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David Letterman is in the hot seat for some crude jokes made at the expense of Alaskan Governor and former vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin and her teenage daughter on his CBS  “The Late Show” on June 8.

During his monologue, Letterman said that Palin and her husband and daughter were recently visiting New York City.  And one of the jokes remarked that one of the hardest things about the trip was keeping Elliot Spitzer (former proscecutor who resigned as Governor of New York after being caught with a prostitute) away from her daughter.  And as Letterman said on a later show, defending the jokes, “I’m surprised we haven’t heard from Elliot Spitzer, either”.  In another joke, Letterman went on to say that while attending a Ney York Yankees game, Palin’s daughter was knocked up by Alex Rodriguez during the 7th inning stretch.  “I admit these jokes are ugly, but they are just jokes and nothing more than trying to get a cheap laugh which is what I’ve been doing for the last 30 years.  And why haven’t we heard from Alex Rodriguez?”  Further stating that “These are not jokes made about her 14-year-old daughter.  I would never, never make jokes about raping or having sex of any description with a 14-year-old girl. I mean, look at my record. It has never happened. I don’t thin it’s funny.  I would never think it was funny. I wouldn’t put it in a joke.”

It is clear to me that Letterman was under the impression that Palin’s 18-year-old daughter Bristol was who he was referring to.  Geeze!!!  Talk about your Liberals freaking out!!!  Besides, we ALL know that  Bristol’s pre-marital adventures have been common knowledge and openly talked and joked about!!  Correct me if I am wrong, and of course I am not wrong,  was Bristol not 17-years-old when the moron got knocked up by her equally moronic boyfriend??   Has the cold of Alaska frozen your brain??  I would suggest that you keep closer tabs on your 14-year-old daughter Willow, so that she doesn’t end up knocked up at 17 like her older sister.

Letterman later invited Sarah Palin and her husband to appear on the show and clear the air.  Both declined immediately.  Of course they did.  Why would either one of them have the balls to face Letterman.  Palin said on June 12 that it was time for people to rise up against Letterman’s form of humor.  And what kind of humor would that be?  Funny humor?  Palin went on to say “No wonder young girls have such low self-esteem in America when we think it’s funny for a so-called comedian to get away with such a remark as he did. I don’t think that’s acceptable.” 

So, if I’m to understand correctly, young girls have such low self-esteem in America today and your daughter Bristol got pregnant at 17 because of  “so-called comedians” like David Letterman.  So, as parents, you have no responsibility for the well-being of your children and making sure your 17-year-old daughters don’t get pregnant while they are still in high school??

THIS MORON COULD HAVE BEEN OUR VICE PRESIDENT, PEOPLE!!!

Until Next Time!!

Your Favorite Stupid Human Trick,

Michael Queenstown

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American Idol “Winner” Kris Allen, runner-up Adam Lambert and fourth-place finisher Allison Iraheta all have been signed by a major label (19 Recordings, a division of 19 Entertainment, the company that created American Idol),  but so far 3rd place finisher Danny Gokey is still an independent entertainer despite his plans to release a “soulful” album with rhythm and blues beat.  The 29-year-old Gokey from Millwaukee Wisconsin went far in this last season of American Idol, probably farther than he should have.  In this blogger’s opinion, 17-year-old Allison Iraheta should have at least finished in third place instead of fourth, and I will even go as far as to say she should have finished at least as runner-up to Adam Lambert, who definately deserved the title of “American Idol”.  Allison has a much better voice than either Kris Allen OR Danny Gokey, and I would have loved to have seen an Adam Lambert / Allison Iraheta Final.

I sympathize with Danny for the loss of his dear wife, but unfortunately I feel this tragedy is what kept him in the competition as long as it did.  His Grandfather also passed away during the season as well, and I am glad he did not choose to disclose that on the show or I feel it might have got him voted off earlier in the competition.  I can’t for the life of me recall any Gokey performances during the show that made a lasting impression or were very memorable for me, and I’m sure I’m not alone on that one.

But,  if  history is to repeat itself,  will Danny Gokey suffer from the alleged “third-place curse”?

Let’s put it this way…

Syesha Mercado from season 7 made a lasting impression with renditions of “Proud Mary” and “Saving All My Love For You.” Then she disappeared from the public eye.

Melinda Doolittle from season 6 knocked us out with her rendition of “My Funny Valentine”, but her debut album failed to achieve the same impact.

Elliott Yamin from season 5 had his self-titled debut album reach #3 on the Billboard Charts.  The Album went gold and its first single, “Wait For You” went platinum.  And then zilch.

Vonzell Solomon of season 4 wowed ‘Idol’ audiences with renditions of  “Let’s Hear it for the Boy” and “If I ain’t Got You” but things haven’t gone well for her since the show.  First, a terrible fire caused serious damage to her home, and took the life of a family pet.  And last year she was arrested for carrying an unloaded handgun–in an airport.

Jasmine Trias from season 3 had her self-titled debut album go platinum in the Phillippines, but she all but dissappeared in the continental U.S.

Kimberly Locke from season 2 might have a promising career with three singles: “8th World Wonder”, “Change”, and “Fall” performing well on the Billboard charts since departing from the show.

And Nikki McKibbin from the very first season of American Idol was actually signed to the same label that is taking Kris, Adam and Allison to the next level.  She left the company because they had a difference of opinion on what her appropriate genre was and the only place she has gone since is “Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew”

ALL OF THESE PEOPLE WERE 3RD PLACE FINISHERS!!!

On the other hand, Allison may have much to look forward to.  Past fourth place finishers Josh Gracin and Chris Daughtry have become very successful recording artists, so the recently-signed teen may be in good company!!

Danny Gokey, I am glad to say, will not fall victim to the dreaded “3rd place curse”.  He doesn’t have enough talent for that!  Whew!  What a relief, huh, Danny?

Until Next Time.  This……………is

Michael Queenstown

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