How has your week?
As storms pounded the central US this week, I recall this conversation with a long-time friend. He lives near Oklahoma City, so he deals with his share of tornadoes. I asked him if he ever gets used to them, and he strongly replied, “Never!”
I’ve had a busy week doing some needed things around the house. I a run-around as trying to fix my weed whacker is taking too much time. Toss in mediocre golf and only being able to visit a few bloggers, YUK!
In other words, I need a midweek dose of satire to energize the rest of the week. Which is your favorite? For those desiring to try your own combo, use the information for the headlines below (and only that information) to make a new headline. My combo is at the end.
Have a good rest of the week!
Freezing coatless woman has decided it is spring
Physicists confirm they have found and killed the God Particle
Amputee inspires others not to lose limbs
Jessica Simpson goes on tour to promote the novel she read
Mom hasn’t ordered favorite pizza topping in over a decade
Stars of cancelled show terrified fans will raise money for movie
Website’s new layout feels like deepest betrayal
Old refrigerator unable to control when it releases water
South Carolina defends right to fly Hardee’s flag from state capitol
Man wishes computer could do thing it already can do
Course sponge excited to join Smith family dishwashing team
Report: Saxophone still an OK vehicle for self-expression
My Combo: Jessica Simpson inspires fans by finding God Particle in Saxophone
A Frank Angle 
Ooh, Yum, Frank here’s my choice: Mom hasn’t ordered favorite pizza topping in over a decade (although I discovered personal pizzas so I get my artichokes anyway)
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the death of the god particle cracked me up.
And “websites new layout” = betrayal made me think of what flickr has done this week.
Oh, and “Stars of cancelled show..” is also pretty hilarious.
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Mobius,
Interesting how different headlines affect us at different times because of our experiences.
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Now now, ya gotta wait on killing the God particle until they’re sure they’ve found all of them! (Yep – suspicions are strong that the Higgs is hanging out at several different … well, to make it easy, I’ll say “locations”.) There’s even some physicists saying there may be far more to the Higgs – like an anti-particle that might explain the weakness of gravity in relation to the other three forces, and even some interface with neutrinos! YIKES! 😀
Weather’s been hot and muggy until this afternoon, when we had the biggest major mini-storm I’ve ever seen. From skies going dark, through first drops, through torrential downpour, and back to full sunshine, all in less than 15 minutes. Weird!
How about “Amputee inspires Jessica Simpson to order favourite pizza topping from South Carolina Hardee’s”? (By the way, SC “defends” its’ right to fly the Hardee’s flag, not “depends”. Oops! 😉 )
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John,
I like that inspiration headline!
Strange how some storms can be isolated to a very small area. It happened to us many years ago … and the havoc turned out to be only a radar blip … but we were the center of the blip.
I knew I could count on you for the Higgs update.
Good eyes … thanks for the correction … and done!
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Man terrified of old freezing refrigerator unable to control the God Particle and Jessica Simpson.
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Jots,
So who is unable to control the God Particle and Jessica Simpson: the man or the old refrigerator?
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i think it’s door #2.
did i win?
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And behind door #2 is …. a new refrigerator!
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i really needed to win today…i’ll take that fridge thank you very much. oh…just thinking…could i have that terrified man, too? has to be better than the one i have….
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Let’s open the refrigerator to see what is inside …. and yes … a terrified man, too!
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thank you.
…say good night, gracie…
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Good night, Gracie
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Mom unable to raise money for saxophone terrified to lose fans.
Just so-so, but the Onion’s “Amputee inspires others not to lose limbs” is really a good one! Hope the week picks up and you head into a weekend and maybe a better golf game! 🙂
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Debra,
That’s right …. saxophones have feelings too!!! Meanwhile, golf is golf … so the results change like the wind.
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Stars of cancelled show join Smith family dishwashing team
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Bulldog,
Brilliant … and a success story, too!
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The God particle? Who are these people? That’s so bizarre! That’s really sad about the tornados. Hope you are doing good Frank! Get some rest and spoil yourself once in a while! 🙂
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Java,
It’s not all that bad … just time away from visiting other blogs is a bummer.
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Hope you’re doing well, Frank. The satire mid-week sure helps! I like the God Particle one the best.
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Amy,
In the big scheme, life is well. 🙂
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My heart goes out to the fridge Frank!
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GFB,
You are such a sensitive person.
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All heart Frank
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Oh my, these are great. Thers is no way to improve on the mom not ordering her favorite toppings, however.
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Patti,
Which ever tickles us is all about timing. 🙂
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Excellent group today, in some subtle ways equalling your all-time best several weeks ago. For reasons that confuse me, I’ll go with: “Stars of cancelled show terrified fans will raise money for movie.”
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Tim,
There simply something special about cancelled shows … especially the unsuccessful ones.
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Jessica Simpson unable to control when it releases water
Sorry couldn’t help myself, she isn’t my favorite.
The storms here in the Dallas area weren’t to bad yesterday, they ended up in a line so no Tornados formed though we were under Warning for most of the day. High winds, pounding rain and heavy lightning made for interesting weather but thankfully we were passed over. Now, we have many places collecting for Oklahoma, they are our neighbors and we step up.
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Val,
Thanks for sharing the good news about your storms and Texan’s efforts to help Oklahoma. Meanwhile, oh no …. Jessica is a leaker!
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God Particle being found and killed was something else!!!
“Freezing coatless woman wishes old refrigerator could do thing it already can do”
🙂
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Marina,
Sometimes the power of a dream is in the obvious. 😉
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😉 !!!
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I wonder what book Jessica Simpson would read.
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TBM,
Hmmmm …. a picture book?
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Man Wishes Computer Could Do Thing It Already Can Do – I can relate to that one …. or maybe not.
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Viveka,
I know I can!!!!
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This made me giggle
Old refrigerator unable to control when it releases water
It reminded me of this, and I don’t know why
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Doggy,
Loved the video for several reasons … first, it is so 50’s-ish …. second, I recall airplanes interfering with television reception!
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My mind just completely goes blank on this game! (I’ll come up with something witty one of these days)….but – Jessica Simpson goes on tour to promote the novel she read (just cracked me up!!)
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Hood,
And that’s no problem … but it is obvious that Jessica is the winner today!
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The headline about the amputee cracked me up… I work at a prosthetic clinic and feel that way often, though I’d never admit it to anyone here!!
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Twixt,
I didn’t know about how that one would go … and given your background, many thanks!
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Stars of cancelled show join Smith family dishwashing team. THAT would be worth watching…
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Kayjai,
Could be the perfect program for TruTV
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Agreed!
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I had to laugh at that incontinent old fridge. 🙂
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Laughed at this one:
South Carolina defends right to fly Hardee’s flag from state capitol
I used to live in Columbia, South Carolina. A Hardee’s flag would be an improvement. 😀
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Robin,
Yippee … one that strikes you on a personal level! ,,,, and good point.
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waaaaay too many to choose from. i thought i was finished at the jessica simpson headline, but then came the computer that can already do what it can do it do it do. do da day.
btw – seems i have to remove the “not freshly pressed” badge. grrrrr.
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Rich,
That’s a good one about Jessica. But hey …. you could have made a combo.
Well now …. posting on Le Clown’s AND FP …. 🙂 …. which post? I’m going through FP and don’t see it.
Meanwhile, I still say mine was a fluke.
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i just got the email today, but i don’t know when. this post:
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also also – RM in a fabulous magenta dress today.
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Damn … missed that one!
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amputee inspires Jessica Simpson and killed the God particle.
oh a fun post, this one!
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Rachael,
Way to jump into the fray! This is my standard Wed post. As you’ve seen, I bounce allover the map of topics.
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bouncing around is the best way to represent life!
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… and the number of Categories attest to my preference.
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I suppose the news about Oklahoma has pretty much consumed my news-gathering time this week. With the deaths of the children in addition to the deaths and injuries to so many residents, my heart has just been broken. And I ache for the teachers who were unable to save the children they lost. I hope they are able to find peace.
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Well said.
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Sure wish I was 36.
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Hansi,
But think how much dumber you would be!
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Hey, I heard that comment about “picture book”. 🙂
Freezing coatless physicists confirm they have found and killed the novel Jessica Simpson read.
Wishing you a fabulous rest of the week, Frank. Will catch-up with you again over the weekend. Cheers!
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Victoria,
Oh my …. Another take on JS … poor Jessica.
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Now I want pizza. Can Jessica Simpson actually read? That’s the big news!
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Seashells,
Poor Jessica …. she’s being piled on this week. Meanwhile, here’s you pizza.
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Perfect! Still keeping up the wit, I see. Hope things are going well with you and yours. 🙂
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Airport!
The Onion is a great source, so I keep tracking it to share! All is well … and I hope all is well with you!
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I had a stressful week, but I’m happy to visit your blog of course. This headline “Jessica Simpson goes on tour to promote the novel she read” is incredibly funny. I needed that laugh my friend 🙂
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Kay,
Glad I was able to bring you some cheer … and the Jessica headline is loved by many here!
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