Missing the King of Pop

Like many of you, I grew up listening to Michael Jackson. In fact, I still rock out to Billie Jean on my iPod routinely.

Jackson died unexpectedly today.

We invite fans to express your feelings about the King of Pop with us at the Beaumont Enterprise.com.

Here's a nightmare: The cleavage Kush

Maybe I am not "blessed" enough to to need a Kush Support - dubbed "The natural rest for the breast."

Otherwise, known by me, as the latest marketing gimmick created for Americans to piss away their money. I am certain the makers of Kush would disagree - probably offering to divide and conquer our differences of opinion.

Here's what they have to say about their product:
"While lying on her side, a womans (sic) body fights the forces of gravity, forcing one breast to rest on top of the other. Anatomically contoured to gently cushion and support the weight of her breasts, a Kush Support relieves the pressure that can cause discomfort and helps to ease restlessness."

Yikes! Who knew gravity was such a bitch?

The makers also describe the Kush as "the comfortable nighttime companion" - a line that made me laugh for reasons too inappropriate to share on this blog. You can insert your own jokes as you watch the video below.

Give dad a whole 'latte' love

Moms got a whole 'latte' love in May. Now it's dad's turn.

Sunday, Dunkin Donuts in Beaumont will give dads a free small latte, iced or hot, in honor of Father's Day.

So drink up and celebrate good ol' dad.

Kick up some gravel, drinks just got a lot smoother

We like to hit the town for an occasional martini from time to time. One of our favorite summer spots for a quite celebration with friends is easys on Calder.

Today, they announced plans to make your easy experience more smooth.

"A new parking lot is being laid at easys. Finally. After 6 1/2 years of our loyal guests trudging across rocks, through water puddles and holes, a real parking lot," an e-mail from the owners reads.

And, there's more!

"Some of you have asked how the Calder Street expansion project will affect us. Well, hopefully not at all. Starting very soon you will be able to enter easys from Broadway Street, directly behind the restaurant. You can park in the lots there or drive on up to easys."

"Stay safe and come say hello."

I'll likely see ya there.

Open Sesame! Sinbad is coming to town

Sinbad, otherwise known as the better half of the "Jingle All the Way" cast (Remember that movie? It starred a very robotic Arnold Schwarzenegger. Oh wait, he's always playing robot. We digress.) is coming to the Isle of Capri July 17 and 18. Whoo Hoo!

Tickets are $25 at the Banana Cabana Gift Shop starting June 17. (Seriously, we didn't make up the name of the gift shop. I know it sounds like something your kids would hear about on Hannah Montana.)

And Sindbad is just the start of the 1980s whirlwind blowing into town this summer.

Journey, sans Steve Perry, is hitting Ford Arena in September with Knight Ranger. AWESOME! No ticket date has been announced, but we'll update you fans 'Faithfully' as information is released.

Time trippin' to 85' and back

I took a most excellent adventure to Parkdale Mall ... ahem, 1985 last night.
Deck shoes, retro Reebok hi-tops and Napolean Dynamite-esqe wrestling shoes are back - much to my HORROR!
Like many of you, I totally rocked the red Reebok hi-tops with slouch socks and T-shirt ties in the late 80s.
So lets take a look back and compare then and now. Party on, dudes:




THEN: It's the Sugarbaker gals! God, I loved Designing Women. Julia (Dixie Carter) was my favorite. She was just the epitome of southern charm and class. Oh, and I am pretty sure Paula Deen channels Charlene when she starts talking all sugary sweet y'all. I keep waiting for her to bust out with Poppler Bluff's Perfect Pie recipe.



NOW: Someone call Delta Burke! Those are shoulder pads Suzanne Sugarbaker wouldn't have even tackled. Although, you could tackle this woman and not even bruise her.



THEN: Molly Ringwald stole our hearts with her quirky fashion sense and good fortune of dating well outside her league. (Come on, you know in the real world Jake Ryan would never have left the hot blonde in Sixteen Candles for Sammy Davis Baker Jr. High school is brutal. )



NOW: Hats off (please!). Unless you dig instantly aging 20 years and warding off the advances of men, sideline the hat ladies.



THEN: Flashdance oozed sex appeal (and sweat) with off-the-shoulder, over sized sweatshirt.



NOW: The off-the-shoulder T-shirt is back! And I gotta say, it's hot. Careful though. You need a cool and properly fitting undershirt to complete the look. Remember, no one wants to see a dingy old bra! Dress right, girls!



THEN: Oh yeah! That caption says all. It is 'denim to die for.' Or, die to trying to avoid. Check out that bedazzling. They don't make em' like they used to (Thank goodness!).



NOW: Ladies and gents, acid wash denim is back! It comes in cooler cuts and styles these days, but I still stress the importance of denim in moderation. No one needs to wear denim head to toe. NO ONE!

Something new for crap collectors

Love wasting money and being the butt of family jokes? Then I have a product for you!

Snuggie fans can rejoice. A little known manufacturer of crappy products, 20/20 Vision Management, is releasing the Wearable Towel, so cleverly advertised as "the towel with arm openings!"

"At first glance, it looks like a towel and well, it is! But it's so much more. The Wearable Towel consists only of three arm openings which are placed along the side of the towel," a news release from the company said.

WHOA! HOLD UP! THREE ARM OPENINGS?!? What the hell do you do with the extra opening? WAIT! Don't answer that.

"We simply made the towel better," said Zoni Stein, president and CEO of 20/20 VM in the press release. Stein also claims to be the creative thinker who manifested this brainchild, errr, Snuggie rip off.

And guess what? It gets better. You can look like a dork in four colors!