THIS WEEK'S DEAR JOHN LETTER!
Dear John,
My 17yr old daughter and her friends thought they were at our home alone over the weekend. We had plans to be gone overnight, but we decided to drive home early. They were having a party. There were five classmates who all planned to spend the night at our house. Somehow they ended up with booze. It was vodka, not a brand we buy, so it was not from our house, but someone brought it. We took the last little bit of alcohol and poured it down the drain. We had everyone go to sleep, we were not sending them home after they had been drinking. Sunday morning, several of the kids left before we had a chance to talk to them. We know all of these girls. Our daughter has been friends with them for a long time. Our daughter is grounded. She didn't want us to tell the other parents, but I told all of them except for one, and I'm pretty sure she's the one who brought the alcohol. I can't get in touch with her parents. Now I'm concerned about that. For now, our daughter is grounded anyway, but eventually she's going to want to hang out with this girl again. I told her that will not happen until I talk to her mom or dad. Now my daughter is upset with us. Oh well. Are we the bad guys?
Signed – Mad Mom and Dad
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TODAY'S REASON TO PARTY! (special thanks to ListOfNationalDays.com)
Cherry Cheesecake Day
https://momsdinnertable.com/cherry-cheesecake-martini/
SURVEYS, STUDIES & SUCH
Companies are pouring billions of dollars into Artificial Intelligence these days – but people are getting sick and tired of AI. According to a new survey, Americans are increasingly fatigued by artificial intelligence, even as adoption continues to grow. Among 2,000 adults polled, 54% said they’re tired of hearing about AI, while 46% admit the technology is now nearly impossible to avoid. A separate Gallup survey found that among Gen Z, 31% are downright “angry” about the tech, up 9% over last year. Meanwhile, usage remains widespread: 69% said they use AI at least occasionally, and 16% daily. Public opinion is mixed, with 40% viewing AI positively, 30% negatively and 30% neutral. Nearly half say the technology has only partly lived up to expectations.
BIG SCREEN-LITTLE SCREEN
Owen Wilson and Larry the Cable Guy will be reprising their roles as ‘Lightning McQueen’ and ‘Mater’ when Disney+’s new series “Cars: Lightning Racers” hits TV screens next year. They will be joined by Tony Shalhoub as ‘Luigi’, Cheech Marin as ‘Ramone’, Bob Peterson as ‘Chick Hicks’ and John Ratzenberger as ‘Mack’. In addition, beloved characters, including Bonnie Hunt as ‘Sally’, Jenifer Lewis as ‘Flo’, Guido Quaroni as ‘Guido’, Lloyd Sherr as ‘Fillmore’, Michael Wallis as ‘Sheriff,’ and Paul Dooley as ‘Sarge’ are all set to return to voice their characters for the new series.
David Letterman is sharing his thoughts on CBS replacing “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” with Byron Allen‘s “Comics Unleashed”. He said: “They don’t want to spend any money, so they’re going to make money. They charge Byron Allen some reasonable price. He sells all the advertising for his Comics Unleashed, and it’ll be…2 hours of comics talking about funny stuff.” He added: “The show is a pretty good idea.” CBS announced last week that after Colbert signs off in May, it’ll sell the time slot to Allen, who will move his comedy show up one hour.
As you know, CBS is replacing “The Late Show”, which wraps its 33-year run next month, with Byron Allen‘s panel show “Comics Unleashed” in a time-buy deal. In other words, it is Allen paying CBS for the airtime, with the plan for him to recoup the money via commercials. But what has just become apparent is that this may be a very temporary solution for the time slot. With just a one-season deal in place with Allen, George Cheeks, Paramount’s chair of TV media, said this week that CBS is “developing other ideas” for 11:30pm. Cheeks said the Comics Unleashed concept could be extended, but on the other hand, “everything is on the table.”
DID YA KNOW!?
DID YOU KNOW… Your eyes blink about 14,000 times a day. Blinking keeps your eyes moist and removes dust. Most people are completely unaware of how often it happens.
JOKE OF THE DAY
(FROM
HEIDI)
SCOOP
OF THE DAY
Gwyneth Paltrow recommends bee stings as a beauty treatment.
So much for shouting in ALL CAPS – all-lowercase just might be the way to go. In February, Block CEO Jack Dorsey announced layoffs affecting 40% of staff in a note written in all-lowercase characters. Dorsey’s typing style reflected a broader tech trend: “type softly and carry a big stick.” Leaders like Sam Altman and Garry Tan favor the casual style, which feels approachable to some, but can also be taken as careless…or performative. A week-long lowercase experiment carried out by Business Insider showed that messaging in all-lowercase encourages faster, looser communication, but often at the expense of clarity. Experts warn it can also signal disrespect. On the other hand, some see authenticity in all-lowercase messages, if it’s genuine. Even Altman admits it can feel unserious, especially when discussing something as weighty as AI’s future.
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 don’t want to survive. I want to live.” — 12 Years a Slave — Solomon Northup (Chiwetel Ejiofor) — 2013
NEWS TO ME
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FUN
FACT FOR YOU:
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✓ “Almost” is the longest word in English with all the letters in alphabetical order.
✓ Your foot is exactly as long as the distance from your wrist to the crook of your elbow.
✓ T-shirts were invented in 1904, aimed at bachelors who couldn’t sew or fix buttons.
✓ The Swedish word “gift” can mean either ‘married’ or ‘poison’
✓ All tortoises are turtles, but not all turtles are tortoises.
WEIRD NEWS
A growing number of travelers are planning “runcations,” trips centered on running, rather than relaxation. The popularity of runcations has surged since the pandemic, fueled by social media and the rise of run clubs. These getaways range from destination marathons to scenic running tours, and hotels offering guided routes or “running concierges.” For many, races serve as a starting point for broader travel, while others use running to explore cities and connect with locals. Travel companies report rising demand for organized running trips, and hotels are expanding fitness-focused services. Industry forecasts suggest “sweat jetting” and athletic travel will continue to grow as more tourists prioritize movement over traditional sightseeing.
QUESTION OF THE DAY
Two-thirds of those who own one of THESE — have a name for it. What is it?
Answer: A guitar
SOMETHING SPECIAL WITH HEIDI SMALL
(FROM HEIDI)
THE LIST
WACKY PET NAMES:
The pet health insurance company Nationwide is inviting people to vote in its 2026 “Wacky Pet Names” contest. These are the finalists (voting is closed)• WACKIEST DOG NAMES:
Dinonugget,
Nuggetron McFife, Mini Moose the Goose, Marshmallow Panda, Internet
Browser, Howl Capone, General Chaos, Danger Jr., Babyshark, Aries
Amethyst World Eater
• WACKY CAT NAMES:
Lucipurr
Meowzebub The Lord of Cats, Orange Julius Caesar Salad, Statistically
Significant, Munchie McPurryToes, Miso Tunacanopolis The First,
Goofus McDoof Business Horse, Cheddar Big Booty Cheesburger,
Catatouille, Bad Kitty 5000, Brave Little Toaster
• WACKY EXOTIC PET NAMES:
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ferret named ‘Auntie Tuna’, a parrot named ‘TBird’, a gecko
named ‘Squash McGourdy’, a bearded dragon named ‘Space Cowboy’,
a bunny named ‘Sergeant Major Booplesnoot’, a hedgehog named
‘Quillie Nelson’, a guinea pig named ‘Penelopeanut’, a corn
snake named ‘Obi-Wan Cornobi’, an exotic bird named ‘Mochi The
Captain Of Chaos’, and a dove named ‘Luna Dovegood’.
LINK:
https://www.petinsurance.com/wackypetnames/
GOOD NEWS
Hardworking Teen’s Taco Shop Was Days From Closing — Then One Video Changed Everything. https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news
