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The Comedian's-eye View of 02/01/00

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Excerpted-from: 02/01/00 -- ShopTalk

                       Tuesday February 1, 2000
                 http://www.tvspy.com/shoptalk.htm

  "The band Twisted Sister has asked the Atlanta Braves to stop introducing
   John Rocker with their song "I Wanna Rock.' Rocker says he doesn't care
   what they play, as long as it's not by Queen, the Manhattan Transfer,
   or Foreigner."
			- Bill Maher

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"They have at concierge at [Boston's Logan] airport now, just like they do
at fancy hotels.  Well, thank God for that! I can't tell you how many times
I have been stuck at the airport wondering what kind of wine to have with
my Cinnabon."

"Kelsy Grammer is going to do a series of public service announcements on
IBS, which is irritable bowel syndrome. Upon hearing about it, Bob Dole
said that certain things you shouldn't talk about." (O'Brien)

Yoko Ono has told British reporters she lives in fear. The wife of the late
John Lennon is scared a fan obsessed with her talents will harm her.
However, psychologists say no one is that crazy. (Ray)

Denmark has fired the first female guard hired to protect their royal family
because of charges she is a prostitute on her days off (it's legal there).
The palace authorities first became suspicious when she was spotted in Hugh
Grant's BMW. (Bill Williams)

The U.S. Geological Survey says that a minor earthquake shook New Hampshire
Thursday morning.  There were no injuries or property damage, however the
event still registered a greater impact than the Steve Forbes campaign.
(Jim Rosenberg)

© 2000 Peter Langston