Drive-Bys

So... Dancing with the Stars, anyone?

This is the first season I've come into without any preconceived notions about who might be the one(s) to watch for the series. For me, there were some pleasant surprises and some downright disappointments. Here are my predictions for staying power:

The Best of the Men

• J.R. Martinez -- he's handsome, he's charming and he can dance.
• David Arquette -- surprisingly sweet, fully committed and shows lots of promise.
• Chaz Bono -- personality, musicality and pretty decent footwork.

The Best of the Ladies

• Chyna Phillips -- the appeal of Petra Nemcova - poise, sweetness and beautiful lines.
• Rikki Lake -- her waltz was flat-out gorgeous.
• Kristin Cavallari -- girlfriend can shake a bon-bon.

The Cloris Leachman Factor

• Carson Kressley -- he brings the crazy fun, but can he really dance?

The Meh (in no particular order)

• Hope Solo -- the judges loved her, but I thought she looked really awkward.
• Nancy Grace -- she has potential, but has to bust out her big personality more.
• Rob Kardashian -- again, he has potential, but where's the personality? the commitment?
  

Must. Go. Now.

• Ron Artest -- no rhythm, no grace, no footwork, nada. Metta Whirled Peas.
  
• Elizabetta Canallis -- no musicality, no grace, no footwork, zero personality. What was Clooney thinking?
  

So how did you stack them up?
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So Maurice Sendak has a long history of scaring little kids. What of it? Most little heathens love the thrill!

We're raising a generation of milksops, I think.
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Webcam 101 for Seniors:



The Princess Mom would have been even more of a disaster and the language would have been much saltier.
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Quotes of the Day:

"It’s one small step for responsible journalism, one giant leap for celebrity look-alike dwarf porn."

Mercy.

" You may think the motorcycle makes you look cool and dangerous, but a Honda Odyssey minivan full of empty juiceboxes [sic] is a Destroying Angel Of Death by comparison."

You tell 'em, Insty!
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Giggle of the Day:


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Saturday Ramblings

Which GOP presidential candidate has Obama worried? It's not Mitt or Michelle or Tim or Ron:

US President Barack Obama's top reelection strategist charged Friday that Republican White House hopeful and Texas Governor Rick Perry had "very little to do" with his state's economic success.

And well he should be worried about Perry.

Presidential bearing? Check.

Executive experience? Check.

Military service? Check.

Self-made man? Check.

I like Perry's announcement speech because he ignored all the other GOP candidates and acted as though he's only running against one opponent -- the one that's currently in the White House. If he keeps that up, he'll really have my respect.

Update: Yep. Perry's entry into the race is alarming the Obama Dems. Any guy who has the far lefties up in arms is the right guy for me.
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What's at the root of the UK riots? Maybe parental attitudes like this:

‘But, I believe our human rights have been completely taken for granted. Daniel was just in the wrong place at the wrong time.

‘As a mother, I’m not responsible for my son’s actions and they are penalising me for his actions.’

Marvelous job, Mum.
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I haven't seen a really good heist job comedy in a long time. I have hope, because this looks promising:


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What is just about the silliest question ever posed?

"Can brownies be too rich?"

Really?
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For Denny and Jimbo, who I could see doing this song:



Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahahahaha!!!

(A tip of the cap to GruntDoc for that little giggle.)