This Bud's Not Necessarily For You!

Budweiser has withdrawn a slogan on cans of Bud Light after some say it promotes rape culture. The Bud Light slogan read, "The perfect beer for removing ‘no’ from your vocabulary for the night." A company official told The New York Times it would be pulled from production. Budweiser said the language on the label was one of more than 140 “scroll messages” that were part of the “Up for  Whatever” marketing campaign that the company started two years ago. “It’s clear that this message missed the mark, and we regret it,” Alexander Lambrecht, vice president for the Bud Light brand at Anheuser-Busch, said in a statement. “We would never condone disrespectful or irresponsible behavior.”

Step On It!

Ask people about their favorite cars and movies, and you'll get a million different answers, right? Well, Vulture.com put together a list of the 29 best car movies. And they went about as broad as you can with the term "car movie." "Fast Five" was chosen to represent the entire "Fast and the Furious" franchise and it came in eighth place . . . right above another Paul Walker movie called "Joy Ride". The top spot went to Robert De Niro's "Taxi Driver". I'm not sure I agree with all of these, but here's their Top 10:

1. "Taxi Driver". Their case is that Robert De Niro's cab is a major part of who his character is, and the movie wouldn't work without it.

2. "The Road Warrior", which was the second movie in the "Mad Max" series. Mel Gibson drives a sweet Ford Falcon in it.

3. "Two-Lane Blacktop". It came out in 1971, and starred James Taylor and Dennis Wilson fromThe Beach Boys, who were racing a guy across the country.

4. "Repo Man". Emilio Estevez played a guy who repossessed cars.

5. "Collateral", where Tom Cruise plays a hit man, and makes Jamie Foxx take him around Los Angeles in his cab.

6. "Holy Motors". It's a foreign film that came out in 2012.

7. "Duel". It was made for TV in 1971, and Steven Spielberg directed it.

8. "Fast Five", which was the fifth "Fast and the Furious" movie. They chose that one because it's when the chase scenes got WAY over-the-top.

9. "Joy Ride". It came out in 2001, and starred Paul Walker and Steve Zahn as two guys on a road trip who get involved with a psycho trucker.

10. "Taste of Cherry" is an Iranian movie that came out in 1997. It's about a guy who drives around in his truck looking for someone to bury him after he kills himself.

I would have put the Fast And Furious franchise way higher on the list. And how about a classic: Bullitt with Steve McQueen?

Yeah it's an older film (1968), but if you love cars, and especially Ford Mustangs, it should be on the list!

If It's Got Bacon, It Must Be Good, Right?

There are 5,000 state fair food vendors who are kicking themselves right now, for not coming up with this recipe. A blog called Oh Bite It just unveiled a monstrous, all-American creation: bacon wrapped, deep-fried OREOS! My arteries are hardening just thinking about these! Here's how you make them . . .

1. Wrap an Oreo with an entire piece of bacon, covering up as much of the cookie as you can. Hold the bacon in place by putting a toothpick through it, sticking into the cream filling.

2. Fry it in oil.

3. Let it cool off a little bit, but eat it warm.

4. Try not to die from a heart attack.'

The truth is, you can deep fry just about anything. I know someone from down south who says folks down there loved deep fried food so much that they would deep fry a stick of butter if they could!

Liar, Liar, Pants On Fire!!

Let's be honest here: Have you ever lied on Facebook? When you're scrolling through Facebook and it looks like everyone does cooler stuff than you, that's not quite true. Only 80% of them actually do cooler stuff than you . . .

A new survey found 20% of people actually lie on Facebook to make their lives seem more interesting than they really are.

Here are the 10 things the most people have lied about doing . . .
1. Going on a great weekend vacation.
2. Being an extra in a TV show. (???)
3. Swimming with the dolphins.
4. Climbing a mountain.
5. Hanging out with celebrities.
6. Having a sexual conquest.
7. Getting surprised with a romantic weekend trip.
8. Doing something to get a tan . . . and putting on fake tanner in photos for "proof."
9. Hiking naked.
10. Going to a nude beach.

So why do people feel the need to make up adventures for social media? Here are the top five reasons . . .

1. Their weekends are lame compared to their friends.
2. They don't want people to think they're boring.
3. They don't want people to find out they don't have any friends.
4. Their coworkers have great stories and they want to join in.
5. They're desperate for SOMETHING to talk about at work on Monday.

So Much Money, So Litte Time!

It seems a little cruel to talk about tax refunds here on tax day, when some people have to write MASSIVE checks to the government . . . but whatever. They won't be able to hear us over the sound of their tears anyway. The average tax refund this year is $2,815, and a new survey asked people what they plan on doing with it. Here are the top six answers . . .

1. 33% will spend it on a vacation.

2. 32% will put it into savings.

3. 31% will pay off debt.

4. 2% will put it towards buying a home.

5. 1% will go on a shopping spree.

6. And 1% will buy something for their kids.

And The Winning Number is.....

It's a question we've all pondered: What would we do if we won a big-time lottery? A new survey by the online lottery pool LottoLishus reveals that 58% of people would rather win the lottery than be famous. Other findings:
- 38% of people would rather win the lottery than find the love of their life
- 9% of people would dump a spouse for $100 million or more
- 3% of people would dump a spouse for $10,000
- 77% of people wouldn't give up their spouse for any amount of money
- 70% of people say that money can't buy happiness
- 64% of people would give up their mother in law for $10,000
- 2% of people would roll around naked in $100 bills if they won a $100 million lottery jackpot
- 24% of people would give money to the homeless if they won a $100 million lottery jackpot
As for me, if I won I'd take you all out to lunch.....of course you'd have to cover the tip!

The Top 10 Snacks At Your Desk!

You're hungry. You're also at work, so it's time to pull something out of the desk drawer. Hmmm what to choose!?! Now, before you throw down a whole bag of chips when you need a snack today, see if anything on this list appeals to you. Someone came up with the ten easiest things to snack on at your desk that are also cheap AND healthy.

1. Almonds. They fill you up, because they have more fiber than other nuts.

2. Low-fat popcorn.

3. Fresh fruit or dried fruit.

4. Dry cereal. Just make sure it's somewhat healthy. Don't pound down a box of Lucky Charms.

5. Protein bars. Look for one that's under 200 calories, and has fruit and nuts in it.

6. Pretzels. Just don't eat too many.

7. A frozen banana. Which is good for summer.

8. String cheese or cottage cheese. The protein keeps your blood sugar stable, so you don't get tired.

9. Vegetables and hummus. The chickpeas in the hummus have a lot of fiber, protein, calcium, and iron.

10. Apples with peanut butter. Just don't overdo it with the peanut butter. Or if you want to be extra healthy, go with almond butter instead.

I couldn't help but notice that beer wasn't on the list, but that's just me!

Sadness From The Swift Camp Today

Taylor Swift posted a message on her Tumblr page yesterday (4/9) to share some very sad news: her mom has been diagnosed with cancer. In her post titled "Just so you know…," Taylor told fans that she asked her mom to go to the doctor to get screened for any health issues as a Christmas gift to her and to ease some of her worries. Swift said that there weren't any red flags to suggest anything was wrong, but her mother did the tests just to get her and her brother off her back. Taylor then wrote, "The results came in, and I'm saddened to tell you that my mom has been diagnosed with cancer. I'd like to keep the details of her condition and treatment plans private, but she wanted you to know."

Swift said that her mother wanted everyone to know because it might help remind them that getting checked for cancer could possibly lead to an early diagnosis and an easier battle with the disease. Taylor's mother also wanted people to know that she might not be able to go to as many of Swift's upcoming shows because she has an important battle to fight. Taylor concluded the message by saying, "Thank you for caring about my family so much that she would want me to share this information with you. I hope and pray that you never get news like this."

She Proves Age Is Just A State Of Mind

A 115-year-old woman in Michigan named Jeralean Talley became the world's oldest person this week. And not all of her habits are that "healthy." Here are four things she's done to make it to 115 . . .

1. She watches a lot of TV. Which makes sense . . . it's not like you're climbing mountains at that point. Her daughter says her favorite shows are "Ellen" and "Wheel of Fortune", and she also listens to baseball on the radio.

2. She eats fast food. Her favorite things are Chicken McNuggets and Wendy's chili, and she's also a big potato salad fan. To be fair though, she also eats a lot of fruit, vegetables, rice, and fish. And she started avoiding butter about ten years ago.

3. She lived alone for a long time. Her husband died in 1988, then she lived by herself for almost three DECADES until her daughter moved in to take care of her about seven years ago.

4. She gambles. Her daughter says she stays active by hitting the casino every now and then, and playing the slots. She also still goes fishing twice a year . . . bowled until she was 104 . . . and mowed her own lawn until she was 108.

But she says the one thing that matters most is how you treat other people . . . and always trying to be nice is the secret to staying healthy and living a long life. I was just thinking that I hope I make it to half her age....until I realized I'm almost there already!

Freakin' Scary!

Do you have any idea who this is a statue of? Would you believe me if I told you it's Lucille Ball! Yep, that's supposed to be Lucy! The 400-pound bronze sculpture, which was privately commissioned and publicly displayed in Ball's hometown of Celoron, NY in 2009, upset many locals and even inspired a Facebook group dedicated to its removal ("We Love Lucy! Get Rid of This Statue."). The sculptor responsible for the "frightening" Lucille Ball statue that's been terrorizing local residents is now offering to fix it for free, admitting it is "by far my most unsettling sculpture." In a letter to The Hollywood Reporter, artist Dave Poulin writes, "I take full responsibility for 'Scary Lucy,' though by no means was that my intent or did I wish to disparage in any way the memories of the iconic Lucy image." "From the day of its installation," Poulin continues, "I have shared my disappointment in the final outcome and have always believed it to be by far my most unsettling sculpture, not befitting of Lucy’s beauty or my ability as a sculptor. Yes, in retrospect, it should have never been cast in bronze and made public, and I take complete ownership of that poor decision." A spokesperson for the Celoron mayor's office has said the statue would remain on display until Mayor Scott Schrecengost decides on a repair plan. Despite Poulin's offer to fix it for free, Schrecengost has said he doesn't want Poulin to retouch the statue; he wants a new artist to repair it. I'm not sure which Lucy the artist had in mind, but I'm pretty sure it's not his one!

Someone At Hostess Is A Real Twinkie!

Yesterday was opening day for Major League Baseball, and Hostess wanted to get in on the action.  So they tweeted a photo of a cupcake with baseball frosting and one word:
 

"Touchdown."
 

Oops. I'm sure I don't need to tell you that "touchdown" is a football term, not baseball! People immediately started ripping on them for using a football term, and they went into damage control mode:  They claimed it was on purpose. A spokeswoman said, quote, "The 'touchdown' line was intentional.  It's fun and aimed at young audiences who are in on the running joke." That's always the go-to excuse when you get caught doing something dumb, isn't it: "Yeah, I meant to do that" We're not sure what the running joke is they're talking about, they're saying their goal was to go viral by having people talk about how dumb the brand is?  At least they didn't claim they were hacked.

A Really Big Man!

So just how big is the Badger's Frank Kaminsky? Even bigger than his 7-foot stature. And he showed us just how big a guy he is after the slur he reportedly received from a Kentucky player Saturday night. Kentucky’s Andrew Harrison found out the hard way that nothing said during a post-game press conference is ever really private. Harrison was seated with several teammates at an interview table when a reporter asked Karl-Anthony Towns about Kaminsky, saying: “Karl, could you talk about Kaminsky and what if anything is unique about defending him?” Near the end of the question, Harrison covered his mouth and mumbled, “F... that N-word.” By Sunday morning, Harrison, 20, was apologizing to Kaminsky on Twitter and saying that he had called “Big Frank” to apologize, adding that he used the words “in jest towards a player I respect and know.” Both Harrison and his twin brother and teammate, Aaron, skipped the postgame handshake line with Wisconsin, too, but it was Andrew Harrison’s comment that drew attention away from that slight. A spokesman for the Wildcats said that the school would speak with Harrison. Exactly what Kentucky will do is unclear, given that Harrison may be heading off to the NBA. As far as Kaminsky is concerned, it’s all a non-issue. “He reached out. We talked about it,” he told reporters at Wisconsin’s press conference. “Over it. Nothing needs to be made of it.” This is why we're proud of our Badgers, right? Go Get 'Em Bucky!

A Tisket A Tasket...

When you're a kids, one of the things you look forward to the most (after Christmas morning!) is getting your Easter basket! So much candy, s little time! A survey published by business2community.com reveals that 85% of people buy or create Easter baskets for their kids. Other findings:

- 76% of people believe chocolate Easter bunny ears should be eaten first followed by the feet and tail

- 16 billion jellybeans are produced for Easter

- Over 90 million chocolate bunnies are produced each year

- Meantime, nutritionists are urging people to stay away from chocolate bunnies this Easter because each one packs an average of 370 calories and takes three hours to jog off! Thanks for killing the fun, nutritionists!

What Are Your Friends Most Likely to Judge?

I'm a very lucky guy. I have a wonderful wife who takes such great care of our house, it's always clean, there's a place for everything and everything's in it's place. Not that I don't do my part! I do as much as I can to help out. It's just that Deb is just so awesome at it! And most folks we know are the same way. The thing is, sometimes people wind up at your place when it's a mess.  Maybe it's a surprise visit, maybe you just didn't have time to clean, or maybe you're a stage five hoarder . . . whatever it is, they're exposed to your mess.  

The question is:  What are they going to JUDGE?

According to a new survey, the thing that people are most likely to notice is . . . a terrible SMELL.  Clutter is second . . . a dirty toilet bowl is third . . . and dirty kitchen counters are fourth.

The survey also found the cleaning chores we hate doing the most are scrubbing the shower, and cleaning the toilet.

And only 5% of people hire a maid to clean their house . . . the other 95% do it themselves or split it with their family. Is there something you always notice when visiting someone's house? Oh, and byu the way, yes I don windows!

Ten Annoying Phrases You Should Stop Using at Work

OK, as I read this it occurred to me that I hear these all the time! A recent article on LinkedIn listed a bunch of cliché phrases people use too much at work.  You can get away with them every now and then.  But if you say them CONSTANTLY, you start annoying people.  Here are the top ten . . .

1.  "At the end of the day."
2.  "Back to the drawing board."
3.  "Hit the ground running."
4.  "Get the ball rolling."
5.  "Think outside the box."
6.  "Let's touch base."
7.  "It's a no-brainer."
8.  "I've got a lot of stuff on my plate."
9.  The word "synergy." 
10.  "It's a win-win."

Got a word or phrase you hear way too much at work?