Monday, August 3, 2009

15 Eggs & Giant Invisible Rabbits

1. On Sunday Arizona Senator John McCain said he was still unsure whether or not he would confirm Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor. McCain voted against Sotomayor when she was nominated for the appeals court but did call her a great American success story. "Still," said McCain, "I need more info before pick this woman. I mean... has she ever shot a wolf from a helicopter?"

2. In an effort to bulk up his India rugby team, Coach Norman Laker has ordered his players to consume at least 15 eggs every day. Laker says that elite rugby players in his native South Africa eat seven meals a day. In related news, trying to bulk down, Oprah announced today that she will lay a least 15 eggs every day.

3. A Taipei man who lost his phone on July 24th snorkeling was shocked when the phone was found and returned to him in perfect working order. Reportedly a lifeguard found the phone and tracked the man down using his saved numbers. The man's only complaint was his ringtone being changed to the Baywatch theme.

4. On Monday, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will shove off on a tour of Africa to tackle its most troubled spots, reinforcing the Obama administration's commitment to the region. When asked what areas of Africa she thought were most troubled, Clinton pulled out a map and awkwardly circled the entire African continent.

5. Steven Spielberg is slated to direct a remake of Jimmy Stewart's 1950 classic film Harvey, the story of a man who claims his best friend is a giant invisible rabbit. The studio says the film could be out as early as late 2010, though no one has yet been cast to reprise Stewart's role. Spielberg isn't saying how he'll handle the film's giant invisible rabbit, but Hollywood insiders say he'll probably just use the one Gary Busey talks to.

High five.