TUESDAY, Jan 14 – DAILY PREP TEXT VERSION

MORNING SIDEKICK DAILY PREP TEXT VERSION FOR TUESDAY, January 14, 2025
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SPECIAL NOTE:
With the real “Yellowstone” series now complete, we are going to be taking down the Yellowbelly parody series link on our website soon. If you want the shows for future use, you are welcome to download and store them yourself, along with the promotional liners. As always, if something comes up in the future and you want Yellowbelly but didn’t save it, contact us and we’ll send the episodes to you directly.

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 – including “holidays” created by the National Day Calendar and Wellcat websites to drive traffic to their websites – or the hundreds of disease awareness listings which occur each year.)

INTERNATIONAL KITE DAY

CESAREAN SECTION DAY
The Wired website says this:
“January 14, 1794, the first successful cesarean section delivery in the U.S. occurred, when Elizabeth Bennett delivered a daughter, becoming the first woman in the United States to give birth this way and survive. Her husband, Jesse, was the physician who performed the operation. He was pressed into service after Elizabeth, struggling with a difficult labor and believing she would die, requested her attending physician to perform a cesarean in the hope of saving the baby. The doctor refused on moral grounds, so Jesse stepped in.”

NATIONAL DRESS UP YOUR PET DAY
* Don’t tell PETA!

NATIONAL HOT PASTRAMI SANDWICH DAY

ORGANIZE YOUR HOME DAY
* Oh, thanks for giving me an entire day.

RATIFICATION DAY
The National Day Calendar website says this:
“January 14 annually acknowledges Ratification Day in the United States. This day is in commemoration of the ratification of the Treaty of Paris on January 14, 1784 at the Maryland State House in Annapolis, Maryland by the Confederation Congress. This act officially ended the American Revolution and established the United States as a sovereign entity.”

January is:

Adopt a Rescued Bird Month
Be Kind to Food Servers Month
Family Fit Lifestyle Month
Financial Wellness Month
Get Organized Month
National Candy Month
National Clean Up Your Computer Month
National Hobby Month
National Skating Month
National Train Your Dog Month
Walk Your Pet Month

THE BUZZ

I LEARNED IT THE HARD WAY

Reddit asked, “What is a lesson you learned the hard way?” Some of the responses:
– “For the love of god floss.”
– “When someone is talking bad about someone to you, remember they will most likely talk bad about you to someone else”
– “Do not let people know to much about you.The less they know the better.”
– “Don’t bring work problems home. I would argue with my girlfriend about something small and suddenly realizing I wasn’t really angry at her, I was still angry from work. I was young enough to be able to change, and I never did it again.”
– “Don’t date men who claim their ex is crazy.”
– “Learn when to stop drinking and call it a night. This one takes some unfortunate trial and error.”
– “Pay your taxes. And if you can’t pay your taxes, at least FILE your taxes.”
– “Be grateful for what you have, you will be a lot happier”
– “Be quick to forgive people, but don’t be quick to trust them.”
– “People who say they hate drama are the biggest drama queens.”
– “Don’t ever ask my mom for advice.”
– “Old wood is weak wood. Decks, patio covers, balconies, terraces, verandas soften with time and must be rebuilt.”
* Not sure if that last one is a metaphor, or just an ad from a local handyman.
* PHONE TOPIC: What lesson did you learn the hard way?

U.S. NEWS

UBER DRIVER POSTS RULES

An Uber driver posted a long list of rules for passengers. One customer took a photo of the rules and shared them on Reddit, and asked if they went too far. Most commenters said the rules are fair, but the driver phrased things rudely. Here some of his rules:
“Greetings, I welcome you as my passenger. Here are clear etiquette rules I require to ensure a smooth ride for us.
– I will not turn my radio off or down to inaudibility for your personal or business calls.
– I do not want to hear your corporate meetings or personal business dealings. Have them before entering or once exiting my car. No exceptions.
– Put earbuds in if you’re taking a call. I do not want to hear speaker phone conversations.
– Do not eat or drink in my car. Water is fine. If you do and a mess or smell is left it will be reported to Uber and they will charge a cleaning fee starting at $50. No matter how small. Same applies to children
– If at any point you’re not enjoying your ride, refuse to respect my rules, or feel uncomfortable in any way, I will gladly pull over so that you may request another driver. Ask me to right away.”
* “Who the hell do you think you are, asking for a ride in my automobile???”
* He doesn’t say anything about NOT taking off your shoes and propping your feet on the dashboard, so it must be alright.
* Heck, I would INSIST he turn up the radio when I’m in his car. That’s my livelihood.
* At least he’s doing something he loves. A lot.
* When the DRIVERLESS cars start posting rules, THEN it’s time to worry.

ANOTHER SNOWPLOW NAMING CONTEST

Washington County, Minnesota, is having a contest to name its two newest snowplows. The public was invited to suggest names and then vote on them. The list has been winnowed down to these ten finalists:
– Land of 10,000 Flakes (the state is known as Land of 10,000 Lakes)
– Sir Plows-a-lot
– De-Ice Ice Baby
– Just Scrapin’ By
– Mr. Clean
– Snow Problem
– SKOL Plow
– Hotdish Hauler
– Snowby Keith
– Stone Cold Steve Frostin’
* There are only two clear winners here: the last two.
* Sure, it’s dumb – but YOU try finding stuff to keep you busy through a Minnesota winter.
* I hope Minnesotans are better at naming babies than they are at naming plows.
* They might as well keep collecting names. Minnesota is never going to run out of snowplows.

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

BURGLAR CAUGHT BY DOG DOO SHOEPRINT

In Carlisle, England, a burglar was caught by a dog doo shoeprint at the scene of the crime. Back in August, a couple noticed that their shed door was left open. They also found a lawn chair placed underneath their window sill. Investigators noticed a shoe print on the sill, and whoever left it had stepped in dog feces. Investigators noted that there were piles of it throughout the yard. Police were able to match the shoeprint to shoes worn by Brian Harold, 20, who had been a suspect in several local burglaries. In court last week, Harold pleaded guilty to the attempted burglary, and also admitted three counts of theft. He was given 18-month community service as punishment.
* I hope that includes pooper scooping.
* You really stepped in it now, buster.
* Please tell me he cleaned his shoes for court.
* This isn’t exactly why they say “to detract burglars, get a dog,” but it’ll do. Dog do, as it were.
* Great. Now those homeowners will NEVER clean up the poop.

DUBLIN’S TOMATO BRIDGE

In Dublin, Ireland, someone has left a load of cherry tomatoes on the stone guardrails of a bridge on Drumcondra Road, which goes over a canal and railway line. Some of the tomatoes were still whole, while others had been sliced in half. It has now been nicknamed Cherry Tomato Bridge and people have been flocking to see it. Several posts about the tomatoes have gone viral on TikTok and X, calling it “Dublin’s hottest attraction” and encouraging people to make the pilgrimage to see it. Larger salad tomatoes have started showing up, as well as little packets of ketchup.
* To all of our Irish listeners out there: tomatoes are food. You use them in cooking for something called “flavor.”
* “Dublin’s hottest attraction”? That’s just sad.
* Get ready for the Great Irish Tomato Famine of ’25.
* Could be worse. Could be corned beef and cabbage.
* The Irish use tomatoes on their hamburgers. It’s a tradition on St. Hamburger Pattie’s Day.

TRENDING

GRAMMY AWARDS TO GO ON, BUT WILL RAISE MONEY FOR L.A. FIRE VICTIMS

The Grammys are scheduled for February 2. Instead of canceling the show, producers have decided to use the airtime to raise money for wildfire relief efforts in the area. Recording Academy and MusiCares CEO Harvey Mason Jr. released a statement saying, “This year’s show will carry a renewed sense of purpose: raising additional funds to support wildfire relief efforts and honoring the bravery and dedication of first responders who risk their lives to protect ours. The Grammys will not only honor the artistry and achievements of our music community but also serve as a platform to amplify the spirit of resilience that defines this great city of Los Angeles.”

OSCAR NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCEMENT PUSHED BACK A WEEK

The Oscar nominations are being pushed back almost a week from their original date amid the ongoing California wildfires. Nominations will now be announced on Jan. 23, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said Monday. The film academy also extended the nominations voting period for its members through Friday.

PATRICK MAHOMES’ WIFE HAS BABY DURING THE OFF WEEK

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his wife, Brittany, welcomed their third child Monday. New daughter Golden Raye Mahomes joins a family of five that includes a sister, Sterling Skye Mahomes, and a brother, Patrick Lavon Mahomes III. The quarterback had joked last month that he was focused on leading his team to the No. 1 seed of the AFC so he could have this last weekend off from football to celebrate the birth of child No. 3. Kansas City ended the season at 15-2, tops in the AFC, giving Mahomes and the Chiefs this past weekend off.

ALMANAC

NOTABLE DATES, UPCOMING U.S. OBSERVANCES

January 20, Monday – Inauguration Day
January 20, Monday – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 27, Monday – Int’l Holocaust Remembrance Day (UN)
January 29, Wednesday – Chinese New Year (The Year of the Wood Snake)
February 2, Sunday – Groundhog Day
February 12, Wednesday – Lincoln’s Birthday
February 14, Friday – Valentine’s Day
February 17, Monday – Presidents Day / Washington’s Birthday
March 9, Tuesday – Shrove Tuesday/Mardi Gras
March 9, Sunday – Daylight Saving Time Begins
March 17, Monday – St. Patrick’s Day
March 20, Thursday – Spring begins, Spring Equinox is 5:01 a.m. EDT

BIRTHDAYS

Grant Gustin (actor, “The Flash”) … 35
Jason Bateman (actor, “Carry-On,” “Ozark,” “Arrested Development”) … 56
Dave Grohl (singer, musician with Foo Fighters, Nirvana) … 56
LL Cool J (rapper, actor) … 57
Holland Taylor (actress, “Two and a Half Men”) … 82
Faye Dunaway (actress) … 84

Today’s Birthdays grade:

Today’s Birthdays grade: An iconic actress, an award-winning rapper, the founder of Foo Fighters. Too bad Jason Bateman’s current Netflix movie “Carry-On” isn’t better. Grade: C-plus.

[Want to try something different with the daily birthdays? Try grading them! Some days have “good” celebs, some have “great” celebs, some have “lousy” celebs. For fun, give the group an arbitrary grade: A-plus through F-minus. Sidekick will give you our take on it; you can to take the concept and run with it.]

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

“It’s true, I did a lot of great movies, and I’m happy.”

(A) Will Ferrell
(B) Rob Schneider
(C) Faye Dunaway

ANSWER: (C) Faye Dunaway

THIS DAY IN HISTORY

2004 – President George W. Bush unveiled a plan to send astronauts back to the moon, to Mars and beyond.
* Then Jeff Bezos and Elon Mush came along.

1943 – Franklin D. Roosevelt became the first president to fly in an airplane while in office.
* Although Roosevelt was the first to fly, Ulysses S. Grant was known to get very, very high.

1784 – The United States ratified a peace treaty with England ending the Revolutionary War.
* All that trouble to put an end to taxes, and look at us now.

THIS DAY IN MUSIC HISTORY

2016 – Adele was at No.1 on the U.S. album chart with her third studio album “25.” The album was a massive commercial success, debuting at No.1 in more than 25 markets and breaking first-week sales records in multiple countries.

2014 – Justin Bieber was questioned by police over the egging of his neighbor’s house in Calabasas, California. Later, Bieber was charged with criminal vandalism and ultimately pled no contest to the crime. He was placed on probation, ordered to perform 40 hours of community service, and had to attend anger management classes, and paid the neighbor $80,000 in restitution. The neighbor then filed a civil lawsuit, which was settled for undisclosed terms in 2018.

1999 – Hard rock band Metallica sued Victoria’s Secret, claiming that the lingerie and accessories manufacturer infringed on its trademark by marketing a line of “Metallica” lip pencils.

1970 – Diana Ross and the Supremes performed their last concert together, at the Frontier Hotel in Las Vegas.

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. There are a lot of things women love about their men, but 40% say they can’t stand THIS. What is it?
His taste in music

2. 1 out of 11 men in a relationship say they would do THIS if they knew they could get away with it. What is it?
Give their bride-to-be a fake diamond ring

3. 7% of Americans who are married or are in long-term relationships have THIS in common. What is it?
They met online

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