I’ve watched alot of TV in my day, and was really interested when I came across this HBO review of the most annoying characters in the history of television; 

10. Sookie (“Gilmore Girls“)

No one can really be so happy-go-lucky all the time. She wasn’t not as stupid as some of the folks on this list, but her irrational exuberance for life was hard to take. And she was basically just around to help move the story forward.

**Don’t watch this show, but her name says it all.

9. Dawn (“Buffy the Vampire Slayer“)

She wasn’t not even Buffy’s real sister! Instead, she was just the most irksome teen on the planet. The monks that created her apparently were too busy trying to hide her to worry about making someone who wasn’t obnoxious and incapable.

**Yeah, she got on my nerves!

8. Carrie (“Sex and the City“)

Charlotte and her constant crying and whining were practically suicide-inducing, but Carrie eventually earned the spot on this list with her self-centered behavior and her inability to ever behave like a grownup, despite the fact that she was in her thirties.

**Do any men watch this show?

7. Cousin Oliver (“The Brady Bunch“)

This whiny, obnoxious character was brought in to up the cuteness factor when the original full house of kids hit puberty and lost their adorableness. He’ll probably be on every list of annoying TV characters from now to the end of time.

**Aw, come on! Cindy was way more annoying than Oliver!

6. Ally McBeal (“Ally McBeal“)

She got stuck in a toilet. She hallucinated dancing babies. She couldn’t get her life together. But yet, she expected people to trust her with their legal woes? It’s a good thing those micro-miniskirts distracted the judges because this infant in an adult body should not have been allowed out of the house without supervision.

**Wow, for guy that watches alot of TV, I don’t watch alot of shows!

5. Kate (“Lost“)

Normally we’re all about sexy murderous women who are on the lam and stop at nothing to get what they want. But Kate makes that classic archetype look weak and pouty. She makes bad decisions, always seems so put upon, and spends her time finding new and unusual ways to get into trouble and pit Jack and Sawyer against each other.

**My plan is to rent the series on DVD, because I missed too much of ‘the middle’.

4. Kimmy Gibbler (“Full House“)

Kimmy wasn’t even part of the family. She was just a friend, and sometimes not even that, but she was always around and very vividly dressed. This is one neighbor they really should have locked the doors to keep out.

**Agreed! She was the 80′s answer to Jenny Piccalo on Happy Days!

3. Screech (“Saved by the Bell“)

He was a suck-up who just desperately wanted to be one of the cool kids, but his ridiculous plots and schemes often ended up causing more problems than solving them. With a friend like Screech, who needs an enemy?

**Did anyone ever really talk and act like Screech?

2. Ross (“Friends“)

Nothing annoys us more than when a smart guy is really, really stupid. And not in that geeky, socially awkward “Big Bang Theory” kind of way, but in the way that makes us wonder how that person manages to function on a daily basis and why anyone would be friends with him.

**Really, not Joey?

1. Fran Fine (“The Nanny“)

It wasn’t just the voice that drove us crazy. It was also the laugh. Good lord, that laugh still haunts our nightmares. Fran Drescher’s performance as the brassy and grating nanny drove us completely bananas for six long painful seasons, and thanks to syndication, she’ll drive more viewers crazy for generations to come.

**Love is never having to say you’re sorry, which is good because if Nanny Fine spoke I’d be packing my bags…..she WAS hot though.

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It’s always sad to see a friend move away, and Kitchener Ranger fans are feeling it again.
The Rangers traded T.J. Battani today to the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds to acquire the Greyhounds sixth overall pick in today’s import draft.  Battani, a native of Armada, Mich., was Kitchener’s fifth leading scorer last season, his third with the Rangers. He scored 14 goals and had 18 assists in 68 games. Good luck in the Soo T.J.

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I have a new pet peeve, annoying e-mails that order you to forward to ten other people to prove you ‘care about the sender’, or ‘bad luck will find you’, and my favourite ‘money’. These are the dumbest things I’ve ever seen, and I delete everyone I receive. Despite this, I have a happy life, good friends, and found a twoonie in the car yesterday!

Happy Monday! Still recovering from Ayr’s ‘Hooter Hoedown for Breast Cancer Research. A big thank you to Teri Vincent and the rest of the volunteers who made this an awesome night! Plus, the people who came out as well. If you’re looking to get out of the city for the day, head to Ayr, great spot for a Sunday drive.

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After just five days, “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” is halfway to $400 million domestically, a box-office milestone only eight other movies have reached. If it climbs that high, the “Transformers” sequel would be by far the worst-reviewed movie ever to make the $400 million club.  That’s right, people like it, critics hate it! So what if Optimus Prime doesn’t win an Oscar, I’m still going to see it!

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Billy Currington doesn’t have a fan club! He says, “Personally, fan clubs are not for me. We never started one. We feel like we already have ‘em, you know, through billycurrington.com, through myspace, through facebook. We stay well-connected and do so many things for fans through that and shows — I mean, we sign before the show, we sign after the show, and this is all voluntarily, you know, so that’s enough fan-clubbing for me. I don’t have time to do anything else!”

Despite all the controversey surrounding him, Michael Jackson was a musical genius and I don’t think anybody expected for him to pass away at 50.

Here are comments from the Country Music community

“I will remember Michael Jackson as the kid that overcame, as the mesmerizing, moon-walking worldwide artist. He was forced to fill shoes that must have been crippling to walk in, but yet MJ found a reason and a way to dance in them like no one on earth.” — Rodney Atkins

“He was larger than life. He’s an artist that has had an impact on every other artist, consciously or subconsciously. Musically, he helped to change the world, and his records will live on forever.” – Miranda Lambert

“I am so sad to hear this news. I am a huge Michael Jackson fan … I grew up listening to him. I used to moon-walk down the hallway in school when I was in the sixth grade … We have now experienced a day like my mom explained to me the world experienced when Elvis died.” — Jimmy Wayne

“His was a rare talent that we witness once in a lifetime. One who makes such an indelible mark that for generations singers and dancers attribute him as inspiration. I had the great privilege of watching him every night doing what he did best — entertain. I am grateful to have known him for the two years I worked for him, and will mourn his loss with his many millions of fans across the world.” — Sheryl Crow (who used to sing backup for Jackson) 

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Speaking of Michael, remember this commercial (watch for a little Alfonso Riberio, who played Carlton on The Fresh Prince)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vd15YVb2M6M

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Artists in Nashville have classic stories of passing on a song that went on to become a hit for someone else. Alan Jackson has the most recent tale, as he regretfully admits turning down the opportunity to record the Zac Brown Band’s song, ‘Chicken Fried.’

Alan remembers that his producer, Keith Stegall, played him ‘Chicken Fried’ before Zac and his bandmates had a record deal. “I liked the song,” Alan says, “But I told him, ‘Man, I just had a song about cornbread and chicken, and I had a song about bologna. Every album I’ve got has these songs about food, so I just don’t think I want to do one about chicken fried right now.’ In retrospect I should have done it.”

Yes, I’m a Leaf fan. Pretty big one actually, ask my wife!

I bring this up because my problem with Dany Heatley is not because he’s an Ottawa Senator, it’s because he’s taking the heart out of the game. Requesting a trade? Fine. Providing a list of teams he wants to play for? Give me a break! Kids are busting their butts everyday in hopes of someday having a shot at playing in the NHL, not the Maple Leafs, the Red Wings, or the Bruins, the NHL. For someone to take advantage of this dream and hand pick who he wants to play for is down right selfish. I still have zero respect for Eric Lindros who wouldn’t play for the Nordiques when they drafted him, but who got the last laugh there? Quebec/Colorado – 2 Stanley Cups, Philadelphia – 0 cups. If you’re picked to play for an expansion team in Yellowknife, you go knowing you’ve reached your goal of playing in the NHL.

I hope the Senators trade him to team that needs him, because he’s a great player who shouldn’t have the right to choose. Oh, and Go LEAFS!!!!

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Do you know this person?

Police say someone took a credit card from a vehicle that was parked on Riverbend Drive in Kitchener on June 7 between 9:30 a.m. and 10 a.m.

The card was used shortly after at a Kitchener toy store.

The woman is described as being pregnant, about five feet six inches tall with brown hair.
Police have released pictures from a security camera of the suspect.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 519-650-8500 ext. 3333 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS. 

I’m not judging here, but I just googled ‘help pregnant kitchener’ and found 3 organizations that would’ve done more for her than a stolen credit card. 

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 Found this 1978 Farrah Fawcett tribute on You Tube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nzw6h0cCt-o

Farrah passed away today at 62.

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So I got an e-mail from Stephanie yesterday who heard me talking about how good of guy George Canyon is. Steph wanted to know if I’ve ever bumped into any ‘jerks’ in this business. You know, I really haven’t! It almost seems the more famous someone becomes the nicer they get. I remember at one show, I had some listeners that were scheduled to go backstage, but due to a screwed up schedule, sound checks were late and there wasn’t time. This young lady made it a point to meet these people on her tour bus because it was the only way she could pull it off and get ready for the show. She signed autographs, sang a song, and talked to everybody for as long as she possibly could. You know, she’d still have all of her awards, and sell millions of CD’s even if she said ‘screw off’ to these 7 people, but she didn’t. Taylor Swift is that kind of girl:)

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Rachel Hunter has reportedly been dumped less than two months before she was due to get married.

The 39-year-old model was left stunned when ice hockey star (and former Hamilton Bulldog) Jarret Stoll, 27, walked out on her with no explanation, emailing guests due to attend their August 14 wedding ceremony to tell them it was off.

Hey Jarret, way to ditch the Hunter. I’m gonna call you Bambi from now on……exactly how big is Stoll? 6’1? OK, the joke stays……..

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Make plans to join us at The Gig Music Hall this Tuesday night for Willie Mack’s CD Release Gala! Get this, advance tickets are $25, $35 at the door & tickets include a free copy of his new CD. Call 1-877-howdyEh. There will be special guests too…..

The producer of Miley Cyrus’ new film The Last Song has leaped to the Disney star’s defence – after sparking controversy with provocative photos he posted online.  Here’s the shot…..

This picture prompted some critics to question whether Cyrus’ poses were appropriate for a teenage role model. 

Are you kidding me!?!?!?! Can’t a teenager have a little bit of fun and take a goofy picture? To those critics who seem to be just lying in wait for some sign of imperfection from Miley I say this, GET A LIFE!

I have two daughters who love Miley, and I don’t think this picture is going to make them choose ‘exotic dancer’ as a future career! Try worrying about your own kids……

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Kimberly Vlaeminck, 18, made headlines when she claimed last week to have woken up from a tattoo session with 56 stars on her face. She said she had asked for just three small ones. Turns out though, Vlaeminck was lying. 

“I asked for 56 stars and initially adored them. But when my father saw them, he was furious. So I said I fell asleep and that the tattooist had made a mistake.”  

The tattoo artist who inked the stars, had said he would pay for half of the laser treatment to remove the tattoos, but has since withdrawn the offer after the confession. How long do you ground a teenager for something like this?

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Even if you’re only ‘going to be a minute’, the Kitchener-Waterloo Humane Society are reminding you to keep your pets cool. Even with windows open a crack, temperatures inside a parked car can soar in a matter of minutes, putting pets at high risk of heat stroke and death. Best to leave them at home, the agency says. Passersby can alert the agency to pets left unattended and suffering in hot cars by calling 519-745-5615.

Taylor Swift was a double winner at the CMT Music Awards this week, but her performance of ‘Pour Some Sugar on Me’ with Def Leppard didn’t win everyone over.

“What a lot of people don’t know is she was up for five awards,” Elliott tells Rolling Stone. “And about a minute before we started that song, she had just picked up an award. So, after she accepted the award, she had to run down the stairs, run back to her dressing room and change her clothes.”

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The Tim Burton-ized version of Alice in Wonderland will hit theaters March 5, 2010, My kids own the Disney movie but based on pictures like this, I predict kids having nightmares next Spring. Check out Johnny Depp as The Mad Hatter…

Rumour has it, this flick will not cater to the ‘Disney crowd’

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If you’ve ever illegally downloaded music, read on….

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/note.php?note_id=110322997493&ref=mf

First of all, congrats to Johnny Reid who called us today to announce that he and Jen are expecting baby #4.

Second, if you caught my conversation with Charles Kelley from Lady Antebellum today, you heard me talk about my cousin’s brother in law who looks just like him. I sent Bryan an e-mail saying I need a picture to show you guys. Keep checking back….

 Is this Bryan or Charles?!?!

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Fathers Day is this Sunday……. 

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fWFAS6yMM4

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Colby Curtin got her final wish.

The 10-year-old girl desperately wanted to see the new Disney-Pixar movie, “Up.” But the cancer-stricken girl was too sick to go to a theatre.

Colby, who was diagnosed with vascular cancer in 2005, saw previews for the film in April.

“It was from then on, she said, ‘I have to see that movie. It is so cool,”‘ family friend Carole Lynch said.

But the girl’s health began to deteriorate. On June 4, Curtin asked a hospice company to bring a wheelchair so that her daughter could go to a movie theatre but the chair was not delivered over the weekend, Curtin said.  By June 9, Colby was too sick to go anywhere.

A family friend called both Pixar and Disney, which owns the animation studio. The message was received by Pixar officials, who agreed to send someone to Colby’s house the next day with a copy of “Up” for a private screening.

The employee arrived with the DVD, stuffed animals of characters and other movie memorabilia.

Colby was unable to open her eyes to see the movie so her mother described the scenes. When her mother asked if she enjoyed it, the girl nodded.

Colby passed away that night.

So the President of the United States is feeling the wrath of PETA. Here’s why….

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rbUH_iVjYw

PETA needs to get a grip.  ”He isn’t the Buddha,” PETA president Ingrid Newkirk said in a statement. “He’s a human being, and human beings have a long way to go before they think before they act.”

Comments like this take away from PETA’s credibility and make them look ridiculous. Nothing would please me more than to camp out on their doorstop with a bug zapper, and a bucket of chicken!

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If you walk down Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles next year, you might step on Alan Jackson! The country icon is set to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in a special ceremony next year. Alan was chosen from hundreds of nominations by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.

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 Pictures from the Pittsburgh Penguins Stanley Cup Party at Mario Lemieux’s house…..

Sigh, another award show! This time CMT handed out the hardware last night, and I think Jennifer Nettles was on to something when she called the ceremony ‘the best awards show ever!’ Look, this show had some cool moments….

Best Award Show opening ever?……

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOkOc8dH4yM

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 Hey now, you’re a country star?!

We were a little surprised to see Smash Mouth frontman Steve Harwell on the CMT red carpet Tuesday. But it looks like we’ll be seeing a lot more of him in Music City. The singer of such catchy pop-rock songs as ‘All Star’ and ‘Walkin’ on the Sun’ has gone country.

“I have been working on a country record for about a year now,” Steve told The Boot before the awards show. “I’m co-writing with people here, jumping on the bandwagon. I just want this so bad. I want to break away. I want a solo career and want to prove to people that I belong and deserve to be here. But you’ve got to earn respect. So I’m moving here and already love it.”

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Shape magazine goes country this month, as bathing beauties LeAnn Rimes, Martina McBride and Julianne Hough grace the cover in bikinis.

Giggity giggity!!!!!!!