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Vodka Turkey

New York Post — The owner of a Midtown pub is serving Wild Turkey with a twist – for Thanksgiving, he's soaking his holiday birds with booze. "It's a turkey you can eat and drink at the same time, but you'll need a cab home," said pub owner Paul Hurley, who will serve up birds injected with 100-proof Georgi vodka. "There's an ounce of vodka in every bite."

Thanks to Aurienne for this news article. Unfortunately, we didn't see it until after Thanksgiving.

Hurley, the owner of O'Casey's Tavern on East 41st Street, said his mother came up with the idea in Ireland 15 years ago. "On Christmas, my mom said, 'Why not try some vodka in the turkey?'" Hurley said.

I like the way his mother thinks.

Although the bird will have a strong vodka flavor, a lot of the alcohol content will evaporate in the oven, said chef Paul Loftus. So to ensure a strong kick, Loftus will add plenty of sauce – and we do mean sauce – to the cooked gravy, which he'll serve with a straw. And in case this still isn't enough of a hit, each serving of bird will include a turkey-embedded reservoir with a fruit-flavored vodka shot and a straw, allowing diners to eat, drink and be merry – all in a single bite.

Tell me more.

Yesterday marked the first step of the process, with Loftus injecting 8 ounces of the vodka into each of the 20-pound birds.

Wait a minute... Forgot the turkey! Inject the vodka into me directly!

He'll continue the process every six hours for the next three days, giving the turkey more than half a week to soak up a half-gallon of hooch. Loftus is also using apple, lemon, peach, orange and cherry vodka for a fruity finale. And, of course, the chef recommends pairing the meal with vodka martinis. The $29.95 meal includes a hefty serving of sauced turkey, sage and sausage stuffing, cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes and a cab to anywhere in Manhattan.

What a deal!

Already, more than 125 holiday boozers have signed up for the feast. Those who want to eat at home but don't want to cook can pick up the whole cooked bird at the pub for $69.

Must remember this for next year. Must remember this for next year. Must remember this for next year...

California Man finds out Charles Manson is his Father

NY Post — A Gandhi-following, peace-loving, free-spirited vegetarian who was adopted at birth has discovered the worst possible thing a son could find out about his father – his dad is Charles Manson. "It's like finding out that Adolf Hitler is your father," said Matthew Roberts, a Los Angeles disc jockey…

Now he knows how Luke Skywalker felt.

…[His mother] told Roberts he was born after Manson raped her in a drug-fueled orgy in 1967. She gave the baby up for adoption. … After five years, Roberts' eventually wrote to Manson, who replied with letters and postcards – eerily signed with an ugly swastika – the wartime Nazi symbol Manson has tattooed onto his menacing forehead…

This is not going to be a Hallmark Father's Day special.

"He's my biological father. I can't help but have some kind of emotional connection," Roberts said. "I don't want to love him, but I don't want to hate him either."

No, no, really, it's OK. Plenty of children hate their parents for less.

Ganked from

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Because I'm Still A Bastard

Richard is still a big Beatles fan. Previously, I confused him with the Beegees movie, today I confused him even more with The Rutles…

I'll spring this one on him later...

"I'm talkin' 'bout Shatner!"

Richard is apparently doing quite well on Beatles: Rock Band. Q didn't mention that he sand "I'm talkin' 'bout Lucy!" the first time he did "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds", though.

Fuck You, FDA - My Infamous AND ILLEGAL Punch?

BigGovernment.COM — On Friday, the Food and Drug Administration notified 27 manufacturers of so-called "alcoholic energy drinks (AEDs)," that they have 30 days to prove the safety of such drinks. If the listed manufacturers fail to comply, or fail to prove the safety of their products, they will be forced to discontinue them. Many companies, such as Anheuser-Busch, MillerCoors, and Diageo have already stopped the sale and production of similar products, in anticipation of the FDA crackdown…

VodkaGodSaysWhat?

Probes into the safety of AEDs were conducted by a task force … called the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) Youth Access to Alcohol Committee... doesn't that have a nice bureaucratic ring to it? The co-chairs of this committee sent a letter to the FDA on September 25th, detailing the apparent risks of AEDs. The letter also claims that "caffeine as an additive to alcohol is not generally recognized as safe (GRAS) under FDA regulations." The letter then urges the FDA to "exercise its authority under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act."

It's not safe to mix alcohol and caffeine? Rum and Coke? Irish Coffee? My infamous fucking punch‽

The Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, originally passed by Congress in 1938, is a very interesting piece of legislation. In our legal system, we have something called "the burden of proof," otherwise known as "the presumption of innocence." … The Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act shifts the burden of proof onto manufacturers, by requiring that they prove the safety of an additive that is not generally recognized as safe. … Caffeine as an additive is generally recognized as safe by the FDA, but only when added to non-alcoholic soft drinks. So technically, the FDA has the authority to regulate AEDs. However, this will undoubtedly open a can of worms with regard to legislative intent. Connecticut Atty. Gen. Richard Blumenthal, a co-chairman of the task force said "The ultimate goal is a nationwide ban on alcohol-energy drinks marketed to young drinkers."

It's already illegal to sell any kind of alcoholic drink to the young. The rest of us are consenting adults. KEEP YOUR LAWS OFF OF MY LIVER!

The Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, does not limit the regulation of food additives to big beverage manufacturers like Anheuser-Busch and MillerCoors. In fact, sections 201 and 409 extend such regulation to individuals, partnerships, corporations and associations. Will your local bartender be their next target? Will the Vodka Red Bull become illegal? Will Jack and Coke become illegal? Will possession of coffee while intoxicated become illegal? … Officials in Sweden have already taken action against the Vodka Red Bull, blaming the mixture for the deaths of two reportedly "healthy" individuals. U.S. Federal Laws regulating caffeine in alcohol are already on the books. AEDs were illegal from day one. Unless we the people demand an amendment from Congress, the NAAG will continue to nag the FDA, until bar menus across America are completely unrecognizable.

Here's another issue for my next campaign.

Happy Birthday, Mickey!

Eighty-one years ago today marked the release of the animated short Steamboat Willie, the first fully synchronized sound cartoon, directed by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks. Although it featured the third appearances of cartoon stars Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, today is considered to be Mickey's official birthday by the Disney corporation. Huh-huh! The cartoon is below, in its uncut, uncensored, restored glory… It should also be in the public domain by now; but watch it quick anyway, just in case Disney's lawyers get it pulled down.