WORST IDEA: Pope urges end to conflicts in Christmas message

I'm all for the Pope calling for peace on Christmas, but how about taking care of things in your own house. Maybe turn in some priests for raping kids and, perhaps, stop making life harder for gay people? I'm not sure, but I'm pretty sure a nice Jewish boy like Jesus would agree with me.

BBC News - Pope urges end to conflicts in Christmas message: "- Sent using Google Toolbar"

WORST IDEA: MTV drops the word music from its logo

I know MTV hasn't played many videos over the last few years, but entirely dropping the word music from its identity is sad. Sure, Jersey Shore gets big ratings now, but how long can you throw all your weight behind lowest-common-denominator reality show? VH1, MTV's sister station, did the same thing and when people got tired of "celebreality," their ratings sunk as will MTV's.

MTV's 'No Music' Strategy Pays Off With Soaring Ratings - Amplifier: "- Sent using Google Toolbar"

WORST IDEA: People who wish for a white Christmas

Snow is great if you're skiing, not so great if you're driving around. I'd prefer my Christmas brown, but my car not skidding off the road.

Christmas day will be sunny and white

WORST IDEA: Drunk Lindsay Lohan assaults rehabd staffer

How exactly does Lindsay Lohan manage to get drunk at rehab? I would think that the bar at the Betty Ford Center would be a staff only thing, but Lohan certainly has proven resourceful. Since it now appears unlikely Lohan will ever get clean, why don;t we just move into the sad, "accidental" sex tape release now before she looks completely like a 60-year-old diner waitress?

Lindsay Lohan's Alleged Victim: Lindsay Was Violent, Drinking | TMZ.com

WORST IDEA: iTunes selling holiday tunes for $.69

Who really needs to own "Jingle Bell Rock" or "Little Drummer Boy?" Is it not bad enough that we hear these songs everywhere? Who's stocking up on holiday songs and, please, tell me how to avoid them.

Life Inc. - Deal of the Day: iTunes 69 cent holiday songs

WORST IDEA: Betty White voted AP entertainer of the year

Good for you Betty White for not dying. You were never that entertaining and your weird victory lap celebrating your non-death has not made you anymore so. White played a befuddled old lady on Golden Girls and remains a befuddled old lady. That harldy seems "entertainer of the year" worthy but perhaps Conan O'Brien, Chris Rock, Tina Fey and even Kanye West and Taylor Swift turned it down.

Betty White voted AP entertainer of the year - Entertainment - Celebrities - TODAYshow.com

WORST IDEA: Giants blow game to Eagles

When you're up 21 points with under 8 minutes to go, you should win the game. That, Giants fans, sadly was not the case as your team decided it did not need to play defense against Michael Vick or not punt the ll directly to the Eagles' best return man when you were already falling apart. Tom Coughlin should lose his job over this.

Philadelphia Eagles vs. New York Giants - Recap - December 19, 2010 - ESPN

WORST IDEA: Kayaker presumed dead after Congo crocodile attack

Kayaking in the Congo seems like a bad idea, but clearly worse is when you're doing it as part of an Eddie Bauer promotion. Essentially, a man died while writing content for the Eddie Bauer blog. I'm all for authenticity, but dying in the Congo to write a few sentences about a new hat seems a little extreme.

Kayaker presumed dead after Congo crocodile attack - Yahoo! News

WORST IDEA: The $120 million romantic comedy

Jim Brooks has managed what might be the biggest bomb of the year, How Do You Know? a $120 million romantic comedy. Despite the lack of special effects, Brooks' movie cost nearly as much as Tron but it opened up below Yogi Bear and made less than $10 million for the weekend.

‘Tron: Legacy 3D’ Opens #1 For Disney; ‘How Do You Know’ Expensive Flop For Sony – Deadline.com

WORST IDEA: Larry Hagman may not do Dallas reboot

Larry Hagman, who has not been seen since, well Dallas may pass on playing J.R. in a Dallas reboot because of money. Hagman has not exactly been high-profile for the last few years and one ould think he would take any paying job.

Good-Bye J.R.? ‘Dallas’ Ready To Move On Without Larry Hagman Over Money Demands – Deadline.com

WORST IDEA: Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds to divorce

Why get married when the end result is inevitable? The shelf-life of certain types of milk are longer than most marriages that start when one member of the couple (Ryan Reynolds) leaves his fiance (Alanis Morissette) for you.

Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds to Divorce - ABC News

WORST IDEA: Grown men who follow the UCONN women

Connecticut has a good men's team too, but the UCONN women seem to draw most of the attention from men over a certain age. This weird pervy interest in the team always involves sitting around talking about "the girls" and debating their various merits. You get a pass if you're a fervent UCONN fan in general or if you have a relative on the team, otherwise, just admit you like tall girls in shorts and that you're a little bit creepy.

WORST IDEA: Miley Cyrus tokes up

Video has popped up on the Internet of Miley Cyrus smoking a bong full of Salvia, a legal, but not-good-for-you hallucinogenic drug. Cyrus might be 18, but to millions of young girls she is Hannah Montanna -- a role model. Cyrus made her money by courting that audience and while she can do whatever she wants in her private life, she needs to work harder to keep it private. I get her wanting to shed her youthful image, but she must remain aware of the fact that millions of girls follow her actions -- something that was made clear when sales of Salvia climbed in the days following her video's release.

Miley Cyrus bong video will not ruin career, loss of Hannah Montana is doing that already

WORST IDEA 12/111/10: The Tourist

Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie have exactly zero charisma between them. Depp only draws an audience when he wears wacky outfits and Jolie's weird personal life has made her so unappealing that America actually likes Jennifer Aniston. The Tourist looks ridiculous and the stars appear to be in different movies, hence the picture has bombed horribly. This will give Depp more time to be weird and uninteresting (and almost impossible combination) and Jolie time to adopt more kids.

FIRST BOX OFFICE: ‘The Tourist’ Bombs Even With Johnny Depp & Angelina Jolie; ‘Narnia 3D’ Opens No. 1; ‘The Fighter’ Big – Deadline.com

WORST IDEA 12/10/10: House Democrats block tax deal

Apparently Nancy Pelosi and her band of merry men are uncomfortable that the tax deal will only confiscate 35% of any estatee ms over $5 million. Of course, the money in these estates was already taxed and the estate tax amounts to little more than socialist confiscation. If I make millions (I don't) why should the government, which has already taken nearly half of what I make get to take another chunck when I die? A 35% estate tax is legalized theft and Pelosi will actually risk unemployed people losing their benefits to try to make it higher?

House likely to pass reworked tax deal: aide | Reuters

WORST IDEA 12/9/10: Senate blocks 'don't ask, don't tell' repeal

Really? We're still worried about gay people in the military? Do we think they will wear pink camoflauge and sing Elton John songs during battles? Anyone who wants to serve should bw able to and who they like having sex with really should not matter.

Senate blocks 'don't ask, don't tell' repeal - On Politics: Covering the US Congress, Governors, and the 2010 Election - USATODAY.com

WORST IDEA 12/8/10: New York Yankees add 7th year in offer to Cliff Lee - ESPN New York

Unless Cliff Lee starts seeing Roger Clemens' doctor, the Yankees will be lucky of they get four years of top-quality pitching from Cliff Lee. That means that in the last few years of this deal, the team will be paying Alex Rodriguez and Lee huge money for less-than-superstar returns. Of course, steroids seem to be readily available over at Camp Steinbrenner, so maybe Lee will play into his 50s and actually get better as the deal goes on.

Source: New York Yankees add 7th year in offer to Cliff Lee - ESPN New York

WORST IDEA 12/7/10: Rwx Ryan won't shut up

After getting humiliated by the Patriots, Rex Ryan actually compared his Jets team to the 1985Bears. Maybe you should win something first? How about not struggling to beat crappy teams? Let me be the first to say it, SAME OLD JETS just with a lot more bluster.

WORST IDEA 12/6/10: The BCS

We play all season to not really crown a champion? Instead of a playoff, the NCAA gives us a bunch of meaningless bowl games and the "National Champion" may, or may not, be the best team.

Rivals.com College Football - Auburn, Oregon finally get shot at BCS title

WORST IDEA 12/5/10: Polanski sweeps European film awards – Deadline.com

Nobody watches his movies and he's a child rapist, so let's line up Roman Polanski for even more awards. Would get European Grammy if he beats a child? Can he have the World Cup if he eats a basket of kittens?

Polanski Sweeps European Film Awards – Deadline.com

WORST IDEA 12/4/10: Unemployment rises

Dear Mr. President,

It's not a recovery until people, you know, recover.

Yours truly,

Worst Ideas Ever

Jobless rate undercuts signs of recovery, rises to 9.8 percent

WORST IDEA 12/2/10: FX buries Terriers

Yes, I'm biased because a friend of mine is on the show, but Terriers was one of the best-reviewed shows of the new season. Unfortunately, FX had an awful marketing campaign for it and did nothing to explain the confusing title. It doesn't matter how good a show is if it's not marketed properly and Terriers hasn't had a chance. How about a relaunch this summer along with a season two pickup? Quality shows are hard to come and if FX can't nurture one, then who can?

‘Terriers’ Makes Quiet Exit On FX – Deadline.com

WORST IDEA 12/2/10: Qatar, Russia to host World Cups

Why host one of the world's premier events in the United States when you can have them in Russia or Qatar? Who wants games in Los Angeles or New York when you can have them in cities filled with those buildings with the weird onion-based architecure or in a city where women aren't allowed out in public? Choosing Russia and Qatar over the United States is like picking Sizzler over Morton's in a best steak place poll.

Qatar, Russia to host World Cups; United States shut out - ESPN

WORST IDEA 11/30/10: Don't Ask, Don't Tell

Even the rank and file soldiers are in fsvor of getting rid of this policy, so what exactly is Congress waiting for. I get that Repulicans are supposed to think being gay is some sort of an abomination, but are they really afraid that openly gay military members will result in pink camoflauge and General Elton John?

'Don't ask, don't tell' report: Little risk to allowing gays to serve openly

WORST IDEA 11/29/10: The Spiderman musical

Always a fairly lame superhero, Spiderman now gets even wussier by having to stop to sing before fighting Green Goblin. The $65 million musical was written by Bono and The Edge who have apparently decided to stop being cool rock stars and start being Phil Collins and Elton John. Expect this to be the biggest Broadway failure ever.

Comfort, Concern After 'Spider-Man' Preview - WSJ.com

WORST IDEA 11/28/10: Quickly cancelled TV shows

Why spend nearly a year and millions of dollars producing a television show if you intend to cancel it after a few airings. This policy has made me unlikely to ever watch a new show as if I like it, it might get cancelled. What happened to nurturing quality shows and giving them a chance? Seinfeld was a ratings failure when it first aired and that was today, the show would have been cancelled after three episodes.

TV's Biggest Fall Failures - Yahoo! TV Blog

WORST IDEA 11/27/10: The sad return of the Hartford Whalers

Connecticut has a new AHL hockey team called "The Whale." Of course, it's really just the former Wolfpack with a new name and sad attempt at bringing back something that wasn't very popular in the first place. The Hartford Whalers had very few fans as an NHL team, so it seems unlikely they will be a big hit as an AHL team. Maybe Brooklyn can get the Dodgers back as a Rookie League team next.

Hockey, AHL, Whale make debut - CTnow

WORST IDEA 11/26/10: camping out for Black Friday sales

How little is your time worth if you can spend two days in the Best Buy parking lot to save a few dollars on a TV? Even the best deals hardly seem worth the trouble of sleeping on a sidewalk. Getting up for an early sale is one thing, but have a little self respect and draw the line somewhere.

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WORST IDEA 11/25/10: People who don't understand buffets

It's a buffet, you can go back. You don't need pudding, stuffing a Lobster Newburg on the same plate.

WORST IDEA 11/24/10: Obama pardons turkeys

By far the dumbest Thanksgiving tradition has to be the president "pardoning" a turkey. This idea makes no sense because turkeys do not know they are going to be eaten. Furthermore, it's not like the pardoned turley goes back to its life as a patent lawyer. Instead, it goes back to its mindless life as a turkey.

Obama Pardons Turkeys - but Not People - Political Hotsheet - CBS News

WORST IDEA 11/23/10: Links that turn out to be videos or slideshows

A text link should lead to a text story. If I want to read about what happened to the cast of Growing Pains or who makes the least healthy coffee drink, I want one page with a bunch of words. Unfortunately, half the time you click on one of these stories you get a video (bad if you're at work) or a slideshow which forces you to look at a dozen pages to see what could have been delivered in one.

WORST IDEA 11/22/10: White House defends body scanners and pat-downs

Airport security stops exactly no terrorists. If someone wanted to blow up a plane, they would figure out how. Increased security just means increased hassles for everyone. Want to actually impact the problem; profile? The terrorist is not the old lady, it's the swarthy guy with a one way ticket.

White House defends body scanners and pat-downs - latimes.com

WORST IDEA 11/21/10: Vikings fire Brad Childress

He was a genius last year and now he's a moron? Childress had bad luck and he did not handle the Brett Favre situation well, but if he deserved an extension last year even the Randy Moss trade did not lead to him deserving to be fired this year.

Vikings fire Brad Childress, name Leslie Frazier as interim coach - NFL - SI.com

WORST IDEA 11/20/10: Nobody measures Wrigley Field

Only one endzone will be used for offense at the Northwestern/Illinois game at Wrigley field Saturday because the field is not actually big enough. It seems that the seond endzone would have about six inches before a wall making it an almost certainty that players would break their necks. Of course, the game has been on the schedule for a year meaning that the problem could have been, if not solved, at least noticed by anyone who bothered to measure.

For Northwestern Wildcats-Illinois Illini game at Wrigley, offense will use one end zone - ESPN Chicago

WORST IDEA 11/19/10: Not paying your taxes

Even celebrities have to pay their taxes, a fact Wesley Snipes will have three years to ponder while sitting in federal prison. Of course, I'm not sure prison is the place for Snipes, but if you don't pay Uncle Sam, he tends to not care that you were Blade.

Wesley Snipes ordered to surrender in tax case - Business - Tax Tactics - msnbc.com

WORST IDEA 11/18/10: Speaking publicly about your marriage

Eva Longoria had to parade her marriage to Tony Parker all over the news. This inevitably leads to divorce and it has. The only faster paths to divorce are marrying Kelsey Grammer and writing a book on marriage with your spouse.

Eva Longoria Speaks Out About Divorce - omg! news on Yahoo!

WORST IDEA 11/17/10: Playboy TV to launch new lineup aimed at couples – Deadline.com

No, honey, I'm only getting it for the couples shows...

a href="http://www.deadline.com/2010/11/playboy-tv-to-launch-new-lineup-aimed-at-couples/">Playboy TV To Launch New Lineup Aimed At Couples – Deadline.com

WORST IDEA 11/16/10: Dr. Oz talks sex

Dr. Oz, generally the best of the Oprah spinoffs went off the rails today in a segment about married couples and sex. The good Doctor had an expert on who supposedly had advice to help married couple reignite things in the bedroom. Most of the advice was pretty general, but the segment ended by revealing "the greatest aphrodisiac of all for women." And, of course, it was a vacuum. You see, men are such louts who don't help at home that if we do some basic task like vacuuming, our wives will be overcome with passion.

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WORST IDEA 11/15/10: Donovan McNabb, Washington agree to $78 million extension

He gets benched in favor of Rex Grossman and now Washington wants to pay Donovan McNabb $40 million in guaranteed money? McNabb is in his mid-30s, has never been an elite quarterback and shows signs of deterioration. Does have have pictures of Daniel Snyder and an underage boy?

Donovan McNabb, Washington agree to $78 million extension - NFL News | FOX Sports on MSN

WORST IDEA 11/14/10: Christmas before Thanksgiving

Holidays have a clear order and while having been in retail, I understand why stores get excied for Christmas, putting up the decorations early does not make the holiday come any sooner. Some stores basically went from Halloween mode to Christmas mode, which is simply absurd. It's bad enough that I have to be assaulted by Santa and those wretched carols for nearly a month, but now we have to make it almost two months?

WORST IDEA 11/13/10: Obama's deficit panel

While President Barack Obama may have had the best of intentions with his bipartisan deficit panel, the panel's reccomendations are counterproductive and absurdly partisan. Raising taxes -- which they suggest doing in all sorts of ways -- never raises revenues. Raising taxes lowers incentive and the government actually collects less money. That will likely not help the deficit, but it will help keep the government in charge -- telling you it knows better.

Obama's deficit panel tells awful truth | Deseret News

WORST IDEA 11/13/10: Obama's deficit panel

While President Barack Obama may have had the best of intentions with his bipartisan deficit panel, the panel's reccomendations are counterproductive and absurdly partisan. Raising taxes -- which they suggest doing in all sorts of ways -- never raises revenues. Raising taxes lowers incentive and the government actually collects less money. That will likely not help the deficit, but it will help keep the government in charge -- telling you it knows better.

Obama's deficit panel tells awful truth | Deseret News

WORST IDEA 11/12/10: Kanye West cancels Today’ Show concert

Good idea Kanye, there were still a few people who didn't think you were an asshole. You really showed that Matt Lauer. What's next kicking a puppy? What exactly do you sing, anyway?

Experts React To Kanye West’s ‘Today’ Show Cancellation

WORST IDEA 11/11/10: Cigarette warnings go gruesome

Cigarettes remain a legal product. If we allow the government to put gruesome warning on legal products, then how long until McDonalds ads have to show clogged arteries or car ads have to show bodies after wrecks. We get it cigarettes are bad. I challenge you to find someone who doesn't agree with that statement or someone unaware of that fact.

Cigarette Warnings Go Gruesome: Did the Health Police Go Too Far? - Health Blog - CBS News

WORST IDEA 11/10/10: Bush memoir sells 220,000 copies

I'm a little shocked that anyone who wants to read a George W. Bush memoir actually knows how to read. This tome does not appear to have pop-ups or pictures, but it will still top the charts. Hard to imagine that a man who does not support the right to read books (at least some of them) would engage in writing one.


Bush Memoir Sells 220,000 Copies On First Day : NPR

WORST IDEA 11/9/10: Amazon selling pedophilia book

The Pedophile's Guide to Love and Pleasure: a Child-lover's Code of Conduct, by Philip R. Greaves II, apparently went on sale on October 28 and costs $4.79 to download. I'm all in favor of free speech, but maybe we should not be enabling people who like to rape kids by giving them a "how-to" book. I'm guessing the if you like this, you may also like, led your Justin Beiber's biography, but that's just a guess.


Pedophilia Book on Amazon Sparks Outrage - ABC News

WORST IDEA 11/8/10: :Study shows fast-food ads target kids

What tipped you off the cartoon clown or the toys in every meal? We needed a study to prove this? What's next a study showing that pizza places target their advertising to people who like pizza?

Study: Fast-Food Ads Target Kids with Unhealthy Food, and It Works – TIME Healthland

WORST IDEA 11/7/10: Daylight Savings Tme

Is there any logic to fiddling with our clocks twice a year? Why have it be dark at 4:30? Are there really still farmers impacted by this?

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WORST IDEA 11/6/10: Olbermann suspended for political contributions

Keith Olbermann is not a journalist. He's not fair and balanced or simply reading off a teleprompter. He's paid to have an opinion and that opinion is clearly liberal. It's sill to pretend otherwise. Is donating a few thousand dollars to some Democratic candidates shocking from someone who does an incredibly liberal show? I understand that supposedly unbiased journalists can't make political contributions, but applying that logic to Olbermann (who I like but don't always agree with) seems a little ridiculous.

Olbermann suspended at MSNBC over political contributions - NYPOST.com

WORST IDEA 11/5/10: Pelosi announces run for minority leader

Just because your agenda has ruined the first two years of the the administration of what was once a popular president, why step aside. Instead, Nancy Pelosi who couldn't make a bipartisan deal over what pizza toppings to orders is going to continue to drag her party down. At least she's consistent.

Pelosi announces run for minority leader - CNN.com

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WORST IDEA 11/4/10: Political parties

Be they Republicans, Democrats, Tea Partiers or anything else, the idea of political parties is silly. Why not let individuals express a broad array of ideas that don't neccessarily make sense? Sure, there would be politcal alliances, but why can't a Congressman agree with one group on healthcare and another on gay rights? Why does believing in less government have to mean someone is anti-abortion?

WORST IDEA 11/3/10: California votes down legalized marijuana

With a chance to do something that actually makes sense, California voters chose to keep marijuana in its current semi-legal state. Of course, all you need to get pot in California is a prescription which is easier to get than a happy meal. Now, law enforcement will continue to waste resources on a crime that hurts nobody except the person actual committing it.

Prop. 19 supporters vow to keep pursuing legal pot - San Jose Mercury News

WORST IDEA 11/2/10: Taking voting advice from Sarah Palin

I'm closer to being a conservative than I am to being a liberal, but nothing amazes me more than the people flocking to hear Sarah Palin speak. She's not a good speaker, has nothing to say and doesn't really do a good job saying it. She does use populist lingo designed to rile up the masses, but I'm shocked even uneducated hillbillies don't see through her act. At least Ann Coulter is smart. As for Palin, well, that can't be said.

BONUS WORST IDEA 11/1/10: Minnesota Vikings waive Randy Moss

You trade a third round pick for the guy and let him go after a few weeks?

Minnesota Vikings waive receiver Randy Moss - ESPN

WORST IDEA 11/1/10: Study shows alcohol is more harmful than heroin or crack

Based on the study released today that finds alcohol more harmful than crack or heroin, I'm foregoing a scotch tonight and instead smoking crack. I'll be doing the full Whitney Houston followed by tomorrow night where instead of wine with dinner, I shoot up heroin.

Alcohol is more harmful than heroin or crack: study

WORST IDEA 10/31/10: Dressing up as Lady Gaga

This is not clever. Dressing up as Liza Minnelli would be clever. Even being Cher would be clever, but putting on a costume where you are someone who wears a costume at all times is not. The same goes for Katy Perry and, it's even less clever if you have an Elmo doll with you.

WORST IDEA 10/30/10: MTV's teen moms

As if teenagers did not have enough problems MTV has now decided to glorify teen pregnancy on is show 16 and Pregnant. The series does show the downside of having a baby that young like missing the prom and getting fat, the show does not really lay out just how miserabe your life will likely be if you have a baby in your teens. The followup show should be called, "divorced poor single mom who will likely end up on Maury trying to find out who fathered her next five children."

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WORST IDEA 10/29/10: Passengers find hole in plane

Thirty minutes after takeoff, a two foot hole openened up in an American Airlines plane. This, as you might imagine, scared passengers who immediately began to flip out. Not to be critical, but shouldn;t "check for holes" be on the pre-flight checklist? Maybe a little walkthrough should occur before takeoff?

Hole in American Airlines plane caused cabin decompression, emergency landing | The Upshot Yahoo! News

WORST IDEA 10/28/10: Rachael Ray Show going 3-D for Halloween

First 3D ruins the movies and now it's coming to television. Exactly what could Rchael Ray be doing that requires a third dimension? Will she be cooking and suddenly someone throws a spear at her? This is a silly gimmick and it can only lead us into places we don't want to go.

Rachael Ray: ‘Show Is Going 3-D For Halloween Episode’ | Showbiz Spy - celebrity news, rumors & gossip

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WORST IDEA 10/27/10: Cameron making two Avatar sequels

I know Avatar made a ton of money, but isn't proving you can make hit movies with no plot once enough? Cameron, who clearly has naked pictures of nearly every American, will stick with his tried and true strategy of pushing technology over story. There will be more blue people and lots of 3D. I blame America.

Cameron and Fox Team up for "Avatar" Sequels - ABC News

WORST IDEA 10/26/10: Being Charlie Sheen

Who brings more than one hooker to dinner with his little kids? I mean, one, sure, everyone needs one hooker, but more than one? Charlie Sheen -- of soon-to-be-found-dead-in-a-gutter fame -- not only brought multiple hookers to dinner with his kids, but he went crazy later that night and wrecked his hotel room when he thought the hooker had stolen his wallet. Police were nice enough to help the "actor" put his clothes on before they took him downtown. Of course, there will be no consequences and CBS will keep airing his crappy sitcom while paying him millions. Makes you rethink doing the right thing and start thinking, "What would Charlie Sheen do?"

People: No fallout from Sheen hotel foofaraw - San Jose Mercury News

WORST IDEA 10/25/10: Caffeinated booze

Caffeine masks the effect of alchohol. That way you can drink and you won;t think you're that drunk. Of course, you will be and your chances of doing something dumb increase exponentially not to mention that your heart should not take on huge quantities of caffeine. Still, these drinks are popular even though they have led to countless deaths.

Health - Google News

WORST IDEA 10/24/10: Celine Dion gives birth to twin boys

On the positive side, at least the kids were boys, but I remain creeped out by the fact that Celine Dion is married to her "manager" who knew her since she was a young teen. That would be like marrying your 10th grade math teacher -- it might be legal, but it's icky.

Celine Dion Gives Birth to Twin Boys | PopEater.com

WORST IDEA 10/23/10: David Stern's pre-contract posturing

We get it, the NBA had a labor deal coming up and David Stern wants to cry poverty to make the best deal possible. That said, there's absolutely no possibility the league will be contracting teams so pretending that might happen is just absurd. Threaten a lockout or hold your breath until you pass out, but don't serve up an absurdity and expect us to believe it.

NBA commissioner David Stern concedes that contraction could be on table - ESPN

worst idea 10/22/10: Man awarded six figures in lap dance mishap

The only injury that should occur during a lap dance at a strip club is an injury to one's self respect. That was not the case, however, for a South Florida man won $650,000 in a settlement for injuries he suffered in 2008 during a lap dance. The dancer punctured his eye socket and broke some bones, attorneys say. The patron reportedly has been left with permanent damage, but one has to wonder exactly what was going on that the patron got massive injuries during a lap dance.


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WORST IDEA 10/21: Katy Perry, Russell Brand to wed Saturday in Hindu ceremony

Not only will Katy Perry and Russell Brand get married in India in a Hindu ceremony, they will be wearing traditional Indian garb. Nevermind that neither one of them is Indian or Hindu, this seems like a n excellent choice. Why not get married at Foxwoods in a traditional Native American ceremony? How about in Germany wearing those weird little pants with the suspenders?

Katy Perry, Russell Brand To Wed Saturday In Hindu Ceremony - Music, Celebrity, Artist News | MTV

WORST IDEA 10/19/10: CBS launches "The View" knockoff

The Talk isn't exactly The View as the new show has more yapping women. Apparently, some of them are even famous, but who can tell as much like the show it's aping, The Talk features women talking over each other. Still, it's hard to imagine anyone could be as boring as Joy Behar and Whoopi Goldberg, but I'm sure The Talk will try.

Sara Gilbert's 'The Talk' seen by more than 2 million people | OnTheRedCarpet.com

WORST IDEA 10/18/10: Seattle Mariners hire Eric Wedge

I understand when a team rehires a coach or manager who had success elsewhere, but ultimately got fired. Eric Wedge, however, had almost no success as manager of the Cleveland Indians. In seven years he made the playoffs once and, mostly, he lost more and more. Maybe when he fails in Seattle, the Yankees can hire him?

Seattle Mariners tap former Cleveland Indians boss Eric Wedge to manage - ESPN

WORST IDEA 10/17/10: Big cheers for Big Ben

I know the hometown guy always gets cheered when coming back from a suspension, but Ben Roethlisberger basically raped a girl and seeing him get cheered is just creepy. I get it that if Osama bin Laden could throw a ball, he'd get cheered by his home crowd, but there' a part of me hoping "Big" Ben tears his ACL after absorbing a painful helmet to the groin.

WORST IDEA 10/16/10: Cablevision customers missed NLCS start

When two giant companies feud over a few dollars, of course, the regular folks suffer. In the latest carriage fee dispute, Cablevision customers in New York missed the Giants/Phillies game. While that may not be as appealing to them as the Yankees playoff games, baseball fans should still be able to watch both series and not become pawans to the endless feud between content providers and cable companies.

Cablevision customers missed NLCS start last night - NYPOST.com

WORST IDEA 1/15/10: The 1,100 calorie "healthy" smoothie

The Smoothie King chain has an 1,100 calorie smoothie listed on its "stay healthy" menu. Who is this healthy for, people trapped in a mine? You'd be way better off eating a Big Mac and Fries as long as you skip the soda. This is basically a milkshake in marked healthy because its cranberry flavored.

America's Most Fattening 'Diet' Drinks

WORST IDEA 10/14/10: Behar, Goldberg walk off 'View'

Joy Behar and Whoopi Goldberg, two of the most inexplicable people with TV careers, walked off The View after Bill O'Reilly, said it was Muslims who killed "us" in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. That is, of course, true, but more importantly if you disagree with someone and you are the hosts of the show, you should be able to respond. It's not like they were guests on O'Reilly's show and he shut their mics off. These "comedians" and I use that very loosely are so ill-prepared for open debate that they get angry at something that's true and don't press their guest to find out if he is implying that all Muslims want to kill us? Send me a negative comment and I'll storm off my own blog.

The Associated Press: Behar, Goldberg walk off 'View' during argument

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WORST IDEA 10/13/10: McRib sandwich returns

Ribs have bones and they don't have grill marks when they are not cooked on a grill. That has not stopped McDonalds from bringing back the McRib. I'm not even sure what animal these "ribs" are supposed to come from. I'm guessing unicorn, but that's just one possibility as panda, koala and, of course, homeless man are all possibilities.

McRib Sandwich Returns To McDonald's Nationwide On Nov. 2 - A La Carte Dining Blog -- CTnow.com

WORST IDEA 10/12/10: Chevy Volt to cost $41,000

It's electric and requires no gas, but that won't matter because nobody could possibly afford the new Chevy Volt because it will cost $41,000. Okay, so Ed Begley Jr. and a handful of "green" celebrities will get it, but us regular folks will be stuck driving gas-powered vehicles because we can actually buy them. Only an American car company would create a practical sedan and then charge luxury car prices for it. Yes, I know there's a tax break, but that couple with gas savings still requires that you drive this carw for around 15 years to make it worth your while.

Test Drive's Healey on Chevy Volt tiff: Only real flaw is price -- $41,000 - Drive On: A conversation about the cars and trucks we drive - USATODAY.com

WORST IDEA 10/11/10: Texting pictures of your junk

Forget that Brett Favre's a married man and the general ickiness of his behavior and consider just how idiotic it is to send anyone a naked picture of your private parts. Has this ever led to anything good? Is there a scenario where the picture does not become pubic. Even if you're not famous you can be sure that if you send a naked picture of an intimate body part people will end up laughing at it.

The Associated Press: Brett Favre still winging it despite controversy

WORST IDEA 10/10/10: Afghan government holds talks with the Taliban

If a woman keeps going back to her abusive husband, at some point it's hard to feel bad for her. Our "friends" in Afghanistan, despite our best efforts to stop their abusive husband continues to insist they are in love. They will probably even be shocked when the Taliban starts stoning people for reading or burning women at the stake for speaking in public.

Afghan President Confirms Contact With Taliban | News | English

WORST IDEA 10/9/10: Family Circus becoming a movie

The most widely-run and least entertaining comic, "Family Circus" will soon be the subject of a big screen adaptation. I've always assumed this was still in papers out of some quaint nostalgia for boring crap, but apparently it's considered pretty popular. If only, "Love Is," the comic that to quote Homer Simpson, "is about two naked eight-year-olds who are in love." would get the big screen treatment.

Fox, Walden Media Win ‘The Family Circus’ – Deadline.com

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WORST IDEA 10/8/10: The Gap changes its logo

Not only did the Gap change its logo, the company dropped its iconic brand for what looks like clip art. The logo was the only thing Gap had going for it as people no longer shop there, but at least they knew what it was. And, this isn't exactly New Coke where you can bring the old logo back and people will be pleased. Nope, this is the death rattle of the place I used to buy jeans and solid-colored shirts.

gap-changes-logo-why: Personal Finance News from Yahoo! Finance

WORST IDEA 10/7/10: Rhode Island school pulls out of game citing size of foe's players

A high school in Rhode Island cancelled a football game because its coaches thought the other team was too big. Not a junior high, am all girls school or a Pop Warner team -- a high school cancelled its games because the oppontents were too big. David did not defeat Goliath because he got scared and went home.

Rhode Island school pulls out of game citing size of foe's players - Prep Rally - High School  - Yahoo! Sports

WORST IDEA 10/6/10: President Donald Trump

More con man and huckster than actual businessman for most of his career, Donald Trump has started floating the notion that he will run for president in 2012. Now, while we're all in favor of a CEO becoming president, we mean a successful CEO. Trump has done well as a brand, a TV host and pitchperson. He also ran his casinos into the ground and has never been worth nearly as much money as he claims. Trump is closer to Don King than he is to Jack Welch and as a candidate he would be taken no more seriously than when Al Sharpton ran.

The Associated Press: President Trump? Time for 2012 handicapping

WORST IDEA 10/5/10: Sun Chips biodegradable bags

Desperate to appeal to the environmental crowd, the people who make Sun Chips (the first solar-powered snack?) have been selling their product in a biodegradable bag. Unfortunately, though the bag was "green" and met with Al Gore's approval, it was apparently so noisy that it made it impossible to be near someone eating Sun Chips. To correct the problem, the company has issued new bags made out of the very quiet combo of Ivory and whale blubber.

Sun Chips Bag to Lose Its Crunch - WSJ.com

WORST IDEA 10/4/10: Vatican official criticises Nobel win for IVF pioneer

Never mind the millions of people for whom in-vitro fertilization helped have a baby and all the joy the procedure has brought, the Vatican has come out against the Nobel Prize being awarded to its creator. The Nobel Prize, of course, goes to someone who has made a significant scientific achievement, not just to people that achieve things in line with the Catholic Church's prehistoric thinking. I can't imagine believing that bringing children to the childless is not okay but having dozens of kids you can't support is.

BBC News - Vatican official criticises Nobel win for IVF pioneer

WORST IDEA 10/3/10: Cathy ran for 30 years

The last "Cathy" comic ran today and after 30 years, we have learned a few things -- none of them funny:

1. It is hard for women to buy bathing suits.
2. If you wait long enough Irving will marry you.
3. Women like chocolate.

This strip rivals "Garfield" for the most recycled jokes in history and its entire fanbase consists of women who think its both clever and fashionable to wear holiday sweaters.

"Cathy" says goodbye to the funny pages - Lifestyles & People - The Times-Tribune

WORST IDEA 10/2/10: Wonder Woman returning to TV

A pretty lame superhero Wonder Woman has never connected with audiences the way her Justice League friend Superman and Batman have. Sure, she has a sexy outfit, but the whole island of Amazons, magic lasso and the invisible jet are just plain silly. I can't see a new series connecting the way Smallville did. Instead, I predict it will be like the Bionic Woman reboot -- big hype, quick cancelation.

WORST IDEA 10/1/10: Saying that Jews run the media

CNN fired Rick Sanchez, host of Rick's List after he went on a radio show and said that Jews run all the media. Of course, we do run an awful lot of the media, but you aren't allowed to say it. It's sort of like saying black people are usually better athletes than white people. We all know it's true, but if you say it, you're in trouble. Have to cut this one short as we have a special meeting at the temple to decide what Sanchez's further punishment will be.

CNN fires Rick Sanchez after remarks - latimes.com

WORST IDEA 9/30/10: Paying teachers based on standardized test scores

Let's call this a guest "Worst Ideas" as my friend Emily summed this one up on her blog...

"I’m sorry, but standardized tests measure one very particular kind of learning. Despite the
arguments of testing detractors, well-designed tests do an awesome job testing for certain skills, such as reading comprehension and arithmetic. Unfortunately, they suck at assessing the ability to think creatively, design solutions, work with peers, and write well. I’ve graded standardized test essays, and they are geared toward a set format. Kids can be taught that format without learning a damned thing about writing."

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WORST IDEA 9/29/10: BP to create new safety division

If anyone is looking for the ultimate manifestation of "too little too late," this would be it. The only comparable thing I can think of would be if Osama bin Laden issued an apology and offered all New Yorkers coupons to an Afghani restaurant.

BP to Create New Safety Division in Wake of Spill - NYTimes.com

WORST IDEA 9/28/10: Obama presses for longer school years

Dear Mr. President,

The problem is not how long students are in school. The problem is our ineffective school system run by standardized testing, teacher's unions and further derailed by federal meddling. Keeping kids in a lousy school for more days won't accomplish anything. How about we work on fixing the schools and eliminating the teacher's unions and then we consider longer school years.

Your friends,

Worst Ideas Eve

Obama presses for longer school years - Yahoo! News

WORST IDEA 9/27/10: Segway accident kills Segway owner

In a sad case of irony that would be a lot like Henry Ford dying in a car crash, Segway owner, Jimi Heselden, died after he inadvertently drove his Segway off a cliff. This, of course, raises some questions about exactly how safe Segways exactly are if the owner of the company can't ride one safely.

Segway Accident Kills Jimi Heselden, Segway Boss - ABC News

WORST IDEA 9/26/10: Living in North Korea

Stuck with Kim Jong-il, one of the worst dictators in the world, the people of North Korea just learned that everyone's favorite despot will be succeeded by his youngest son, Kim Jong-un. That should go great as I'm sure the son who managed to edge out his older siblings for the job should be super-nice. What exactly does it take to get people to rebel in North Korea? On the positive, they have excellent barbecue where they give you all sorts of grotesque side items that nobody eats.

North Korea waits to hear that Kim Jong-il's youngest son will take over | World news | The Guardian

WORST IDEA 9/25/10: Kirstie Alley bragging about her weight loss

Kirstie Alley Twittered this week that she had lost 50 pounds and planned on losing 30 more. That's great news, except we've been down this road before and everything Alley manages to lose, she usually finds somewhere down the road. I'm not mocking Alley's efforts, but I'm thinking she should keep them to herself and maybe let us notice her weightloss before she brags about it. Of course, that would interfere with her work for whatever miracle diet she's shilling at any given point.

Kirstie Alley says she has lost more than 50 lbs | OnTheRedCarpet.com

WORST IDEA 9/24/10: Stephen Colbert testifies to Congress in character

Stephen Colbert, who plays a character on his Comedy Central show The Colbert Report testified before Congress as that character. Has our democracy been reduced to having fictional characters advise it? What's next Bugs Bunny on global warming, Dr. House as Surgeon General? Perhaps we can let Duke from G.I. Joe run our military.

Stephen Colbert cracks jokes at Capitol Hill hearing - Political Intelligence - A national political and campaign blog from The Boston Globe - Boston.com

WORST IDEA 9/23/10: Sesame Street’ takes kicks Katy Perry off

Like many musicians Katy Perry showed up on Seasame Street to sing a variant of one of her hits with Elmo. She showed up for that performance wearing what I would call a bustier. Not exactly appropriate for a little kids show, but what's amazing is not that the footage has been pulled, but that nobody noticed when it was recorded. Do the producers of the show not watch the tapings with celebrities? Was there nobody on set to say that maybe Elmo and cleavage are not a great combination?

‘Sesame Street’ Jerks Katy Perry Off The s Air Because Of Her Boobs

WORST IDEAS 9/22/10: Blockbuster files for Chapter 11

Not hard for anyone not in Blockbuster management to see this one coming as the writing has been on the wall pretty much since the Internet became common. Once a healthy business that involved renting videos and later DVDs, Blockbuster fatally stuck with that model even when it became obvious that customers were not going to have to visit a store to rent a video. In the last 15 years, Blockbuster could have used its customer base and prime real estate to become somthing else. Instead, they stuck with selling saddles and buggy whips while the cars drove all around them.

Blockbuster files for Chapter 11 - Denver Business Journal

WORST IDEA 9/21/10: Pretending Afghanistan is a democracy

Apparently Afghanistan just had an election and we're supposed to now believe that the country is a democracy -- you know, just like us. Of course, we're supposed to ignore that many people can't vote because it's too dangerous to go to the polls and there's no real oversight of the election process. And, let's not forget, that no matter who wins, nothing actually changes and the country remains a horrible wasteland run by religious zealots who are only marginally better than the super-duper religious zealots they are replacing.

Many Afghans denied right to vote, watchdog says - CNN.com

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WORST IDEA 9/20/10: Texting while driving

Texting while driving seems to be about the same as reading a novel while driving, yet people do not consider it all that dangerous. Studies actually show that texting and driving is equivalent to having a .08 blood alcohol level -- legally drunk most places. Teenagers, of course, think they are invincible and this new study shows that most don't consider distracted driving all that dangerous. Of course, the results are skewed by all the kids who can't answer a survey because they are in the hospital having windshield removed from their eyeballs.

Technolog - Survey: Teens think drunk driving more risky than texting

WORST IDEA 9/19/10: Putting the Octomom in porn

Looking like a bad fax of Angelina Jolie in drag, "Octomom" Nadya Suleman may turn to porn to help pay her mortgage. The bad idea, of course, is not her wanting to go into porn, it's porn wanting her. Who exactly is clamoring to see this monstrosity naked? Still, TMZ has reported that Vivid Video has offered Suleman $500,000 to appear in a porn video.

Cash strapped Octomom faces Welfare or Porn - Monsters and Critics

WORST IDEA 9/18/10: Letting Lindsay Lohan out of rehab early

Lindsay Lohan got out of jail early and then got to leave rehand early because she was apparently doing so well. Well, it took only about three weeks for her to fail her first court-ordered drug test and she's likely headed back to jail or rehab. Hard to blane Lohan for this one as realistically, any sane person would assume be shocked that she made it this far. Hopefully, this time, she goes to rehab for the full 90 days and gets the tools to actually stay clean.

Lohan Admits Failing Drug Test, Faces More Jail - ABC News

WORST IDEA 9/17/10: Joaquin Phoenix’s ‘I’m Still Here’ hoax

So Joaquin Phoenix gives up two years as a nearly A-list movie star to film a documentary where he pretends to be a lousy rapper? This would be an excellent joke if anyone had believed it was real, but since nobody did, it's just sad. I know it's supposed to be Andy Kaufman-esque, but guess what, Kaufman wasn't funny either when he did his crazy schtick. What's next Phoenix's careeer as wrestler or his dying of stomach cancer only to pop out of the coffin at his own funeral?

Joaquin Phoenix’s ‘I’m Still Here’ Hoax Reminds Us A Lot Of The Network » MTV Newsroom

WORST IDEA 9/16/10: Michael Jackson's mom sues concert promoter

Michael Jackson's mom, who seemingly had no problem with her creepy, child-abusing son, has sued concert promoter AEG for failing to take care of her son while he prepared for a series of concerts. Jackson, of course, has a personal full-time physician, a man he had give him surgery-grade sedatives so he could sleep at night. Blaming AEG for Jackson's death would blaming the in-flight movie when a plane crashes.

BBC News - Michael Jackson's mother sues concert promoter

WORST IDEA 9/15/10: Lady Gaga's meat dress

We get it, Lady Gaga, you like attention, but if the only idea you have left is a dress made of meat, well, maybe the well has run dry. I'm all in favor of meat, so this isn't some PETA-inspired rant, it's more a comment on just how bad your music must be if you need to wear dinner to get people to notice you. How about you throw on a real dress next time, lose the masks, the headpieces and all the other gimmicks and maybe just sing a song?

WORST IDEA 9/14/10: Jennifer Lopez joins American Idol as judge

She can't sing or write songs and she's famously a "diva," (which is a nice way of saying jerk), but somehow Jennifer Lopez has landed a $12 million, three-year deal to serve as a judge on American Idol. Of course, nothing in Lopez' past suggests that she has any ability to offer entertaining opinions and certainly nothing she has ever done shows she will be good at handing out criticism. If FOX wanted famous, well, they got it, but Lopez won't offer anything to the program and the void left by Simon Cowell's departure remains huge.

WORST IDEA 9/13/10: Randy Moss sounds off on his contract

Wearing an askew San Francisco Giants hat and gigantic headphones, Randy Moss went off to the media after the New England Patriots win on Sunday about his contract situation. Acting crazy and trying to make your contract situation the focus after an easy win against an AFC contender will do little to endear Moss to management. Why exactly does he deserve an extension? Was it how he quit at the end of last season? Does Moss really think he should be paid for how he played two years ago?

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WORST IDEA 9/12/10: Going anywhere near Iran

One of three Americans arrested while accidentaly hiking in Iran may be released today on $500,000 bail. The hikers, who thought they were in Iraq, apparently, accidentally crossed the border and were arrested on suspicion of spying. Of course, they were really arrested for being American and daring to visit that awful part of the world where people get stoned and women have less rights than we give goldfish. There's lots of nice hiking right here in good 'ol USA, so maybe it's smart to not venture into a part of the world where they would envy the Flintsones for their modern lifestyle and where reform means they let you wave goodbye before chopping your hands off for stealing a loaf of bread.

WORST IDEA 9/11/10: Spending the preseason talking about the Super Bowl

I'm talking about you Rex Ryan and the third-place New York Jets. You might have loaded up fantasy team-style, but you have a mediocre quarterback heading into his second season in the league. You also have attitude problems on your team and everyone in the league will be gunning for you after "Hard Knocks." You might have the talent, but you won't put it together this year.

WORST IDEA 9/10/11: Even smaller airline seats

As Americans get fatter, airlines keep trying to make their seats smaller and smaller. The latest design is essentially a saddle with no more than 23 inches of space before the next seat. Perfect for little kids or supermodels, these seats will hardly accomodate a regular-sized person let alone your average American.

SkyRider airline seats pack fliers into 23 inches of space - USATODAY.com

WORST IDEAS 9//9/10: KFC to reintroduce Colonel Sanders

Apparently, most teenagers no longer know who Colonel Sanders is. That's sad I suppose, but not in any way the reason why sales have fallen at KFC. I'm guessing sales have slumped because the chicken KFC uses seems like it came from a poultry concentration camp. Add that to the fact the company introduced a sandwich that had no bun, but two fried breasts, cheese, bacon and mysterious sauce.

KFC tries to revive founder Colonel Sanders' prestige - USATODAY.com

WORST IDEA 9/8/10: Billy Ray Cyrus pimps out another kid

Not satisfied with turning his daughter into a pop music whore, Billy Ray Cyrus has just announced plans to star in a show for SyFy with his son, Trace. According to Yahoo!, For the show, Cyrus and his son will take a series of cross-country trips while attempting to find the truth about political controversies, aliens and unexplained activities by interviewing witnesses and shining a light on fresh evidence. Of course, Trace also plans to have a music career, because, why wouldn't he?

Billy Ray Cyrus Takes a Turn Into The World of UFOs - Stop The Presses!

WORST IDEA 9/7/10: Burn a Koran Day

Terry Jones, a preacher in Florida, has declared September 11, "Burn a Koran Day." The foolish preacher is yet another idiot who links all Muslims with terrorism and has no interest in hearing otherwise. His publicity stunt, which will mostly serve to inflame religious tensions, is either a silly act by an uninformed man or a crazy attempt to set of a religious war. Should be fun for the rest of us either way.

Who Is Terry Jones? Pastor Behind 'Burn a Koran Day' - ABC News

WORST IDEA 9/6/10: Desiging your own clothing line just because you are famous

Is Venus Williams such a big star that nobody can tell her she's not a fashion designer? If I get famous can too put out a line of ugly bedazzled dresses and call it fashion? You're a tennis player and a good one, so be grateful for that, but please, enough with the "fashion." What's next a rock album? Why not hit all the celebrity cliches and write a children's book?

Venus Williams' dress gives her problems during U.S. Open win - Busted Racquet - Tennis  - Yahoo! Sports

WORST IDEA 9/5/10: Kanye West's endless whining

We get it. You're very sad that being a ridiculous jerk finally caught up to you. Please stop telling us how bad you got hurt by the Taylor Swift thing. You've done it before and you'll do it again. Just stop talking about it and go back to making more music that I won't be listening to and I'll try to act surprised when in a few years you knock Jimmy Carter over at the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony to declare that Justin Beiber should have won.

Kanye West News - Yahoo! Music

WORST IDEA 9/4/10: Pretending you quit when you got fired

Kara DioGuardi did not bow out gracefully from American Idol. She was fired. Nobody leaves an easy job that pays millions voluntarily (well, except Paula Abdul) and DioGuardi most certainly did not quit to go back to writing crappy songs for disposabke pop artists.

Kara DioGuardi Officially Out At 'American Idol' - News - Yahoo! TV

WORST IDEA 9/3/10: Hurricane shopping panic

Even if Hurricane Earl causes major damage, it's hard to imagine why the people in line in front of me at the grocery store will need the stockpile of the canned goods they have amassed. I can see buying a few cans of soup, a case of water and a few dry items. I cannot understand the logic of acting as if a hurricane might turn into nuclear winter. Bad weather might strand you for a day or two, it won't cut you off from humanity for months.

WORST IDEA 9/2/10: Carrying drugs while on parole

Rapper T.I., which I have to assume stands for "Total Idiot," was arrested along with his wife when police found drugs in his possession. This follows the rapper serving a year in jail on gun charges and, of course, his still being on parole. Excellent move being a hip hop artist on parole and carrying drugs. No policeman would ever suspect you, so this just must be total bad luck.

Arts, Briefly - T. I. Is Arrested - NYTimes.com

WORST IDEA 9/1/10: Sony revamps e-readers and increases prices

Prices of e-readers have fallen pretty consistently so it seems ridiculous that Sony would raise the price of its entry-level offering. It does have a touch screen now, which does not make it a better buy than an Amazon Kindle for $40 less, but it does make Sony's product the cheapest e-reader with a touch screen. that would be great if reading required a touch screen, but since it doesn't, I'll wait to buy one until a few months from now when Sony slashes the price around when Kindles come free with a magazine subscription.
Sony revamps e-readers and increases prices - Sep. 1, 2010

WORST IDEA 8/31/10: Friendly's cheeseburger served on a grilled cheese

As if Friendly's wasn't fattening enough, the chain now offers a cheeseburger served on not one, but two grilled cheese sandwiches. With over 1,500 calories and 97 grams of fat this monster pretty much contains all the calories you need for a full day not counting that you will likely eat it with fries, a soda and probably some ice cream.

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WORST IDEA 8/30/10: Scheduling "meet the teacher" for an entire school at the same time

My son's school has parking for about 50 cars. So, of course, the principal scheduled all grades (K-4)for a "meet your new teacher" session over a 45 minute period. We had to park so far away we should have walked from home and I'm sure the neighbors who had cars overrun their streets were just thrilled. Totally worth it to spend 8 seconds with the new teacher and get to see exactly which desk my child will be sitting at.

WORST IDEA 8/29/10: Michael Jackson remembered on his 51st birthday

I remmber that he as a child rapist and generally pretty creepy. I also remember that his music has not held up well at all and that the "Thriller" video was utterly ridiculous. Jackson 5? Sure. Anything post Thriller, absolutely not. [Grab crotch and shriek]

Michael Jackson remembered in LA on his 51st birthday (photos) - Los Angeles Travel | Examiner.com

WORST IDEA 8/28/10: Entering UFC without any training

While technically a boxer has the chance of scoring a big punch knockout in a mixed martial arts fight, it's essentially insane to enter a UFC octagon without being trained in fighting beyond boxing. Since fighter won't just stand there and get hit a boxer with no wrestling or submission skills is likely going to get destroyed. That's exactly what happened to James Toney when he fought Randy Couture on Saturday night. Toney tried a punch, Couture took him down and in a few seconds, the fight was over.

UFC 118: Randy Couture turns lights out on James Toney - ESPN

WORST IDEA 8/27/10: Michael Lohan to open a rehab center

On the plus side, he has experience, but on the realisitc side a track record of drug abuse and driving your family to drug abuse may not be the best credentials for opening a rehab center. Looking forward to John Gosselin's marriage counseling service.

Michael Lohan to Open & Run His Own Rehab Center | OK! Magazine - The First for Celebrity News

WORST IDEA 8/26/10: Not paying your taxes, mate

Paul "Crocodile Dundee" Hogan has been confined to Australia as the country won't let him leave due to millions in unpaid taxes. This strikes me as odd because in order to incur taxes, you have to work, something Hogan has not done much of recently. Will this mean two of Hollywood's biggest franchise characters (both played by actors owing big tax bills will soon face off. I, for one, am dusting off my script for Crocodile Dundee vs. Blade. I'm also suing Hostess to get them to rerelease the Chocodile, but that's unrelated.

Reuters: Taxman bars Crocodile Dundee from leaving Australia

BONUS WORST IDEA 2 8/25/10: Lindsay Lohan released from rehab early

I'm sure she fine and more than ready to get back to partying. Despite her dozens of failed previous attempts at getting clean, I'm sure a few days in jail and less than a month in rehab did the trick this time.

Lindsay Lohan News | Lindsay Lohan Released From Rehab Early

BONUS WORST IDEA 8/25/10: Dan Quayle's son wins congressional primary

Let's hope the apple has fallen a little farther from the tree than is typical. Given his not-so-secret past writing semi-porn under a fake name, I'm nthinking, not so much.

The Associated Press: Dan Quayle's son wins congressional primary

WORST IDEA 8/25/10: Sarah Palin-backed candidate leading in Alaska

The Senate candidate in Alaska backed by Sarah Palin has a slight lead over the heavily favored incumbent. Taking Sarah Palin's advice on who to vote for is a lot like taking BP's advice on handling a crisis. It simply seems impossible that a woman who clearly has been a triumph of image over substance would be taken seriously by anyone. I'm not sure how her people managed to convince the public that she's not stupid, she "speaks like regular people." Personally, I want my politicians smart, not at all like the "average" voter and at least somewhat aware of what's going on in the world.

First Read - Murkowski trails against Miller

WORST IDEA 8/24/10: 8Johnny Damon may turn down Red Sox

He's a folk hero in Boston and Detroit has about as much chance of making a playoff run as the Raiders do of winning the Super Bowl, yet Johnny Damon may block a trade to the Boston Red Sox. Damon has the contractual right and has said a lot of blather about enjoying tutoring the young guys in Detroit, but that seems absurd. On one hand, you get to be in a playoff race in which the Red Sox still control their own destiny. One other, you get to lose a lot in Detroit, which, if you haven't heard, is not exactly the nicest place to live.

Johnny Damon was targeted by the Boston Red Sox not to block another team but because they want him, according to a source. - ESPN Boston

WORST IDEA 8/23/10: Putting Jennifer Aniston in a movie

Now that The Switch has bombed, following three previous box-office disasters isn't it about time that Hollywood realizes that Jennifer Aniston does not sell movie tickets? Her previous film Management made $2 million in its entire run and her only real hits are Marley & Me, which had nothing to do with her and The Break-Up which was sold based on her real-life relationship disaster with Vince Vaughan.

Forbes.com: At What Point Will Hollywood Give Up On Jennifer Aniston?

WORST IDEA 8/22/10: Stephen Moyer marries Anna Paquin

Celebrity marriages almost never work, especially when a couple meets on set. In addition, regular marriages almost never work when one member of the couple publicly declares herself bisexual. I'm guessing the marriage of True Blood's Stephen Moyer and Anna Paquin has as much chance for long-term success as their on-air vampire/part fairy relationship does. At least, they won't be attacked by werewolves.

News - Stephen Moyer Jumped Into Ocean After Wedding Anna Paquin - Celebrity News - UsMagazine.com

WORST IDEA 8/21/10: Letting Iran get nuclear weapons

Frankly, I'm not sure we should let Iran have a board with a nail in it, let alone nuclear weapons. Allowing Iran to build nuclear bombs is a lot like emptying out all the maximum security prisons and putting the released criminals on the honor system. Iran not only hates the United States, they hate us for our crazy indulgences like plumbing, women who more skin than their eyes and basic cable. What in the history of Iran would let anyone think that they would be responsible with nuclear weapons? Is it the beheadings? The crazy religious leaders having total control? Perhaps it's the hostage-taking and stoning of indfidels?

Iran's nuclear power plant a step closer to operation - latimes.com

WORST IDEA 8/20/10: Hating Obama for being a Muslim

Neatly one in five Americans believe that President Barack Obama is a Muslim according to a new pole. Despite the fact that the president is in fact Christian, like all American presidents, nearly 20% of the nation assumes him to be a Muslim. I wonder what percentage thinks he's Irish and what percentage won't take a position on whether he's black or not?

FOXNews.com - Ohio Congressional Candidate Says He Has No 'Position' on Whether Obama Muslim

WORST IDEA 8/19/10: The war in Iraq

The last American combat troops have left and it's hard to argue that Iraq is better off than before we started the war. Sad to lose the lives of so many American soldiers to "free" a country that seems to have no real interest in freedom. Our boys deserve better.

No rejoicing in Iraq as U.S. combat mission ends - latimes.com

WORST IDEA 8/18/10: Cheating because she makes more money

A new study shows that men are more likely to have an affair if their wife makes significantly more money than he does. This seems awfully self-destructive as one would think that men would be happy to spend their wife's money while sitting on the couch doing nothing. Instead, men apparently have such small egos that the idea of a woman making more cash than they do immediately sends them into the arms of the nearest harlot. Let me go on the record as saying that if my wife can make a bunch more money, I will not only not cheat, I will thankfully help her spend the extra money.

Infidelity Rises When She Makes More Than He Does

WORST IDEA 8/17/10: Remaking "Who's the Boss"

They're not calling it an actual remake, but the new ABC Family sitcom starring Melissa Joan Hart and Joey Lawrence steals the plot and basic structure from the epic Tony Danza sitcom. It's hard to imagine that Hart and Lawrence could replicate the magic that was Danza and Judith Light. It's also hard to fathom that in spijning the wheel of sitcom retreads that ABC Family could not come up with a better idea for these two. How about Hart as a failed actress who has to move back in with her mother with Lawrence as the endearing landlord? Why not Hart and Lawrence as strangers who get left a child to raise together when a mutual friend dies?

Teen stars all grown up: Melissa Joan Hart and Joey Lawrence get adult roles in 'Melissa & Joey'

WORST IDEA 8/16/10:Tila Tequila appears at Insane Clown Posse concert

Tila Tequila, famous for being popular on Facebook, appears surprised that fans at an Insane Clown Posse concert did not take kindly to her appearance on stage. Normally, of course, one would expect the fans of a band named Insance Clown Posse to be respectful and polite. Sadly, in this case, they threw rocks and human excrement at Ms. Tequila. She plans to sue. We plan to wait for judge to throw out lawsuit when the Insance Clown Posse's legal team (Sane Law Posse) points out that she was appearing on stage at an Insance Clown Posse concert.

Tila Tequila attacked by crowd during concert, vows to sue organizers - Reality TV World - News, information, episode summaries, message boards, chat and games for unscripted television programs

WORST IDEA 8/15/10: Taking your toddler for a motorcylce ride

Driving back from New Hampshire, Celine and I were treated to the site of a helmetless woman on a motorcycle with a child behind her who could not have been more than 4. This seems like a bad idea under any circumstances but an even worse one on a crowded highway with rain threatening. At least the child was wearing a helmet, so, hopefully, he or she will survive the crash and get a chance at a better parent through adoption.

WORST IDEA 8/14/10: ‘Step Up 3D’s Jon Chu To Direct Justin Bieber film

Famous for his combover and really crappy teen pop, Justin Beiber becomes the latest music star to have a movie made about his life. Not quite as accomplished as say, Johnny Cash, Bieber did manage to get a lot of pre-teen girls to scream. He has also managed to completely reimagine Donald Trump's hairstlye and make it popular again.

Paramount Hires ‘Step Up 3D’s Jon Chu To Direct Justin Bieber Pic – Deadline.com

WORST IDEA 8/13/10: Jean-Claude Van Damme turns down movie role

Jean Claude Van Damme, who hasn't been a star since 1992 or so, turned down a role in Sylvester Stallone's The Expendables for artistic reasons. The actor, who once played an action hero who ended up in goal for the Pittsburgh Penguins during a playoff game, found being in what's now the top movie in the country beneath him. I'm sure that making direct-to-DVD movies for the foreign market is oh so fulfilling and the "Muscles from Brussels" does not regret this decision at all.

Movie Talk: Why Was Jean-Claude Van Damme Deemed Expendable for 'The Expendables'?

WORST IDEA 8/12/10: New York Mets' Francisco Rodriguez charged with assault on father-in-law

As if being a New York Met wasn't bad enough, reliever Francisco Rodriguez further embarrassed himself by assaulting his father-in-law at Citi Field (the Mets' ballpark). Rodriguez was arrested and being held at the ballpark early Thursday. His father-in-law was in a hospital with a scrape on his face and a bump on his head.

Police: New York Mets' Francisco Rodriguez charged with assault on father-in-law - ESPN New York: "- Sent using Google Toolbar"

WORST IDEA 8/11/10: Evander Holyfield to fight in November

Already more than a little punch drunk, Evander Holyfield plans to fight again in November at the age of 48. I imagine that Holyfield plans to fight until he knocks out his last few functioning brain cells. Even in the corrupt world of boxing, Holyfield can't possibly need the money so he's either fighting because he has nothing else to do or he just can't stand to leave the spotlight.

Evander Holyfield to fight Sherman 'The Tank' Williams in November - ESPN

WORST IDEA 8/10/10: Levi Johnston to run for mayor

The people of Wasilla, Alaska deserve better. Not only do they live in a frozen wasteland, they spent years saddled with Sarah Palin as mayor and now they face the prospect of Levi Johnston running for that office. Johnston, the father of Palin's daughter's child, is shopping a reality show where he would run for mayor of the small town. A decent high school hockey player whose only skill appears to be his ability to impregnate teenage girls, Johnston would bring approximately no experience to the mayor's office. Given those credentials, perhaps he should instead consider a run for vice president or maybe a bid to take over BP's cleanup efforts in the Gulf.

Levi Johnston to Run for Mayor in Reality Pitch - ABC News

WORST IDEA 8/9/10: Finalist dies at world sauna championships

Sitting in a sauna does not count as a sport. And, as much as I enjoy saunas, it has never ocurred to me to sit in one for so long that death would be possible. In general, once the sweat starts stinging your eyes, it's time to get out, shower and go about your day. Sadly, that was not how they went about it at the world sauna championships, where one contestant died and another was rushed to the hospital with severe burns. Well, at least they died making the huge dollars associated with international suana competitions.

Finalist dies at world sauna championships - CNN.com

WORST IDEA 8/8/10: Genetically modified fruit

Just because scientists can make an apple as red on the inside as it is on the outside, does not mean that they should. It seems that genetically modified fruit has begun to escape the lab and make its way into the wild. This Franken-Fruits can harm traditional growing fruits and may do untold damage. And, of course, they haven't been tested and we have no idea what they may do to people, animals and the environment in general. Even better, there's not much we can do to stop these monster strains of fruit from taking over.

FOXNews.com - Genetically Modified Plants on the Loose and Spreading, Scientists Report: "- Sent using Google Toolbar"

WORST IDEA 8/7/10: Knicks rehire Isiah Thomas

Not since the reelection of George Bush (and the upcoming reelection of Barack Obama) has someone who failed so greatly been so quickly welcomed back into the fold. Isiah Thomas buried the Knicks under bad contracts, cost them $11.5 million in a sexual harassment lawsuit and led them to multiple losing seasons. For doing that, he rightly got fired. Since then, nothing has changed except history allows us to see just how awful is track record was, but that has not stopped Knicks' owner James Dolan from welcoming Thomas back as a paid consultant. Dolan's next move? Campaign manager for John Edwards' 2012 presidential campaign.

Isiah Thomas Returns to Knicks as a Consultant - NYTimes.com: "- Sent using Google Toolbar"

WORST IDEA: 8/6/10: Google Wave

What's that, you don't know what it is? Well, neither did Google. Part social media site, part collaboration tool, all disaster, Google Wave got a lot of hype, nobody used it and now it's gone. Google announced this week that it would drop the confusing product, which should upset essentially noone.

Google Wave Slayed by Facebook and Twitter - PCWorld: "- Sent using Google Toolbar"

WORST IDEA 8/5/10: Celtics sign Shaquille O'Neal

Hard to imagine how General Manager Danny Aigne looked at the roster for the Boston Celtics and thought, "I know, we need to get older and more injury prone." That had to be his logic, though, as the team signed the aging, somewhat broken-down and very much overweight Shaquille O'Neal. These days Shaq might be a better rapper than basketball player, well, he's not a very good rapper. Still, Shaq's presence in Boston should make for some interesting press conferences and will likely help the team in its quest to have the most centers on the injured list at one time.

Shaquille O'Neal, Celtics seal 2-year deal | freep.com | Detroit Free Press

WORST IDEA 8/3/10: Duct tape dresses

Created for a contest sponsored by a duct tape maker, the duct tape prom dress seems like a bad idea no matter how big the prize. On the plus side, taking off the duct tape dress will remove any need for waxing or shaving for the foreseebale future. And, you can probably sell the dress to Lady Gaga when you're done.

Stuck at Prom Contestants - Sticky Competition: Duct-Tape Dress a Winner at Prom on Shine

WORST IDEA 8/2/10: Lady Gaga claims she still does cocaine

Not exactly a role model, Lady Gaga may want to at least not publicly talk about how while "she never really liked heroin, she does mostly cocaine." This might explain why the 20-something singer looks a 60-year-old diner waitress. I'm sure she'll make up some excuse about how her whole life is a performance, which was her explanation for being a drunken ass at a Yankees game, but, really, she's just Cindy Lauper without the talent.

Lady Gaga claims she still does cocaine - Monsters and Critics

WORST IDEA 8/1/10: The Yogi Bear movie

If Garfield has taught us anything (and he hasn't) it's that beloved children's characters not famous for movies should not be turned into movies. That is not stopping the Yogi Bear movie which has a weird pro-environment plot and features Yogi teaming up with his nemesis, Ranger Smith. This might be as lame as those new Tom & Jerry cartoons where the cat and mouse get along.

Yogi Bear (2010) - Movie Info - Yahoo! Movies

WORST IDEA 7/31/10: Antagonizing the police

As a cast member of Jersey Shore you get a lot of latitude to be a drunken ass. That was not enough for Nicole "Snooki"Polizzi who got arrested after getting so drunk she was fighting with police. It's pretty hard to get arrested when you're famous for being a drunken jackass and you have a camera crew with you, but that's our Snooki -- always doing the impossible.

Arts, Briefly - ‘Jersey Shore’ Scores; Snooki Is Arrested - NYTimes.com: "- Sent using Google Toolbar"

WORST IDEA 7/30/10: Chelsea Clinton's $3 million wedding

Do they plan on having diamond-encrusted passed hors d'oeuvres? I don't care how rich the Clintons are, it's absurd to spend $3 million on a wedding. I'm not saying Chelseas should buy at dress at David's Bridal and rent out a VFW hall, but $3 million buys an awful lot. Who's the wedding band, the surviving Beatles and a Led Zeppelin reunion? At least, the actual marriage seems like a good ideas since Chelsea's not marrying anyone famous, an ex-reality show contestant or someone she met on a VH1 show.

Chelsea Clinton's $3m not quite royal wedding | Life and style | The Guardian

WORST IDEA 7/29/10: Wyclef Jean weighs presidential run

Because being a talentless rap singer once lucky enough to be in a famous group, may not qualify someone to be pressident of Haiti. This has not stopped Wyclef Jean from pondering a run for office in the troubled country. Though he may be one of the most famous Haitians, Jean has never run anything bigger than a a band and that band did not even play instruments.

Haitian singer Wyclef Jean weighs presidential bid | Reuters

WORST IDEA 7/28/10: Prince says "the Internet is completely over"

Prince, who has not been musically relevant since the mid-90s, has decalred the Internet over. Apparently, the entire rest of the civilized world is behind the times and we should be taking direction from a midget in ass-less pants. Perhaps this is Prince's revenge for when the Internet refused to friend him on Facebook.

Prince says 'the Internet is completely over' | EW.com

WORST IDEA 7/27/10: Hollywood making Battleship movie

"Uh oh, you sunk my battleship" will soon be heard on the big screen as filmmakers rush a movie based on the popular game. What's next, "Trouble: The Motion Picture?" A series based on "Rock, Paper, Scissors?" I think we're officially out of source material if a board game with no story line seems like a valid basis for a movie. Personally, I'm waiting to read the book.

Rihanna to make movie debut in 'Battleship' opposite Alexander Skarsgard, Taylor Kitsch

WORST IDEA 7/26/10: President Obama to appear on "The View"

President Barack Obama must enjoy having people speak over him while laughing for no reason as that's the only possible reason he could have for agreeing to appear on The View. Fortunately, since Obama will be appearing to discuss his accomplishments as president, it should at least be a short visit.

President Obama to appear on 'The View' - USATODAY.com

WORST IDEA 7/25/10: Amanda Bynes unretires

We made fun of her when she quit show business a month ago, now we get to mock her when she announces her triumphant comeback. Amanada Bynes, 24, has proven that you should not listen to anything Amanda Bynes says. No surprising, because she's famous for being sort of cute in movies and TV shows written by other people, but, still, a one month retirement seems ridiculous even by Hollywood standards.

Amanda Bynes Reverses Decision to Quit the Biz - Amanda Bynes : People.com

WORST IDEA 7/24/10: trying to be mini-Lebron

Chris Paul, a pretty good basketball player who hasn't won anything, has tried to do what Lebron James did and control his own destiny. Unfortunately, Paul isn't a free agent, so in demanding to be traded to a fee hand-picked teams, he mostly comes off as a spoiled brat. And, when he doesn't get traded, he should have a great time playing in front of his "fans" in New Orleans -- where he has made it clear he does not want to be.

Paul bends to King James’ rule - NBA - Yahoo! Sports

WORST IDEA 7/23/10: Sitting

A new study shows that the more time people spend sitting down, the greater their risk of death. Work in an office? Gonna die. Pilot a plane? You're dead too. The message to be taken form this? Pretty much, that unless you throw away your chair, you're going to die and probably soon. (Typed while standing up).

Sitting too long ‘ups death risk’ - Health - Health & Fitness - Life & Style - The Times of India

WORST IDEA 7/22/10: Dating Michael Lohan

Kate Major, who dated John Gosselin and is now engaged to Michael Lohan (Screech was busy) has filed domestic abuse claims against Lohan. Not to say, "I told you so," but Major must have at least considered that dating a man famous because he's a lousy parent may not have been a great move. On the positive side, she is now free to date Spencer Pratt.

Kate Major Files Domestic Abuse Claims Against Michael Lohan - iVillage

WORST IDEA 7/21/10: Being Spencer Pratt

The poster boy for jackasses (sorry actual jackasses, you don't deserve the comparison) has said he chose his love for fame over his love for his estranged wife Heidi Montag. Of course, Pratt is only famous for his connection to Montag and her odd plastic surgery. On his own, Pratt remains just another obnoxious jerk with bad facial hair. Hard to imagine there would be someone who could actually make you think, "hey, maybe John Gosselin's not that bad a guy," but Pratt at least makes you consider it.

Spencer Pratt: I Chose Fame over Heidi - Breakups, Heidi Montag, Spencer Pratt : People.com

WORST IDEA 7/20/10: Teenagers getting Botox

Though her managers deny it, there are reports all over the Internet that a young actress got Botox injections to "make her look fresher," for an apperance on Glee. If you're getting Botox at 18, you should pretty much look like Joan Rivers at 25. Bring on the facelifts, teenagers, you are starting to lose that new baby look.

Charice’s Botox-filled Glee debut - BostonHerald.com

WORST IDEA 7/19/10: Jersey Shore cast goes on strike

Members of the cast of MTV's Jersey Shore have apparently refused to show up for filming of the the third season of their unlikely TV hit. The cast members apparently want more than the $10,000 per episode they make for drinking, having sex with strangers and generally doing what they do normally. The cast members contend that they can make more money making club appearances than they get from the show. Of course, without the show, why would anyone want them for a club appearance? The world is clogged with former reality stars looking to make appearances and, well, just call "Puck" from The Real World and ask how that goes once they stop putting you on MTV.

'Jersey Shore' cast goes on strike - NYPOST.com

WORST IDEA 7/18/10: Waiting in line with 16,000 people

16,000 people show up in Nashville for opening round auditions to become America's next mildly famous cruise ship singer (technically American Idol). What percentage of those people actually had talent and how many are goofs hoping to show up in the "boy aren't they lousy opening segments? Can't we have a pre-audition to the audition where potential contestants at least need a note from their high school glee club teacher?

'American Idol' auditions draw 16,000+ singers | tennessean.com | The Tennessean

WORST IDEA 7/17/10: Baskin-Robbins retires french vanilla

While I can understand getting rid of supertruffle fudge and the Bill Clinton-inspired, "Saxy Candidate," I can't imagine why Baskin-Robbins would retire French Vanilla. Have we really come to an ice cream era where Spongebob has a flavor on the menu, but there's no place for vanilla? Maybe next they can get rid of chocolate and replace it with Mel Gibson's Racist Rant (chocolate ice cream with Matzoh balls).

The Buzz Log - Baskin-Robbins Retires French Vanilla - Yahoo! Buzz

WORST IDEA 7/16/10: Letting Mel Giibson have custody

After hearing Mel Gibson's racist rants at the mother of his child in which he applies hitting her in front of his baby, I have a hard time believing any judge would grant the man custody. Gibson hardly seems fit to take care of a goldfish let alone a child. Still, that's not likely to come into play as Gibson is really rich and people with a lot of money usually get what they want no matter how crazy they appear to be.

BBC News - Gibson police receive recordings during custody hearing

WORST IDEA 7/15/10: Bristol Palin gets engaged to Levi Johnston

An impulsive marriage between a 19-year-old and a 20-year-old who already have a kid should work out great. I'm sure if you look through the last 20 years of American history you can find at least three examples of this type of marriage working out for the long term and Bristol Palin and Levi Johnston seem like the type of kids who can buck all conventional wisdom. Of course, not only are Bristol Palin and Levi Johnston getting married, they plan to wed in under six weeks. The couple, who clearly have never watched an episode of MTV's Teen Moms series announced their engagement -- to their families and the public alike -- in an US Magazine cover story. That should please Sarah Palin who attempted to force the couple to get married when it would have benefited her run for the vice presidency, then later went on to feud with Johnston. To increase their odds for success, perhaps the now on-again couple can do a reality show where Spencer Pratt and Mel Gibson give them relationship advice.

Bristol Palin engaged to Levi Johnston | KSEE 24 News - Central Valley's News Station: Fresno-Visalia - News, Sports, Weather | Entertainment

WORST IDEAS 7/14/10: Injecting a drug addict's blood

Forget the incredible dangers of sharing a needle with another drug addict and meet the impossible to imagine horrors of injecting another addicts blood directly into your veins. It seems that desperate heroin addicts in Africa have undertaken the process, called "flashblood" to stave off withdrawal pains. Though not common, the procedure, as you might imagine, carries an incredible risk of passing on diseases like HIV. Of course, if you're reduced to injecting a drug addict's blood into your veins, a slow-killing disease like AIDS is probably the least of your problems.

Desperate Addicts Inject Others’ Blood - NYTimes.com

WORST IDEA 7/13/10: Dating Mel Gibson

He's an anti-Semitic racist who will likely hit you, but on the plus side, he's a controlling maniac fond of profane rants and vicious threats. Not exactly the lovable guy from Lethal Weapon Mel Gibson was once so popular that his career recovered from him getting caught publicly showing how much he hates Jews. The man works in the entertainment industry and he got a one-time pass on anti-Semitism. Now, since we know he hates Jews, black people and women, I'm thinking there might be no coming back from this one. Still, I bet he has no trouble finding a new girlfriend. If women want to date O.J., then I'm sure Gibson will have a new lady on his arm soon enough.

Mel Gibson Sought Therapy over Relationship, Says Friend - Scandals & Feuds, Mel Gibson : People.com

WORST IDEA 7/12/10: Trusting Switzerland to do the right thing

It's apparently okay to drug and rape a child if you're a famous director -- at least in Switzerland. The Swiss have refused to extradite filmmaker (and convicted rapist) Roman Polanski to the United States for reasons that remain unclear. Now, Polanski gets to leave house arrest at his Swiss chalet, head back to France and go back to making movies that critics praise, but nobody watches.

Film director Roman Polanski will not be extradited to U.S.: Switzerland

WORST IDEA 7/11/10: The World Cup third place game

In a tournament, getting knocked out should mean you play no more games. The losers in the AFC and NFC championship games don't meet the week before the Super Bowl to see who comes in third and it's silly that the losers in the World Cup semifinals do. Good news Germany, you lost in the World Cup, but you won the third place match. You still lost, but you lost a little less? Is this a global competition or summer camp? Third place only matters in horse racing if you bet the trifecta. I'm pretty sure there's no trifecta bet in the World Cup, but the way the thing seems to be run I wonder if all the countries get trophies just for playing?

World Cup Match Results: Uruguay vs Germany - FIFA World Cup 2010 - ESPN Soccernet