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06/09/2026

THE HIPPO'S CLASSIC CUTS: Man on the Moon

R.E.M.: "Man on the Moon"

Hook: Michael Stipe loved singing it live.

Album: Automatic for the People

Year: 1992

Writers: Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Mike Mills and Michael Stipe

Stats: Peaked at number-30 on the Billboard Hot 100, number-two on the Alternative chart, and number-four on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.

Background: Back in his R.E.M. days, Michael Stipe spoke about why "Man on the Moon" was one of his favorite songs to perform.

Back in the '90s, Michael Stipe talked about why he loves singing "Man on the Moon" in concert.
“I get to move around a lot, because whatever key it’s in I can sing without thinking. Same with ‘Star 69’ and ‘End of the World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine).’ Those are songs that I don’t have to be by the monitors and hear myself singing. I can just go. Some of the songs are a lot harder to sing and it’s harder to hit the notes and so I have to kinda stay in the middle and concentrate. But I love singing ‘Man on the Moon."

Tie-in: On this day in 1999 -- June 9th -- R.E.M. announced the completion of their first film score, for the upcoming Andy Kaufman bio-pic Man on the Moon.

R.E.M. performing at Live 8 in London's Hyde Park on the 2nd July, ...

06/09/2026

TODAY IS:

National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day: It’s always a good day for pie.

National Donald Duck Day: The world was introduced to Disney's Donald Duck on this day in 1934. He’s been angry ever since.

Oh boy, oh boy! On this episode of the National Day Spotlight (http...

06/08/2026

THE HIPPO'S QUESTION OF THE DAY:

You wake up tomorrow with one completely useless superpower that impresses no one but quietly makes your life better, what is it? (AskReddit)

Some responses:

Ability to get a great night’s sleep every night.

The ability to stop doom scrolling and log off.

The ability to keep my body perfectly groomed without actually showering, shaving, cutting my nails, brushing my teeth, etc. Just get up and go.

The power to instantly and perfectly untangle any knot, cord, or wire just by looking at it.

An empty parking spot appears every time I enter a carpark.

The power to clean my entire house with a twitch of my nose like Samantha on Bewitched.

The ability to remove the plastic film from any package in one piece.

The ability to know exactly why something is broken and how to fix it.

The power to eat whatever I want without gaining weight.

Select the correct size Tupperware for the amount of leftovers. And then find the lid for it.

The ability to blink and make my boss shut up and walk away.

All animals understand and accept when I am trying to help or be nice to them.

Warming up any food just by looking at it.

The ability to heal my own bones, cartilage, teeth, and joints instantly, negating wear and tear on, well, everything ...

Liquid is automatically the temperature you want it to be.

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06/08/2026

John Michael's "Did You Know" for Monday 6/8/26:

Did You Know that A team of archaeologists and filmmakers have made history by discovering and filming the first-ever shipwrecks tied to the real-life "Golden Age of Piracy" in the Bahamas?! The team explored Nassau harbor — the base for iconic pirates like Blackbeard and Calico Jack in the 1700s — and filmed six historic wrecks. They found heavily armed hulls packed with anti-personnel swivel guns, a sword-sharpening grindstone, and charred timber — proving the pirates burned captured ships to hide their crimes. The incredible discoveries are being featured in a new documentary series that includes the first accurate 3D digital model of what the real "Piratetown" looked like in 1715.

Apparently, dead men do tell lots of tales.

06/08/2026

Guy Fieri Exposed!!! He Never Swallows His Food!!!

Guy Fieri isn't a small guy, but he's not morbidly obese. And given the amount of food we see him eat, you'd think he would be.

But here's Guy's secret: He really DOESN'T eat. You might see him put food in his mouth, and even chew it a few times, but you pretty much never see him swallow.

A streamer who calls himself Doctor Spaghetti examined a bunch of Guy's videos, and figured out some of his tricks.

The most obvious one is camera cuts. Guy puts some food in his mouth, chews it once or twice, and then the camera cuts away.

Now sometimes, Guy will "eat" something, but then talk. In those cases, it looks like he's packing the food into his cheeks like a squirrel . . . presumably so that he can spit it out off-camera.

Then there are times when he just flat-out fakes it. Like one scene where he allegedly takes a bite of food from chopsticks.

When Doctor Spaghetti slowed down the video, it showed that there was NO FOOD in the chopsticks to begin with.

Secondly, Guy just quickly moved the chopsticks to his mouth and then dropped them. He didn't even open his mouth. It looked more like he was sniffing the food than eating it.

Then there's another scene where Guy acts like he's taking a massive bite of a loaded hot dog . . . but if you look closely, he barely lops off the tip.

Sure, Guy wouldn't be the only foodie to fake it. But Doctor Spaghetti contrasted him with Gordon Ramsay by showing two clips where Gordon DOES swallow.

Side Note: He also pointed out that Guy always sticks his tongue out like a BABY when he's about to shove food into it.

(You can watch Doctor Spaghetti's expose on YouTube. WARNING: The video contains profanity.)

Trying to not end stream until Guy Fieri swallows - the highlights ...

06/08/2026

THE HIPP'S CLASSIC CUTS: Band on the Run

Paul McCartney and Wings: "Band on the Run"

Hook: They built it up like a sculpture.

Album: Band on the Run

Year: 1974

Writers: Paul and Linda McCartney

Stats: Topped the Billboard Hot 100

Background: Paul already had the idea for a song titled "Band on the Run" when he, his wife Linda, and Wings guitarist Denny Laine left for Lagos, Nigeria to record the album that would become Band on the Run. He describes how the song was created in the studio.

Paul McCartney on how “Band on the Run” came together in the studio in Lagos, Nigeria.
“It’d be me on drums and probably normally me and Denny’d start it off with a couple of acoustics just to get the song down, like you would for a demo, and then we’d just build it up like a sculpture. And the song, in writing itself, sort of then came to that phrase ‘band on the run’ and I thought, 'That’s nice, ’cause if it makes it as a recording it will be a great album title.’”

Tie-in: On this day in 1974 -- June 8th -- "Band on the Run" started a three-week run atop the U.S. singles chart.

Official Music Video Live by Paul McCartney & WingsCopyright Disc...

06/08/2026

TODAY IS:

National Best Friends Day: A good day to celebrate your BFFs.

According to a new survey, some 83% of respondents say they have a best friend, and some even say they have more than one. Even so, most people feel they aren't spending enough time together. More than 75% say they wish they had more quality time with friends, and many admit their get‑togethers feel too short. On average, people say they’ve only had enough one‑on‑one time with friends about seven times in the past year. The survey also suggests a growing sense of boredom with typical hangouts — like drinks or streaming TV — and a desire for deeper experiences, like trips or shared activities.

Do you have a best friend?
How long have you and your best friend known each other?
How often do you talk to your BFF? Once a week? Once a day? Once an hour?
Does your best friend know more about you than your significant other? Do you confide in your BFF more than your partner?
What's the best thing you've ever done with your BFF?
What’s the most trouble you and your BFF have gotten into together?
Name Your Poison Day: Do you have an alcoholic beverage of choice? Do you only order/drink this drink?

World Oceans Day: A day to celebrate the world’s oceans – and keep them clean.

Upsy Daisy Day: Most of us don’t leap out of bed every morning, excited and happy to get started with the day. Well, today encourages you to do just that. Who knows? It may jump-start a whole new positive attitude. Or not.

Did you wake up this morning wit ha ready-to-go great attitude? Tel...

06/07/2026

Lost & Found ... Uber drivers give more than seven billion rides a year — and with that many trips, it’s no surprise riders sometimes leave things behind. The company has just released its annual Lost & Found Index, highlighting both the most common, and the most unusual, items forgotten in the backseat last year. Phones, luggage, keys, and wallets top the list of everyday items, and the most forgetful riders are in New York, Miami, Chicago, and San Francisco. And now, here are some of the strangest things drivers have discovered left behind after a ride:

Dentures with two teeth
Breast milk
Donny Osmond group picture
Ankle monitor
420 donuts
George Washington Hospital discharge papers
Brand new mini fridge
Live fish
Mannequin
Two trees
Zayn Malik merch
Police radio
75-pound fish tank
Grass
Bald cap
A dishwasher
Coffee table
A wizard wand
Shower pole
Pelvis implants
20 pounds of duck sausage
A package of live butterflies
Child's prosthetic eye
Meat slicer
Kitchen faucet
Toboggan
Handcuffs
Two wedding gowns

Dentures and breast milk were among the unique things people have forgotten in Ubers, according to the company's annual Lost & Found Index.

06/07/2026

Listerine Is Now Offering a Range of Spice Levels, Including "Extra Mild"

If you're at a Thai restaurant, you may keep a close eye on the number of peppers on the menu . . . to be cautious of the SPICE LEVEL. Now, you can do the same thing . . . with Listerine.

Listerine is introducing a "range of intensities" so you will be able to avoid BLASTING YOUR ENTIRE MOUTH every time you swish.

For starters, there are THREE to pick from . . .

1. Extra Mild (alcohol free): "New and ultra-gentle . . . a softer swish."

2. Mild (alcohol free): "Smooth and balanced for an easy, everyday clean."

3. Intense: "Bold and powerful for that classic Listerine sensorial experience."

These three have already hit some stores, and are now being rolled out nationwide. It's unclear if they plan to expand the range. Like offering some even SPICIER options for people who AREN'T SOFTIES.

(PR Newswire)

(It'd be fun if stores had a colorful Listerine intensity chart like a Scoville Scale, or the sauce menu at Buffalo Wild Wings.)

Now available nationwide, the range hits the road as the brand kicks off the Swish Tour at The Governors Ball (NYC, June 5–7) Key Takeaways LISTERINE® is...

06/07/2026

Bacteria beach ... On your next trip to the beach, you want to be sure that the water you're swimming in is clean and not a giant, bacteria-laden toilet. Environment America’s latest "Safe for Swimming?" report finds that 61% of coastal and Great Lakes beaches had potentially unsafe bacteria levels on at least one day in 2024, and the contamination often comes from sewage overflows and polluted runoff. The Gulf Coast had the highest percentage of contaminated beaches in 2024, followed by the West Coast and then the Great Lakes. Health experts warn swimming in contaminated water can lead to stomach illness, rashes, and even respiratory issues. In fact, an estimated 57 million people get sick each year in the U.S. from polluted water. But the group has updated an online tool so you can check conditions at your local beach before you go. You can find it at EnvirontAmerica.org.

Environment America's Research & Policy Center says it can help you track f***l contamination bacteria at U.S. shores.

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