Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Senate Angler

1. In an interview with the NYTimes, U.S. senate candidate Sharron Angle compared herself to the founding fathers, saying that she's getting a lot of the same criticism they probably incurred. Angle then called the NYTimes back to clarify she didn't believe she was JUST LIKE the founding fathers. Well she didn't call back, but one of her slaves did.

2. After a few embarrassing missteps, Ben Quayle, son of former vice president Dan Quayle, has reportedly lost his significant poll lead in his run for an Arizona congressional seat. And with this, the otherwise proud Quayle name may be forever tainted by instances of embarrassment and incompetence.

3. Last week musician Ted Nugent pleaded no contest to shooting a baited deer in the woods of Northern California, illegal in the state. Officials wouldn't say with what Nugent baited the animal, but it's safe to assume it wasn't his sweet guitar stylings.

4. Brett Favre held a press conference today to announce that he will return to the Minnesota Vikings to play football in the 2010 season. Favre will hold another press conference tomorrow to discuss his possible return in 2011.

5. Scientists in the Amazon says they've discovered a new species of bearded monkey, and add that it will go directly to the endangered species list due to its very low numbers. Researchers say their dwindling population isn't because of humans but rather the bearded monkey's natural rival, the shaving monkey.

High five.