Today we visit with Willie and Korie Robertson - Duck Dynasty The Revival
https://www.aetv.com/shows/duck-dynasty-the-revival
https://www.hulu.com/series/duck-dynasty-the-revival
TODAY'S REASON TO PARTY! (special thanks to ListOfNationalDays.com)
Halloween
https://www.totalwine.com/cocktail-recipes/halloween-sangria
SURVEYS, STUDIES & SUCH
Horror movies: apparently, you either love ‘em or hate ‘em. A new YouGov survey found that horror movies divide audiences like few other genres, with just half of Americans saying they ‘love’ or ‘like horror, while nearly as many (46%) dislike or hate it – making it the most polarizing movie genre. In fact, 22% say they “hate” horror, 3 times higher than any other genre. Still, the fans who do love it, LOVE it: 43% of horror fans say it’s their favorite type of movie. Younger adults and men are most likely to enjoy horror, especially comedic and psychological types. Viewers overwhelmingly prefer watching at night (44%) and with others (47%). Most agree the genre peaked in the 1980s.
Most liked horror movies:
• Sinners: 92% (it may benefit from having just been released this year)
• The Silence of the Lambs: 88%
• The Shining: 86%
• Misery: 85%
• Get Out: 84%
Least liked horror movies:
• The Blair Witch Project: 68% liked / 32% disliked
• The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: 75% liked / 25% disliked
• Child’s Play (Chucky) — 75% liked / 25% disliked
BIG SCREEN-LITTLE SCREEN
Filmmakers Chris Smith and Jack Turner are in talks with John Hughes III to produce an official, authorized documentary about legendary filmmaker John Hughes. With access to never-before-seen photos and behind-the-scenes footage, the project aims to deliver the definitive portrait of the writer and director who helped shape youth, music and pop culture in America in the 1980s and ’90s. Hughes is best known for writing, producing and directing films like as “Sixteen Candles”, “The Breakfast Club”, “Ferris Buller’s Day Off”, “Planes, Trains & Automobiles”, and “Uncle Buck”. He also wrote the classics “National Lampoon’s Vacation”, “Pretty in Pink”, and “Home Alone”.
Almost 26 years ago to the day, Matthew McConaughey was part of a now-infamous incident involving the bongos, the police, and zero clothing. In honor of the anniversary of the actor’s run-in with the law, McConaughey, his wife, Camila, and their company Pantalones Organic Tequila, are having a little fun: They’ve released a dramatic reading of the police report from the incident, complete with an intro from Steve Zirnkilton, the voice of “Law & Order” He starts the clip by saying: “What follows is a real police report. No names have been changed, ’cause he was totally guilty.” In addition to the video, the brand is commemorating the anniversary of the iconic bongo event with a signature cocktail called “Pantsless & Famous”. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/42ep4dn5
ABC wants to create the next big TV music competition series, and it has turned to a maestro of the genre to try out a new format. The Disney-owned network has set Simon Cowell as a judge on a test taping of “Who’s In The Band”, a talent search for the next One Direction. Cowell will judge alongside a panel that includes Joe Jonas, Spice Girl Mel B (a frequent Cowell collaborator on “America’s Got Talent”, etc.), and songwriter Savan Kotecha. Rei Ami, who provided ‘Zoey’s’ singing voice in Netflix sensation “KPop Demon Hunters”, is on hosting duty.
DID YA KNOW!?
The company that made the furniture hoist used in the Louvre heist has been taking advantage of the scandal, turning it into free marketing. German manufacturer Boecker posted a cheeky ad featuring the truck outside the museum with the caption: “When you need to get going again quickly.” The company confirmed the machine – an Agilo lift that can carry 400kg “as quiet as a whisper” – had been stolen during a demo in Paris. After realizing it was theirs, Boecker’s team decided to humorously embrace the global spotlight.
JOKE OF THE DAY
(FROM
HEIDI)
SCOOP
OF THE DAY
As if we really needed something to make chocolate even BETTER, a sound expert at the University of Bristol has created a unique song that she says makes chocolate taste sweeter and richer. The 90-second tune, called ‘Sweetest Melody’, was developed by Natalie Hyacinth in collaboration with Galaxy Chocolate, based on over 60 years of research into “multisensory integration”. That’s how sound influences taste. Soft, major-key music enhances sweetness, while sharp or fast notes can make flavors seem bitter or harsh. The song is 90 seconds long, supposedly the length of time it takes chocolate to melt on your tongue. It blends piano for sweetness and strings for smoothness, resulting in what they call “a symphony of the senses.” You can hear it on YouTube or Spotify. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/8hp2shyk
Is a low-carb diet good for your dog’s health? Finnish researchers found dogs on low-carb, raw meat diets had lower blood sugar, cholesterol, and better fat-burning markers than kibble-fed pups. Since dogs evolved as carnivores, preferring protein and fat, the study raises questions about whether grain-heavy, high-carb commercial kibble really supports their metabolism — or just inflates their blood sugar and cholesterol.
THE MOVIE QUOTE OF THE DAY
If you have a favorite quote.... you can send it to us at the bottom of the page at JohnAndHeidiShow.com
"Why so serious?" -The Dark Knight (2008), The Joker (Heath Ledger)
NEWS TO ME
(FROM HEIDI)
FUN
FACT FOR YOU:
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✓ The first oranges were green.
✓ In Medieval times, the average person met about 100 people in their lifetime.
✓ The first archaeological evidence of soup dates back to 6000 B.C. The main ingredient: hippopotamus.
✓ The word “unfriend” first appeared in 1659.
✓ The cubicle did not get its name from its shape, but from the Latin “cubiculum” meaning “bed chamber”.
WEIRD NEWS
A 74-year-old man faked his own death to find out who would come to his funeral. Mohan Lal, a retired Air Force veteran in India, staged an elaborate mock funeral complete with flowers and other decorations…and grieving relatives. Hundreds of shocked villagers joined the procession, only to see the man suddenly rise from his casket. He later explained he wanted to “witness” the respect people showed after death. After the dramatic reveal, Mohan made amends by hosting a feast for the community — proving he is both alive and still well-liked.
QUESTION OF THE DAY
Halloween is the 3rd-biggest holiday for THIS. What is it?
Answer: Eating pizza
SOMETHING SPECIAL WITH HEIDI SMALL
(FROM HEIDI)
THE LIST
HOW YOUR FAV HALLOWEEN TREATS GOT THEIR NAMES:
➠ 3 Musketeers: In 1932, the 3 Musketeers bar was originally 3 smaller pieces, with individual chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry mini-bars. As a result, it was given the name of the Alexandre Dumas novel. In 1945, it became a single, chocolate nougat candy bar.
➠ Milk Duds: Intended to be balls of caramel covered in chocolate, in 1928, Hoffman and Company of Chicago struggled to create perfectly-shaped spheres. They eventually stopped trying, and the treats were given the name Milk Duds for the milk in the chocolate and caramel — and for the “dud” of their irregular appearance.
➠ Snickers: When introduced around 1930, it was named for one of Frank Mars’ family horses. When Mars looked to export the Snickers bar to the UK, they learned “snickers” rhymed too easily with “knickers” – slang for underwear, so it was marketed as the “Marathon” bar – until 1990.
➠ Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups: Harry Reese, a farmer and employee of Hershey, began selling his own chocolate and peanut butter treats (made in his basement) in 1928. He called his candies Penny Cups, and sold them for 1 cent. The name changed, presumably, when the price did.
➠ Tootsie Rolls: Leo Hirshfield named his pseudo-chocolate candies after his daughter, Clara, nicknamed “Tootsie.” Hirshfield had a candy shop in Brooklyn, first making his hand-rolled chewy candies in 1896, with the idea of creating a form of chocolate that didn’t melt.
➠ Jolly Ranchers: Created in 1949, they were first sold by the Jolly Rancher Company near Denver. The name symbolized friendliness and the spirit of the American West. Because they could be sold all year, Jolly Rancher hard candies became the focus of the company by the early 1950s.
➠ Starburst: The candies were first made in 1960 in the UK, and were known as Opal Fruits. Introduced in the US in 1967, they were renamed “Starburst” to reflect their juiciness and burst-like flavor. They became Starburst in the UK in the 1990s.
➠ Butterfinger: Created by the Curtis Candy Company in 1926, it was named by the winner of a contest. With its peanut butter innards and chocolate coating, it is said to have been named after Nikola “Butterfingers” Jovanovic, a self-identified klutz. The term was used to describe someone who was clumsy.
GOOD NEWS
Father
And Young Son Stand Guard After Discovering Unlocked Candy Shop
https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news
