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The White Stripes did a publicity stunt where they played a “single note” concert in the city of St. John’s. After playing the note (reported to be a C#) they announced that they had “now officially played in every province and territory in Canada.”
That’s an easy paycheck, don’t you think? Nice work if you can get it.
Germany and Austria this past week launched two television cable channels we wish were offered here in the U.S.- for Austria, the Sound of Music channel that plays the beloved Rogers & Hammerstein movie musical all day, all night! You got it, over and over again.
For the German goth in you, there is also the Death Channel, whose programming features talk shows, documentaries and features regarding death, dying and grieving.
We have to settle for Logo, the Angel Network and Oxygen. Yuck!
Last week the world’s tallest man was set up on a “blind date” with the world’s smallest man, both who happen to be Asian. Try pronouncing these names: Bao Xishun (the world’s tallest man) and He Pingping (the world’s smallest man) for some reason were put together for this photo. We think they make a cute couple!
What you might not know is that Bao was in the news earlier last year in December for saving the lives of two dolphins. How did he do it? Don’t ask. Okay, if you’re really curious, he used his unnaturally long arms to reach into their stomachs and pull out some pieces of plastic they accidentally swallowed.
Marc wants to know why they didn’t ask Pingping to crawl down inside.
Also this week, CNN puts out a poorly worded headline generalizing all Chinese food as being made from cardboard, even though later in the story they say one guy did it, but that the practice is commonplace. Also did you know rats are back on the menu in Southern China? It seems there is a epidemic of rats, tasty delicious mouth watering rats.
We’re not sure why so many deliciously odd news come from China, but it does. It must have something to do with the 1.6 billion people living there, making up almost 20% of the world’s population. Or that the government squashes most political news, so they have to turn elsewhere for their coverage which probably has more to do with the strange and unusual than other parts of the world.
Either way, we love these news stories.
Join Marc and me, Fausto Fernós as we talk about the Harry Potter “final book” scandal. An online retailer accidentally shipped the books four days early, prompting mass hysteria and lawsuits. Never fear though, J.K. Rowling hints on her website that she will probably write more Harry Potter books after all.
If she really wants to put the Potter series to rest, just put out a series of “Prequel” books and films like they did with the Star Trek franchise or Star Wars. Revisionist fiction does a great deal to cool down the fires of fandom. Don’t even get me started about Wicked.
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Tony says:
July 19, 2007 at 09:59The cardboard story was made up, as per the news this morning. Although, that is probably a cover-up because the news “don’t lie” or was that their hips? Whatev
Cliff Dix says:
July 19, 2007 at 11:18Doesn’t Fausto look like a ventriloquist doll in that picture? In fact you can see the arm of the guy operating him. My Carol Channing doll is in the back of the closet. I am ready for a Fausto doll now.
crumbsnstuff says:
July 19, 2007 at 13:09I haven’t heard the show yet, but reading the notes I see that all the world’s 6.6 billion people are attributed to China, lol.. weird, no? I thought I had a little chinese in me (no pun intended) … who knew. 
At least I think that’s what it is, right? 6.6 billion worldwide, and about a billion and growing in china, and the same goes for India I belive.. anyway… too much free time 
Oh and yeah, I loved the picture. I cracked up seeing Marc with acromegaly, too funny. And a Fausto doll would be great, lol. I’ll hush now..
Gary T says:
July 19, 2007 at 14:10Not sure what the “K” is, but the “J” is Joanne… From Wickipedia “Joanne “Jo” Rowling BA (Exon.) OBE (born 31 July 1965[1]) is an English fiction writer who writes under the pen name J. K. Rowling”
Mike J says:
July 19, 2007 at 14:37Can’t wait for you guys to come back to SoCal! I’m going to Disneyland with you… and if I don’t get invited, I will stalk you in the park!!! hehe
Dunno what better place to recommend for your Meet&Greet. Last time I said The Abbey, but that’s a big and busy place, so it might be hard to have focus placed on you guys over all the other stuff going on.
Matt Minogue says:
July 19, 2007 at 15:21Sooo…. I shouldn’t listen to FOF until I finish Harry Potter because Marc is going to talk about the ending on Monday?
Marc Felion says:
July 19, 2007 at 16:49I’ll wait until after the show and the ending music to talk about the book. I’ll give you the skinny then and only then.
Buzz says:
July 19, 2007 at 19:13Hey guys, “Gay Days” (aka- Red Shirt day) at Disneyland is the first weekend in October….
Can’t wait for your visit!
Get in touch with me if you need anything and I’ll see what we can do to accomodate 
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bethroeser says:
July 19, 2007 at 20:19Yet another fantastic show! Marc, you are one of the funniest people I don’t know - yet, I can’t wait till you guys come to so cal!
Aaron M. says:
July 19, 2007 at 21:15Hey guys J.K. Rowling = Joanne Kathleine Rowling
Mucho fan here, lol =)
Neezil says:
July 20, 2007 at 04:30In the front page of the Taipei Times today there was also a story about the cardboard article being made up. They report that the reporter was arrested for fraud and is now facing serious charges. China has been trying to stop all this bad press that started with the dog food scare. I would have liked the article to say something more like, “China says the report is false, but the real facts are unknown.” Instead they just printed the article saying it was a false report. I’m curious how Stateside newspapers reported it.
I’m of the opinion that the reporter has been made into a scapegoat, and that the original report was true, but who knows with China?
Jon-paul says:
July 21, 2007 at 10:25I saw the Von Trapp Children on one of the talk shows this past year.
Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Fausto Fernós created the Feast of Fools in 1998 as wacky artists variety show in Chicago, Illinois.
Along with his partner Marc Felion, he hosts the world's most downloaded talk show for gay people on the internet, Feast of Fools.
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Fausto Fernós | November 20, 2008
Thank you for the glowing review Randall! If you have a moment, please go to the iTunes music store and share your review there: www.tinyurl.com/feastoffools
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I don’t blame African-Americans; I blame the No campaign. They didn’t make a persuasive argument in their ads. They allowed the Yes...
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brain-fork | November 19, 2008
Fantastic! Any chance we can get “Doing Time” in the Feast Blast?
Bobby In Oklahoma | November 19, 2008
Jann’s face in the iTunes podcast photo reminds me of Liev Schreiber…or is it just me?
DavidMcD | November 19, 2008
I am praying for all the world’s religions to stop pushing their beliefs down my throat. I agree with you Fausto, if all reverends were as...
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Fausto Fernós | November 20, 2008
Thank you for the glowing review Randall! If you have a moment, please go to the iTunes music store and share your review there: www.tinyurl.com/feastoffools
miguelito | November 20, 2008
I don’t blame African-Americans; I blame the No campaign. They didn’t make a persuasive argument in their ads. They allowed the Yes...
15 comments on FOF #882 - Rev. Straight Talks About Prop. 8 - 11.18.08
brain-fork | November 19, 2008
Fantastic! Any chance we can get “Doing Time” in the Feast Blast?
Bobby In Oklahoma | November 19, 2008
Jann’s face in the iTunes podcast photo reminds me of Liev Schreiber…or is it just me?
DavidMcD | November 19, 2008
I am praying for all the world’s religions to stop pushing their beliefs down my throat. I agree with you Fausto, if all reverends were as...
15 comments on FOF #882 - Rev. Straight Talks About Prop. 8 - 11.18.08
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David-That Blue Jeans Guy-Byrd says:
July 19, 2007 at 08:09The Von Trapp family is still very involved in performing. The von Trapp Children–actually the great-grandchildren of Captain von Trapp–perform all over the world, and have three CDs produced. Could be interesting to have them record an intro to the movie some time.