1. This just in: "Abstinence education programs are unrealistic." — Bristol Palin
2. Here's Barack Obama's signature carved (written?) inside the drawer of his former desk in the Senate. I couldn't make out Bobby Kennedy's, though—can you?
3. Adjustable heat hot sauce! Now that's clever.
4. The Croc-o-dial is a cell phone holder from Crocs.
Wellstone, Obama, Kennedy, Bradley, and Simon? All at one desk? Wow.
I had to blow it up to see it, but I think I can make out the K E N N right above Baker.
Posted by: Mark | February 18, 2009 at 08:19 AM
Wow, those croc things are even uglier than the shoes (and I own two pair).
Posted by: amy | February 18, 2009 at 08:42 AM
I detest Crocs, but I was willing to give the company props for "Croc-o-dial," which is a clever name. Alas, they blew it: the actual name is Crocs(tm) o-dial--note plural, which they probably considered legally mandatory. Dumb and awkward, just like the accursed footwear.
Posted by: Nancy Friedman | February 18, 2009 at 11:18 AM
Yes, I just couldn't bring myself to type "Crocs(tm)-o-dial," so I took liberties.
The shoes are both as ugly and as comfortable as can be. I was one of the first people I knew who had them (a friend in Colorado, where they originated, persuaded me to buy them), and everyone would ask, "Are they comfortable?" I always replied, in my most sarcastic voice, "No, I'm wearing them because they're so attractive."
Posted by: Karen | February 18, 2009 at 11:30 AM