Afternoon Drive with Jeff & Carly

Kojak: Telly Savalas

There was a time when a bald head suggested old age, death and worse – impotence (the antithesis of how a movie star or rock and roller wanted to be perceived).  Men would hide their Friar Tuck appearance under toupees, hats and combovers.  But thanks to Kojak and Mr. Clean, there are now a lot of “merry men” out there.  Bald is sexy and tough.  Today, I’m saluting “follicly-challenged” celebrities because they’re cool, smooth, and no one shines quite like they do.

Phil Collins

For evidence that BALD is no longer a four-letter word, you need look no further than a contest Stateside.  Eagle Snacks is trying to determine the most attractive bald celebrity.  Entitled The Bald and The Beautiful, there are four finalists: Chris Daughtry, Charlie Villanueva, Terry Bradshaw and Tiki Barber (who was recently accused of uttering a four-letter word that didn’t start with “B” – oops!).  To check out the contest, click HERE.

Lieutenant Ilia of Star Trek

Who are your Top 3 favourite bald celebrities?  Leave your list by clicking on the No Comments/Comments link below.  Today’s Jack Nation bonus code is ROGAINE.  It’s valid until November 2nd.

When Harry Met Sally

The woman with the most quoted line from When Harry Met Sally passed away on Saturday.  Rob Reiner’s mother Estelle was the woman in the crowded restaurant who says, after Meg Ryan fakes an orgasm, “I’ll have what she’s having.”

One of my favourite lines is from Apocalypse Now.  During a voiceover, Martin Sheen says, “I wanted a mission and for my sins they gave me one.  Brought it up to me like room service.  It was a choice mission, and when it was over, I never wanted another.”  It’s kind of a play on that Ralph Waldo Emerson quote, “Beware what you set your heart upon for surely it shall be yours”.  Words to live by!

What are your favourite movie quotes?  Which ones are you tired of hearing?  Which ones do you never get enough of?  Click on the No Comments/Comments link at the bottom to post them.  Today’s Jack Nation bonus code is MOVIEQUOTE.  It’s valid until November 1st.

It would be much more comfortable to fly Westjet, no?

Ever thought of trick or treating in another city just for the hell of it?  Westjet is offering a fantastic deal - if your last name is Halloween related.  People with the surname Candy, Orange, Web and Sweet are eligible for free flights on October 31st.  Travellers need to book by 11:59 p.m. on October 30th and are still responsible for the applicable fees and taxes, though.  For the rest of us who aren’t appropriately named, a 5% discount can be obtained by booking online and entering “boo” as a promo code.  To link to Westjet, click HERE.

What is the best deal you’ve ever landed (pun intended)?  I remember when Boxing Day sales were so amazing that it was almost worth lining up at 4 o’clock in the morning in -30 C weather to purchase items at next to nothing prices, but ever since Boxing Day turned into Boxing Week, the deals just don’t seem to be as gainful.  You can brag about your finds - obtained during Boxing Week or otherwise - by clicking on the No Comments/Comments link below.  Today’s Jack Nation bonus code is DEALOFTHECENTURY.  It will score you valuable points until October 31st.

Bottoms Up! Newman attempting to maximize his returns.

You may recall the “Seinfeld” episode where Kramer and Newman use a mail truck to drive their empties to Michigan to benefit from the Automotive State’s dime deposit law.  What’s funny on the small screen isn’t always so hilarious in real life, though.  Actual bottle scammers are reportedly robbing Michigan of at least $10 million dollars a year through illegal returns, funds that would be earmarked for environmental cleanup.

A little closer to home, the TTC has seen it’s “fare” share of scams over the years.  Adult tickets were recently phased out because colour copiers are just too accurate these days.  I have also heard that American dimes were being substituted for tokens a few years back because both were the same size and weight, but don’t get any ideas - the appearance of TTC tokens has changed since then.

I have to admit, I find such scams pretty distasteful.  I’m always amazed how people who would never consider stealing outright have no qualms about counterfeiting or partaking in other similar cons.  What types of scams have you witnessed at work or in your personal life?  Did the perpetrator ever get caught?  Click on the No Comments/Comments link to leave your story.  Today’s Jack Nation bonus code is BOTTLESCAM.  It will net you points - legally - until October 29th.   

Ron Howard is revisiting his most famous roles as Opie and Richie in order to throw his support behind Barack Obama.  If you haven’t seen the video, click HERE.

Which characters from television or cinema would you like to see resuscitated?  I think we could use a little more MacGyver, especially given the state of the economy.  That guy really knew how to recycle!  Which characters should have quit while they were ahead?  Rocky and Indiana Jones come immediately to mind.  The most recent installments don’t quite measure up.  Post your list by clicking on the No Comments/Comments link below.  Today’s Jack Nation bonus code is OPIE.  It’s good until October 26th.

Star Trek Cast

Star Trek star William Shatner (Captain Kirk) is upset that he wasn’t invited to the same sex union of George Takei (Sulu) and Takei’s longtime partner Brad Altman.  When speaking about the perceived snub, Shatner said, “The whole thing makes me feel badly.  Poor man… It’s so patently obvious that there is a psychosis there”.  To witness Captain Kirk’s full rant, click HERE.  Takei claims Shatner was invited, but didn’t RSVP.  It smacks of one of those situations where you don’t go to a party because you think it’s going to be a bust, only to find out that everyone and his dog was there and you missed out on the fun.

Do you think William Shatner is off his rocker?  What’s the worst wedding snub you’ve experienced or witnessed?  Were fences ever mended?  Leave your comments by clicking on the No Comments/Comments link at the bottom.  Today’s Jack Nation bonus code is PATENTLYOBVIOUS - good until October 25th - because what’s patently obvious to me is that William Shatner is using every opportunity to get his mug in the public eye (like his Priceline and Boston Legal appearances aren’t enough). 

Sarah Palin stayed a New York City hotel for her appearance on Saturday Night Live over the weekend.  She requested 6 different newspapers, diet pop, Atkins bars, skinny white chocolate mochas and thin red straws.  I also stayed at a hotel over the weekend and requested extra towels - twice - but they never arrived.  Despite the lack of service, I was pleased to see that there was an iron in the hotel room.  I know that’s usually standard these days, but I once stayed at an upscale hotel where you had to send out anything you wanted ironed (not dry cleaned), so the hotel could charge you a fee per item.

What’s a must for you when you stay at a hotel?  What “extras” - good or bad - have you come across when renting a room for the night?  I appreciate it when local calls are included because it’s nothing but a cash grab when you have to pay for them.  Leave your thoughts by clicking on the No Comments/Comments link below.  Today’s Jack Nation bonus code is ROOMSERVICE.  It’s valid until October 23rd.

Many people meet their life partner at work (or end up in divorce court because of shenanigans they got up to with someone at the office), but there’s a new trend that’s becoming more and more common - a “work spouse”.  The definition, according to Careerbuilder.com, is “a co-worker of the opposite sex with whom you have a close platonic relationship”.  You might swap inside jokes, lunch, information about your personal life, job likes and dislikes, but definitely not spit.

I had a work spouse  a number of years ago.  He was younger than I, so I felt kind of like a big sister to him.  Anyway, one of our co-workers started a rumour that we were an item, even though I had a boyfriend.  When I confronted the Gossip King, he felt his actions were perfectly normal and legit because my work spouse and I spent our breaks together, therefore something must be going on.  Frankly, my platonic work friend was pretty much the only other normal person in a very stressful environment.  I left that job a short time later and fell out of touch with my work spouse, although he looked me up last year just to touch base.

Did you ever have a work spouse?  Did that cause problems with your real spouse?  Have you ever had to “divorce” a work spouse?  Is there a pair of work spouses in your office who are annoying to watch?  Sound off by clicking on the No Comments/Comments link below.  Today’s Jack Nation bonus code is WORKSPOUSE.  It’s valid until October 22nd.

A researcher at the Ottawa Health Research Institute agrees with a U.S. study that suggests keeping time with the Bee Gees “Stayin’ Alive” while performing CPR will help you do chest compressions accurately.  Dr. Christian Vaillancourt says you should aim for 100 chest compressions per minute and the song is set to a tempo of 103 beats per minute.  If you don’t have the tune handy, you could just “sing” it in your head.  Of course, you need to have rhythm or you could just make the situation worse.

What tricks do you use for memory or accuracy?  It could be a mnemonic like HOMES to remember the Great Lakes (Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, Superior), but not necessarily.  Which songs do you associate with a specific activity?  (Other than THAT activity - those are a dime a dozen. ;-)  Share your wealth by clicking on the No Comments/Comments link below.  Today’s Jack Nation bonus code is MEMORYAID.  Don’t forget to enter it by October 19th.

Axl Rose of Guns n’ Roses

“Chinese Democracy” is the GNR album that has been thirteen years in the making.  Reportedly due out in late November, the option to pre-order the CD on BestBuy.com was pulled yesterday and replaced with “coming soon”.  Best Buy executive Gary Arnold was recently quoted at RollingStone.com as saying,”The music is well worth waiting for.  We’ve all heard the stories about this album, and now everybody gets to hear it’s real”.  The quote, however, has also been taken down.  Hmmm.  That doesn’t bode well. 

Do you think the album will ever come to fruition?  Does anyone care?  What item or event had you salivating in anticipation?  A concert?  A world event?  Was it worth the wait?  Have your say by clicking on the No Comments/Comments link at the bottom.  Today’s Jack Nation bonus code is CHINESEDEMOCRACY.  It’s valid until October 18th, at which point it will also mysteriously disappear.