For those of you unfamiliar, the WWE is that “professional” “wrestling” organization whose popularity is based more personalities and drama than anything. A little while back, they introduced a storyline where headman Vince McMahon “died” in a limo explosion. They even implicated a CNBC sports writer as a “suspect”.

Well, the WWE is probably going have to ditch that storyline. First, former female wrestler Sensational Sherri was found dead at her home.
Even more poignant was the news that current wrestler Chris Benoit and his family were found dead on Sunday. Right now, they’re chalking it up to a murder-suicide.

Some WWE fans thought the McMahon death storyline was tacky in the first place. To continue on with it now would seem untenable. But how many fans would really abandon watching the “sport” if they decided to continue the story?

Remember that judge who sued some dry cleaners for $54 million over a lost pair of trousers? He lost.

Venezuelan president Hugo Chávez is telling his army to prepare for a United States invasion. I’m still trying to figure out whether he really believes it, has started to become delusional and paranoid, or is merely using fear to help keep people in line.

Dressed in olive green fatigues and a red beret, Chávez spoke inside Tiuna Fort—Venezuela’s military nerve-center—before hundreds of uniformed soldiers standing alongside armored vehicles and tanks decorated with banners reading: “Fatherland, Socialism, or Death! We will triumph!”

There’s just something about Chávez that makes me think “in 5 years, he’s weird megalomaniac guy”. Maybe it’s just the media coverage of him that we get here. Hmmm…I should secure an interview with him and see for myself.

Chávez Warns of Resistance War With U.S.

The story’s kinda stupid, and it really doesn’t deserve the attention it’s getting.* Cameron Diaz was touring Peru toting an olive green bag decorated with a red star, complete with a Maoist slogan (it’s apparently fashionable in some circles). Because of Peru’s recent history with the leftist Shining Path, it’s something that breaks open recent wounds. The Peruvians weren’t real happy. Diaz has apologized.

Mao Zedong paraphenelia becoming a fashion statement? Seriously? Next thing you know, you’ll start seeing people wearing Che Guevara T-shirts everywhere even if they have no clue who he is.

Thought this was kinda odd:

One prominent Peruvian human rights activist said Diaz should have been a little more aware of local sensitivities when picking her accessories.

Righty-O. Ladies, be sure to check with the Maldives and the Vatican City–and Peru, of course–before buying your next purse. Or at least choose one not emblazoned with Communist propaganda.

Actress Diaz apologizes for Mao bag

Saturday, while doing some website maintenance, I noticed that little calendar to the right. What was frightening was seeing all those dates in bold. When I first started out, four days a week would be a heavy week, but now…oh, man…

Starting with the Manuel Uribe update, there were 67 posts in 22 straight days.

There’s no way I have enough to say to post three times a day.

On the minus side, this thing has been taking up some time. On the plus side, it does give Annie something to do while she’s at work.

Yesterday was a rest day, just to prove LEP’s not a hypnotic obsession.

I will stop using animals for food once animals stop using each other for food.

The page was down for a while. But at least it was my own fault.

WordPress had an upgrade that I implemented because it covers some security holes.

Also, the site address will be changing to liquideggproduct.com. It makes more sense. blog.donaldbriggs.net will forward to the new address, of course.

You are…

If some guy named “Q-Tip” can be considered a celebrity, that means I should be considered a celebrity.