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.

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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.

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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