It’s Finally Friday!
So, here we are at the end of the week. Isn’t it odd how time drags despite it being a shorter work week thanks to the holiday? Memorial Day feels like ages ago, doesn’t it?
But, well, this is life when you’re busy. I think it’s been like that this week for sure.
I feel like I’m working non-stop, from sunrise to sunset, aside from those moments when I’m winding down with a podcast before bed. I guess my life has been all about work lately. Strange, right?
All week, we’ve been discussing Bryce Harper’s peculiar tooth-brushing technique. He actually squirts toothpaste straight into his mouth instead of on the brush. A reader tried it out on Thursday, and I thought, you know, as a journalist, I should probably give it a shot too.
So last night, while my wife and I were brushing our teeth (each at our own sinks), I decided to experiment. I squirted a bit of Colgate Optic White right into my mouth. My wife looked at me like I had lost my mind.
“It’s for work,” I told her, fingers crossed that she’d understand.
And honestly, that’s one of the perks of this job. I didn’t have to lie when I, say, mixed up a mimosa at 10 a.m. on a Tuesday or searched Instagram for influencers. All in the name of work, right?
Anyway, I was half-hoping for some revelation, like, “Wow, this is the way to do toothpaste!” But honestly, it felt awkward. I’ve been brushing my teeth the same way for years; it was kind of like trying to write with my opposite hand.
You might want to give the Harper Method a whirl, but I wouldn’t expect anything groundbreaking from it. I mean, I probably set my expectations too high.
Comedy’s Timeless Impact
No comedy duo is more iconic than Abbott and Costello, especially known for their “Who’s on first?” routine. When you think about it, the whole thing is pretty nonsensical. There’s actually a character named “I Don’t Know” in the mix, which is, well, a bit strange.
Yet, I get it; back in the day, this was some of the top-tier humor.
It seems a bit dated now, but by vaudeville standards, it was brilliant. And now, after all these years, it seems like Hu is finally getting the last laugh.
Blue Origin’s Setback
While I was dreaming and enjoying some rather odd dreams about being a Viking, Jeff Bezos’ space venture, Blue Origin, was gearing up to launch a satellite from Cape Canaveral. Unfortunately, things didn’t go as planned.
Turns out, it was a pretty significant anomaly.
What kind of anomaly are we talking about? A big one. I won’t pretend to know rocket science, but you generally don’t want these kinds of surprises when launching a rocket.
The repercussions won’t be pretty and could affect Blue Origin and NASA’s plans to send astronauts back to the moon.
Honestly, it’s unfortunate, but surprisingly, it’s not as disastrous as I feared. At one point, I thought nothing in that frame would survive the incident.
Still, it’s a significant setback; maybe even a major blunder of this decade so far.
Perspective Matters
It’s worth putting things into perspective. If your week felt rough, at least you didn’t end up on a roller coaster, especially not one with steep drops.
These days, I’ve kind of outgrown my love for roller coasters, but recently my wife and I braved the new Muppet-themed roller coaster at Disney. I’ve been on the original one quite a few times, but this was a whole new experience.
Same ride, just a different twist altogether. And let me tell you, it was a less intense ride, but that doesn’t mean it’s not a wild experience.
Plus, trying to enjoy McNuggets on a roller coaster? Probably not the best idea.
Don’t Mix McNuggets with Thrill Rides
Speaking of rides, there was someone who got banned for life from Six Flags. What did he do? Let’s just say it involved social media peer pressure and some chicken nuggets.
He decided to stuff nuggets down his pants and hop on a roller coaster. I think getting banned was, in a way, just desserts for such a silly stunt.
Because really, when you’re doing something just for clicks, you kind of deserve whatever consequences come your way.
And, oh, if you ever find yourself in an emergency room, well, think twice before doing something ridiculous dressed as a dinosaur.
To wrap things up on a light note, how about a story about dogs tasting lemons? It’s a classic in the realm of entertaining dog antics.
That’s it for this Friday’s edition! Have a fantastic weekend!
