Kyra Phillips: We know you all too well....

For those of you who have not heard yet, while President Bush was doing his Katrina speech, CNN news anchor Kyra Phillips was adding her own harmony to the piece. Apparently someone left her mic open while she was having a conversation with another woman in the CNN restroom and it was broadcast over President Bush's speech. While Phillips complimented her husband, her sister-in-law didn't end up so lucky. Below is an actual transcript of the above video attained from Newsbusters.org:



Kyra Phillips: "assholes Yeah, I'm very lucky in that regard with my husband. My husband is handsome and he is genuinely a loving, you know, no ego[unintelligible] you know what I'm saying. Just a really passionate, compassionate great, great human being. And they exist. They do exist. They are hard to find. Yup. But they are out there."

[unidentified woman]: We'll see. He's going to come, you know, he's set for an extended visit[unintelligible]"

Phillips: "I mean, that's, that's how you figure it all out, those extended visits. [laughter]"

[unidentified woman]: "Yeah, but my mom, I think she really likes him."

Phillips: "Mom's got a good vibe? Good."

[unidentified woman]: "Yeah, my brother's the one that[unintelligible]"

Phillips: "Brother of course, brothers have to be, you know, protective. Except for mine. I've got to be protective of him."

[unidentified woman unintelligible]

Phillips: "Yeah. He's married, three kids, but his wife is just a control freak."

[unidentified woman #2]: "Kyra."

Phillips: "Yeah, baby?"

[unidentified woman #2]: "Your mic is on. Turn it off. It's been on the air."

Seconds later, Daryn Kagan stumbled through this awkward transition:

Daryn Kagan: "Alright, we've been listening in to President Bush as he speaks in, uh, New Orleans today. This is the one year anniversary of Katrina making land shore there. President Bush saying if another natural disaster hits, our country we must, uh, react better than that. Let's listen in once again to President Bush."



And as great as this mistake was, this wasn't the first time Kyra has been involved in a CNN snafu. Thanks to Newsbusters.org we are also reminded of another mishap:



Kyra Phillips: "Now, I've seen Michael Bolton sitting behind the President. Obviously not now, we're looking at different live pictures. Are we going to hear from him? Or have we heard from him?"

Richard Roth: "Well, you may -- you're not going to hear him sing. I think you said Michael Bolton, John Bolton the US ambassador-"

Phillips (embarrassed): "John Bolton. Richard, thank you so much. You're taking me back now to, what, the early '80s? My goodness."

Roth: "Yes, and this ambassador has much shorter hair."

Phillips: "And no relation, right? Maybe we should make that clear."

Roth: "No relation. Though some of his remarks has -- have caused some hair-raising reaction from advocates for some groups...."



Wow! CNN must be really holding their head high today. I mean, who wouldn't be? Especially after this current reporting masterpiece that makes all of us want to grow up to be news anchors. I know I do! But Kyra, I think it would be fair at this point to offer you a bit of advice. A lot of people don't like thier in-laws and that's fine... But I really wouldn't recommend broadcasting it on national television if you can help it. It may not improve the situation as much as you had hoped.

Having reporting excellence flashbacks of Lisa Guerrero on MNF,

"The Bear"

Running Low

As the long-running Yankees - Red Sox rivalry nears the end of its 104th season, the popular feud once provided fans with emotionally charged drama, larger-than-life heroes and villains, and compelling subplots woven throughout its story.

The Red Sox - Yankees rivalry seems to be running really really low on some good storylines. The last series could only offer those who tuned in, a series of five baseball contests between two American League East teams vying for first place.

The first 100 seasons of the rivalry were carefully crafted to build toward one defining moment, which occurred in the 2004 AL finale when the luckless but lovable Red Sox finally defeated the rich, cocky but undeniably talented Yankees in the ALCS before winning the World Series and ending the "Curse Of The Bambino" story thread that was written into the series in back in the early years.

Experts, however, suggest that since that moment, the rivalry has struggled to regain the dramatic tension and conflict that was once inevitable to meetings between the two teams.

Sensing that things needed to be shaken up, the Yankees brought veteran Bobby Abreu onto the cast as a midseason replacement for right-fielder Gary Sheffield. However, while Sheffield was a central figure in many conflicts—including the 2004 episode in which he took a swing at a Red Sox fan in the right-field bleachers—the most noteworthy thing Abreu has done in his stint with the Yankees is double home the go-ahead run in last Monday's victory.

Fans have called for increased production of serviceable storylines, saying they don't want their last memory of the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry to be the May 2006 incident in which Doug Mirabelli was escorted to Fenway Park by a Boston police car 14 minutes before game time so that the newly acquired backup catcher could make his Red Sox return and prevent passed balls during the first seven innings of a Tim Wakefield start.

I'm not a fan of either ball club but I do, like most genuine red blooded Americans love a good rivalry. I feel like I've been waiting for some sort of disputed play at the plate, a fistfight maybe, bench-clearing brawl, some pot head causing a scene on the field, overturned home-run ruling, bad managerial decision, heroic walk-off hit by a virtually unknown role player, blood, just anything.

"The Boomer"

"Luke.... Matt Leinart knocked-up your mother!"

I can just picture Chris Farley saying that into the fan now imitating Darth Vader on Star Wars, enter Tommy Boy. But as for those of you who can't quite picture that, or are terrified at the very thought, get used to it. According to sources Matt Leinart is going to be the proud papa of a kid with USC women's basketball player Brynn Cameron. Brynn will most likely redshirt this season (she is a junior) while Matt is off partying with Paris, um... I mean, playing football for the Cardinals.

Matt, who has been seen in numerous pictures on the internet with many different women lately (including leaving Hilton's home early one morning), was unavailable to comment to "Boomer Bear" mainly because I wouldn't know how the hell to contact him to get a statement.

We did find a statement from his rep regarding the Matt Leinart Foundation where he said "kids are important to Matt." Apparently they are so important that he didn't want his kid to miss his rookie year with the Cardinals.

"Hey Matt, what if it's a girl instead of a boy? Then who will you take out and drink and whore yourself around with? Oh yeah. Sorry, I forgot... Paris Hilton."

Unfortunately Matt should have learned from the National Championship Game against Texas that Trojans aren't always 100% effective in the clutch.

On another note, if Leinart has any more illegitimate children expect him to go #1 in the next NBA Draft.

Here's to Leinart, a great role model for his soon-to-be-kid,

"The Bear"

Saving Private A-Rod

This picture comes our way from Deadspin.

Being the avid Yankee haters we are we found it too priceless not to post. The best I came up with so far was this: "Wait, where did he go? I swear he was here a minute ago. This is so embarassing when this happens!" If you come up with a great caption we would love to hear it.

Here's to picking on Damon's man,

"The Bear"

These are a few of my favorite things...

I don't like "raindrops on roses or whiskers on kittens," but I do have a few favorite videos that make me smile when I think about celebrities and karma... Today's Target: Ashlee Simpson


First there was getting caught lip-synching on Saturday Night Live...





Then who could forget her getting booed off-stage at the Orange Bowl?





And last but not least, our favorite girl (next to her brilliant sister of course) drunk at McDonald's...





Here's to birth control,

"The Bear"

Unlawful Entry

This article is not to debate whether illegal immigration is right or wrong. Unless you are a bleeding-heart liberal hopefully you can obviously see the negative impact illegal immigration has on all of us (at least those that pay their taxes).


In case you are unsure however, let me share these stats with you I came across the other day:

- In your working lifetime you will spend just over $90,000 out of your paycheck to pay for services granted to illegal immigrants.

- If you take that same $90,000 and put it in an AVERAGE investment, it will increase to $600,000 during that same period. This is money that you could have put away for your kids college or retirement.

If you still can't make up your mind, migrate south of the border and do both countries a favor.

Writing an obituary for the more than half million I lost,

"The Bear"

The Feminist Dilemma

This story is an addition to the article recently posted on Deadspin.

For those of you who don't know the story apparently (according to Deadspin) the woman on the far left, Danika Schroeter, finished in second place to the one in the middle, Michelle Dumaresq, in the Canadian downhill mountain biking championships. Dumaresq is also the three time defending champion.

So who really cares, right? Well, I did leave out one piece of information... Michelle Dumaresq was formerly a man (and not in the "previous life" way either). This frustration led to the tasteless t-shirt that Danika Schroeter's boyfriend made for her that she is wearing in the photo. The shirt provoked the audience to join in with derogatory remarks and finally to Schroeter's three month suspension by the Canadian Cycling Association for such a classless act.

But here is what I was wondering... What would a feminist think? I know, I don't really care either but it is always humorous to think of them speechless and I may have such a situation here.

In defense of Dumaresq: I figured they might say that despite her previous manhood, she is now a woman (I figure post-op) and should be able to have the rights of all women. They might add that Dumaresq has now reached the peak of enlightenment becoming the "better sex" and should be able to be who she wants without any discrimination or ridicule. And for good measure they hopefully would add (if not for my humor alone), "She is Dumaresq, hear her roar!"

But then there would be Dumaresq's opponents as well. Their argument would be easy also: Dumaresq has been, still is, and always will be a man (despite the depth of the current circumcision). They could point out that Dumaresq is just another example of a man trying to infringe on woman's rights and take over their lives. And don't forget that they would probably even call Dumaresq a pervert, probably having the operation just to get closer to women.

So I can see this argument shaping up. I really think Fox should have this as a debate opposite "Desperate Housewives" and see which gets more ratings. I am sure we could find feminists who support each side, and don't forget, the bowl of popcorn to make it a true theatrical performance. And while they are at it they could answer another age old question that plagues me to this very day: If a man talks in the woods, and there isn't a feminist around to hear him, is he still wrong? Especially if this man is now a woman...

Not sure exactly how pure but I am 100% man,

"The Bear"

Polygamy is not a shape

So I heard that they caught Warren Steed Jeffs, that sicko polygamist on the FBI's 10 Most Wanted list. The guy is supposed to have something like 10,000 followers. I have heard stories about this guy and honestly he disturbs me as much as John Mark Karr. I hope he gets put away for a long time. The only problem is that I don't know if his cell-mate will want to share him so he might have to settle down and be a one inmate kind of man.

Here's to Karma,

"The Bear"

The Tea Party is Over...

Despite my Redsox falling ever so deeply out of contention there is still a light at the end of the tunnel. And no matter how dark things ever seem this light will be there to guide all of us along the path. That light: Knowing that the Yankees have, do, and always will suck. For those of us Redsox fans out there still hanging on to hope, I feel for you but I do have to officially call the time of death for Boston as yesterday when David Ortiz left the team with an irregular heartbeat. Hopefully though, these pictures can bring comfort and the reminder that regardless of the record or payroll, the will always Yankees suck!


"Derek! I just can't hide my feelings any longer. I need to tell you something!"




Even Hillary Clinton is a Yankees fan. Just like a liberal to sway with whatever direction the wind is blowing!




And who could forget this popular movie? "Don't ask, Don't tell, Don't Investigate," right A-Rod?




Rumor has it that this started because A-Rod accused the Boston pitchers of throwing at him to which Varitek responded, "We don't throw at .260 hitters." OUCH! That has got to sting. By the way, how is NY working out for you A-Rod?




One of the greatest throws that Pedro ever had in a Redsox uniform.


Singing "throw.." um, i mean "blow the man down" in my head,

"The Bear"

If you don't have this, nothing else matters...

The story below is why we here at Boomer Bear love Charlie Weis. It is the immortal story of "pass right." It is hard not to watch this without it bringing up any emotion (unless of course, you are a liberal). This story truly speaks to Weis' character and after all, if you don't have this, nothing else matters.



Update: This story took place this past year. The mother in this story was apparently also sick but kept it from her son so he wouldn't worry. She also passed away recently as well.

What? These aren't tears. I uh.... have allergies,

"The Bear"

The Life and Times of T.O.

Surely we could never forget that blasphemous day in Dallas....



Well, at least payback sucks...



So what do you really think of yourself being a complete idiot?



Well, despite the blasphemy, T.O. has been born again!



What? Fooled Again?



If you have a problem with this post, all I gotta say is "NC,"

"The Bear"