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In the words of its creator: “Who would have guessed that when you remove Garfield from the Garfield comic strips, the result is an even better comic about schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and the empty desperation of modern life?”

Check out Garfield Minus Garfield.

Thanks Jessi for introducing me the The Superest.

* True or False: Bill Cosby was the first ever black man. (False, it was actually Sidney Poitier)
* Macaulay Culkin is a child, but can you name an adult? (This was not as easy as it seemed, as the only acceptable answer was Tom Petty)
* True or false - Cupboard doors open outwards. (This proved to be true as Vic asked the question from “the perspective of a trapped cat”)
* True or false - A Bounty bar is the exact same size and weight as a human thumb? (The answer was true, as demonstrated by Vic)
* Helmut, Braun, Tankard, Rifle? (The correct answer was Parsnip, Belltoupe, Carnival, Nectarine)
* True or false - William Shatner’s real name is Bill Shit? (it turned out to be false)
* True or False: Paul Daniels’ head is wider than it is tall. (This was proven to be true due to measurements from a composite sketch)
* True or False: Inside every cat there is trapped a rabbit, and when a cat says “miaow”, it is actually the rabbit saying “get me out”.
* True or False: Jeremy irons? (sic) (false; but there is not a given answer.)
* Who’s a cheeky boy then? (Sid Owen simply answers ‘Me’)
* Who would win in a fight between a steel octo-bear and some sort of strange man fungus?
* Name a type of bee that produces milk. (The correct answer was ‘boobies’)
* A dog has three puppies, but what was the name of the mother? (This trick question recurred in many formats - the name of the mother is ‘What’ (see Who’s On First?). These sections usually end with a bemused Vic asking Bob ‘heh heh…well…what was it?’
* True or False: Snakes are used as belts by some Hindus.
* True or False: Shoes from Dundee can be moved by the power of the mind. (This was proven true, as demonstrated with guest Clare Grogan’s shoe)
* Name a junction on the M6 (The guest star almost always got the answer wrong).
* True or False: In Judo there is a move where in which the recipient of the blow reaches instant orgasm, leaving them wide open to attack.
* True or false: Can Michael Barrymore swim?
* How old is Joan Collins? (Russell Grant failed to get the correct answer, leading Mortimer to say “His powers are weak!”)
* “Love me for a reason and let that reason be…” (It was answered “love”, as the correct title of the Boyzone song. However, Bob replies “No, my 27 and a half inch penis”)
* The Lady in Red is about;

a) Chris de Burgh’s recently murdered wife
b) Chris de Burgh’s recently un-murdered wife
c) A granary loaf
or d) A & E

(Correct answer was b) Chris De Burgh’s recently un-murdered wife)

* Who is the latest gameshow host to say “Come on down, the Price Is Right”? (It was answered with Bruce Forsyth, but Vic Reeves replied with “No. It was me… just now.”. In reality, Forsyth never actually said the catchphrase in the show, though he was the latest host)
* Name a sheep dog

David Wynne’s River God Tyne sculpture at the Civic Centre in Newcastle.

Anyone else remember Sinbad Jr and his Magic Belt? No one I have ever asked about it remembers it. I used to watch it at my Nan’s and for a long time I thought that possibly I imagined it.

Sinbad Jr.(the voice of Tim Matheson! Weird. Who knew?) is the son of Sinbad, the famous sea explorer. He becomes superhuman getting his power from his magic belt. His first mate is the funny and loyal assistant Salty the Parrot (voice of Mel Blanc of Bugs Bunny fame.)

Good stuff.

See all Mountain Inspirational.

Best Thanksgiving ever at the Silver Surf Motel in San Simeon.

A few photos.

Phew! They finally changed the billboard on Wednesday. And now, as of Saturday, they seem to be back on track. Hence, double-inspiration!

Hmmm…no change to the billboard as of Tuesday night. What will I do!?

My current fave tipple: Kill Ugly Radio from the blokes at Lagunitas Brewery. In honor of the 40th anniversary of Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention’s Absolutely Free.

Very hoppy. Try it.