now you’re adding Amy Poehler to the mix…so all they can hope for is the rudimentary waitress role or maybe the face-in-the crowd scene. If they get lucky, they’ll be a reporter asking a question from the audience.
Wow — that rocks.
Don’t get me wrong. When you consider all “Saturday Night Live” femmes — current and former — Amy is near the top of the list. She’s not only an amazing improviser, character actor and comedienne, but in all interviews and conversations, she appears to be a down-to-earth, nice person.
That is a rare compliment indeed in that business.
But half the fun of “Saturday Night Live” is bringing in an A-list celebrity who’s not the first name in comedy and seeing what they can do. Remember how unexpectedly great Peyton Manning was as a guest host? Or Brian Williams from “NBC Nightly News”? Even a great dramatic actor can quickly lose his footing on SNL — or be amazing like Christopher Walken. And that’s what we want to see…not a very-very-recent cast member who seems like she never left.
So, while I’m sad Amy’s sitcom “Parks and Recreation” is on hiatus until mid-season — and she’s no doubt looking to fill her schedule — I think there are plenty of other celebs out there (not to mention the new cast members, hello) who are chomping at the bit for the opportunity to show what they can do in the comedy arena.
But Amy? Girl, you’re good to go. Give our best to Will and the boys.
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When you write a daily blog, you find inspiration in all kinds of places. Some days the ideas seem to be everywhere.
Other times…not so much.
That’s when you find yourself scouring the Internet, going from website to website, looking for any germ of an idea to get started. A headline or even a word may be all it takes. There are even online generators geared to writers that spit out random words or phrases, which can be really helpful at times.
But today I discovered a random image generator that is so cool, I just had to share it. It’s called “Things on a White Board.” All you do is open the link and click the image. New images will continue to appear as long as you keep on clickin.’
Frogs, dogs, ghosts, traffic signs. They hadn’t started repeating when I stopped clicking…but deep down, I kinda wondered if they would.
What will be the last image you see?
Now, you might wonder, “What’s the point?” I guess some people might find inspiration for new ideas in the images they see. Or they might just be curious, like me, to see if the loop is as endless as it appears. Or maybe it’s just a good way to blow five or ten minutes. Give your brain a break. Look at some pretty pictures.
Be careful, though. Like all good things, it’s kinda addictive.
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I rarely speak of new music here on The Egg (because I’m rarely aware of it).
But Katy Perry has been hard to avoid. She’s everywhere. I’ve seen her all over the talk show circuit promoting her new album “Teenage Dream,” and more recently hosting the Teen Choice Awards, which I’m not ashamed to say I watched.
(Okay, maybe I have a little shame.)
If you haven’t seen the album cover, Katy is lying in a cloud of pink cotton candy, which I assume inspired the scented CD.
That’s right. When you open it up, your nose is tickled by the sugary-sweet smell of everyone’s favorite carnival/circus/baseball game confection. Even if you’ve gotten sick on cotton candy in the past — hasn’t everyone? – it will no doubt inspire a memory of a good day.
Which begs the question: why aren’t more things out there scented?
In the movie “Legally Blonde,” Elle Woods scents her resume and prints it on pink paper. She says it ‘gives it a little something.’ Her instructor and future husband both seem to agree.
What other items would benefit from good smells? We obviously add scent to detergents and candles and body splash. But what about movie posters on display at the theater? Or Playbills handed out at Broadway shows? Or how about best-selling hardback novels?
Would scent add ambiance or irritation? Inspire comprehension or incite allergy attacks?
Add a ‘little something’ or ultimately, take away?
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Could this be the story behind the story?
The Internet has been buzzin’ that this just might be the year that Steve Carell snags the Emmy for Best Actor in a Comedy….especially on the heels of the announcement that he’s leaving “The Office” at the end of season seven.
When asked in interviews why he is exiting the show, Steve has used the age-old excuse, “I want to spend more time with my family.” Uh huh. But could the real reason be he wants some Emmy bling?
Could the nicest guy on television have evil Emmy envy in his good-as-gold heart…and know that his departure might elicit some voter appreciation?
He is human, whether we believe it or not.
Industry pundits — and popular poll results on several entertainment web sites — seem to be leaning toward Jim Parsons of “The Big Bang Theory” to take away the statute at this year’s awards ceremony…and I would have to agree. (Sorry, Steve.)
Jim’s portrayal of King Nerd Sheldon is spot-on brilliant, and now that “30 Rock” is no longer the new comedy sensation, I think Alec Baldwin’s command of the category is fading.
Who will win? Tune in and see!
CAN’T WAIT!!!!!!!!
The Emmy Awards will be broadcast LIVE tonight @ 8PM ET on NBC.
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Oh dear.
The Sticky Egg has discovered an unfortunate connection to the world of fishing. As in, ‘sticky egg’ is the name of a fishing fly.
I found this during a Google search last night. I was checking to see how easy it is to find my blog when you search the phrase ‘sticky egg’…and this fly came up in the first page of results. (My blog was number two after a prank toy egg…so yes, I’m in good company.)
The name is appropriate, I suppose. The fly is supposed to imitate fish roe, which trout, steel head and salmon apparently eat ‘with gusto.’
I’m not a big fan of fishing. The idea of dragging a living creature through the water with a sharp, metal hook through its mouth seems pretty cruel. I contend that people find it acceptable because fish are ugly.
Think about it. If fish looked like puppies, would we really celebrate the practice?
But back to this fly. I just want to make it clear: The Sticky Egg does not condone nor endorse its use. The name thing is pure coincidence.
No fish will ever be killed in the writing of this blog.
Just a brain cell or two.
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Why bring her back now as a “guest host,” especially when the show is introducing four new cast members?
It’s a date
Attention bailiffs!
If you’re tired of playing that dated and — let’s be honest — rather trite ‘Aren’t you proud to be here today doing your civic duty?’ video to newbies in the jury pool each day, help is on the way!
Wouldn’t a sweeping tale of love and romance — ripped from the headlines “Law and Order” style — be way more inspiring to the usual herd of unwilling victims…and easier for you to stomach watching over and over and over again?
Well, I’d say it’s only a matter of time before a dramatization of the real life courtroom love story between a certain famous former plaintiff and a member of his jury will be coming to a holding room near you.
(The two met the day after the trial at a pizza shop, so it’s all above board.)
Think of the singles who normally crowd into bars, or suffer through blind dates or church mixers, desperately looking for Mr. and Ms. Right. Now, those same singles will be clamoring to meet their special someone and send people they don’t know to prison.
There’s a fun two-fer…and the meal’s included.
Now, there’s no guarantee that everyone will find happiness in the courtroom and walk down the aisle like Rodney and Cynthia. But if you wanna take a chance on love…
You’re just gonna have to face the judge.
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