Monday, May 23, 2022

If you see something ...

 

Jennifer Valentyne, a familiar personality and host from Toronto radio and Breakfast TV, posted the above tweet over the weekend.

It includes a 12 minute video in which she describes the toxic workplaces she says led to her exit from the airwaves.

Women face unreasonable obstacles in many industries, the media more than some.

Since Valentyne was morning on-air talent at Q-107 and BT, it's pretty easy to pin the tail on some specific donkeys she's talking about. 

In the hours since, dozens of media names have posted reaction to her tweet, supporting and sharing their own creepy experiences.

Many women checked in with workplace memories, offering info on the dodgy barriers and "bro" situations they faced.

It will be interesting to see how Corus Entertainment handles this small bonfire.


--Q107 morning show promo, 2017

 
Podcaster and radio buff Toronto Mike offers  social media feedback to Jennifer's 
weekend post  
  

Friday, May 20, 2022

Gettin' pretty for the weekend

 Steppin' out for sure ...
 
                                                 Image: boredpanda.com
 

"A foul-mouthed, chirp-serving, mother-loving fan favorite"


The dirtiest player in hockey?

It's Shoresy.

He plays senior league ... in Sudbury.

When this little spin-off from Letterkenny debuts on U.S. streamer Hulu next Friday, hockey fans are gonna lift Crave's rookie card and mark Jared Keeso's latest tale a legend.

Canada got a series head start and what was a fave character on Letterkenny is now a god.

Clips are blooming on YouTube.

This is viral dude TV.

I suspect you will see Shoresy's name again.

He may never win an Emmy or Canuck Screen Award. (Gemini is kaput, dead meat.)

But Shoresy's "your mother" chirps will be choice currency in any bar where guys gather.

Think Goon and Slap Shot.

I've already cemented Keeso's "Potty Kiss" into my central cortex and have used it in a sentence. Haven't done it yet.

A two-minute cold open is above, the genius 30 second trailers below.

Props to Keeso & crew, props to Suds.

You effin' Labradoodles.

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CREATIVE KITCHEN: Bacon-wrapped Oreos


 

Nice legs, dude

 30 Times Someone Implemented A Rule That Massively Backfired

Give him a slow poke

 


Thursday, May 19, 2022

After Co-vid comes ....

 

Hello Monkey Pox!
 
 Today's terror brought to you
by your pals in the news biz.  
 
Another sleepless night.
 

Cup'a Chuck

 Comic Mug HRH Prince Charles & Mrs. Camilla Thingy-Bob April 2005 by 2DTV_

And as the sun sets in the west, Prince Chuck and Camilla fly home from a grateful Canada, a nation truly healed by their Royal Visit.

Sweet apologies, plus a blood moon.

Commemorative cups above, half price.

But countdown continuees to a Joyful Jubilee!

Novelty factories thunder, hoping to produce enough tiny flags and spoons. Pray for the supply chain! Can it bear the strain of Royal gee-gaws?

Would you like a plaque?

 

 
"Do we have to touch them?"