Harvey Wallbanger and the POP Awards
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Good morning breakfastpoppers. Today is Tuesday, November 10, 2009. If it's Tuesday then it must be time for the POP Awards. We don't have time to prepare a complicated recipe, so let's mix up a Harvey Wallbanger. It must be 12 o'clock somewhere. You will need 3/4 ounce vodka, 1 1/2 ounces orange juice ( a good breakfast choice), 1/4 ounce Galliano ( a better one), orange slices for garnish and a maraschino cherry for garnish too. Pour vodka and orange juice into a collins glass with ice cubes. Add the Galliano and garnish with orange slices and cherry. Let's meet at the theatre. Will somebody please bring some chips?
Welcome everyone to the 13th weekly presentation of the POPS. Without further ado, let's begin the ceremony. Will former New York Governor Elliot Spitzer and a representative from Harvard come on up to the stage? The awards committee has decided to give each of you a POP. Harvard has asked the former Governor to speak as part of the 2009/2010 Labs Lectures on the question of institutional corruption. We applaud both Harvard and Mr. Spitzer for this joint effort. After all, who knows more about corruption than the Governor. Well done!
Our next honoree hails from the world of entertainment. Will Britney Spears come on up and receive your POP? The lyrics to your new song are absolutely riveting and will surely serve as an inspiration to all the pre-teens and teens who adore you. If I may I will quote just a few lines. "Livin in sin is the new thing. Three is a charm. Two is not the same. I don't see the harm. So are you game?" The magnificence of these words takes my breath away. You are a gifted writer and a fabulous role model. Here's your POP, if you don't mind, I'll skip the hug.
Will Mr. Evan Thomas the distinguished Editor at Large from Newsweek come to the podium? You have earned this POP because you so wisely shared your deep regret that Major Hasan is a Muslim because of how that reality will be abused by Conservatives. How about regretting that so many innocent people died needlessly at the hands of this man? Your profound belief that he is probably just a "nutcase" was beyond brilliant. In my view all mass murderers are "nut cases" . That's just a given. If he is also something else, time will tell.
Our next recipient is a South Korean cab driver. Please step up to the stage and receive your POP on behalf of all cabbies in your country . South Korea has officially ruled that it is absolutely legal to watch television while operating a taxi. You must be so relieved, now you can watch "As The World Turns" in peace. The cabbies in our country just cut people off and slice fruit while driving. Well done!
Our last award winner is none other than the President himself. Now, of course, the President was way too busy to attend, but he has sent someone to stand in for him. Will Hugo Chavez please come to the podium to receive President Obama's award? This POP has been awarded to President Obama for revealing what is really in his heart before the entire nation. The fact that he chose to go to Camp David for the week-end instead of Fort Hood says it all. It is the committee's understanding that he will attend a memorial service today, however, we think it really is a matter of too little, too late. Here's the award Mr. Chavez, give the President out best regards, NOT......
Well, breakfastpoppers and honorees, once again our ceremony has come to a close on a high note. Although the President, himself, didn't show up, his stand-in Hugo Chavez was a real crowd pleaser. Let's meet again next week when I can assure you all that we will have a whole new group of "winners"...
Let's raise our Harvey Wallbangers in a toast to the bad, the ugly and the insane...POP...
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Dear Lily Rose,
I had to change the date, so I hit edit. Sorry! Britney is a train wreck, I agree. Have a great day.
All well deserved. I like the Korean cab drivers award. At least the Korean cabbies can speak Korean. In NYC, the cabbies can't speak English!!! Maybe Harvard should forget about Spitzer. Spitzer would make a good cabbie and pimp. And Obumma, to borrow from 50 Caliber, pardon me while I spit, he is just a plain loser when it comes to being the leader of this country. It bothers me this putz will not go to Berlin and will not be in the country on Veterans'Day. The Commander-in-Chief ducks out on his troops. Good job, floppy ears. BARTENDER..........
Pop,
You have selected a well rounded and deserving group for the POP awards today. At least George and Laura visited Fort Hood over the weekend. I'm sure the soldiers were more pleased to see them than Obamala anyway.
I brought some Fritos, Chetos, and some dip also for the crowd. I pity Britney's and Kevin's children they haven't got a chance at normalcy.
I nominate Barny Frank for dishonorable mention for his selection of partners. In the 1980's he had a male prostitute, and his latest was busted in 2007 for growing pot in his home while Barny was there.
Dear taxlarry
Great comments. I didn't realize he wasn't going to be here for Veteran's Day. Where is he going? Venezuela?
Dear Tom,
Thanks for the chip and dip. It's very generous of you. Oh yes, Barney was on my list, but the S. Korean cabbie knocked him off. There is always next week..Enjoy the rest of the day.
Don't know where he will be on Veterans' Day, but I thought I heard on the news he won't be around. Maybe I'm wrong, won't be the first time. However, he was around after the Fort Hood shooting and he did nothing.
Pop
Well done once more; the Editor at Large from Newsweek was especially appropriate. He is so right of course, now all of America will turn their deep visceral hatred towards these poor misunderstood Muslim Jihadist that are only expressing their concern for what big bully America and its lifelong pal Israel are doing to the Arab countries that only want to wipe them off the face of the earth and return the planet to 9th century Islamic Rule!
And having Chavez stand in for President Mmmm-Mmm-Mm was also brilliant. No one else could accept the award with as much feigned sincerity as this bastillion of Freedom, Chavez. But I’m not clear on one thing was President Mmmm-Mmm-Mm not in attendance because he was watching videos of his rise to power or listening to his IPod playing his collection of Greatest Obama speeches?
Dear taxlarry,
"Nothing" is the hallmark of his presidency!
Dear patriot,
He had an early morning round of golf and then he was having his portrait painted... Great comments.
Pop,
well done, once again! I will have to do some looking at Bratney I am not familiar with her works of the one who has fooled many in believing he does not exist.
Simple guy here, it's a double shot of rye and coffee. I'm sure I can get the bartender to mix me a Banger when I get to the bar.
As for the paper POTUS, sounds like he will not visit the Marine Corps Ball in Washington as well as dismissing all the other Valued and Dear Service Members past and present.
Some how I feel this will be a first from the White House of disrespect.
Alas I'm betting the men and women don't really care.
Watch this comparison of responses to two different presidents.
Way to go POP, you're just too good at this, I love it.
POP: Well Done, again.
Obamala is a disgrace of a president, when he chooses to take a restful weekend instead of flying to Ft. Hood. I tried to find out where he will be tomorrow, but I failed.
One week after he was elected, he took time out to lay a wreath for Veterans at Soldier's Field in Chicago. Very moving!! I suspect that he was hiding - in care his healthcare bill didn't pass. Anyway, Chavez did a good job, accepting his award.
Is Spitzer teaching our Harvard students to be corrupt? What a class!!!
I say the same thing every Tuesday. POP, you've outdone yourself -
I'm bringing some travel brochures to South Korea with me to bhe bar;maybe we can all plan a trip.
See you later at the bar, Save me a seat....
Good mornining Pop, Tuesday has become my favorite day. I just love these awards and yes you did an especially good job today. Evan Thomas is an idiot. The military should have investigated and removed that Muslim Jihadist from the military when he was at Walter Reed His personal card had initials indicating he was a jihadist and he told people he was a Muslim first and an American second. Duh, Hold up your sign! The rest of the awards went to equally deserving idiots.
I also brought chips and plenty of supplies for the Harvey Wallbangers as I know I'll need more than one.
POP: Pardon me. I need to clarify.
I suspect that Obamala was hiding this past weekend with the healthcare bill vote, and that's why he did not go to Fort Hood.
This had nothing to do with him laying a wreath last year.
Please excuse my jumbled gray cells.
To 50 Caliber - What a great video!!!
Dear 50 caliber,
The video tells the whole story better than words can ever say. Thanks 50 Caliber. Forget about Britney, she's not worth it.
Dear Robert,
Thanks so much. Did you have the Harvey Wallbanger?
Dear Pino,
What a great idea. I'd like to see those brochures .Maybe we can arrange a group trip. Watching tv while driving is on a par with the two handed floss!
Dear Pamela,
Thanks so much. Meet us at the bar and bring the chips if there are any left over. We are planning a group trip to S. Korea to take a taxi ride..
Dear Pino,
Don't worry, it was all those Harvey Wallbangers!
Obamala was too busy to visit the Berlin Wall, now he's too busy to visit fort Hood, but I'm sure he's not too busy to go work out, or to prepare for tomorrow night's big White house bash, but Hugo was a great replacement, and is that Sean Penn back in the corner with a video camera making a documentary of the great one? I loove de taste of blak likorich and Galieano is my favorit, I kan drunk it streight frum the boddle. oops, I may hav had yust a little toe much, Thanx POP, your the bist!
Great awards ceremony as always. It is a shame that our current "leader" is such a schmuck. I wish these awards could actually be given. What a shame our commander-in-chief has nothing but contempt for our people in the military!
Pop,
50Calibers video was very telling. I noticed a similar coolness last week when Barry was visiting the Navy.
Neither Hilliary or Barry made any mention of Regan during the Wall celebration.
Pop, I think most folks have heard it said that if you repeat a lie often enough it will become believable.. Our President has reversed that and as long as he refuses to mention the Terrorist word and his Media follow his lead, Americans will be kept in the dark about the attack at Fort Hood. Americans need to begin thinking for themselves!
I loveth the awards given so faithfully,
Spitzer teacheth on corruption how wonderfully!
None better to doeth the deed than the doer,
Harvard indeed dreweth from the sewer!
Britney bewitcheth our vulnerable young,
She useth the words rolling off of her tongue,
Her spell casteth over them as they lend an ear,
Corrupting our children as they liseneth, I fear!
Mr. Thomas knoweth nothing of the pain and grief,
Of each family touched by Hasan, The life stealing thief!
His passionate cry should beeth for the soldiers alone,
Not for Hasan, whose actions we can not condone!
To the South Korean cab driver who watcheth TV,
I am pleased much to say, he will never driveth for me!
Why should it taketh an order to say,
No TV while driving? I findeth dismay!
As for our President who findeth no time for his troops!
Not his Veterans, nor his injured, nor murdered, nor serving in groups,
Is it really surprising that he should hideth away at the Camp?
He gives America and American's nothing! We needeth a Presidential re-vamp!
Did not have a Harveybanger but did manage to bang my head on the kitchen cabinent getting my oatmeal. Te Pop awards given today are so deserving and how sad the music industry allows such this confirms my thoughts its all about greed and the almighty dollar.I believe I will have some mountain dew, diet of course so cheers!
Dear jiberish,
Thanks so much for attending. Under the circumstances, too much is not enough!
P.S. Is it baby time yet?
Dear Sheri, This President is so anti-American that he can't even fake it. What a complete disgrace!
Dear Tom,
50 Caliber's video link speaks for itself. This President, this administration, this Congress(the Democrats) should be ashamed of themselves. They are all on some kind of wild ego trip that is completely separate and apart from what the American people want.
Dear GreatAmerican,
You can change the words to make them sound less ominous, but only an idiot will believe what this administration puts out there. The proof will be in the pudding. We'll just have to wait and see.
Dear Kebennett, (aka Poet Laureate of the Kingdom)
You are remarkable! You write novels, short stories and amazing poetry. Thanks for your amazing contributions to my hub.
Dear Robert,
Put the Harvey Wallbanger on your head, it will ease the pain. Mountain Dew rocks (sort of)...
Pop great hub,
BO is almost driving me to drink one of your wallbanger. BO is enough to drive a Mormon to drink!
Keep on Hubbing!
Dear eovery,
Meet me at the bar this Wednesday morning...
POP, she was dialated this morning to 2 centimeters, baby in a couple of days, thank you for asking.
Dear jiberish,
OH, I am so excited. Baby on the way Grandma.. Please let me know and thank you for this update.
You do have woes, if you are starting in the mornings.
Keep on hubbing!
Dear eovery,
Wow.. I meant the breakfast table!
Lily Rose says:
2 weeks ago
Wow - I commented and when I hit the post comment button, it dissappeared!
Well done, Pop! As usual, thanks for keeping me posted. Britney sucks!