In a tradition that has since been discontinued, at the end of each parade the balloons were released and allowed to drift away in the wind. Anyone who recovered a balloon and returned it to Macy’s would receive a gift.
Gee, I can’t imagine why you’d want to stop a lovely tradition like that. Think of the fun, as the helium leaks away and the balloon decides where in the packed city it wants to land its big floppy self!
When barbarians piss off other barbarians, things like this happen.
The Nov. 15 [suicide] bombing came at a top-level meeting of the Yarmouk Martyrs Brigade, a key ISIS militia known for its bloody and vicious hold over parts of the Golan Heights. Six of the group’s top men were killed, including Muhammad “Abu Ali” al-Baridi, the shadowy head of the group who went by the nickname “The Uncle.”
Al Nusra Front, Al Qaeda’s Syrian affiliate, quickly took credit, gloating on Twitter about the “heroic” attack.
If that doesn’t put you in the mood for Thanksgiving, you’re hopeless. 🙂
And on that note, here’s timely advice for cooking that massive bird, in a video that really ought to be considered a holiday classic.
“Just put the f*cking turkey in the oven. Don’t worry about it. Turkey really never tastes good.”
It goes to show that Obama is smarter than Putin. Why risk getting your planes shot down when you can send your pet terrorists to deliver the bomb in person?
“…Turkey really never tastes good.” There are only two ways to end up with a decent tasting turkey. One is to smoke it and the other is to deep-fat fry it a’la Justin Wilson.
“… the Yarmouk Martyrs Brigade, a key ISIS militia… …Al Nusra Front, Al Qaeda’s Syrian affiliate…”
It’s Life of Brian all over again!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WboggjN_G-4
😀