Week In Review: ‘But I kid the gay soccer fans …’

This week brought us the comedy stylings of Fifa president Sepp Blatter, who laughed off his organization’s handing a World Cup bid to a nation where homosexuality is a crime. Sepp’s line, that homosexual fans visiting Qatar for the 2022 World Cup “should refrain from any sexual activities,” not only failed to get a laugh, but was condemned by several human rights groups. Added to charges that Qatar bribed officials to get the Cup bid, ties to the Nazis, and the prospect of horrible, oppressive summer heat, the PR for these games could not have gotten off to a better start.

But there were other stories this week:

• The Lamar Odom/Klhoe Kardashian Christmas card is disturbing, and possibly toxic.

• The Louisiana swamp creature is mysterious, will probably end up on Celebrity Apprentice.

• Also still unexplained: that thing racing down the sideline during the Metrodome roof collapse.

• In which we win a coveted Foulie Award.

• You were bored and about to go home, and then suddenly, you spotted him. Your eyes met; and you knew it was love. Damn it, if being in love is a crime, then Qatar and Sepp Blatter are guilty.

• What does Michael Vick have to do to put you into a new Nissan Altima today?

• Please do not body slam the high school basketball ref. Thanks.

Have a good weekend, everyone; and get that holiday shopping done (I still want a hula hoop). Josiah Schlatter will be here to guide you through the weekend. In conclusion, here’s Charles Barkley on Christmas:

“I’m not a big Christmas person because people are just greedy pigs. Everybody wants something. I’m a firm believer that you shouldn’t get people anything after they’re 18 except for cards.

And to all a good night.

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