Anniversary tops swallowing toothbrush
Tomorrow is a great day because it will mark seven years of marriage for me and my Cupcake. To celebrate, we’ve decided not to exchange extravagant gifts this year. Come to think of it, we’ve never exchanged extravagant gifts.
Our anniversary gift to each other this year is going to be tickets to see the rock band Motley Crue, which will be playing at Starwood Amphitheater in about three weeks. Since Motley Crue was popular when we were both in high school, we’ve decided to kiss in the backseat of the car for old time’s sake. Maybe we’ll even try to sneak home late, which probably won’t be as much fun considering we don’t live with our parents anymore.
But my upcoming anniversary isn’t the only reason I’m in a particularly pleasant mood today. I’m thankful I’m not one of the many people who have accidentally swallowed a toothbrush, which is apparently somewhat common.
In fact, the Saudi Press Association recently reported that successful surgery was performed on a 70-year-old man to remove a toothbrush from his stomach. According to reports, the man claimed the toothbrush had been there for three years.
As for other offbeat news, the U.S. court system has certainly developed a reputation for allowing some cases to drag on for years. But no one in this country can complain as loud as Italian citizen Amelia Cuccioletti, who recently had his property dispute case scheduled for March 25, 2010.
One main sticking point with this court date is the fact Mr. Cuccioletti is 98 years old. The odds of this case going to trial don’t look good.
And my Dumb Business Idea of the Week goes to the corporate executives who dreamed up the idea of Hooters Air. In case you’re wondering, Hooters Air is affiliated with the Hooters restaurant where waitresses parade around in very small uniforms and with very large attributes.
It makes for a somewhat popular sports bar, but why in the world would someone think this concept would work for an airline. Yet Hooters Air is now taking reservations and wants to cater to your air travel needs.
If you still haven’t made up your mind, remember there are two Hooters girls on each and every flight and “real food” such as hot wings and hamburgers is always on the menu.
The problem with this concept is it caters only to men. I doubt any women are going to try to book a flight on Hooters Air.
What I’m most concerned about when making travel plans is safety. I don’t want a two-hour party complete with half-naked women. I want to believe I’m going to arrive at my destination in one piece. While it might be fun to watch a game at Hooters and live it up, that’s probably not the best idea for business travelers in the middle of the workday. If Hooters Air stays in business more than a couple years I’ll be stunned.