Today we visit with the very funny comedian Chaunte Wayans about her new TV show “Barber Shop Larry” and her new comedy special.
TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxncDY2TFQE
TODAY'S REASON TO PARTY! (special thanks to ListOfNationalDays.com)
Aviation Day https://www.tanqueray.com/en-us/recipes/tanqueray-aviation
SURVEYS, STUDIES & SUCH
If you don’t have a dog, and you’re a parent, you should probably get one. At least that’s what research seems to be telling us. A new Finnish study of about 368 infants found that babies who spent their first year living with a dog were exposed to microbes that appear to reduce fevers, ear infections and antibiotic use. Researchers found 8 dog-associated microbes in household dust that were linked to better health outcomes. One, Collinsella, was associated with fewer ear infections and fevers, while Pasteurella was linked to less time spent sick with a fever. Researchers say dog microbes could be a major factor in strengthening babies’ developing immune systems.
BIG SCREEN-LITTLE SCREEN
FX has unveiled the first teaser trailer for its highly anticipated 13th season of “American Horror Story” from Ryan Murphy — and it includes the horror franchise’s most beloved stars and characters returning. Earlier this month, Murphy revealed that season 13 will bring all previous seasons together. He teased: “Sarah Paulson is playing 6 or 7 roles. Jessica Lange is playing all 4 of her iconic characters. Evan Peters is playing 5 characters. … It’s like the Avengers. They all come together to defeat the ultimate evil.” AHS: 13 will include 13 half-hour episodes, and will premiere Sept. 24 on FX. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/58a2hunu
Julie Andrews told InStyle magazine that she is not returning for “The Princess Diaries 3” opposite Anne Hathaway. The 90-year-old icon turned down the offer to reprise her role of ‘Queen Clarisse’ in the movie, which will be the long-awaited sequel to 2001’s “The Princess Diaries” and 2004’s “Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement.” Why is she not coming back? Andrews quote: “I think I’m retired, really, would be about the best description for that.” Andrews said the film’s creative team invited her several times to join the cast, and “It was very very hard to say no,” but Andrews said the third Princess Diaries film “wouldn’t need Granny going in there at my age.”
DID YA KNOW!?
Did You Know... Our Solar System is traveling through the Milky Way at around 828,000 kilometers per hour. Even at that speed, one orbit of the galaxy takes about 230 million years.
JOKE OF THE DAY
(FROM
HEIDI)
SCOOP
OF THE DAY
GLP-1 weight-loss drugs are creating an awkward new topic in the workplace: coworkers’ bodies. Despite workplace policies discouraging comments about appearance, employees say weight-loss compliments are increasingly followed by personal questions about whether someone is taking drugs such as Ozempic or Wegovy. The trend is also highlighting existing biases toward thinner bodies at work. Also interesting: Harvard economics professor Rebecca Diamond found that unemployed women taking weight-loss drugs were 27% more likely to find a new job within 18 months. As GLP-1 use becomes more common, experts say the workplace conversation around weight, appearance and health is becoming increasingly difficult to navigate.
Gen Z
has a new fav insult: “LARPing”. Originally meaning live-action
role-playing, “larping” now describes pretending to be something
you’re not. Someone who joins a Pilates class just for Instagram
photos might be “larping” as a fitness girl, while a day trip to
Manhattan could mean “larping” as a New Yorker. The slang is
essentially a new way of saying “poser,” “try-hard” or “fake”
– often jokingly, but sometimes as a serious callout.
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
“They’re here!” — Poltergeist — Carol Anne (Heather O'Rourke) — 1982
NEWS TO ME
(FROM HEIDI)
FUN
FACT FOR YOU:
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✓ Rapper Tupac Shakur’s friends claim to have smoked his ashes, as he requested in his song ‘Black Jesuz’.
✓ 75% of bees live and work alone, not in hives.
✓ Stats show that 1 in 7 people with a tattoo regret it.
✓ Late “Crocodile Hunter” Steve Irwin named his daughter Bindi after his favorite crocodile.
✓ However time-consuming it may be, it is possible to inflate a balloon with your ear.
WEIRD NEWS
OK…let’s be clear: Yes, every dog parent should clean up after their pet. But a Swiss town might be taking things a step too far. Officials in Chiasso are introducing new rules requiring dog owners to carry water and spray down areas where their pets . . . pee. The goal is to make owners more responsible and help keep public spaces cleaner. First-time offenders will receive a warning, but repeat offenders could face fines of €100 (about US $114). While dog doo cleanup has long been enforced in many places, Chiasso is among a growing number of European communities cracking down on the other “business” dogs leave behind.
QUESTION OF THE DAY
22% of us will do THIS this weekend. What?
Answer: Take a nap
SOMETHING SPECIAL WITH HEIDI SMALL
(FROM HEIDI)
THE LIST
STRANGE TRAVEL SUPERSTITIONS:
Every country has its own travel superstitions. Some are rooted in ancient folklore, while others are merely psychological. Here are some odd ones that people around the world still practice today…
➢ Stash Garlic in Your Suitcase: In parts of the Balkans, Greece and Italy, carrying a clove of raw garlic is believed to protect travelers from bad luck and the evil eye. Just be prepared for your luggage to smell like dinner.
➢ “Spit” Over Your Shoulder: In Norway, saying “Tvi tvi”, a sound representing spitting – or actually spitting 3 times over your shoulder – is believed to ward off bad luck and evil spirits. Think of it as a Scandinavian “break a leg.”
➢ Sit on Your Suitcase: In Slavic traditions, sitting silently on your luggage before leaving gives you a moment to pause and is thought to clear away bad energy.
➢ Throw Water Behind a Traveler: In Serbia, parts of the Balkans and Middle East, throwing water behind someone as they leave is considered a blessing. The flowing water symbolizes a smooth, trouble-free journey.
➢ Avoid 4, 13 and 17: Four is considered unlucky in parts of East Asia because it sounds similar to the word for “death,” while 13 is widely avoided in the West. In Italy, the unlucky number is 17 – so unlucky that some airlines skip Row 17.
➢ Don’t Sweep After Someone Leaves: In Bulgaria, sweeping the floor immediately after a guest leaves is believed to sweep away their good luck, or even their life.
➢ Tap the Plane Before Boarding: Some nervous travelers touch or tap the outside of an airplane before boarding as a kind of good-luck ritual. It may not improve the flight, but it can provide a comforting moment of reassurance.
➢ Skip Friday Flights: Old European and maritime traditions consider Friday an unlucky day to begin a journey, partly because of its association with the crucifixion of Jesus. Sailors were particularly wary of setting out on Fridays, and the superstition eventually made its way into air travel
GOOD NEWS
College Student Saves Three Girls From Drowning After Spotting Them Struggling in Lake Washington. https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news