Remains of the Day (11/30)

HE'LL GET BACK TO YOU Back in July, Gov. Ducey said he changed his White House ringtone to "Hail to The Chief" so he wouldn't miss a call from Trump/Pence. Guess who called while Ducey was certifying Arizona's election? (7 secs in) pic.twitter.com/bzBGpfSIDf

— Brahm Resnik (@brahmresnik) November 30, 2020

"New president, who dis?" 

“Not Wanted: Ivanka Trump” signs are up in New York pic.twitter.com/74Ft4vkePc

— The Good Liars (@TheGoodLiars) November 28, 2020

You're not welcome in the (212) 

Arizona Certifies Biden’s Victory, and Wisconsin Is Expected to Certify Within Hours https://t.co/JjvnUWiQv8

— Sadio Garavini di Turno (@sadiocaracas) November 30, 2020

And just like that, my home state of Michizona is now blue 

Ann Wilson says Heart biopic directed by Carrie Brownstein is in development https://t.co/0HOU2ltjBB

— billboard (@billboard) November 30, 2020

Gonna go crazy on this 

‘Mean Girls’ Actor Jonathan Bennett Engaged to Boyfriend James Vaughan https://t.co/fIZVWuX9We pic.twitter.com/dE1G4mpVMs

— Towleroad (@tlrd) November 30, 2020

Congrats, guys! 

Indiana Attorney General Asks SCOTUS to Reverse Ruling Allowing Same-Sex Couples to Both Be Listed as Parents on Child’s Birth Certificate https://t.co/QfBrtfrYf0 pic.twitter.com/8KI3opeXWX

— Towleroad (@tlrd) November 30, 2020

Republicans never miss an opportunity to be horrible 

The Supreme Court seemed skeptical of Trump's claim he has the authority to exclude all undocumented immigrants from population totals when deciding congressional reapportionment.https://t.co/rwYew4HqJ0

— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) November 30, 2020

As with the Affordable Care Act, I will believe it when I see the ruling 

I’m so sick of the media still hanging on every nutty word Trump says. He is the political version of the crazy man on the corner ranting about aliens. Stop giving him an audience when he really needs a psych consultation

— Grandmago (@pellett48) November 30, 2020

Indeed. But that doesn't mean bloggers can't gloat for a little while longer, does it? 

⁦@MSignorile⁩ ⁦@mattrett⁩ ⁦@kenneth212⁩ ⁦@JoeSudbay⁩ ⁦@MaddowBlog⁩ ⁦@JoeMyGod⁩ ⁦@realleadelaria⁩ 

Growing up in NW Ohio, used to read her column religiously....

https://t.co/6z9dDGvbir

— Don Rumgay Jr. (@donrumgayjr) November 28, 2020

RIP,  Deb Price

Reminder: In 51 days we get our country back.

How did I ever work in an office? :-)

Mug Shot Monday

 

I don't suppose this sick puppy will need to worry too much about his neighbors picking up dog poop when he's in the slammer. 

New York Post reports:

A Denver man accused of gunning down a 21-year-old woman over a feud about dog feces reportedly fired off 24 shots from a semi-automatic rifle in the attack. 

The revelations about 24-year-old suspect Michael Close’s alleged ambush that left Isabella Thallas dead and wounded her 27-year-old boyfriend, Darian Simon, were disclosed at the suspect’s preliminary court hearing Monday, KDVR reported. 

Denver police homicide investigator Joseph Trujillo testified that authorities found six shell casings inside Close’s Ballpark neighborhood apartment, and 18 others outside his window. 

Close is accused of firing from inside his apartment at Thallas and Simon, who were walking their dog. 

Before opening fire, Close yelled at the couple after their dog pooped in a rock garden outside his apartment, according to Trujillo. “Are you going to train that f—ing dog or just yell at it?” 

Close reportedly yelled from his window. After the June 10 shooting, Close fled in his car and was arrested by police later that day. He is charged with first-degree murder and over a dozen other counts, and was denied bond Monday, the report said. The suspect’s girlfriend, Chelsea Thompson, told police that after the shooting, her boyfriend called her crying, admitting to opening fire on two people, Trujillo testified. Close was also crying and apologizing when he was arrested, Trujillo said.

Thompson told police her boyfriend had recently been diagnosed with a personality disorder and battled substance abuse.

Weekend Tennis Diary

Recalcitrant Frenchman Benoit Paire found a way to lose to No. 511 Holger Rune in an exhibition in the 17-year-old's native Denmark, 7-5, 3-6, 7-5. They make a cute couple, though.

Elsewhere around the Net ...

I'm buying whatever Damir Dzumhur is selling

Reilly Opelka is donating his bigness to charity

Andy Seppi wouldn't need that silly device if he would just withdraw his silly restraining order against me

Sleeping beauty: Borna Coric

The comely croat gets a trim

Thumbs up for Laslo Djere's lower body

Free gifts are helping John Millman pass the quarantine time 

Has Alexander Zverev finally sworn off (abusing) women?

Not sure what a contender like Vasek Pospisil is doing spending time with a third-rate journeyman ...

But I know Christian Harrison always makes a point of surrounding himself with the prettiest guys on tour

Including new member Dave Pfister

I'm guessing being Canadian insulates Vasek from Christian and MEXICAN BOYFRIEND Cesar Ramirez's love for Trump ... but it won’t protect him from all this maskless socializing. 😞

Someone has a crush on Diegocito

Liam Broady flaunts his body

Lloyd Glasspool ...

... and Filip Krajinovic know squats

Czech Mates: Filip Duda and Roman Jebavy

No one has more fun than Tommy Haas 

I'd sure love to hear more about Tommy Paul's visit from Sun Devil Nathan Ponwith 

Song of the Day: 'Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)' by Nancy Sinatra

 

There's a thread going around ON TWITTER  about covers that are better than the originals.("Crimson and Clover" by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts is always my go-to, followed by Bananarama's "Venus.") "Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down" was Cher's second solo single -- and a fine one at that. I never even knew Frank's daughter had covered it until Damian mentioned it to me -- I'm not a Quentin Tarantino's person, so had no idea about is inclusion on the "Kill Bill Volume 1" soundtrack -- but I must confess it does give Ms. Sarkisian-Bono-Allman's original a run for its money. 

Wikipedia notes that Nance's version also was the theme for BBC coverage of the 2005 Wimbledon tennis championships, and has been sampled on several hip-hop recordings, including the Audio Bullys' hit "Shot You Down" in 2005.

Page 1 Roundup (11/30)

 

The Daily News: NYC schools set to begin reopening Dec. 7: Mayor de Blasio

Back2Stonewall: New Jersey mayor orders investigation into homophobic remarks made by teachers in Zoom training class

Baseline: Patty Smyth talks hubby John McEnroe, new albums

Brian Ferrari: Some off-the-beaten-path holiday songs for you

Tennis: How much do you know about the people calling tennis matches, and how they do their jobs? (Hint: More than Tracy Austin, who was seeded 4 -- not 2 -- when she withdrew from Wimbledon in 1983 and effectively traded in playing for commentating!) 

Boy Culture: David Prowse, English actor and weightlifter who embodied Darth Vader, dies at 85

Hot Slut of the Day: Head cleaner!

Bosguy: He looks like a fun way to spend Sunday in bed

Greg in Hollywood: Let Meryl Streep, Candice Bergen and Dianne Wiest talk about their new movie

The Randy Report: Your InstaHunk roundup

New York Post: Joe Biden fractures foot playing with dog, needs walking boot

Towleroad: Colorado Gov. Jared Polis and partner Marlon Reis test positive for coronavirus

People: The day Lucille Ball said goodbye to Vivian Vance, who was dying of bone cancer: 'There was laughter -- and sobbing'

GCN: Black transgender woman killed in Houston -- on Trans Day of Remembrance

The Washington Post: Biden hires all-female senior communications team, names Neera Tanden director of OMB

The New York Times: Alex Padilla, California’s secretary of state, has emerged as the front-runner to succeed Kamala Harris in the Senate. But Gov. Gavin Newsom appears to be in no rush to make his choice.

Pamela Sneed's new book powerfully recalls the contributions and leadership of lesbians during the height of the AIDS crisis

The Wall Street Journal: Family gatherings were smaller this year but the birds weren’t, complicating the age-old puzzle of what to do with the remnants

Your home-office ergonomics are still a mess -- do something about it

How will Santa handle a Covid Christmas?

Hot Cat of the Day: It's a shame Socks isn't around to teach the Bidens' new kitty the ropes about being the First Cat

Morning Wood

 

Meme Spirited

Forgive me while I gloat! 

20 days of fantasy and failure: Inside Trump’s quest to overturn the election

His losses are our wins

Wisconsin recount confirms Biden’s win over Trump, cementing the president’s failure to change the election results

Grifters to the bitter end: Chris Ruddy, the CEO of Newsmax, has found a business opportunity in feeding Trump supporters the fantasy that the president could still win the election

Trump has another mental breakdown on live television interview

Pa. State Sen. Doug Mastriano tests positive for Covid-19 after meeting Republicans at White House

Brian Sims: Imagine finding out you have the most dangerous global virus in over a century after denying its existence and impact for nearly a year while simultaneously attempting sedition with the President.

 Reminder: We get our country back in 52 days

Speedo Sunday

I must have watched Chris Ashton and Danny Care interview South African professional rugby union player Faf de Klerk a dozen times and I still haven't been able to focus on what's they're saying ... 

Tired Old Queen at the Movies: 'Tea & Sympathy' (1956)

 

It's been a while since I checked in with my pal Steve Hayes -- aka the Tired Old Queen at the Movies -- whose knowledge of Old Hollywood is unparalleled. But with the holidays and continuing quarantine upon us, now seemed like the perfect time. In recent weeks and months he's reviewed "Death on the Nile" (1978), "The Cat and the Canary" (1939), "A Stolen Life" (1946) and "In the Good Old Summertime" (1949)." But it was his review of Vincente Minnelli's "Tea & Sympathy" that I watched first -- and the only film of the five I've actually seen -- and Steve does not disappoint! 

The only thing I would add -- a correction, if you will -- is that our fey leading man, Tom (played by John Kerr), does in fact play one sport: tennis. I remember this because like Tom, I too was massively ridiculed by everyone from my teammates to my coach for using underspin on my shots when everyone knows real men, like Rafael Nadal, use heavy topspin! 

NOW AVAILABLE: Steve Hayes: Classic Movie Reviews Merchandise HERE!

Saturday 'Stache Six-Pack

 

As we say goodbye to yet another Movember, here's a special six-pack of men.

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