FRIDAY, Sept 8 – DAILY PREP TEXT VERSION

MORNING SIDEKICK DAILY PREP TEXT VERSION FOR FRIDAY, September 8, 2023
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TODAY IS …
(All days repeat annually on today’s date unless otherwise noted; days may or may not be called “National”/”International”/”World” depending on source; sources listed often have additional info. We generally do not list special days which were created by commercial companies for the purpose of marketing, or the hundreds of disease awareness listings which occur each year.)

INTERNATIONAL LITERACY DAY
The Holiday Insights website says this:
“International Literacy Day celebrates and promotes literacy all over the world. The day was created by the United Nations. It is promoted by the UN’s UNESCO. According to their website: ‘The aim is to highlight the importance of literacy to individuals, communities and societies.’ Literacy is a global issue, and hence the UN takes an active role in promoting it. They do recognize and celebrate that billions of people are literate. But, they go further to promote literacy, and to seek improved literacy rates in every country of the world.”

NATIONAL DATE NUT BREAD DAY

PARDON DAY
The Holiday Insights website says this:
“Pardon Day is today, the anniversary of President Gerald Ford’s pardon of disgraced ex-president Richard Nixon. It’s an opportunity to seek forgiveness where needed. Today is also a day to say ‘Pardon me’ or ‘Excuse me’ as appropriate. In today’s busy society, too many people race about their lives, forgetting the small courtesies in life. Among the easiest things to let slip by, is etiquette. Use Pardon Day to reaffirm your manners. People will like you more. And, your mom will be so proud! You can also use this day to seek pardon or forgiveness for mistakes and grievances you have committed. Take the opportunity to clean the slate and start anew.”

September is:

Baby Safety Month
Better Breakfast Month
Chicken Month
Classical Music Month
Hispanic Heritage Month
Honey Month
Little League Month
National Piano Month
Self Improvement Month

ENTERTAINMENT & CELEBRITIES

TENNIS PRO: “SOMEONE COULD DIE” AT U.S. OPEN

It’s been very hot at the U.S. Open in New York City this week, reaching a high of 95 on Wednesday. Russian tennis pro Daniil Medvedev at one point looked into a courtside camera and said of the heat, “You cannot imagine. One player is gonna die, and they’re gonna see.” Medvedev said he needed an ice bath and something to eat after leaving the court.
* Where in Russia is he from? Siberia?
* Someone could die? Ratings are gonna skyrocket this weekend.
* It’ll be like the Indianapolis 500, watching for the wrecks.
* Hopefully the players don’t have to watch people in the stands eating Slushies.
* Do they have to cool their balls? No, c’mon, you know what I mean. Get your mind out of the gutter.

STAFFERS CLAIM JIMMY FALLON IS MEAN

Rolling Stone has published an exposé of “The Tonight Show” which claims host Jimmy Fallon has been drunk, dismissive, mean and erratic. The article interviews current and former workers, who did not identify themselves for the article. Among the claims:
– Fallon has denied reports of having a drinking problem, but eight “Tonight Show” workers told Rolling Stone that his hangovers dictated how a day might go. “Avoid eye contact and don’t make another mistake,” one former staffer said.
– “Nobody told Jimmy, ‘No.’ Everybody walked on eggshells, especially showrunners,” a former employee told the magazine. “You never knew which Jimmy we were going to get and when he was going to throw a hissy fit.” (* “Get these eggshells out of here,” Jimmy would yell.)
– The show has had a revolving door of nine showrunners since 2014, which illustrates the uncertain atmosphere perpetuated by the host.
– Dressing rooms for guests were used as “crying rooms” for staffers brought to tears by the mercurial host. ” (* They have crying rooms? I just go use a sales cubicle. No one notices when there’s crying in the sales office.)
– Fallon once chewed out a cue-card worker during a taping. The guest at the time, Jerry Seinfeld, lightly told Fallon off-camera to say he was sorry, according to witnesses.
* Fallon would refute the claims but – oh, hey, that’s right – the show is off the air because of the writer’s strike. Nice time for a hit piece.
* I think on his first day back, he better bring in some donuts.
* Be nice to Jimmy Fallon or you’re going to end up with Leno again.
* A temperamental celebrity? When has THAT ever happened?

THE BUZZ

WHAT TO CALL THE GRANDPARENTS

Grandparents Day is coming up on Sunday, September 10. According to a new survey from Preply, a language learning app, the nicknames most commonly used in America to refer to the grandfolks are “Nana” and “Papa.”
– “Nana” is mostly used in New England and the Midwest.
– “Grammy,” “Granny,” and “Gran” are all tied for second most popular.
– “Abuela” is most popular in four states: Arizona, California, Florida, and Texas.
– “Pop-Pop” is most popular in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Maryland and North Carolina.
– 49% would rather confide in their grandparents over their parents.
– 44% of respondents said their maternal grandma is the #1 favorite.
* “Nana” and “Papa.” Gee, thanks for making an effort. You used a grand total of three letters.
* Whatever you call them you have to do it twice, because they’re deaf as a post.
* And if you call them both “Boomer,” please stop.
* This is good information, but what we really need to know is the best way to get into the will.

NEW WORDS IN THE DICTIONARY

Dictionary.com has recently added 566 new words to their collection. Here are just a few you may be unfamiliar with:
– Nepo baby: a celebrity with a parent who is also famous.
– Jawn: something which the speaker does not know the name of. The word is mostly used around Philadelphia. Example: “Can you hand me that jawn right there?”
– Shower orange: an orange eaten in a steamy shower, because that steam seemingly enhances the citrusy fragrance and makes the shower more soothing for the person.
– Superdodger: anyone who remains uninfected from a virus even after repeated exposure.
– Blursday: a word meant to capture how busy lives can lead to every day feeling the same. “Pfff – another Blursday.”
– Snite: to wipe mucus from the nose, especially with the finger or thumb.
– Northpaw: a right-handed person, as opposed to a southpaw.
– Cakeage: a fee charged by a restaurant for serving a cake brought in from outside.
– Talmbout: Example: “There’s a bear outside? Whatchu talmbout?”
– Deadass: genuinely, sincerely, or truly. Example: “I’m deadass telling you what I saw.”
– Jugging: when somebody watches a person carrying a large amount of cash or goods, follows them to their car and then steals it.
– Decision fatigue: mental and emotional exhaustion resulting from excessive or relentless decision-making. Like trying to watch TV anymore.

U.S. NEWS

WOMAN LOSES TOE IN VEGAS HOTEL FIGHT

A Las Vegas woman lost a toe during a fight she had with a man over $200. The woman, whose name hasn’t been publicly released, said that Oyefeso Durotimijesu, 35, paid her money to go to a nightclub with him. Mr. Durotimijesu told authorities that he gave the woman $200 and that the fight broke out as he was trying to get his money back after she said that it was “not enough.” At one point, he allegedly threw her belongings out of the room and slammed the door on her foot. She was able to call for help. Hotel security found the woman bleeding on the floor, and found the missing part of her toe in the hotel room. They did not report which little piggie it was. She was transported to a hospital for treatment. Mr. Durotimijesu was arrested and charged with mayhem.
* She lost some toe but did she keep the dough?
* They didn’t say what the woman’s name was, but now they call her Eileen.
* “Not enough money my foot!” “If you insist.”
* A woman in a Vegas hotel room. This story goes from head to toe, literally.
* Man, nobody even TRIES to keep what happens in Vegas in Vegas anymore.

MISSOURI MAN DUMPS DEAD HOUSEGUEST IN WOODS BEHIND THE HOUSE

A Missouri man has been arrested after allegedly dumping a woman’s body in the woods after discovering her deceased in his guest house. Stephon Lee Seidl, 62, of De Soto, Missouri, had Danielle Thomas, 35, staying at his guest house over the course of several days. On August 29, he reportedly found her cold and unresponsive in the guest room. Investigators allege that Seidl, aged 62, moved Thomas’ body to a nearby wooded area and left it there. A passerby found the body the next day. While no signs of trauma were apparent on Thomas’ body, and her death isn’t being treated as a homicide, Seidl faces charges of Abandonment of a Corpse and Tampering with Physical Evidence.
* And littering. Really, really bad littering.
* He couldn’t even rustle up a giant Hefty bag?
* The lesson here is, don’t overstay your welcome.
* He’s very strict about wake-up calls.
* You can understand why he’d want to avoid all the paperwork that was coming.

COUPLE FIND DOZENS OF EMPTY BOOZE BOTTLES HIDDEN IN WALLS

A New Jersey couple, Cathy and Roy Aukamp, had lived in their new house for two days when their basement flooded following a storm. While pulling out soaked sections of drywall, dozens of empty booze bottles tumbled from behind the wall. The previous owner was obviously a bit of a drinker. The Aukamps posted a video where bottle after empty rum bottle falls out of the opening. Cathy revealed that the previous homeowner saw the viral video online and contacted the couple, telling them that there are hundreds more bottles in the walls, but also that he is now three years sober.
* Captain Jack Sparrow lived in New Jersey?
* This explains why half the liquor stores in town went out of business three years ago.
* He drank ’cause he was upset about how his basement flooded every time it rained.
* Wait’ll they find the still in the attic.
* It was the house that Jack built. Jack Daniels.
* PHONE TOPIC: Did you ever find any treasures hidden behind the walls in your house?

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

AMERICAN IN TURKEY TRAPPED IN CAVE

I think we’re supposed to be very concerned about an American man trapped in a deep cave in Turkey. Spelunker Mark Dickey, an experienced caver, began suffering from gastrointestinal bleeding last Saturday while deep in the Morca cave system in southern Turkey. He said he was “close to the edge” before the Turkish government managed to get medical supplies down to him. Despite being sick 1,000 meters underground, he was able to get a video out where he said, “As you can see I’m up, I’m alert, I’m talking but I’m not healed on the inside yet, so I’m going to need a lot of help to get out of here.” International teams of rescuers from Hungary, Bulgaria, Italy, Croatia and Poland have arrived in Turkey and are poised to launch a rescue operation. Dickey said he has begun eating for the first time in days and has stopped vomiting. As many as 170 people — doctors, medical personnel and experienced cavers — are making preparations to rescue Dickey, but the operation could take as many as two, or maybe three miniseries. Err— I mean, weeks.
* Why do I get the feeling it all depends on the number of ‘likes’?
* “Hi, I’m half a mile underground and sick as a dog, but I had to make this video to tell you that I’m half a mile underground and sick as a dog.”
* How bad are the stomach problems, on a scale of 1 to a cruise ship virus?
* This story brought to you by Pepto-Bismol.

TRENDING

DANNY MASTERSON SENTENCED TO 30 YEARS

“That ’70’s Show” actor Danny Masterson was sentenced to 30 years in prison Thursday for raping two women at the height of his celebrity two decades ago. Masterson, 47, was found guilty in June of raping two victims, known as Jen B and N Trout, in his Hollywood-area home in 2003. N Trout slammed Masterson as a violent man but said she forgave him and hoped he’d improve in prison. She said, “Life is precious and fragile. Find your heart … Learn something. Read books. Listen to the brightness of nothing and get well. I forgive you.” Prosecutors alleged that Masterson used his celebrity and prominence in the Church of Scientology — where his victims were also members — to skirt the law and avoid accountability.

CMA NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED

The Country Music Association announced the nominations for the 2023 CMA Awards Thursday.
– Entertainer of the Year: Luke Combs, Chris Stapleton, Carrie Underwood, Morgan Wallen, Lainey Wilson
– Female Vocalist of the Year: Kelsea Ballerini, Miranda Lambert, Ashley McBryde, Carly Pearce, Lainey Wilson
– Male Vocalist of the Year: Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton, Morgan Wallen
– Vocal Group of the Year: Lady A, Little Big Town, Midland, Old Dominion, Zac Brown Band
-Single of the Year: “Fast Car,” Luke Combs; “Heart Like a Truck,” Lainey Wilson; “Need a Favor,” Jelly Roll; “Next Thing You Know,” Jordan Davis; “Wait in the Truck,” Hardy featuring Lainey Wilson
– Album of the Year: Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville, Ashley McBryde; Bell Bottom Country, Lainey Wilson; Gettin’ Old, Luke Combs; One Thing at a Time, Morgan Wallen; Rolling Up the Welcome Mat, Kelsea Ballerini

ALMANAC

NOTABLE DATES, UPCOMING U.S. OBSERVANCES

Sept. 11, Monday – Patriot Day
Sept. 15, Friday – National POW/MIA Recognition Day (The third Friday of September)
Sept. 23, Saturday – Fall begins (Autumn Equinox is 2:50 a.m. EDT)
Oct. 9, Monday – Columbus Day
Oct. 16, Monday – National Boss’s Day
Oct. 31, Tuesday – Halloween

BIRTHDAYS

Gaten Matarazzo (actor, Dustin Henderson in “Stranger Things”) … 21
Jonathan Taylor Thomas (actor, “Last Man Standing,” “Home Improvement”) … 42
Pink (singer, born Alecia Beth Moore Hart) … 44
Martin Freeman (actor, “The Responder,” “Breeders,” “Black Panther,” “The Hobbit”) … 52
David Arquette (actor) … 52

BIRTHDAY QUOTE QUIZ – Ask your listeners “Who said it?” HINT: Today’s their birthday!

“I change my mind so much I need two boyfriends and a girlfriend.”

(A) Katy Perry
(B) Kristen Stewart
(C) Pink

ANSWER: (C) Pink

THIS DAY IN HISTORY

2019 – Brazil’s Supreme Court ruled a Marvel comic depicting two men kissing could be sold, after the mayor of Rio de Janeiro attempted to ban it.
* He considered them to be XXX men.

1974 – U.S. President Ford granted an unconditional pardon to former U.S. President Nixon.
* Exposing a little-known loophole in the Constitution.

1966 – The TV series “Star Trek” premiered on NBC.
* And it’s still living long and prospering.

1960 – Penguin Books was charged with obscenity after publishing D. H. Lawrence’s book “Lady Chatterley’s Lover.”
* These days, the lover could BE a penguin and nobody would blink.

1952 – The Ernest Hemingway novel “The Old Man and the Sea” was published.
* For you kids out there, “novels” are long “books” full of just words and no pictures that people used to “read.”

1858 – Abraham Lincoln gave a speech in Clinton, Illinois saying “you can fool all of the people some of the time, and some of the people all of the time, but you can’t fool all of the people all of the time.”
* Notice he made this speech in a town called Clinton.

THIS DAY IN MUSIC HISTORY

2011 – Jury selection began for the involuntary manslaughter trial of Michael Jackson’s doctor, Conrad Murray. Prospective jurors were asked to fill out a 30-page questionnaire to determining their level of knowledge of the case and any strong views about Jackson or Murray. On November 7, 2011, the 24th day of the trial, Murray was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter.

2007 – Foxy Brown was sent to jail for a year in New York for violating her probation terms after she traveled outside New York without the court’s permission and had missed anger management classes. The rapper (real name Inga Marchand), was arrested for assaulting a neighbor and in October 2006 she was put on probation for assaulting two nail salon workers in August 2004.

2005 – Rod Stewart was ordered to pay a Las Vegas casino $2m for missing a New Year’s concert in 2000. Stewart had said he was unable to play at the Rio hotel and casino because his voice disappeared after an operation to remove a cancerous thyroid tumor.

2002 – Iron Maiden singer Bruce Dickinson started his new job as an airline pilot.

1999 – Sean “Puffy” Combs plead guilty to reduced assault charges in New York Criminal Court and was sentenced to a one-day anger management class. Combs had been facing up to seven years in prison for assaulting Interscope Records executive Steve Stoute.

1998 – Philadelphia Mayor Ed Rendell proclaimed the week of Sept. 8-13 as “Garth Brooks Week,” and presented Brooks with a personalized replica of the Liberty Bell.

1988 – Elton John sold some of his concert memorabilia at an auction in London for $6.2 million.

1968 – Barry Gibb announced that he was leaving the Bee Gees for a career in movies.

X-TREME TRIVIA CHALLENGE

Every installment of X-Treme Trivia Challenge includes three mystery factoids. Create your own “Impossible Question” contest – great for listener giveaways and phone interaction starters! Also a perfect sponsorship opportunity!

1. Books are the most borrowed items in America. THIS is #2. What is it?
Jumper cables

2. 77% of Americans under the age of 18 have never touched one of THESE. What is it?
A postage stamp

3. Open any freezer in America and you’ll have a 17% chance of finding THIS. What is it?
Hidden cash

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