On Today’s Show

➢ A man named Spencer Everette, of Greenville, North Carolina, reached an agreement to sell his 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray recently.  He was supposed to hand over the keys yesterday.

But on Monday afternoon, he decided to take it out for one “last hurrah,” and he “gunned it.”  But he lost control, and the car drove off the road . . . into a ditch . . . and then FLIPPED onto its side. The car was a total wreck, but Spencer wasn’t hurt.  It’s safe to say the sale is off, and since these cars are sought after, he was probably in line to get a pile of cash.  There’s no word what he was selling it for.

On top of everything else, Spencer was charged with reckless driving.

➢ Police in Washington state got several calls after someone drove their SUV into a river

It happened at a slipway, where you’d normally back your boat into the water.  So they assumed the driver lost control or something.  But when they got there, he was fine.  And the front end of his Suburban was still in the river.

So what actually happened?  It turned out he replaced a part in his car himself, and his radiator needed water.  So instead of pouring some in . . . or coolant like you’re supposed to . . . he took the cap off, and dipped the entire front of his SUV into the river.  They had to tow it out.  It’s not clear if it still runs or not.  (Here’s a photo.)

➢ Do you sleep in the BUFF?  Well, a doctor on TikTok named Tony Youn would like you to know how DISGUSTING you are.  And he says no one in their right mind should be sleeping next to you.

He says no one should sleep naked because of all the GAS we pass in our sleep . . . which usually contains a small amount of FECAL MATTER.

He says the average person breaks wind 15 to 25 times a day, and some of those biscuits happen in our sleep.  So you end up lightly soiling your sheets each night, and it adds up.  But clothing basically catches 100% of those particles.  So as long as you’re wearing underwear, your sheets should stay relatively clean. (Here’s the video.  Warning:  He says the word “sh*rt.”)

➢ The “Frogger” game show . . . based on the ’80s video game of the same name will be on the Peacock network starting TONIGHT. 

And, in case you were curious, it looks kind of like a less-intense version of “Wipe Out”.  It’s got people jumping from one platform to another in a pool . . . including fake alligators. 

There are also conveyor belts you have to get across with obstacles on them, and fake cars that’ll push you into the water.  It can’t be too easy though, because contestants can win $100,000.  DAMON WAYANS JR. and  will be KYLE BRANDT hosting.

TODAY IS……………….

• “Teddy Bear Day”, honoring the first and most popular plush animal toy that was inspired by the helpless cub that US president Teddy Roosevelt refused to shoot while hunting in 1902. Morris & Rose Mitchom, owners of a Brooklyn NY candy store, took credit for creating the first ‘Teddy Bear’, but renowned German toymaker Steiff may have already been making bears by then.

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COUNTRY MUSIC NOTE

The Wreckers‘ debut single, “Leave the Pieces,” hit the top of the Billboard chart in 2006.

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Most of Us Can’t Do 10 Push-Ups?

If your fitness goal for 2021 was to be able to complete more than 10 push-ups in a row . . . that may not have seemed ambitious.  But maybe it IS.

A new survey asked people how many push-ups they could do in a row, and 36% of people said “less than five.”  Another 17% said six to 10. 

That means the majority, 53%, can’t do more than 10 push-ups.  And that’s self-reported, so there are surely people who THINK they can do push-ups, or WANT to think that they can.

On the other end, 12% of people claim they can do MORE than 50 push-ups in a row, including 6% of people 65 and older. 

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FOUR RANDOM FACTS 

1. The first webcam was invented in 1991, and it was because computer science researchers at the University of Cambridge just wanted to see if there was coffee in the break room.

2. On April 18th, 1930, it was such a slow news day the BBC declared there was NO NEWS . . . and just played piano music instead of reporting anything.

3. The South Pole only experiences one sunrise and one sunset for the entire year.

4. The biggest donut-eating country in the world is . . . Canada.  We eat more donuts per capita and have more donut shops per capita than any other country.

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BIRTHDAYS 

[61] Hugh Grant, actor (“Love Actually”, “Bridget Jones” films) COMING UP…”Five Eyes”, 2022

[55] Adam Sandler, actor-producer (“The Wedding Singer”, “Grown Ups” movies) 

[50] Eric Stonestreet, actor (‘Cameron Tucker’ on “Modern Family” 2009-20)

[41] Michelle Williams, actress (“Blue Valentine”, “Brokeback Mountain”)/TV actress (“Dawson’s Creek” 1998-2003) COMING UP…”Venom: Let There Be Carnage”, 2021

[30] Hunter Hayes, country singer-songwriter (‘I Want Crazy’, ‘Wanted’)

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Man Robbed Three Little Kids of Their Go-Kart . . . at Gunpoint

Police in St. Louis arrested a 24-year-old man named Antonio Woods last Wednesday, after he allegedly stole a GO-KART from three kids . . . ages four, six, and nine.

But he didn’t just push them aside . . . he PULLED A GUN, pointed it at the nine-year-old, and demanded that they give up the go-kart.  They did, so he jumped in, and took off.

The kids’ grandmother happened to catch it happening, and she immediately called the cops.  They caught up with the guy, and he led them on a brief chase before crashing into a tree.  He was charged with robbery.

The kids got their go-kart back, although it’s unclear what shape it’s in.  And it wouldn’t be surprising if the authorities added a charge for pulling a gun on the kids, but no one has mentioned anything about that yet. 

Naked Woman Drove a Golf Cart . . . Through an Armed Standoff

Authorities working an ARMED STANDOFF are usually looking for creative ways to diffuse a tense situation . . . but THIS hasn’t been tried before.

On Sunday morning, cops near Tampa, Florida were in the middle of a standoff with an armed teenager on a rooftop.

Then, a 28-year-old woman named Jessica Smith drove right through the middle of everything . . . in a golf cart . . . completely NAKED.  And it was a total coincidence.  She had nothing to do with the standoff, and had no reason to be there.

The cops initially tried to shoo her away so they could focus on the standoff . . . but she refused, and continued to joy ride around the area.

She was eventually arrested, and charged with resisting an officer.  And not surprisingly, she was drunk.

As for the standoff, 18-year-old Myles Abbott was arrested after six hours, which included him firing a gun.  He didn’t hit anyone else . . . but he did shoot himself in the right thigh.  It’s unclear if he was aware of the naked woman. 

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We Spend Nearly $1,500 Every Year on Food We’ll Never Eat

According to a new study, every year the average person spends $1,493 on groceries that they never eat . . . before ultimately tossing them in the garbage.

They got that number by determining that we waste 18.2% of the groceries we purchase, and, on average, we spend $8,231 at the store every year.

The most commonly wasted foods are fruits and vegetables, since they go bad the fastest.  Dairy products are next, followed by grains, proteins, and snack foods.

76% of people say they feel guilty about it because it’s a waste of money, and yet 46% admit to buying and tossing the same items every month, thinking that they’ll eventually get around to eating it.

Some tips for AVOIDING this include:  Shopping alone . . . not shopping while hungry . . . and sticking to a grocery list. 

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 9TH  

1.   Blue Jays 6  Yankees 3 Tigers 5  Pirates 1

Larry Walker was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame yesterday becoming the 2nd Canadian in the Hall along with CK’s Fergie Jenkins. 

During his Baseball Hall of Fame induction speech, Derek Jeter took a shot at the ONE writer who didn’t vote for him.

2.   Mark Hamill stumbled onto a theory on Sunday that just tweeting his name can draw thousands of likes and become a trending topic on Twitter, so he decided to test it. And it turns out the theory is true. At last check, Hamill’s tweet with just his name has chalked up over 600,000 likes in just a day. He’s become a master of social media, using his “Star Wars” and “Batman” fame to create multiple viral moments. Several years ago, he read out Donald Trump’s tweets in Joker’s voice, and he has also been known to post pictures of himself in disguise at Comic-Con, taking pictures with unsuspecting fans. 

3.   Steve Burns, the O.G. host of “Blues Clues”, made a videofor his grown-up fans.  Here’s what he has to say.  (He addressedhis exit in 2002 and said, quote, “I guess I just wanted to say that after all these years I never forgot you . . . ever.”)

4.   Now that the NFL season is back, and baseball playoffs are coming up, here’s George Carlin’s classic routine, about the differences of the two sports. 

THE MAVERICKS

• The Mavericks – are among this year’s Americana Lifetime Achievement Award nominees. They will be recognized at the Americana Honors & Awards, on Sept. 22 at the Ryman Auditorium. Also receiving the honor will be Keb’ Mo’, Trina Shoemaker, Carla Thomas, and the Fisk Jubilee Singers. 

JIMMIE ALLEN JOINS ‘DANCING WITH THE STARS’ 

Jimmie Allen will be among the 15 celebrities competing for the Mirrorball trophy on the upcoming season of ABC’s Dancing With The Stars. The lineup was revealed yesterday (Wednesday, September 8th) on Good Morning America, where Jimmie performed a song from his Bettie James EP called “Good Times Roll.”

Season 30 of DWTS also features Beverly Hills, 90210 alum Brian Austin Green, The Real Housewives of Atlanta‘s Kenya Moore, Cobra Kai actor Martin Kove, Brooklyn Nets basketball star Iman Shumpert, Spice Girls star Melanie C (aka Sporty Spice), Peloton instructor/influencer Cody Rigsby, JoJo Siwa, Olympic gymnast Suni Lee, and The Bachelor star Matt James.

The competition is set to begin on Monday, September 20th.

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KEITH URBAN, REBA McENTIRE ADDED TO LORETTA LYNN’S FLOOD RELIEF BENEFIT 

Keith Urban, Reba McEntire, Little Big Town, Breland and Brittney Spencer have joined the lineup of stars set to perform live from the Grand Ole Opry House on Monday, September 13th in support of country music icon Loretta Lynn’s flood relief efforts. Previously announced performers for the Loretta Lynn’s Friends: Hometown Rising benefit include Garth Brooks & Trisha Yearwood, Luke Bryan and Luke Combs. The show is sold-out, and all proceeds benefit United Way of Humphreys County.

Loretta Lynn’s Friends: Hometown Rising will broadcast live on Circle Network at 8 p.m. ET in addition to live streaming on Circle All Access via Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. 

Floodwaters rushed through rural Tennessee on August 17th after the area received more than 15 inches of rain over a six-hour period, leading to flash flooding that took the lives of 20 people – including the Lynn family’s own longtime ranch hand Wayne Spears – and destroyed hundreds of homes. 

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JUSTIN MOORE’S GARDEN 

Justin Moore’s pandemic garden did way better than he expected.  

He even had to beg people to take vegetables.

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This post was written by Dave Palmer