The Saturday Picture Show, February 8, 2025

 

You have to feel a little sorry for Jaden Smith. He's tried and tried to get our attention over the years, through music, acting, and I don't know what-all else. So, the other night at the Grammy Awards, rather than sucker-punching a comedian like his father did,  Jaden showed up in a house hat, and everyone said, "Ohhhhkay."

This is said to be one of the last, if not the last, photos of Buddy Holly before his ill-fated plane ride in February 1959. It's been skillfully colorized and shows the native Texan in his element. Was he important to rock and roll? A couple of English fellows named John and Paul named their band The Beatles because Buddy's group was The Crickets. 

You won't see the offensive phrase "End Racism" in the end zone tomorrow night because a certain politician doesn't like those words. But...if you are against ending racism...hmmm.

In America, we have Rama Lama Ding Dong, by The Edsels. In Australia, you have to choose between Borroloola and Bing Bong. Decisions, decisions. 

The ancient art of Origami turned one piece of paper into a real doll.

This looks like a scene right out of some fantasy movie, but it's a real place in Watkins Glen, New York.

I'm so confused! 

Reminds me of that door I see at the mall which says THIS DOOR MUST BE LOCKED AT ALL TIMES as it sways gently in the breeze. But surely no unauthorized personnel could get past this checkpoint, Charlie. 

Did you find any? Me neither.

America wanted to know how to split one sandwich three ways. America's skilled geometry corps went to work with their protractors and compasses, and here you have your answer.