July 18, 2006

First Up: Dateline—Finland  The winners of The 11th Annual Wife Carrying Competition crossed the finish line in 56.9 seconds. Despite the excellent time, the world record for carrying a spouse is still held by Britney Spears.
Item 2:  New photos of Pamela Anderson sunbathing topless in front of her children are being circulated on the internet.  When asked if the former Baywatch Babe thought that the pictures were inappropriate, Anderson replied, “They see a hell of a lot worse on Home Movie Night.”
Item 3:  Former “Friends” star Courtney Cox, who turned 42 recently said that she is in therapy because people tease her about her age.  Her therapist said, “They don’t tease you about your age, they tease you about your last name.”  Nobody likes a 42 year-old Cox.
Item 4:  A Sad Note  Robert Brooks, the founder of Hooters Restaurants, passed away at age 69!   Insert your own joke here.  Funeral arrangements are pending, but a spokesperson promises that as plans develop, the family will keep the public abreast.  Or two.
Item 5: Fun Fact You Should Know:  According to a retirement expert, one member of a 65-year-old couple has a 45 percent chance of living to be 95.  This good news is attributed to better medical care and diet, more frequent exercise, and neither person likes to drink before cleaning their gun.
Item 6: Plus-Size Comedienne Monique says that her new TV show is about not losing weight.  She says her motto is, “If you take the “T” out of diet, you get “Die.”  If you follow that logic and take the “T” out of Monique, you still got a whole lotta “A.”
And Finally: The Bing Crosby Joke of The Week:  Two newlyweds make a confession to each other on their honeymoon night.  The groom says, “Honey, I’m addicted to golf.  I have to be out on the course morning, noon and night.”  “That’s o.k.,” replies his blushing bride, “I’ve got a confession, too:  I’m a hooker.”  “No big deal,” answers the groom, “Just loosen your grip and open the club face.”