Online gambling website, OnlineGamblingPal.com, announced it will be having a bit of Michael Jackson’s hair made into a professional standard roulette ball. They are already soliciting bids for the novelty item, just in case you’re interested. Only a few more shopping days before the holidays.
All together now. . . . Eeeww! . . . Click here for the full article: Michael Jackson Memorabilia Fail: Gambling Site Turns King of Pop’s Hair into Roulette Wheel.
Blogs and Articles in No Particular Order
The Bayard/Lamb 2012 Campaign Blog Tour is stopped off at Myndi Shafer’s blog this week. The Foxie with Moxie Pair Answer this Question: What’s Wrong with this Picture? Find out what the Foxie with Moxie Pair have to say about pizza as a veggie and great uses for Granny’s pills.
Great news! My friend/editor/running mate and best selling author Kristen Lamb is offering her unparalleled course on blogging. Join this Class or the Pixies WIN
Two of my favorites in one place. Donna Newton’s 30 Second Interview with . . . Ryne Douglas Pearson. Ryne isn’t just a genuinely thoughtful, terrific friend, he is also a novelist and screenwriter, with such credits as Knowing and Simple Simon, the book that the movie Mercury Rising was based on. You can find his work at his website, Ryne Douglas Pearson.
In the world of Cute, ferrets are getting a bit of competition from a snoozing baby seal. I’m sure it’s only temporary, though. A report from my presidential opponent, Samuel Clemons. Snagging My Gig
In case you were wondering, Erik Klemetti, assistant professor of Geosciences at Denison University, clears up this pressing question. The Right (and Wrong) Way to Die When You Fall Into Lava
And don’t despair if you’re outbid on the hairy Michael Jackson roulette ball. Stacy Green has some unique and eccentric gift ideas. Glovers for Lovers
Speaking of seasonal shopping, Mark Kaplowitz asks, Remember When You Couldn’t Buy Things Online?
Another awesome installment from Nigel Blackwell about flight and the sound barrier. Not the Only Game in Town
A look at America, India, work, and the meaning of education through the eyes of a thoughtful young Indian gentleman from Calcutta, Vikash Pandi. Ohh, America
Merry Farmer discusses the power structure of England during the Middle Ages. Who’s In Charge Here?
Chaz questions our human tendency toward legalism at his blog, One Direction Forward. Legalism
Alicia Street asks a question near and dear to my heart. What Makes You Dance?
Today, I want to introduce you to one of my favorite dancers, Sonia. Sonia is an awesome lady with some outstanding moves. Yes. I can do this. But since I’m at least 20 years older than Sonia, I will concede that it looks better on her. 
She dances in the Boulder/Denver area, and you can find her at her website, Sonia Belly Dancer.
What do you think about Michael Jackson’s hair being made into a roulette ball? Would that be a Michael Jackson hairball?
All the best to all of you for keeping your hair in place.
Piper Bayard–The Pale Writer of the Apocalypse
Thanks so much for the link love! And the baby seal is my favorite photo of the week. So damned cute, I would have had a hard time giving him up, lol.
As for the MJ hair … ew. All sorts of wrong.
It’s all kinds of cute, for sure. I think I would have to find a way to keep him around. Thanks for stopping by.
That Baby Seal is going to kill me with its cuteness. In Florida, you are more likely to find a gator on the couch. Which is not so much cute.
Also, I would like to strike a deal with you when we finally find ourselves in the same state, Piper. Head shots in exchange for belly dance lessons.
Great mashup!
Lol. No deals necessary, Amber. I love to give dance lessons. Looking forward to that meeting. Thanks for stopping by.
The Michael Jackson hairball is gross. And wrong on so many levels. I bet someone will pay a mint for it, though.
They will, and I will continue to shake my head in disbelief. Thanks for stopping by. Loved your blog on Folk Magic.
Hmmm…The baby seal pic–great…The MJ hairball thing–EWWWW! Someone will pay a mint for it though…But how will the buyer KNOW it’s his hair being sold? DNA? Oh boy! I don’t even wanna know Have a great one!
Lol. I just got an image of DNA testing on a roulette ball. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Thank you so much, Piper, for including me in your weekly mash-up! It’s always such an honor. The Michael Jackson hair thing is gross, though. I know we’re not supposed to speak ill of the deceased – but I guess it’s okay because his hair lives on. I’m just glad I read this before going to grab lunch. Thanks again, matey! Have a fabulous weekend, and steer clear of those frenzied last-minute Christmas shoppers. Because I’m one of them.
You know, I think I did see you last night, as a matter of fact. Sorry about that dent. I wouldn’t have accidentally on purpose rammed your car with the cart if I’d known it was you.
I actually never do that, but I admit to thinking about it. Thanks for stopping by.
Fabulous links! I’m smitten with that super cute snoozing seal… awww! But you can have MJ’s hair. That’s just disgusting on a stick.
Seriously, you can move like Sonia? W.O.W.
Maybe if it was a hairball he’d coughed up, then sure. But this, not a Thriller.
Good (fixed) luck to them.
Lol. Cute pun. Thanks for stopping by.
Back in the 19th century, it was a common practice to keep a lock of a deceased loved one’s hair, fashion it into sometimes fantastic braiding/weaving patterns, and insert it into jewelry.
Don’t know that all that many people feel so close to Michael Jackson, though! And where the heck did they get it, anyway?
Thanks for a fun post, Piper!
I knew that about the jewelry, which is rather touching to me. There are some real works of art in hair jewelry. For some reason, it makes sense when it’s someone people actually know and love. But a roulette ball with strangers? Seems too impersonal and yucky to me. I’m not sure where they got the hair. I know that some hair from when he caught his head on fire on stage once was made into diamonds a couple of years, though. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
I appreciate that you never a shortage of material to reply to Piper! I’ll choose the MJ locks as the topic de jour.
Reminds me of the time on the orignal SNL when Father Guido Sarducci had returned from a trip to the Holy Land and was discussing his souvenirs, including Jesus’ High School grad picture which he didnt even know existed until the vendor assured him it was genuine. Of course this was before He had the beard and long hair so he was not easily recognizable.
Back to MJ… all I can say is… its gonna happen!
Ciao.
Chaz
Lol. I had forgotten about that skit. Thanks for reminding me. Good to see you, Chaz.
Oh yes…. and thank you for the gracious mention!
What are the chances that I’m hit with two hairball stories on the same day?! Seems MJ’s fuzzy remnants might be best suited to cat fun: http://www.petside.com/slideshow/pet-gifts-give-back/pet-gifts-give-back-hoho-hairball
Thanks for the ADORABLE seal photo! As cute as hairballs are um, not.
Oh, how funny! For some reason, it seems making Michael Jackson’s hair into a Hoho Hairball wouldn’t be quite as icky to me. Seems you have a theme for the day. Thanks for stopping by, August.
it always starts out wif da local news. then the story goes viral with the national news…. you stop by Reuters? CNN? ABC? they all have the lil seal in their links, and “cute” section… like those “Happy Feet” penquins, they used their lil waddles to much acclaim. you think they would get Morgan what’s his name to narrate a flick on ferrets? oh no…. but the baby seal? he’s half way to his own documentary already, and the story is only a few days old!!
he coulda fallen asleep in the dog’s house, or maybe the front porch, but what does he do? he climbs right up on the sofa, and takes a nap!!
of all the indignities. the shame, the shame
@Samuel_Clemons
I know. Those baby seals are tough competition. But then they grow up and become loud-mouthed fish beggers down at the warf. Ferrets, on the other hand, stay cute forever. Thanks for stopping by and commenting Sammy. I think your place on the Pedestal of Cuteness is secure.
Michael Jackson should’ve been made into a roulette ball, never mind his hair. Seriously, when will the madness stop. When he died the circus started, it continues. If I ever get famous, forget me when I die. Go on with your lives. That’s the way It’s supposed to be. We’re supposed to move forward not idle at one point in time.
I wonder if people focus on things like that because the real issues are too overwhelming. Thanks for stopping by, Tom.
You know they can turn ashes into diamonds these days…? Maybe the perfect memento would be to turn the guy into a diamond studded glove, kind of like he used to wear while performing. Hmmm…is that a little too “Criminal Minds” for this blog?
Lol. Nope. Not too Criminal Minds for me. I think it’s a great idea. Captures the essence. So to speak. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
That baby seal is as cute as Michael Jackson’s hair is disgusting.
Lol. They are quite the contrast, aren’t they? Thanks for stopping by, Marcy.
Lol. That would be most apropos. Thanks for stopping by, Clay.
I think they could do something better w/ Jacko’s hair. Maybe Pepsi could sponsor an event in which they set it on fire.
You crack me up, the stuff you find on the net, Piper. And can I just say (or not say) that I so don’t want to think about what that hair looks like? Okay, I know, TMI…*shudder*
Lol. Seriously. That image will haunt me. Thanks for stopping by, Angela.
Since I’m in Boulder, I definitely want to check out Sonia’s dance moves! I can say with absolute certainty that I CAN’T do them!
I offer classes.
Sonia is an awesome performer. I’ll find out if she is dancing at that new Moroccan restaurant in Louisville and let you know. Thanks for stopping by.
Thanks for the mention yet again, I’m honored
The MJ hair idea is gross, but what really has me wondering is why people would associate him with luck. And I really can’t see anyone making a wish on Michael Jackson’s hair!
cheers!
Seriously, Nigel. Any kind of luck his hair would have is not any kind of luck I would want. Thanks for stopping by.