Born on this day!! Actor Virginia McKenna (“Born Free”) is 92. Singer Tom Jones is 83. Talk show host Jenny Jones is 77. Actor Liam Neeson is 71. Actor Colleen Camp (“Die Hard: With A Vengeance”) is 70. Actor William Forsythe is 68. Record producer L.A. Reid is 67. Latin pop singer Juan Luis Guerra is 66. Singer-guitarist Gordon Gano of Violent Femmes is 60. Drummer Eric Kretz of Stone Temple Pilots is 57. Guitarist Dave Navarro is 56. Actor Helen Baxendale (“Friends”) is 53. Actor Karl Urban (2009′s “Star Trek”) is 51. TV personality Bear Grylls (“Man Vs. Wild”) is 49. Guitarist-keyboardist Eric Johnson of The Shins is 47. Actor Adrienne Frantz (“The Bold and the Beautiful,” “The Young and the Restless”) is 45. Comedian Bill Hader (“The Mindy Project,” ″Saturday Night Live”) is 45. Actor Anna Torv (“Fringe”) is 44. Actor Larisa Oleynik (“3rd Rock From The Sun,” ″Boy Meets World) is 42. Actor Michael Cera (“Juno,” ″Arrested Development”) is 35. Actor Shelley Buckner (“Summerland”) is 34. Rapper Iggy Azalea is 33. Model-actress Emily Ratajkowski (“Gone Girl”) is 32. Rapper Fetty Wap is 32.
THIS DAY IN GENIUS HISTORY
1654 – Louis XIV was crowned king of France.
1494 – Spain and Portugal signed the Treaty of Tordesillas, which divided the New World between the two countries.
1776 – Richard Henry Lee of Virginia introduced a resolution in the Continental Congress proposing a Declaration of Independence.
1892 – Homer Plessy was arrested for his refusal to move from a whites-only seat on a train. This led to the Plessy v. Ferguson Supreme Court decision.
1929 – Vatican City became a sovereign state.
1948 – President Eduard Beneš of Czechoslovakia resigned and the Communist takeover of the country was completed.
1967 – Dorothy Parker, American short story writer, poet, and critic, died.
2003 – Rev. V. Gene Robinson was elected the first openly gay bishop by New Hampshire Episcopalians.
Today Is: Bartender Day, (Daniel) Boone Day, Global Running Day, National Tailors Day, VCR Day, World Caring Day, World Food Safety Day
TODAY ON TV!
Primetime TV (All Times Eastern)
CBS – 8:00 – The Price Is Right at Night / 9:00 – Let’s Make A Deal Primetime / 10:00 – CSI: Vegas
NBC – 8:00 – Night Court / 8:30 – Night Court / 9:00 – Chicago Fire / 10:00 – Chicago PD
ABC – 8:00 – NBA Finals
FOX – 8:00 – Master Chef / 9:00 – Gordon Ramsey’s Food Stars
CW – 8:00 – Nancy Drew / 9:00 – Riverdale
TV Talk Shows
Jimmy Fallon: Ice T, Stephanie Hsu, Adam Lambert (R 3/1/23)
Stephen Colbert: Josh Groban, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Laura Benanti (R 4/17/23)
Seth Meyers: Ike Barinholtz, Melissa Barrera, Margaret Atwood (R 3/7/23)
James Corden: Ben Schwartz, Betty Gilpin, Ken Jeong, Reggie Watts (R 4/12/23)
Live with Kelly and Mark: Caitriona Balfe, Young Mazino, Jake Shears
Jennifer Hudson: Adam Lambert, Jalyn Hall (R 10/19/22)
WHAT ARE YOU TALKIN’ ABOUT? Here are today’s PPM-Friendly Topics!
QUESTION: Is this a WORLD RECORD traffic fine?? Driver in Finland caught going 20 mph over the speed limit is fined $129,544!!! How could THAT happen?
QUESTION: What ELSE do you want to know about Schwarzenegger? On Netflix, he’ll reveal that his dad was a NAZI and he thinks heaven is a “f*cking LIE!!”
QUESTION: Why is EVERYONE suddenly watching TV with the SUBTITLES ON?? Can’t you hear the dialogue?? We said, “CAN’T YOU HEAR THE DIALOGUE?”
QUESTION: Will YOU be watching?? After feuding and suing, the PGA and LIV are MERGING!! Some golfers and commentators don’t know WHAT to do!!!!!!!!!!!
QUESTION: Wondering if you should WEAR UNDERWEAR under your tights while working out? This woman learned the hard way when she fell off the treadmill!!
In Court, Prince Harry Opens Up About Rumors His Dad Is Not King Charles III; “It Has Caused Me Great Pain!”
*********These rumors went around for years.. because his mom had an affair with James Hewitt.. who has red hair!!
******Harry is suing the London papers (Mirror Group) for printing all the rumors about him and the family!
*******But, looking at Charles, we’re thinking having another father might be a GOOD thing!!
*******Harry is suing the paper for alleging that there was a “paternity plot” to steal his hair for DNA samples!! Here in America, you could NEVER sue for that article!!
*****The article caused great pain???!! We thought that’s what newspapers are SUPPOSED to do!!
*****It WAS cruel when they suggested that his father was Ronald McDonald!!
Pete Davidson Confronts PETA Over Dog Purchase With Scathing Voicemail
*****PETA saw a video of him buying a dog from a pet store instead of adopting, so they attacked him with a press release.. without calling and giving him a chance to comment!!
*****Pete left them a voice mail saying “Suck my d**k!!”
****Oh, and he also explained that he’s super-allergic to dogs and had to have a certain breed to replace his mom’s “f***ing dog” who had just died!
****PETA is a bunch of “publicity whores!!” They do NOTHING for animals!!
****Basically.. PETA makes us want to eat fur!!!!
(The problem with these things is that the freaks will never accept the explanation, and they’ll hound him for years!!)
Cuba Gooding Jr. Settles Rape Case
***********It was a civil case, which means the complainant had to get a simple majority of a jury to believe that something happened.
*******They were just about to select the jury when the settlement was announced!!
****The criminal case was a he say/she say that wound up in some kind of settlement!!
Colin Jost and Pete Davidson Admit They Were High When They Bought A Ferry Boat
****Wow. Stop the presses.
*******They got stoned and bought the old ferry boat for $280,000!! Now Colin wishes it would “float away!!” (They thought they were going to turn it into an “event space!”)
TOPIC: What’s the dumbest thing you bought while you were high?? (Talkin’ to you, Mom!!!)
TABLOID FODDER
Say What?!-(Life & Style)
“I would never write a musical or anything like that because I f—ing hate musicals…..I just don’t need to hear everything in f—ing song all the time.”-Adele, on doubting she’ll ever add a Tony to her Emmy, Grammy and Oscar collection.
“If I’m being honest, I doubted my Ken-ergy. I didn’t see it.”-Ryan Gosling, on being cast in Barbie.
“I would say I’m more married to cool than I am cool myself.”-Joshua Jackson, on stylish wife Jodie Turner-Smith.
PHONE TOPIC STARTERS
Worst-scam Wednesday: How did YOU get scammed?
Did a famous person inspire you to choose your career?
Ever do some “drunk shopping” online?
Most embarrassing moment at the gym!!
STUPID NEWS
Ontario Partygoers Fish Small Plane Out Of The Water And Pilot Flies It Home!
See the pic HERE
********It was a float plane, but it wasn’t floating!!!
******He flew in for a bachelor party, drank a lot, then got a call the next morning that his plane had become unmoored and was sinking!!
*****All the dudes jumped out of bed and dragged the plane back to the shore! He had it fixed and flew home!! Now, THAT’S a party!!
Italian Fisherman Reels In 9 Foot Long Catfish! Might Be World’s Largest!!
See the pics HERE
*********That’s the biggest bottom feeder since Jerry Springer!!!
*******It’s so big, all the dogfish stay away!!
********That is one ugly damned fish!!
Rare Wolverine Spotted In California
**********They thought it was extinct. It’s only the second of its kind seen in the last 100 years!!
****This goes to show that scientists basically have no idea!!
TIP: If you see a wolverine, don’t pet it!!
Neighbors Leave Note Demanding Woman “Solve The Problem” Of Her Crying Baby
******Did this ever happen to YOU??
****Her baby was obviously keeping their precious dogs awake!!
*******Some people forget that THEY were babies at one time.. and people put up with THEIR crap!!
TIK TOK’er Shares Hack For Bringing Plants Back To Life: Green Spray Paint!
*****Can we just say: “Genius?”
STUFF THAT’S COOL AND VIRAL
VIDEO: IMPLOSION GONE WRONG IN PENNSYLVANIA.
VIDEO: PATRICK MAHOMES INTERCEPTS TRAVIS KELCE’S ATTEMPT TO GIVE SPEECH AT WHITE HOUSE CELEBRATION
A LIST FOR WEDNESDAY
The Rudest Things You Can Do At A Hotel
HUFFINGTON POST
Trashing Your Room
“The housekeeping team should not encounter an unconscionable mess upon entering your room,” said Thomas P. Farley, the nationally syndicated etiquette columnist Mister Manners. “Ensure the habitation is presentable and hygienic before hanging the ‘please make up room’ tag on your door.” Beyond the state of your room, you can also be considerate about cleanliness with your room service tray or cart. “When it comes to room service, ask the hotel when you’re ordering what you should do with the tray or trolly when done,” said Nick Leighton, an etiquette expert and co-host of the “Were You Raised by Wolves?” podcast. “Many hotels would rather you call to have it picked up rather than have you just leave it in the hallway.”
Raiding The Housekeeping Supply Cart
Hotels offer lots of different amenities and supplies to make your stay comfortable, but that doesn’t mean you can help yourself to anything you see. “Don’t raid the hotel housekeeping supply cart. Ask for what you need, so supplies don’t mysteriously come up short during the housekeeping shift,” said Patricia Rossi, a civility expert, keynote speaker and the author of “Everyday Etiquette.”
Disrespecting The Staff
“Whether for a single day or a week or more, a hotel room is your temporary home, and should be treated as such,” Farley said. “You should be likewise considerate toward the hotel staff. Front-desk employees are there to ensure your accommodations are comfortable and that your stay is a pleasant one. they should not be addressed as if they are indentured servants.” In addition to being plain rude, speaking disrespectfully to hotel staff is also not going to get you a free upgrade or anything beneficial. And sometimes the thing that is bothering a guest is completely out of the staff’s control, especially during the pandemic when the hospitality industry is short-staffed. “Since the advent of COVID-19, hotels have had to change, alter and even curtail some of their services,” said life etiquette expert Juliet Mitchell, aka Ms. J. “Please do not yell and scream and pout. Nothing good will come of it.”
Making Lots Of Noise
“Whether you are traveling for fun, a family obligation, or business, you must remember your hotel is a shared space,” Smith said. “Other guests should be blissfully unaware of your comings and goings.” She recommended modulating the volume of your voice, the TV and your music while in the hotel room. Be mindful of door slamming as well, especially if you’re departing for an early flight. “The amount of noise you generate is of primary concern in the hallways, elevators and lobbies, as well,” Smith said. “You may be a loud-talker at home, but screaming in the hallways is very jarring. Having your children yodel while racing to the elevator may be rather amusing to you, but can be very disruptive to others.”
Hogging Amenities
“For the shared spaces, use what you need, when you need it,” Smith said. “Putting your towel on the exercise equipment to hold it for a friend while others are waiting, or getting up at 6:00 a.m. to claim lounge chairs at the pool that you will not be using until noon, is simply rude.” Generally speaking, your gym behavior shouldn’t change simply because of the location. “Hotel gyms are still gyms, so don’t hog machines if other people are waiting, use headphones if you want music, and be sure to wipe down your equipment and benches after use,” Leighton said.
Wasting Energy
Vacation is an indulgent time, but that’s no excuse for completely ignoring basic environmental etiquette.
“Conserve energy,” Gottsman said. “Just like you would at your own house, strive to be energy efficient, reuse your towels and don’t let the water run endlessly.”
Making Unreasonable Demands
“Travelers should manage their expectations,” Farley said. “If you are staying in a $1,000-per-night suite, your anticipated level of amenities and service is going to be rightly higher. On the other hand, pulling a diva routine and making grand requests of an overworked and underpaid team at a $79-per-night motor lodge would be laughable if it weren’t so … inconsiderate.” Wherever you’re staying, you need to be patient at times and understand that things might not always happen as quickly as you’d prefer. “Businesses across America, hotels included, are short-staffed and simply do not have the personnel to accommodate speed housekeeping and room service requests,” Mitchell said. “Since your room service requests may be limited, slow or nonexistent, be mindful and be prepared to seek other sources for your meal.”
Sneaking A Smoke
Most hotels today do not allowing smoking indoors, so if you’re staying in a nonsmoking building, don’t flout the rules and light up anyway. “It surprises me that some people still try to ‘sneak’ a smoke,” said Mitchell. “As recent as 2020, there have been reports of hotel fires due to cigarette smoke. If you are caught smoking, you may be asked to leave.”
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