This #MovieStarMonday we visit Daniel Roebuck - The Hail Mary
https://www.thehailmaryfilm.com/
TODAY'S REASON TO PARTY! (special thanks to ListOfNationalDays.com)
Tootsie
Roll Day
https://feastandwest.com/tootsie-roll-cocktail/
SURVEYS, STUDIES & SUCH
A new study has identified the most commonly stolen item from hotel rooms — and it isn’t the toiletries. Researchers from Deluxe Holiday Homes surveyed more than 1,000 hotel employees about items that go missing after guests check out. Nearly 90% said towels are the most frequently taken item. Bathrobes came next, followed by hangers, toiletries and blankets. Staff also reported regular losses of pillows, pens and remote controls. While small items may seem harmless, replacing missing amenities increases operating costs and can drive up room prices for everyone. Hotels are experimenting with warning signs and fees to curb theft. The takeaway: if you like a hotel product, ask where to buy it, rather than taking it home.
BIG SCREEN-LITTLE SCREEN
“The Simpsons” writer Matt Selman says there’s one celeb he’s still trying to get as a guest star on the animated series. Selman, who also serves as showrunner of The Simpsons, spoke to PEOPLE at the show’s 800th episode party in LA last week. When asked who his most sought-after guest star for the show is, Selman responded: “Will Ferrell.” The Simpsons has landed high-profile guest stars since it premiered on FOX in 1989, including notable cameos by Lady Gaga, Meryl Streep and Paul McCartney, to name a few.
Fans of “Dancing with the Stars”, prepare for something big! It was announced that “Dancing with the Stars Con 2026″ will be taking place this summer in Palm Springs CA, from July 31, to August 2. The weekend convention is a “celebration of all things Dancing with the Stars.” There will be 2 live dance performances featured on the ballroom floor, plus interactive live panels, photo experiences, exhibits, Q&A sessions, exclusive merchandise and more. Judges Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli will also be in attendance.
DID YA KNOW!?
DID YOU KNOW… Your tongue print is as unique as your fingerprint. No two tongues have the same shape, texture, or surface patterns. Researchers have even explored tongue recognition as a form of biometric identification.
JOKE OF THE DAY
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HEIDI)
SCOOP
OF THE DAY
Mattel has revealed that Barbie’s longtime boyfriend isn’t “just Ken” — his full name is Kenneth Sean Carson. Interest in the doll has surged since the 2023 movie “Barbie”, highlighted by Ryan Gosling’s Oscars performance of ‘I’m Just Ken’. Ahead of the Ken doll’s 65th birthday, Mattel shared details, including his March 11, 1961 “birthday” and long on-again, off-again relationship with Barbie. Named after creator Ruth Handler’s son, the Ken doll “experienced a resurgence in recent years following the movie, though girls still typically own far more Barbies than Kens. As for how Ken plans to celebrate his 65th birthday, he’s bringing the ‘Kenergy’ to Expedia as the travel company’s newest brand ambassador, and is planning 65 adventures for 65 years.
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
"That escalated quickly." — Anchorman, Ron Burgundy, 2004
NEWS TO ME
(FROM HEIDI)
FUN
FACT FOR YOU:
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✓ The meteorological definition of drizzle is: “No more than 14 drops per square foot per second.”
✓ Since the brain doesn’t have pain receptors, brain surgery is sometimes performed while the patient is awake.
✓ Fried eggs are a popular pizza topping in France, Italy, and Australia.
✓ Cats have no collarbones.
✓ A man once spent 7 months constructing a 22-sided Rubik’s Cube. It exploded completely on the first turn.
WEIRD NEWS
The underwear thief has been…unveiled. A year-long mystery at a school in Whakatāne, New Zealand, has finally been solved — and the culprit turned out to be a cat. Apanui School principal Marama Stewart said towels, shoes, goggles, and even underwear had been vanishing, especially during swimming season, when the school pool was busy. Items were often found scattered along the footpath, leaving staff baffled. The case was cracked when a pair of swimming trunks and a towel disappeared and security footage was checked. It showed a black cat dragging a large towel across the playground. A search uncovered a sizeable stash hidden behind the PE shed. The groundskeeper contacted the cat’s owner, who admitted their pet – now nicknamed “Slinky Malinki” – is a habitual thief. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/mv85cnfy
QUESTION OF THE DAY
37% of people don’t own one of these once common household item. What is it?
Answer: An iron
SOMETHING SPECIAL WITH HEIDI SMALL
(FROM HEIDI)
THE LIST
SOME OF THE WORLD’S WEIRDEST INVENTIONS:
❑ Moustache Shield – A clip-on guard developed in 1876, held by elastic cords to keep facial hair dry while eating. Victorian grooming met peak awkwardness.
❑ Fliz – A bike without pedals where riders hang suspended, and run to move it. Lightweight and modern, but questionably useful.
❑ Necomimi – Brainwave-controlled cat ears that perk up when you concentrate and droop when you relax. Popular with cosplayers, it turns your mood into instant feline body language.
❑ Dynasphere – A giant motorized wheel you sit inside, reaching about 48 km/h (30mph). Hard to steer and prone to “gerbiling,” it looked futuristic but felt mildly life-threatening.
❑ Tomatan – A wearable robot that feeds you tomatoes while you run. Built as a promo stunt, it solves the very niche problem of marathon snacking.
❑ Goodyear illuminated tires – Tires that lit up from within for a neon driving effect. Stunning at night, but slippery in the wet, and prone to melting under pressure.
❑ Hayfever Hat – A hat that dispenses tissue paper for nonstop sneezing. Practical in theory, ridiculous in practice.
❑ Hamblin glasses – Mirror-fitted glasses that let you read while lying flat. Essentially a wearable periscope for bedtime bookworms.
❑ Cat Meow Machine – A mechanical cat designed to scare rodents by meowing and lighting up its eyes. It fooled absolutely no mice and offered zero cuddles for people.
❑ Ostrich Pillow – A padded head cocoon for desk naps that blocks light and noise. Comfort guaranteed, workplace dignity not included.
❑ V-shaped Bed – A sharply angled bed developed in 1930, meant to improve posture and support by having the owner sleep in the middle of the ‘V’. Turns out people prefer sleeping on something flat. Who knew?
❑ Crane Head Cereal Serving Device – A wearable, milk-powered crane that transfers cereal to your bowl. Breakfast efficiency sacrificed for spectacle.
GOOD NEWS
How A Viral Super Bowl Encounter Made Two Detroit Lions Fans’ Dreams Come True. https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news
