CULTURE BUZZ – Either something got into their Ensure, or these septuagenarians have some serious steam to blow off.Not that we condone violence, but when’s the last time you saw a physical altercation occur between two people both wearing babooshkas?

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The Best Links:

1. Kate Bush - “Babooshka”

BUSINESS BUZZ – The restaurant chain best known for not serving Asians and smelling like old people is trying to woo a younger, late-night crowd by “playing rock after midnight, allowing servers to dress casually, and serving bar food like ‘potachoes.’” (Fried food with silly names - just like on Cheers!)They’ve also launched a site whereupon you vote for your favorite band, and the winner receives free Denny’s while on tour. So if you’ve ever thought about picking up a guitar, now might be the time. Just imagine: cheering fans, tireless groupies, and free mushroom swiss chopped steak. Every. Single. Day.

The Best Links:

1. “Added in the Wee Hours for the Wee Ones: a Dimly Lit Club Ambience and a Waitstaff That Will Swap Black Slacks and Collared Shirts for T-shirts and … Dungarees!”
2. Denny’s Wants to Rock ‘n’ Roll All Night Long [and They Even Started a Weblog!]
3. “So, if You See Your Favorite Myspace Band This Summer and They’re Looking a Little Portly and Lethargic, You Can Bet You’ll See Them at Denny’s After the Show.”
4. Suck It, Pitchfork. Denny’s Knows the Cool Bands.
5. Now What Exactly is a “Cheesy Four Pack?”
6. Don’t Feel Left Out, Blacks. Denny’s Hates You Too!
7. Crazy Party and Mini BBQ Hamburgers: 10 Miles

POLITICS BUZZ – The word “trollop” is back!It is what old man McCain calls his first lady and now all the kids are starting to use it, too! Trollop, trollop, trollop! It is fun to say. And it also is a helpful reminder that John McCain is 1) older than you could possibly imagine, 2) can’t control his temper, and 3) has serious issues with women. Punch it in!

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The Best Links:

1. Trollop on Merriam-Webster: “a vulgar or disreputable woman; especially : one who engages in sex promiscuously or for money”
2. Trollop on American Heritage: “A woman regarded as slovenly or untidy; a slattern. 2. A strumpet.”
3. Trollop on Wiktionary: “A woman held by others as retaining a vulgar and discourteous disposition.”
4. Trollop on Encarta: “an offensive term that deliberately insults a woman who is a prostitute or who is reputed to be sexually promiscuous ( dated insult )”
5. Google Trends: Trollop Is On The Rise!

CULTURE BUZZ – A musical featuring Latin music and hip hop steals top honors at the 2008 Tony Awards.The rich, crusty theatergoers made up for their “progressive” choice by awarding the Best Revival of a Musical to South Pacific, a show also involving “ethnic” characters, but with the addition of coconut bras to keep things, you know, “light.”

The Best Links:

1. Tony Awards Recognize Manhattan Above 86th St.
2. See an Excerpt from the Performance the ‘08 Tony Awards
3. In the Heights - Official Site
4. The Back Story from Creator Lin-Manuel Miranda
5. “Oh, Well. Maybe Next Year, They’ll Nominate Cats.”
6. Glenn Close: Weirdest Guy at the Tonys

CULTURE BUZZ – Cute old lady with a collection of YouTube videos where she lip syncs to songs.If you fetishize the elderly (who doesn’t??), you’ll love Sara Brattman.

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The Best Links:

1. “Sara Brattman Has Lip Synced Her Way Into Our Hearts”
2. Elderly Chiquita Banana Woman - How does she not have 9 million views already??
3. YouTube - Sara Brattman Search Results

CULTURE BUZZ – A new web series that re-enacts the Hills using old folks.Old people make everything more poignant! Not that making the Hills more poignant is much of a challenge.

The Best Links:

1. Over The Hills Video Channel at Heavy.com
2. Why “Over The Hills” Does Meta Right
3. The Elderly Might Care, if They Knew How to Use Computers
4. “Much better acting than the actual show.”
5. And then LC Comes Out in a WALKER!

POLITICS BUZZ – Obama’s grandmother defends him against the negative attacks that he is secretly a Muslim.The fiery lady still lives in Western Kenya and listens to primary results on a radio because she has no television. She’s adorable, wears really cool muumuus, and makes the Bush dynasty look pretty lame.

The Best Links:

1. Video: Obama’s Kenyan Grandmother Shares Her U.S. Election Dreams
2. YouTube - A Day in the Life of Obama’s 86-Year-Old Grandmother
3. Obama’s Grandmother Denounces Republican Attacks
4. The Humble Tribal Homeland of Granny Sarah
5. Hillary Denies Muslim Smear on Obama
6. Obama’s Step-Grandmother Lives in Western Kenya
7. Obamas grandmother defends him against negative attacks
8. Obama’s “Kenyan-ness” Is Getting the Support and Vote of Kenyans
9. Photo of Obama’s Grandmother On Pins and Needles As She Awaits Primary Results