Oh, those crazy Iranians

I am back.  I was struck by the following news article.  Here is the link.

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/cardboard-cut-ayatollah-khomeini-inspects-iranian-military-155653919.html

The headline tells it all, really, Cardboard Cutout of Ayatollah Khomeini Inspects Iranian Military.  To honor the return from exile of Ayatollah Khomeini from France in 1979, after the Shah went into exile, they have commemorated that date with these cardboard cutouts of the Ayatollah Khomeini.  There was one watching the events from the plane, too.

I have only one question, though, will they also commemorate, that holier-than-thou asshole's body falling out of his casket when they paraded his dead body along from his funeral?  They can use another cardboard cutout for that one. 

He did usher in a world of goodness for the Iranian people, did he not?  As we can see today, change SAVAK to Revolutionary Guards, what do you get?  Same old, same old.  Meet the new boss, same as the old boss (thank you Pete Townshend and the Who for that line--Won't Get Fooled Again).

Just thought it all funny.  Let the Iranian military play to a cardboard cutout.  Maybe they could use Kevin McAllister's Michael Jordan cardboard cutout next time.

Ciao!

Happy February, Y'all. We start with death.

I am back.  Happy February to one and all!  An early b-day or is that bidet, shout out, to Dave.  He is the groundhog.  Apparently, if Dave sees his shadow on his birthday, there is six more weeks of winter.  I will have to find out tomorrow if Dave saw his shadow.  That way I can arrange my planting schedule.  I am a farmer, apparently.  I do like to wrap my hands and fingers around 'hos, er hoes.

Well, on to the promised death.  Ian Abercrombie died at 77.  He was the actor that played Mr. Pitt on Seinfeld.  I guess the pills Jerry had him take for his cold while in the drugstore, finally worked their magic.  He joins Jerry's parents and Jack Klompas at the great gig in the sky.

Don Cornelius died at 75 from a self-inflicted gun shot wound to the head.  Don Cornelius was the host and producer, I believe, of Soul Train.  Soul Train was the "black version" of American Bandstand (hosted by real white guy Dick Clark).  They played good 70s R&B/soul music and the kids danced. 

Don Cornelius had a righteous 70s afro.  Had he still had that 'fro, there would not be a bullet around that could penetrate it.  He would still be alive today.  Long live the afro.  It can save lives.

That is all for now.  Thanks for coming out.  Ciao!