This #MovieStarMonday we visit Michael Jai White about his new film “Oscar Shaw” streaming now on Prime Video: https://amzn.to/4bdvnkl
TODAY'S REASON TO PARTY! (special thanks to ListOfNationalDays.com)
Barbie
Day
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SURVEYS, STUDIES & SUCH
When work piles up, the kids get sick, and life starts applying pressure from every angle, relationships often end up taking the hit. But new research suggests there’s a simple way for couples to guard their relationships from stress: reminisce. A study of nearly 600 couples found that partners who regularly talked about good memories, appreciated present moments, or looked forward to future plans, showed stronger confidence in their relationship. Couples who rarely did this showed declining confidence in their relationship. The key is doing it together: talking, laughing, and remembering. Quietly thinking about positive memories alone just didn’t cut it. For couples who share fond memories, stress still exists, but the act of savoring fond experiences helps keep the relationship steady, when everything else feels shaky.
BIG SCREEN-LITTLE SCREEN
Molly Ringwald has joined the recurring cast of the Showtime series “Yellowjackets” for its 4th and final season. She’ll play ‘Van’s’ mom, ‘Vicky’, a recently recovered alcoholic trying to correct her past. Ringwald’s casting as Van’s mother comes at an interesting time, after the adult version of Van (played by Lauren Ambrose) was killed off last season. Ringwald’s casting fits the show’s nostalgic formula, with former teen stars of the ‘80s and ‘90s filling out the adult ensemble over its first 3 seasons, including Melanie Lynskey, Christina Ricci, Juliette Lewis, Ambrose, and Hilary Swank.
Taylor Sheridan can do it all, apparently, and that includes, we’re guessing, making a knife out of a toothbrush. Simon & Schuster will publish the debut book from the “Yellowstone” creator, titled “How to Not Die in Prison”. How to Not Die in Prison is described by the publisher as “a no bull(BLEEP!), darkly funny survival guide to life in a maximum-security prison.” Sheridan has never been to prison, but his co-author has. How to Not Die in Prison is co-written with “prison-hardened ex-con” Tom Nelson, and will be published June 23.
DID YA KNOW!?
DID YOU KNOW… The first alarm clock could only ring at one time. Invented in 1787, it was designed to wake its creator at 4 a.m. Adjustability came much later.
JOKE OF THE DAY
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HEIDI)
SCOOP
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Just to be clear, it was all a joke. On Thursday, Tampa International Airport indicated that it has had it with people wearing their pajamas. The airport cheekily posted on social media that there is a “crisis” of people wearing PJs to fly, and it wants to turn TPA into a jammy-free zone. That followed its recent decision to supposedly “ban” Crocs from the feet of passengers. In the newer tweet, which gathered attention worldwide, the airport posted: “We’ve seen enough. We’ve had enough. It’s time to ban pajamas at Tampa International Airport.” It goes on to say: “We know this decision could be disruptive to someone in your life. It’s time to have a difficult conversation with them.” It concludes: “Help Tampa International Airport become the world’s first Crocs-free AND pajama-free airport.” The airport later clarified the post was a joke, saying it “regularly shares lighthearted, satirical social media content as part of our ongoing effort to engage with our followers”, and “we encourage our passengers to travel comfortably”. Last year, US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy encouraged fliers to dress better when traveling on an airplane. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/y42ak2w8
THE MOVIE QUOTE OF THE DAY
If you have a favorite quote.... you can send it to us at the bottom of the page at JohnAndHeidiShow.com
“I’m not a smart man, but I know what love is.” — Forrest Gump — Forrest Gump (Tom Hanks) — 1994
NEWS TO ME
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FUN
FACT FOR YOU:
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✓ Because the speed of earth’s rotation changes over time, a day in the age of dinosaurs was just 23 hours long.
✓ The Japanese equivalent of a “shotgun wedding” is “dekichatta kekkon”, which means an “oops, we did it marriage”.
✓ Spiders recycle webs by eating them.
✓ Queen Elizabeth I’s black teeth made them trendy in the 1500s.
✓ At one point, “Jay” was slang for “foolish person.” So, when a pedestrian ignored street signs, he was a “jaywalker.”
WEIRD NEWS
Here's a drop-dead brilliant idea: Women chasing fuller curves are turning to a controversial new cosmetic option: injections made from "ethically sourced"...cadaver fat. The treatment, called AlloClae, uses sterilized donor fat tissue to add volume to hips, butts, breasts, and areas damaged by botched liposuction - without invasive surgery. Advocates say the fat is highly regulated, DNA-stripped, and has been safely used in medicine for decades. Surgeons describe it as “off-the-shelf fat,” especially helpful for lean patients or those who lost volume after using weight-loss drugs like Ozempic. Though admittedly…uh…weird, fans say the results look natural, boost confidence, and come with minimal downtime, proving that even in beauty, recycling is in. And while having procedures using dead guys' fat is said to be safe, it's not cheap. for example: a recent hips and rear procedure carried out in New York cost the recipient about $45,000.
QUESTION OF THE DAY
It can be embarrassing to be caught doing this, but 76% of people do it every day. What is it?
Answer: Sing in the car
SOMETHING SPECIAL WITH HEIDI SMALL
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THE LIST
What’s the most annoying thing a passenger can do while you’re driving? A new survey confirms what many drivers have long suspected: it’s not the messy snacks or loud phone calls that push us over the edge – it’s backseat driving. Research from Guessing Headlights found that unsolicited directions, speed critiques, and running commentary from the passenger seat rank as the most irritating habits for American drivers. On average, drivers tolerate annoying behavior for just over 13 minutes before snapping, though some crack in under 3. While younger drivers are quicker to speak up, patience increases with age, with boomers far more likely to suffer in silence. Moral of the story: if you’re not driving, keep your foot off the imaginary brake. Here are the most annoying passenger habits, according to the survey…
1. Backseat driving (42%)
2. Leaving trash behind (41%)
3. Complaining about your driving (38%)
4. Eating messy or smelly food (31%)
5. Saying “watch out!” even when nothing is wrong (31%)
6. Putting feet on the dashboard (30%)
7. Changing the music without asking (29%)
8. Slamming the door too hard (28%)
9. Yelling “brake!” when you’re already slowing down (26%)
10. Talking loudly on the phone (26%)
GOOD NEWS
89-Year-Old Fell And Couldn’t Get Up — A Neighbor’s Dog Heard His Cries, Saved His Life. https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news
