The Sandbox Recap 7.01.09 by Intern Erin
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6 a.m.
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What are you most likely going to wake up to today? Why, a covershot of Al Franken on today's Globe. On Beacon Hill, the retesting of elderly drivers is looking like a done deal. And speaking of the hill, Patrick announced that lawmakers will no longer accept gifts of any kind. We'll see about that one, now.
We know you're done with MJ and we are too, but it's been released that Michael is not the biological father of his children and the woman that gave birth to them is not their biological mother. What?? Smotlz had a strong start, but the Sox still came crumbling down, blowing an 8-run lead. A few big time athletes have been said to be doing a new manscaping commercial for Gillette. Let's hope they keep their pants on. Of course Simon Cowell makes American Idol what it is today, but is he really worth 144 millions dollar a year? Is anyone?!
Alice in Chains released a new single, called "Looking in View" that's 7 minutes long. We like. The GM says don't look for any big moves from the Bruins. Suppose the trade those Canadians mixed up ruined it for everyone else. The first and last season finale of Pitchman is on tonight with Billy Mays. Again, that's gotta give creeper Vince the win, right? The Williams sisters are one match away from winning Wimbledon. And good news, only a 40% chance of rain today. Hey, we'll take that!
Pop Trash
The last thing we want to do is talk about Michael Jackson every ten minutes like every other news source out there, however zombie Jackson is awesome. You can find the zombie video at wfnx.com. But now there's talk about where the kids are going to go: MJ was not the father, Debbie Rowe is not the mother, and MJ hadn't even legally adopted them, so he was fathering someone else's kids. MJ's mom wants the kids and who would have the guts to challenge her there?
It's been a while since we talked about American Idol, but now Simon Cowell's future on the show in question. This past season Simon made 36 million dollars. He's more than a judge, but does that mean that Fox ought to sign him for 100-144 million a year? Idol is a huge money maker, but huge enough to quadruple his pay? That's a no-no. New Alice in Chains came out of nowhere, made available on iTunes yesterday. Sounds just like classic Alice in Chains.
Celebrity birthdays: Princess Diana may be dead, but it would be her birthday today if that wasn't the case, Debbie Harry is 64 (you would think she'd age well, but she looks a bit like MJ in Thriller), Pam Anderson is 42, Fred Schneider is 52, Liv Tyler is 32.
7 a.m.
Henry Santoro's 180: Covering Half of Everything
The "bathroom bill" (HB1728) is currently in the works. Although it's mean to satisfy the transgender community, this could allow men to use the women's restroom and vice versa. We're not sure if it's currently illegal to do so, but we know if you're at a club we're everyone's dancing, drinking and having plain old fun (or dirty fun at that) a bathroom is a bathroom, whether the picture on the door is a girl or boy stick figure.
This bill would pertain to locker rooms and public showers as well. Although we're all about earmarking transgendered people, a vast majority are going to be offended by this. Not to mention there's always going to be creeps that just wants to get a glimpse at naked chicks.
But who decides who should be allowed to use the other's bathroom? Ed says it's post-op, meaning whatever parts you have, you go with. Henry adds, I wouldn't want Ed sitting in a stall next to my ten-year-old daughter, he doesn't want to put the female gender through what Ed does to the bathroom (he doesn't stink it, he destroys it! Just as Fletcher!) At clubs, everyone pees everywhere, just a unisex mess. It just seems like it opens up so many doors for rape and sexual assault.
One caller went to an all women's college where student had a sex change and became a man and was politely asked to leave. You can't go to a women's college, became a man and feel as though you'll be accepted. Why do we have to legislate something we've already taken care of? It's not illegal, so why legalize it. It's better off just the way it is.
Ed's favorite author Richard Farrell talks about writing the real story about his harsh childhood
A piece about Farrell and his memoir "What's Left of Us", was featured in the LA Times over father's day weekend that had a huge impact on readers all over the nation. The story stayed on the top ten for most viewed and most commented on for 5 days straight. Richard Farrell was born with cerebral palsy, a condition his father wouldn't cope with. Growing up in Lowell, Ma, Farrell's father refused to accept his disability, forced him to do things just like every other kid. At age 13 he slapped a pair of boxing gloves on his son and beat the living crap out of him. He then made him play football and wanted Richard to go to Notre Dame, but the plans fell apart when he shattered his knee playing ball. Thereafter, he started abusing drugs, his marriage fell apart and he tried to kill himself at one point. To read about his story in depth, look for his book "What's left of us" and check out his website whatsleftofus.com.
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There are parts of the North Shore that are very scenic and pleasant: think Marblehead, Manchester by the Sea. And then there are not so nice parts: set your eyes upon the slums of Revere and S-town (Lynn). The boys come into the studio at 4 am, leave at 2 pm and see some very interesting things at those hours of the day. Seeing these people around his neighborhood really spooks Charlie. Salem's a great place, but there are iffy characters, especially the ones that roam around after dinner hours at the Salem homeless shelter. His dog is useless, his children are young and as the man of the house, he thinks he needs a gun. He's going to NH, manning up and getting a gun to protect his family. Should Charlie buy a gun?
Callers made a ton of haphazard suggestions: "You should have a hand weapon, not a gun." "Use a baseball bat, a frying pan!" "He'd kill his dog! Isn't he the king of wrong buttons?" "For any household with kids, a gun is a bad idea."
Ed is all about gun ownership for protection, but since accompanying Charlie during a shooting trip with Big Jim's Dad and Sarah Faith Alterman, he's convinced Charlie wouldn't be able to shoot a creepy guy for his life. So why get one if you're not going to be able to do anything with it? To be responsible, you have to lock it up away from the children, so how are you going to get it out upon need in time for an emergency?
Final Consensus: There are other options, Charlie. Get a gun and you're going to end up blowing out your stupid dog's brains, which is not a sight we want to see. Go with the frying pan.
The Sandbox "Gives You the Gifts"
Congrats to Kim who was caller number ten when the Kraken interrupted Chris Forsberg UFC Disputed report! Perhaps he's got a personal vendetta against C-Fors. She went with prize number 19, which is tickets to every summer leftover lunch summer concert series, including Blondie, the English Beat, the Cult and lots more. She also has a chance to co-host an afternoon of Leftover Lunch aside Julie Kramer! The prizes are dwindling, but there are still some great opportunities! Make sure to call in tomorrow when you hear the Kraken to have your chance to win!
9 a.m.
The Most Embarrassing Patriotic Song of All Time: Final Round
Have You Forgotten by Darryl Worley vs. Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue by Toby Keith
Two contenders that are definitely embarrassing go down in an unforgettable last round in the search of the most embarrassing patriotic song of all time. The first, the dark horse and underdog of the two is Darryl Worley's "Have You Forgotten". Fletcher argues that his song is from the heart, he's not endorsed by Ford. Then there's Toby Keith's "Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue", a song glorifying was, a draft, everything that's wrong with America. Keith is a corporate whore, a prima donna, advertising going to war by saying, "yeah, let's go kick other countries' asses!" An IMer says Fletcher can't give his input because he's not American until he gets punched in the face.
Toby Keith comes out on top as the most embarrassing patriotic song of all time! Perhaps it's the lyrics, "we'll shove a boot in your ass". Fletcher is disappointed because he sticks to his peace-loving hippy ways, but spite Fletcher's man crush on Darryl Worley, the veterans outweighed Fletcher and went with their main man, Keith.
The Legendary Richard Cheese
Coming back for the farewell tour that has lasted a good two years by now, Richard Cheese and Lounge Against the Machine are going to be at the House of Blues tonight. Never heard of the man? Richard Cheese is the master of ceremonies for his cover band and comedy act. He performs popular rap, hip hop and heavy metal songs and puts a Frank Sinatra jazz style spin on the songs. He had no idea this would go on for as long as it has. Cheese has an album coming out later this year that features celebrity duets including Fred Schneider of the B52's.
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Deborah Harry is 64? really?
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