While You Were at the Bar 5/29

Whip out your plastic and get ready to drink. We are looking for some good music and some good tippers!

News you can use:

Former Press Secretary Scott McClellan has written a book that is sure to strike up all kinds of trouble. In his book McClellan gives details of the Bush White House and airs multiple loads of dirty laundry. Look for his appearance on morning shows today.

Nepal's leadership has voted to change the country from a monarchy to a republic. The group said that they would send a letter to the king stating that he and his family had 15 days to vacate the royal palace. The Nepalese decided to create the position of president, who will serve as the head of state.

The National Spelling Bee begins today with preliminary rounds and will finish in prime time on ABC Friday night. Two of the competitors will be returning for their fifth appearance each and are favorites in the competition. Read this article and tell me that they don't sound like they are 40. I mean, I want my kids to be geniuses and all, but whoa... maybe not. (I will totally be watching and trying to spell the words too. And then possibly laughing at the kids who take this way too seriously.)

News you can lose:

Rachael Ray's new ad for Dunkin' Donuts' iced coffee has been pulled due to some crazy lady, who happens to be a nationally syndicated columnist, writing that Rachael's scarf has terrorist links. Yes, really. Apparently Michelle Malkin thinks Ray's scarf looks like a kiffiyeh, which has been seen on several people associated with terrorism. Maybe that's taking things a little too far, Michelle. I bet Rachael could whip up something (like this woman's ass) in 30 minutes. Or less.

Word of the Day:

ribald: characterized by or given to vulgar humor; coarse or a ribald person; a lewd fellow

I am so full of ribald humor that it's not even funny. Wait, was that a pun? Oh how I love to be punny. Wait, was that a pun upon a pun?!