Frank facts about... FRANKS!

Americans will eat more than an estimated 7 billion hot dogs between Memorial Day and Labor Day, with more than 150 million consumed on July 4th alone, according to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council. But what will top all those dogs? Oscar Mayer conducted a survey to find out how Americans like to dress their dogs.

· Among the 10 markets surveyed, mustard (77%) was the No. 1 one hot dog topping, followed by ketchup (58%), onions (50%), relish (47%) and cheese (41%).
· Nearly 40% of men and 45% of women said that backyard cookouts are their favorite summer hot dog eating occasion, while 34% of men and 44% of women said they don’t need a special occasion; they eat hot dogs all summer long.
· More than half of Americans plan to have more hot dogs at cookouts or family gatherings due to the economy.
You can enter the Oscar Mayer “Top Our Best Dog Contest” for a chance to win a Labor Day grill-out. Submit a photo showing how you top an Oscar Mayer Jumbo Beef Frank along with your favorite hot dog memory to www.hotdoggerblog.com. Oscar Mayer will choose one “lucky dog” to receive a Labor Day cookout complete with a visit from the Wienermobile, a top-of-the-line grill, and a year’s supply of hot dogs!

Underpants survey...

Now here's something you don't read about every day.

To celebrate the 75th Anniversary of their invention of the Brief, Jockey International conducted a national Father’s Day survey revealing which celebrity dads Americans would most like to see in their skivvies. Heartthrob father-of-six Brad Pitt rocked the vote with 29%, followed by Matthew McConaughey (24%), Hugh Jackman (19%), Will Smith (16%) and President Obama (13%). While our country’s new president has been hush-hush as to the type of underwear he wears, 42% of Americans think Obama would prefer to receive new boxer shorts from the First Family this Father’s Day; 39% think he would like boxer briefs; 16% voted for briefs. Another survey conducted by Jockey revealed that 26% of men in America own underwear that are five or more years old; a shocking 11% own underwear that are more than a decade old! In case anyone cares. Briefs.

What? Wet BOWLING shoes law...

Lawmakers in Illinois passed a bill 51-4 last Friday that aims to shield bowling alley owners from lawsuits by people who slip and fall after getting their bowling shoes wet outside. The bill, which passed the House and is now waiting for the governor’s signature, would allow owners to warn people through posted signs that bowling shoes should be worn only inside the alley. That way, if bowlers venture outside and get their shoes wet and then slip while bowling, alley owners wouldn’t be held responsible. Now THAT is making the best of hard-earned tax dollars! Right up Illinois' alley!

Shoe Toss

Father, Daughter Arrested After Shoe Fight
An argument over a pair of shoes led to criminal charges against a Granite City, Illinois, woman and her dad. The 24-year-old woman was charged with criminal property damage, while her 47-year-old father was accused of aggravated battery. Police said the daughter invited three people to her home early Monday and an argument erupted over a pair of shoes. The father intervened, clubbing one of the guests over the head with a flashlight. The daughter allegedly broke a window on one guest’s vehicle. The father claimed that the guests refused his request to leave and that he hit one visitor only after he was punched. Come to find out, the 3 "guests" were invited while the daughter was at the "bar" down the street from her home. Imagine. Alcohol was involved. OF COURSE IT WAS :-)

http://rulesofthumb.org

http://rulesofthumb.org

Every rule of thumb you’ve ever wondered about is right here at this site. Rules of thumb are like life mottos, something to live by. And finally a Web site has brought them all together so we can study and memorize them to lead fuller, happier lives. From driving to relationships, RulesOfThumb.org has them all. Some are useful: “Don’t pull the choke in a motor boat if the motor was running within the past 20 minutes,” while others are humorous: “It is said that 1 out of 3 men are ugly. If you look at 2 friends and they are good looking, you’re the ugly one.” Enjoy!

Tall people actually make more $$

No way. Tall people actually earn higher wages than their vertically-challenged counterparts, while being obese does not mean a slimmed-down pay package, according to a new study. Researchers found a strong link between wages and height, particularly for men, with each additional four inches of height adding 3% to hourly wages. The “height premium” was 2% for women, according to researchers from the University of Sydney and Canberra’s Australian National University. They calculated that every two inches above the average height of 5-feet-10-inches boosted a male’s wages by the equivalent of an extra year’s experience in the labor force. The researchers, who examined health and income data from almost 20,000 Australians, also found that being overweight didn’t mean a light paycheck, going against previous studies.

Anybody got some stilts?

Whatever you're doing. Stop.

Nation To Remember Fallen Heroes On Memorial Day

The White House Commission on Remembrance has announced highlights of activities that will unfold across the country at 3:00 p.m. local time on May 25th as Americans pause to remember the nation’s fallen heroes. The President, in his Memorial Day Proclamation, will call on Americans to observe the National Moment of Remembrance. Major League Baseball games will stop, the National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, D.C. will halt, Amtrak trains will blow their whistles, Buglers Across America will play “Taps,” and the National Grocers Association and Food Marketing Institute will ask shoppers to pause in stores nationwide to remember the fallen. Citizens are asked to pause, wherever they may be, and reflect on the sacrifices made for our freedoms. The Moment was created by the Commission after its Director asked a group of children visiting the Nation’s Capitol, “What is the meaning of Memorial Day?” Their reply was, “It’s the day the pools open.” Their innocent response, combined with a Gallup Poll that revealed only 28% of Americans know the true meaning of this holiday, resulted in the launch of the National Moment of Remembrance. Pretty cool. And about time!
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