The Week in Review -- October 9
Troy Senik ·
Oct 9, 2011 at 9:31am
- A KFC knock-off in Beijing has opened with the name “Obama Fried Chicken” and a logo that appears to be the president dressed as Colonel Sanders. The outlook for business is grim, however, as the chicken retails for $787 billion dollars and tastes surprisingly bitter over time.
- Eyebrows were raised throughout the Beltway on allegations that the White House staged a photo-op of First Lady Michelle Obama shopping at a Target in suburban Virginia. The coverage was particularly notable in light of the fact that the press has never seemed to notice that Joe Biden works three days a week as a greeter at Wal-Mart.
- The left-wing economic protest that began as “Occupy Wall Street” in New York City spread throughout the nation, with crowds gathering in Washington, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Seattle, and a variety of other cities. Among the future rallies planned is “Occupy Detroit”, which will be subtitled “… because someone has to.”
- Political pundits continued to debate whether former pizza magnate Herman Cain, who has been surging in recent polls, is a viable candidate for the GOP presidential nomination. Cain’s supporters noted his charisma, his principled stands on policy, and his powerful speaking style. His skeptics, meanwhile, criticized the simplicity of some of his proposals, such as his 9-9-9 tax reform plan, and his pledge to include a free side of cheesy bread with Social Security payments.
- After months of speculation, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie definitively announced on Tuesday that he will not be running for president in 2012. This was seen in various quarters as a boon to Mitt Romney, who retains de facto front-runner status; Herman Cain, who fills the void for conservatives looking for a forceful standard-bearer; and Gary Johnson, who is now legally changing his name to “Chris Christie.”
- Starbucks announced that it will begin a new charity campaign in November, asking customers to donate $5 to stimulate American job growth. Analysts are dubious on the campaign’s prospects, however, noting that if Starbucks customers want to lose $5 and walk away with nothing but a sense of smug self-satisfaction they can just buy the coffee.
- The Producers of “Sesame Street” announced that they will be introducing a new poverty-stricken Muppet named Lily, a character intended to correct the show’s lack of attention to the underclass. So, apparently, Oscar the Grouch living in a trash can all these years has just been a bohemian lifestyle choice.
- A report from the Center for Responsive Politics revealed that political donations from individuals and teams in the NFL trend overwhelmingly towards Republicans. Meanwhile, Democrats continue their dominance in donations received from figure skaters and rhythmic gymnasts.
- In an appearance on Current TV’s “Countdown with Keith Olbermann” – a show with fewer viewers than the average traffic accident – Michael Moore said that the rich in America are “out of control.” Pressed for proof of this trend, Moore presented his receipts from a local Krispy Kreme.
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Jun '10
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Jul '10
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OFC presents a fascinating conundrum: you're racist if you eat there, and racist if you don't.
Jun '10
Re: The Week in Review -- October 9
And finally David Letterman gets the boot (right along with Hank Williams Jr) to be replaced by our own Troy Senik. HOORAY!!! Now can we please hear your very own version of Are Ya Ready For Some Football?
Jul '10
Re: The Week in Review -- October 9
Political pundits continued to debate whether former pizza magnate Herman Cain, who has been surging in recent polls, is a viable candidate for the GOP presidential nomination. Cain’s supporters noted his charisma, his principled stands on policy, and his powerful speaking style; including a promise to deliver His speeches in under thirty minutes or the next one is free of tax breaks.
Dec '10
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That picture reminded me of The Vapors Turning Japanese.