I’ve got nothing. As I write this, the election is over but not really, Thanksgiving was an intimate gathering instead of a large family affair, and COVID-19 continues to spread across the country. Every day, I wake up, and I feel like it is Groundhog Day, which is not great if your job is to bring a little laughter to people. So, my only solution is to share useless information I find entertaining.
Speaking of Groundhog Day, Palm Springs on Hulu is a must watch. Turn off whatever news network you are glued to, take a couple of hours and watch Andy Samberg, who is stuck living the same day over and over again. Yes, the language is coarse (remember, this is the guy who gave us “D*ck in a Box” from SNL—can I say that in this paper?) and there is sex, but we are all adults. It is so perfect for where we are today.
I am not sure how many of you are on Twitter or Instagram, but several months ago a trend popped up called “I was today years old” where people share facts they should have known. Most are so obvious you are embarrassed for yourself that you didn’t know. So let’s start. I was today years old when I found out …
… opossums and possums are two different animals. The opossum is found in North America, and the possum, which is more closely related to the kangaroo, is found in Australia. Stunned, see: opossumpower.org. Seriously!
… that camels can swim. Can you imagine being on a boat, looking for a whale but spotting a camel? Yes, apparently these desert creatures will take to the sea in search of places to graze. In Qatar, where camel races are popular, one of the training methods is camels swimming in large Jacuzzis.
… Ore-Ida, the frozen potato company, stands for Oregon and Idaho. OK, I am horribly embarrassed that I didn’t know this! I am the Bubba Gump of potatoes. I like some nice crisp hash browns in the morning, french fries at lunch and either mashed or baked at dinner. Potatoes are the food I would take with me on a desert island!
… the arrow on the gas gauge in your car points to which side the gas tank is on. Actually, my husband told me years ago, and I am forever thankful. Nothing is more frustrating than trying to fill up the rental car and not knowing which side the gas tank is on.
… California has a larger population than Canada. Eh? It is true! As I verified this fact, I stumbled upon this tidbit. Upon meeting Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, California’s Gov. Gavin Newsom said, “The guy’s got great hair!” I love honest people! (Actually, both of them have great hair.)
None of this information will change your life or make you any smarter, but I hope you at least chuckled. Wear your mask, socially distance and wash your hands. Be safe, my peeps!