A Breakfast Martini and the PIP-POP Awards
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Good morning breakfastpoppers. Today is Tuesday, September 14, 2010. Yet another week has rolled by and it is time, once again, for the PIP-POP Awards. Let's prepare a Breakfast Martini this morning and head over to the theater. You will need 1 and 3/4 ounces grapefruit vodka (after all it is breakfast), 3/4 ounce triple sec (after all it's cocktail time somewhere), 1 ounce of grapefruit juice, 1 splash simple syrup, pink sugar for rim of glass and a maraschino cherry for garnish. Dip the rim of the martini glass into a sponge soaked with simple syrup and then plunk the rim into the pink sugar. You can make your own pink sugar by adding pink food coloring to granulated sugar. In a separate ice-filled glass, pour in the grapefruit vodka, triple sec, grapefruit juice and a splash of simple syrup. Cover the glass with a cocktail shaker and shake well. Pour the cocktail into your martini glass. Use a strainer to prevent the ice from getting in. Garnish with a cherry and you're good to go. See you at the theater.
Welcome breakfastpoppers and nominees to the 4th weekly presentation of the coveted PIP-POP Awards. Let's begin the show by welcoming Secretary of State Hillary Clinton up to the stage. Madam Secretary, we are presenting you with this POP in recognition of the speech you delivered before the United Nation Council on Foreign Affairs in which you lavishly praised the work of the United Nations and said it's "the single most important global institution." We're just curious, when you used the word "global" were you thinking on earth, our earth? Yes, oh well, then here's your well deserved POP.
Our next "winner" is ABC's Christiane Amanpour. Please come up to the stage to receive your well deserved POP Award for serving once again as Imam Rauf's most devoted public relations agent. You were beaming from ear to ear when you welcomed him back from his taxpayer paid trip overseas, characterizing his trip as being all about interfaith dialogue. You didn't even mind it when he warned that if this Mosque is not built Muslims will murder Americans. The committee noticed that you made not one attempt to be fair or balanced. For quite a while committee members thought they were watching al jazeera! Here's your POP. I have nothing more I care to say.
Moving along to our third "winner" of the morning, let's welcome just about anyone from the Department of Homeland Security. Congratulations to your entire department for reaching a kind of milestone. As of September 5, your department reached a backlog of fugitive illegal aliens totaling 506, 232. Fugitives are defined as individuals who were apprehended for being in the U.S. illegally, released ahead of their court date and then deemed fugitive for failing to appear in court. Wow, I just can't believe these illegal fugitive aliens didn't show up. What could they have been thinking? Bring the POP back to the department with our congratulations for a job not well done.
Our fourth "winner" today has appeared on this stage before. Let's welcome (kind of) Mr. Michael Moore. Once again you have come to the forefront with a statement that takes our collective breath away. Weighing in on the ground Zero mosque controversy you said, "I am opposed to the building of the "mosque" two blocks from Ground Zero. I want it built on Ground Zero." Take your POP and go Mr. Moore. You always suck the air right out of any room you're in and we are all choking on your words and your presence.
Let's round out this morning's presentation with a PIP Award. Will the New York Times contributor to the paper's home section, Rob Cardillo, please come up to the stage? You have certainly earned this PIP because of your brilliant suggestion of using the newspaper along with compost to kill garden weeds! I am assuming you meant to suggest adding it to the compost pile before reading it? Yes, of course you did and congratulations for finally giving us all a reason to order the New York Times.
This concludes our weekly presentation of the PIP-POP Awards. Let's raise our breakfast martinis on high and thank our winners for always delighting us with their accomplishments. Until next week. PIP PIP Hooray...POP Goes the Weasels...POP.
Pop,
I think that Christiane Amanpour is an al jazeera plant!!!!! Meanwhile DHS is doing Holder and Obamas bidding!!!!!!!! Michael Moore is a big fat slob!!!!!!
I only use the New York Times if I run out of toilet paper!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good morning Hmrjmr,
Thanks for yet another fine example of what to do with the NY Slimes! See you at the Inn and enjoy the rest of the day.
Good morning Tom,
I love your assessments of Amanpour, DHS and Moore. And thanks once again for another great use for the NY Slimes! See you later. Hmrjmr is buying this time.
Pop, Very good selection of recipients, although I do find it very difficult to even look at Michael Moore, let alone hear him whine. I loved you PIP award today. The Martini's were a pleasant way to keep a stiff upper lip while having to tolerate being in the same room with the POP recipients. I'm sure we will have a great discussion at the inn.
POP: WOW! I think you've outdone yourself this week.
You'd think that after, say, maybe 50,000 fugitives not showing up to court someone in the the dept. of homeland security would see the light and change their procedures. This is typical of government agencies. They have a process, and they don't deviate! I bet that at least some of the 506,000 fugitives are living near me. I just love how our government protects us.
In my next life, I want to be an ambassador to the United Nations. Not from a large country, just from one that doesn't care and no one cares about. This would be the perfect life for me. To live in the New York,
the greatest city, do nothing, and get paid for it, and my goal would be how many parking tickets can I accumulate. So, because this is my ambition for my next life, I must agree with our esteemed Madam Secretary.
Anyway, I'm off to the bar. Save me a seat....
Good morning Pamela,
When it comes to the POPS, alcohol is required. When it comes to Michael Moore there isn't enough alcohol on the planet. See you at the Inn. Hmrjmr is buying for one and all.
Good morning Pino,
Just think if you were an ambassador living in Manhattan you could actually run over a few innocent citizens and walk away scott free. It really is a wonderful world, isn't it? See you at the bar, Hmrjmr is buying today.
Pop, this is the day that seems you catch me up on the assholes of the week, I missed all of that, good American home grown mess, but I still am not surprised by any of it, I just want elections to come and go so I can adjust my attitude accordingly, great awards and If Hammers buying I'm drinking, see all youall at the bar,50
Wonderful awards ceremony! Hilary Clinton is just like the UN...USELESS. Christine Amanpour is nothing more than a US mouthpiece for terrorists. The Department of Homeland Security, led by that genius Napolitano is doing superb work in keeping our country safe. No illegals are coming into our country and those here illegally are met with the full force of the law. I THINK NOT!!!! Michael Moore....I never met the fat slob, but he strikes me as someone with an awful odor that makes you sick if he walks by you or if you are in the same room with him. As for the NY Times, it's fertilizer, like manure. Done! Thirsty. I'll have a Jack Daniels on the rocks, no fruit. Thanks Hmrjmr. BARTENDER..............
Good morning 50,
I think it's wise to know where the idiots are so that we can avoid them at all costs. See you at the Inn. I'm in the mood to have some fun.
Good morning taxlarry,
I think the cold compress and the advil did you a world of good. Your comments are spot on, no typos and you make a hell of a lot of sense. See you at the bar.
POP:
I'm not the violent type, but I'll think about it. It sounds like fun in a sick sort of way.
OK, Now I'm getting out of control. Need to get to the bar. Since Hmrjmr is buying, I hope I can get a seat next to him....
Great hub Pop,poor Hillary she is as has already been stated "useless" as is the UN. I have never been impressed with Michael Moore and his way of thinking is so disgusting and angers true Americans. Our local newspaper is a NY Times affiliate and is just an excuse. Keep em coming Pop see at the Dew Drop Inn and I'm having a glass of Muscodine wine.
Dear Pino,
You consider running over inncocent bystanders violent? Not in ambassador world. You are giving me up for Hmrjmr?
BPop what can I say ? Moore and Amanpour are more then deserving as usual and I have no doubt that they will keep recieving many more awards before their time is through. And the Dept of Homeland Security is a complete misnomer.Do away with the whole Dept. I say. Starting with the useless Janet Napalitano.
Good morning Robert,
Hillary's middle name is "useless, as in Hillary Rodham Useless Clinton. See you at the 'Dew Drop Inn". Love the name.
Good morning tony,
I'll second your suggestion. What kind of farce are they running over at Homeland Security. They detain people, at our expense, let them go and act surprised when they don't come back to be deported or prosecuted. This is like a grade B movie. See you at the Inn.
POP: Forgive me, please for two things. First, I have not yet received the Ambassadors' employment manual.
Second, I would never give you up. I just thought that I would sit between you and Hmrjmr.
Firstly I like Martini. Shaken not stirred, a La James...James Bond. Oh..and no it is never too early to have a Martini except I cannot now remember when I had a Martini last, although I did, do, remember where it was..another lifetime.
What an eye opener this one was..literally and figuratively pop. Thanks.
Dear Pino,
There is no manual. You simply do whatever you please whenever you want. As for the seating arrangement at the bar, don't worry. we'll keep switching seats all night so we get a chance to talk to everyone.
Good morning msorennson,
Have a couple of martinis! If it improves the mood all the better. See you later at the bar.
Michael Moore was funny in "Roger and Me", but he has used his fame to spread half-truths and chase the almighty dollar. One wonders how the media would treat a conservative film maker who railed against big corporations while at the same time owning their stocks through his foundation.
Dear nicomp,
Moore is a fraud. He bashes capitalism as he gets rich. Honestly, he makes me sick! See you at the Inn and pleeeese let's not bring up his name!
4th weekly PIP-POP Hooray Awards.
Welcome once again to the 4th weekly Pip Pop Hooray Awards acceptance speeches; let's begin the show by welcoming Secretary of State Hillary Clinton up to the stage. Thanks you so much for this esteemed recognition. Not since the discovery of that famous Blue Dress have I been as pleased with an announcement; yes the receipt of this award ranks right up there with the discovery of that Lewinski dress. But to the subject at hand, in order for you to believe I actually believe the United Nations is "the single most important global institution;" all I can add is for you to believe that requires a willing suspension of disbelief. Thank you anyway for this award; I will proudly display it on my mantel right next to my picture of Bill on which he inscribed Forever Faithful Bill!
Will our next winner, Christiane Amanpour please make your way to the stage? Thank you so much Darlings, for this humble recognition. Not since Bagdad Bob has anyone had a more difficult job of covering a Pig with Lipstick than I. Bagdad Bob’s Pig was Sadam and mine of course is the Imam; wheeew what a Pig!.Of course the taxpayers paid for the Iman’a trip overseas; it was an extension of Obama’s outreach program to Moslems. That interfaith jargon is just that; razzle dazzle, now you see it now you don’t Obama spin! If the Mosque is not built Muslims will murder Americans and if the Mosque is Built Moslems will murder Americans; either way Americans will die. That’s what Sharia Law calls for but that’s another story for another time which I hope will bring me another award. Finally this award has special significance for me; all those years as a CNN Reporter when no one was ever watching it is so refreshing to realize people are actually out there listening to what I read off the teleprompter.
Will Juan Carlos Ramirez; janitor for the Homeland Security Building please come to the stage to receive this award on behalf of the Homeland Security Department; please, please come forward, you can leave your mop propped on your chair. This award is for your department; let’s for the moment pretend you are the undersecretary for Homeland Security Cleanliness; which is next to Godliness. Gracious; Soy Juan Carlos Ramirez pero usted puede llamarme Juan Carlos; excuse me I mean I am Juan Carlos Ramirez but you can call me Juan Carlos; anyway I am here to receive this award on behalf of my department. I really have no idea what all this means; I mean just what is a fugitive? I do however understand fully what an illegal alien is; that’s why I’m here. They told me if I showed up on Ms Napolitano’s behalf they would grant me citizenship so here I am. As for my fellow 506, 232 brothers, your time will come; just be patient, in the meantime enjoy the no taxes and free medical care. And remember whatever you do, do not let them trick you into showing up, no matter what they promise you! Gracious, adios amigos!
Wait a minute Michael; would you mind remaining in your seat, we’ll bring the award to you. I have just been informed there some reinforcement issues with the underpinnings of this stage and frankly we’re afraid the flooring just won’t support your massive frame. Anyway it comes as no surprise the position you took on the ground Zero mosque controversy. I only would suggest improving on your idea by adorning the top of the façade with Michael Moore Gargoyles from which the Jihadist could pour hot oil on the unsuspecting New Yorkers as they go to and from work; work from which the tax dollars were extorted in order to fund the Iman’s middle eastern fund raising trip. You sir are a Glittering Jewel of Colossal Ignorance, a disgrace to America and the Human Race in general and if a public stoning of your lard infested carcass were ordered I assure you there would be no loss of volunteers to toss the first stone; even Jesus himself may volunteer to toss the first stone! But having said all that here’s your Pop you Java the Hut Look Alike!
Pop, I told you please no public recognition for my misguided article in the New York Times. My colleagues already have started a Rob Cardillo relocation fund. Do you know what it’s like to be shunned? I of course still believe the New York Times provides the insightful elitist with all he or she needs to face the world each day and deal with the various rabble they are forced to rub elbows with. Soon, very soon Barrack assures us we will return to our Bourgeoisie based society in which we will once again be sheltered from the rabble!
So once again let’s conclude this presentation with our theme song:
All around the country the electorate chase the weasels
Come November election time, Pop goes the Weasels!
Great selection of winners as always! I particularly like the PIP - what an appropriate use of New York Times! As for POPs - expected and deserved!
To taxlarry - I've met Michael Moore and your perception is absolutely right!
I like to start my day with martini and your breakfasts Pop!
BTW, Pop, Sean Penn and Michael Moore are on suicide watch, now that Cuban government has announced that Communism has failed, is laying off half a million state workers, and is allowing private enterprise.maybe we can make a styrofoam boat to escape Ameri-Nazi.
POP, I just love the awards we get to dress up and drink early in the mornings. Today I borrowed Lady Gaga's meat dress for the occassion, after a few Moore wears we can let it dry out and serve it as beef jerky. I never liked Christiane Amanpour and I'm quite surprised they didn't ask her to be Larry Kings replacement. Hillary needs a makeover, and Matthews would make a great commercial for depends. Other than this, I'm heading for the bar, pay no attention to the cats and dogs following me.
This was the best awards ceremony yet! And let me add - where are Hillary's and Christiane's voices raised against the treatment of women and children in the muslim world? Which, to my mind, simply proves they don't care, never did care, it's all just politics to them.
Morning POP...Excellent awards ceremony...I especially enjoyed watching Moore waddle up to the stage and accept his well-deserved POP into his grubby fat hands...That was a nice touch, you wearing gloves as you handed him his POP...
I wonder what the message was when Hillary showed up actually wearing a dress, and a blue dress at that !!
Is the NY Times still publishing..? Last I heard, their largest subscription base was in Iraq, where they use it for camel feed...
See you at the tavern, I'm having Bombay Marty's sans olive...Larry
Good morning Patriot,
I think it's amusing that you didn't let all the "winners' speak for themselves. The "winners" were just too much to take, I suppose. Michael Moore went from being lauded to being reviled. That's just the way it is with him, isn't it? See you at the bar. Don't bring any of these "winners" with you.
Good morning Wanderlust,
How many showers did you have to take after meeting Moore? See you at the Inn and you can tell us all about it before we eat!
Good morning vrajavala,
Suicide watch! I say give them both enough rope to hang their sorry selves. See you at the bar. Hmrjmr is buying.
Good morning jiberish,
I just looked and those aren't cats and dogs. It's Michael Moore and Amanpour with their tongues hanging out. Run!!!! See you at the bar, hopefully in one piece.
Good morning sheila,
They don't care at all and it is partly because neither of them is a woman! See you at the bar.
Good morning maven,
Thanks for the heads up about Hillary's stained dress. i wondered what was going on. By the way, now i know why she wears pants! As for Michael Moore, I am writing to you from the shower. I can't get the "Moore" off me. See you at the bar. I'll try what you're having.
Who is cleaning up the stage after Michael Moore? I saw all the vegetables flying to the front of the room and I had to get out before they ruined my tux!
Pop,
Obviously this conservative crap is NOT working out for me as I actually WORK at my job, if I didn't let that work stuff interfere with my hubbing, I would have arrived for breakfast much earlier!! Great and well-deserved awards as always....THANKS!
Dear pcoach,
After Michael Moore the room was empty. Who could clean up after him? NJobody!!!!!!!
Dear Sheri,
Just do your job, because your students need your voice of reason. See you soon at the bar. Leave the students at home.
Great stuff here. Thank you for the news updates, accompanied by smiles, though some of those of the sad variety. The UN referred to as "the single most important global institution"? Now, that's sad. There used to be a campaign back in the fifties that went something like, "Get the U.S. out of the UN, NOW." Sounds like a good plan to me.
Good morning Ken,
Sometimes I think that we haven't learned a thing all these years. The UN has always been irrelevant, socialism and communism don't work and you can't tax people who are already suffering in a horrible economy. Apparently, the powers that be haven't gotten the memo!
...........I think Moore should just retire to his secret doughnut dungeon and only eat the creme filled ones!..........And glad to see Sean working politics these days all though way off track!......I mean he sucks as an actor so he needs to find something he might be good at!
Dear American Romance,
I think Moore, who so disdains capitalism, should redistribute his wealth to all those less fortunate them himself. At that point he can get a job at the donut shop and live the life he really doesn't want to live until the end of his days.
Hi Pop,
I missed most of the recent events (that's what happens when I don't show up for breakfast...shame on me!), but I heard that Hillary talked about the deficit rendering us weak and vulnerable. If that's the case, she deserves at least 1/2 of a PIP
Dear Petra,
Okay, you got me! If she said it maybe she should get something. I'll look into it but I have to tell you I can't stand her!
I can't stand her either, but according to Pamela's recent hub, she did make this point about the deficit. Let's not forget she is an admisistration insider which makes me think Hillary shoud get a little reword of some sort.
Dear Petra,
I'll keep her in mind I promise.
Mr. Castro, Tear Down That Wall!!
Dear nicomp,
What wall? Castro is now a capitalist. We're the communists!
Most worthy honorees...each and every one! WB
Dear Wayne,
Thank you very much!
Pop - you just crack me up. I'm actually laughing when I SHOULD be crying! I'm so glad you brought up Hillary in particular. So many people think she's so much better than Obama and wish she were the President instead. God forbid. She's just an Obama in a skirt. Trust me - she is as radical left - if not more - than he is.
I love your awards! You outdo yourself every time! Love, c
Dear cjv,
I totally agree with you about Hillary! But there is one thing, I don't believe I ever saw her in a skirt!
Hmrjmr1 Level 3 Commenter 20 months ago
Great Job Pop - I have to say I liked the PIP especially though if you want to get the most out of that paper you might want to use it in the bottom of the bird cage first, It then will compost faster and actually bring something useful to the pile.
My turn to buy at the Inn see ya there!