An interesting theory was proposed on the Daily Show last night concerning the politics in Washington.
Perhaps no one in Congress or Politics is really interested in resolution or ending issues, what they like is conflict. Conflict keeps the money going, conflict keeps the base energized.

The same can be said for Pro Wrestling. Heels or Baby faces. It doesn't matter, so long as the base or the audience keeps paying attention.

Pro Wrestling. Politics. The Daily Show. Come one, you knew we had to share this one.
(Watch the whole clip or click into about 5:45 for the bit with Mick Foley.)

As children, we are told to have a dream. In America, children are often told to dream big.

New Jersey mother Donna Simpson is a perfect example. Her goal: Become the world's fattest woman.

That's her honest-to-God mission in life. To be THE fattest on record. She's been working hard at it for years.

She only has 400 pounds to go.

When I read a few reports about her (start here or here then go here,) I was bewildered and sickened. But ranting about it doesn't do any good.

This story is what it is: A large woman with serious issues enabled by a subculture that's funding her march to half-ton status.

You don't have to troll the Internet for content to realize this story is not unusual. Ever watch Jerry Springer?

Then I realized there's a lesson to be learned from Treasure Bombshell.

That's right, it's the early 1900s today on YBNBY. That was a time in America when certain drugs and regulated substances were over the counter health remedies.
Heroin, it was a painkiller.
Cocaine Drops were for toothaches.
Cigares de Joy (cigarettes) treated asthma, bronchitis and other breathing issues.

Well these drugs may now be illegal or harmful in 2010, but one company has picked up on the historical hypocrisy. American Apothecary has taken the old ads and drug designs and put them on soft cotton t-shirts.

Last month they crashed NY's fashion week, causing a stir inside the fashionista tents. Now, they've asked us to help them spread their message.
Yes, we are going to give away DRUGt-shirtsS!

I've got two 100% pima cotton shirts, handmade in the United States, American Apothecary designs to give away to 2 lucky YBNBY readers.

To get your hands on one of them, just list a product being advertised today that you think will be considered illegal or banned in the future.

Results posted later in the week. Probably at 4:20.

For your weekend pleasure, lots of people doing stupid things with those giant exercise, yoga balls.

Enjoy.

More pain on the jump.

From the YBNBY desk of PR and propaganda, Canadian Hoser Department

Today was "Bottle Water Free" Day in Canada. It was organized by various groups to raise awareness about the negative impacts of bottled water and to promote the use of tap water.

But what of the companies that sell bottled water? This day is designed to hurt their product, how are they supposed to celebrate "Bottle Water Free" day?

The way you'd expect - By giving away free bottled water.

As if waving a giant middle finger at the anti-bottled water movement,
Cedar Springs told Toronto residents "Get free bottled water today."

Anyone who called Cedar got a free glass bottle delivered to them.

Nice one Cedar. We like your spirit.

This is one of those videos which I feel like we may have posted a year ago. No bother, it's a message worth repeating/seeing.

Of course we support mammogram awareness. And we urge all of you ladies out there to make sure you get your honkers checked out on a regular basis.

Got to keep them in tip top shape. Especially as we enter bikini season.

PS - A mammogram is the most effective way to detect breast cancer and increases the chances of a cure by 95% in case of early diagnosis. Every woman over 40 should get the exam on a regular basis.

I don't know about you, but lately I've noticed many more strange stories about people being stabbed.

It seems the way people are lashing out these days isn't with a punch or a gun, it's by grabbing a sharp object and plunging it into whomever is annoying them.

Here's just a few stories...

Stabbed with Meat Thermometer
"An LA man is recovering after being stabbed in the neck with a meat thermometer after asking a woman to silence her cell phone in a movie theater."
Full story

8-year-old stabs Uncle over Mom's cigarettes.
"The mother allegedly became angry with her brother, for smoking one of her cigarettes... The woman allegedly yelled for her daughter to grab a knife."
Full story

Stabbed with Stiletto
"West Yorkshire Police in northern England say the man was in a critical but stable condition after the woman, with whom he was sharing a cab, assaulted him with the heel of her shoe."
Full story

Woman walks home with knife in her neck.
"She didn't know that the thug had buried a kitchen knife in her neck."
Full Story

Come on humanity, chill out.

According to a new study by the CDC, 1 in 6 Americans between the ages of 14 and 49 has genital herpes.

So, which one of us do you think is the most likely culprit?
I kid, of course.

(Note: Scaramouch is British so he's off the list - on a technicality)

Or, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
Or, nothing is truly original anymore.
Or, proof that we share certain traits.
Or, stop stealing my ideas.
Or, hey, cool song.

The point is: "The whole history of human culture evolves through copying, making tiny transformations (sometimes called "errors") with each replication. Copying is the engine of cultural progress. It is not "stealing." It is, in fact, quite beautiful, and leads to a cultural diversity that inspires awe."

via QuestionCopyright

Memo to Echowood and all others who associate with people named Lindsey:

From this day forth, the name Lindsay can no longer be used in books, movies, TV shows or commercials.
Or ever.

That's because Lindsay Lohan believes any mention of her first name, no matter how innocuous or tangential, is a reference to her.

Case in point. Ms. Lohan has sued E*Trade for $100 million, claiming the "Lindsey" mentioned in their Super Bowl spot was a dig at her and NOT derived from a member of the ad agency account team named Lindsey.
Or a reference to a very popular American female name.

Lohan's lawyer, Stephanie Ovadia, said the actress has the same single-name recognition as Oprah or Madonna. (Link)

And she's right.

Except when I hear the name Lindsay, I immediately think of Lindsay Wagner and the old Governor Lindsay of NY. But I'm older than 21 so that's the "Lindsay's" I relate to.

Sue me.

Hey, it wouldn't be the dumbest thing she's ever done.

Here's the controversial spot.
"Milkaholic Lindsay." Yeah, that's Lohan already.

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/national/lohan_such_baby_jVdQWABj9z0MgXzCv1Nh1O

Sandra Bullock has done something no actor ever has. She won both the best and worst actress awards, on the same day.

Last night, Sandra Bullock won the most prestigious acting award - Best Actress at the Oscars. A night earlier, she won the worst honor for an actor - The Razzie for Worst Actress.

She won for 2 different films thankfully. Best actress, as you know, was for The Blind Side. Worst actress for the box office bomb All About Steve.

Sandra was cool about winning, er losing, the Razzie. In fact, she handed out DVD copies of All About Steve at the event.

Now that's an actress who's versatile.

For those who think LOST takes itself to seriously, this should make you smile.

Damn straight, we're giving away Bitch Slaps.

Why? Because Bitch Slap the movie is "an adrenaline-fueled cocktail of busty bad girls, sex, violence and cleavage that'll leave you intoxicated for days." Another plus, about a quarter the shots are slo-motion close ups of boobs.

To enter just list 3 people you'd like to Bitch Slap in the comments.

Winner gets this collectors edition Bitch Slap movie poster, signed by the entire bodacious cast. Plus the unrated DVD.

Runner-up gets the unrated DVD.

Get slapping folks.

And some like to feed Warthogs.

Well, they look like a family of Warthogs anyway.

Years ago 7-11 introduced the SUPER Big Gulp, or Double Gulp, which has 64 ounces of liquid.

On this massive Gulp, one famous comedian joked, "What's next? They back a soda tanker up to your house and let you suck on the hose?"

Not to be outdone, Starbucks is now testing an extra large cup. Dubbed the "Trenta," this cup holds 31 ounces of your caffeinated beverage.

Folks in Tampa and Phoenix will soon be able to try any ice tea or ice coffee in this extreme size. It's equivalent to 2 ½ cans of soda.

Undoubtedly some sluggish Americans will be thrilled to order a Trenta.
But if the current Starbucks Venti (large) size cup doesn't hold enough caffeine for you, go get some fucking sleep.

As the Mouth said to the Kidneys - prepare for immediate evacuation!