I may have spoiled a surprise. I don't remember if I previously mentioned what we had planned for our 200th show or not. And I don't remember if I said it was a surprise. In any case, it's no longer one... I reveal today what's in store for that milestone. You'll have to wait until the end of the show to hear about it though. Or you can just skip to it, your choice. If you do bypass the bulk of this episode, there's a few things you'll miss.
First up is GEORGE LUCAS STRIKES BACK! A fake movie trailer posted on YouTube and then on our Facebook Page by a listener. This trailer is hilarious! It was posted on our Facebook in response to our underwhelmed response to the 2012 roster of theatrical releases. If there were more movies like this one coming out, we would be a lot more excited. To see the mock-movie trailer for yourself, scroll down to the Show Links.
Just a couple of weeks ago a man named Trent Arsenault received a cease and desist order from the FDA. What could a single man do to warrant such a stern reaction from the federal government? Should federal government be capitalized? These questions need answers. The former has one. Trent is running his own at-home sperm bank. Couples who are troubled with fertility issues are more than welcome to help themselves to Trent's baby batter. The FDA claims he's a quote "tissue manufacturer," and is not abiding by their guidelines and he should undergo more STD tests and lab work to insure his Cupid's toothpaste is safe and clean. But just browse Trent's website and you'll see he's done his homework. He's got test results, family history, sperm bank facts, FAQ's, tons of pictures and more. And the icing on this cake? He doesn't charge! Not even for shipping! So it's not like he's running a scam. How is this any different than a 1-night stand gone awry? We discuss this and you're welcome to interject your thoughts as well. It's this week's 'We Ask You Poll'.
Speaking of cakes and their icing. You may be staying away from them for awhile after hearing our next story. I'm going to warn you now, it's in our 'Jenkem Watch' segment, so what does that tell ya? In Pennsylvania, 3 teen girls were just criminally charged for a prank they pulled way back in March on a fellow student at their high school. It was her birthday, what better gift than a cake? They're tasty, they're sweet, fairly easy to make and inexpensive. They show you care. Well, that is until you smother them in dookie. Not sure what the victim did to deserve this corn cake, but she didn't question it when the friends asked her to try it in front of them. And it seems the girls were able to mask the sewer smell well enough she didn't question that either. Or maybe it's just girl poo doesn't stink? Yeah, I'm gonna go with that.
You've probably seen the images by now. A hamburger with a black bun being touted as the "Darth Vador Burger". It's a new promotional bit by a French fast food franchise to celebrate the re-re-release of the STAR WARS films... this time in 3D!!!! You can choose the dark side and go with the black buns, or you can choose the path of a Jedi and enjoy a more traditional looking patty. There's also a 'Darth Maul Burger'. I think its poppy seeds might get stuck in my teeth though. Mike, our resident expert on that galaxy far far away chooses his slab-o-beef. Tune in to hear which one!
As always, Breaking News rounds things up. MC Hammer is being eyed by the IRS. Seems he owes then a shit-ton of back taxes going back to his 1996 bankruptcy filing. He claims he paid those and is even asking the court that he be reimbursed for the legal fees.
With a few minutes to kill we discuss our marketing strategy and merchandising plans on-the-air. That's how we roll. We're ramping up a T-Shirt line. Or at least, we're planning to have a plan to make T-Shirts featuring our hilariously ambiguous show titles. Charlie is heading up our marketing department consisting of... Charlie. He's looking for funny, cartoon-ish illustrations of our episode titles. Something that would work well on a shirt. And he's willing to pay you $50 to do it, if we choose your design. This isn't a contest so much as a Craigslist-like search for artists. If you're good with crayons or other drawing utensils, pick your favorite title and submit your design to Charlie.
