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TIAZZI TIZZY: Got a couple of Tiazzi (Arabic translation: "my ass") tidbits via e-mail, including this hilarious story about -- what else? -- farting! "During the test run of Tiazzi last summer, Starbucks honchos let their employees sample their new taste sensation. What a nice humanitarian gesture, and on one of the hottest days of the year! HOWEVER, as the day wore on, and the employees guzzled more and more of the fruity drinks, a number of them began to suffer from severe gastric distress. Turns out that Tiazzi caused a stupendous amount of GAS, and these poor folks were doubling over with abdominal gas pains! They had to call out the medics! Tiazzi went back to the lab, and Starbucks staff flatulologists managed to get the gas level down -- so now it only causes a larger-than-average amount of FARTING!" Hey, Starbucks! Thanks for stinkin' up the shop!
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SIXTH AVE FASHION SHOW: Recently retired KIRO TV news stud Mike James LOOOVES animals! In particular, cows. Leather boy was recently spotted -- in the flesh -- sauntering down Sixth Ave, sporting an "ostentatious" suede jacket and suede shoes, and carrying a briefcase that looked like a medium-sized calf! TTS reader Mark muses: "Wonder what he did with the meat and bones??" ··· And was that Boy George strutting down Sixth Ave the other day, all dolled up? One TTS reader thinks so. He was in a "big plaid turban" with an iron-on transfer on the front, with tastefully matching plaid pants, and all made up with that hot new orange eye shadow. Sounds like somebody's simply mad for plaid!
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NEVER ON SUNDAY: One of the last remaining locally produced TV shows, Town Meeting, is getting axed from KOMO TV's regular line-up. They say it will return now and then as a "special," called Town Meeting Prime Time. ("Special" my ass! This is a demotion!!) The last live show airs Sun 7/25, 6 pm. Let's hope huggable Ken Schram survives the move -- they'll never find another host with that kind of charisma!
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EVERYBODY LOVES RON: Trust me, friends, handsome Q13 news anchor/reporter Ron Corning doesn't need any more books about how to assist his disabled mom -- he says "Thanks!" -- but if my e-mails are any indication, Washington needs a change in our handicap parking rules! During the six weeks or so it took to receive a handicap parking sticker, Ron and Mom used their Maine sticker -- and had to endure numerous interrogations from well-meaning cops. What a hassle! One TTS reader vents, "My wheelchair-bound pal from Arizona is screwed every time she comes to visit! Handicap stickers should be honored across state lines!" You reading this, Gary Locke?
Can't talk -- too busy snooping. Shirley@thestranger.com
