What's Going On? -- Iron Pigs Mascot Name Deemed Offensive
Due to complaints from a local Latino organization, the new Phillies AAA farm team have changed their mascot's name. It seems that in the Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania, the term 'pork chop' is a slur against Latinos.
HammRadio Today: 6/5/2007 -- Silly String Saves Lives, Silly Putty Used As Emergency Condoms
So it seems that Silly String might be helpful to our Soldiers in Iraq to find IEDs [Improvised Exploding device], but I think they are using it for practical jokes.
Charlie Manuel Quote of the Day -- Special Guest Star: Shane Victorino
Charlie Manuel Quote of the Day: The Phillies are 3-10. Lose to the lowly Nationals in Extra Innings. Brett Myers in the bullpen. And Shane Victorino chimes in.
HammRadio Today: 3/26/2007 -- Post Office needs quick cash...
So the Post Office looks like they need some quick cash. What do they do? Create the Forever stamp. Next thing you are going to tell me they are going to sell Star Wars stamps.
What's Goin On?: It's Mardi Gras and Nothing Happened
It's the Friday before Super Bowl weekend. It's also Groundhogs day. Not sure what the connection is, all I know is... it's another month and I'll be able to eat a Cheesesteak!