I’d like to start this week with a gigantic I TOLD YOU SO!
But, I’ll admit, even I was shocked by how quickly homeless Ted Williams spiraled from overnight sensation to cautionary tale. I blame Doctor Phil, who had the guy on for like 5 straight shows. It’s no wonder Williams ended up in rehab. That’s a lot of pressure to put on a guy who, just last week, was sleeping under a bridge and trading hand jobs for crack money.
So, who’s next? What relatively ordinary American has recently been thrust into an uncomfortable spotlight by a voracious media that no longer takes the time to fact check?
Unfortunately, I think the next best candidate for a fall is hero intern Daniel Hernandez. He’s the 20 year old credited with saving the life of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords during last week’s rampage in Arizona.
Let me be clear. I am rooting for this guy. I want him to be the real deal. I want to believe that he’s a 20 year old kid who’s somehow possessed with the maturity, calm and quick thinking nature that it takes to run into the path of incoming gunfire and provide life saving assistance to a shooting victim. That would be amazing.
All I’m saying is I wouldn’t be shocked to find out it’s all a lie. Would you? If Congresswoman Giffords makes a full recovery and gives an interview, would it shock you to hear her say, “I’ve never even met this guy. What’s he doing sitting next to the President at a memorial service?”
Cynical? You bet. But what other choice do I have? It’s the way of the world. Maybe I should talk to Dr. Phil about it
Wiz Khalifa’s “Black and Yellow” has become such a big hit across the country and especially with Steelers fans it was only a matter of time before people started taking the beat and making their own team anthems. Today we have two different versions of “Green and Yellow.” One for the Green Bay Packers and the other for the Oregon Ducks.
On Sunday, the group improv everywhere did their annual no pants subway ride. It’s exactly what it sounds like. People get on the subway without pants on. They’re wearing shirts, jackets, hats, socks, shoes and underwear. Just no pants.
On Sunday, I was taking the Subway while this was happening and, lo and behold, two women with no pants got on my train.
The Jets don’t stop talking. Don’t they ever learn. First it was Rex Ryan and now it is Antonio Cromartie.
Cromartie, in his first year with the Jets after four years with the Chargers, backed up Ryan Tuesday when he was asked by the Daily News if he’s ever seen Brady pointing after the Patriots score.
“We see that a lot. He does it a lot,” Cromartie said. “That’s the kind of guy he is. We really don’t give a damn, to tell you the truth.”
