Barack Obama is in the news today. First, there is a Newsweek poll that 12% think Obama is a Muslim and 39% think he went to a Muslim school and 12% think he was sworn in on the Koran. Because Americans is stupid.

And, of course, the The New Yorker magazine cover is causing some ado. I love it and think it's a genius example of satire. Why the hubbub? Who do they think reads The New Yorker? I hope that editor David Remnick does not issue an apology.

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Recast roles. This covers them all, I'd say.

"I'm at my Crib, MTV-style. Check out my "whips". Shhh, they're rentals."

Ten drunk people you do not want to meet. With picture goodness.

I give you the story of the Waffle House Wedding. Please watch the video. "Waffle House is as much a part of our life as our kids are." Apparently, smoking rates highly, as well. And the white shoes the one dude is wearing have to be the ones from the "Jimmy" episode on "Seinfeld". You know, the one where they thought Kramer was retarded. BTW, there's nothing like an ex-con making you breakfast.

Hey, it's July 14. That means...

"Bastille Day"/Rush



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I just saw Josh Hamilton hit home runs for what seemed to be a half-hour or so. Not to take away anything from him, but he was hitting the pitches of a 71-year old. Grady Sizemore should have enlisted Bob Feller as his pitcher.

Here's a look at Hamilton's pitcher. It's pretty cool the guy got to participate. And the legend of Hamilton from crack addict to All-Star grows even more.

BTW, the best line from Home Run Derby was uttered by Chase Utley of the Phillies: "Boo? Fuck you!"

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