DAILY DIRT: Why do British people never sound British when they sing … and other things that drive us crazy

December 13, 2024 | By Steve Eighinger, Muddy River News Minister of Culture and Doctor of Love

I don't know, Steve, but the lads from Liverpool sound pretty British to me.

Daily Dirt for Friday, Dec. 13, 2024

Did anyone else realize today is a Friday the 13th? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,140 of The Daily Dirt.

1. Some things to ponder as we head toward the weekend:

Why do British people never sound British when they sing? This has bothered me since the early 1960s when I heard the Beatles sing — and then talk.
In a movie theater, which arm rest is yours?
Who do “fat chance” and “slim chance” mean the same thing?
Why is someone “in” a movie, but “on” TV?
What was the best thing BEFORE sliced bread?
What is the difference between “partly cloudy” and “partly sunny”?
If French people swear, do they say, “Pardon my English?”
Why, in baseball, is the foul pole called just that when if a ball hits it the ball is fair.
Why is a building “razed” when it is torn down.
Why do you say you are walking in bare feet when you are actually walking ON bare feet?
What happens if you get scared “half to death” — twice?
Why is the number 11 not pronounced “onety-one”?

That hippopotamus milk is pink.
That Sonic is offering two new drinks in honor of Nicole Richie and Paris Hilton: The Nicole is a “Dirty Strawberry” Dr. Pepper, the Paris is a Dragonfruit Sprite with Nerds candy.
That Burger King is bringing back a number of fan favorites starting Dec. 19: Bacon Melt, Mushroom-n-Swiss Melt and Classic Melt, plus Fiery Chicken Fries and Churro Fries.
That Firehouse Subs will have a new French Dip Sub that includes Swiss and Provolone cheeses, among other things.
That there will be SEVEN new Oreos products in January, including Golden Cakesters, Peanut Butter minis, Irish Creme thins and Oreo Puffs cereal.

3. This week’s celebrity birthdays include:

Entertainer Taylor Swift turns 35 today.
Rocker Ted Nugent will blow out 75 candles today.
Danville, Ill. native, actor, singer, comedian and former TV star Dick Van Dyke is 99, also today.
Singer and musician Dave Clark, former leader of the Dave Clark Five, turns 82 on Sunday.
Actor Brad Pitt will be 60 on Wednesday.

Steve Thought O’ The Day — Is it true cannibals don’t eat clowns because they taste funny? (Thanks, Steven Wright)