Jay ‘n Dave

Posted by mimi on Nov 23, 2005 in dish | 0 comments In the battle of late night hosts, I’m a Leno. I’ve tried Letterman, both the NBC and CBS versions of Late Night and even his short-lived morning show–remember it?–and he doesn’t do a thing for me. The Top Ten lists are fun. So is his mom. But Paul Shaffer is, without a doubt, one of the more annoying people on the planet.Jay, on the other hand, is funnier. Has...
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Mahna Mahna (do doo be-do-do)

Posted by mimi on Sep 18, 2005 in dish | 0 comments I’m watching a commercial for Diet Cherry Vanilla Dr Pepper when my childhood comes rushing back!! In it, a blonde is on a date. She takes a sip of DCVDP, and suddenly every droning word out of her date’s mouth becomes “Mahna mahna,” and everyone in the restaurant choruses, “Do doo be-do-do.” The Muppets live! I sang along! I felt about twelve years...
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Get to Know Your Friends

Posted by mimi on Jun 16, 2005 in dish | 0 comments I admit it–I’m a sucker for stupid internet quiz email thingies (yes, I have an advanced vocabulary). Here’s the latest one to land in my inbox. Thought you might like a peek into the “real” mimi! Feel free to add your answers in the comments section.1. What time is it? 10:26 am2. Name as it appears on birth certificate: Mary Louise Gaston3. Nickname: ML, Mimi,...
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Celebrity Muppets

Posted by mimi on Jan 22, 2005 in dish | 0 comments I’m convinced that some of today’s celebrities are really human muppets. Their mouths are grossly oversized compared to the rest of their features. Watching them gives me Grover flashbacks. A few of my favorites: Steven Tyler of Aerosmith Julia Roberts Fantasia Barrino Jessica Simpson I’m sure there are more, but visualizing all those tonsils makes me want to brush my teeth....
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