hardball(s)

Showing support for the writers during the strike, the cast of NBC's current must see hit, The Office, um, called in sick...

Steve Carell informed NBC he is unable to report to work because he is suffering from “enlarged balls.” Not just enlarged, I'd say, but brass ones. The source on this one adds, "We wish him a happy, slow recovery."

'fantasy' land

Why can't the Chinese do anything useful with their recalled shit? Take this kiddie toy with an unexpected kick from down unda:

A POPULAR children's toy found to contain a chemical that the human body turns into the party drug "fantasy", or "GHB", has been banned in three states and is being recalled by its Melbourne creator.

All we get from China is a bit-o-lead. Fuckers.

Update: The People's Republic of China had our back after all...looks like we can Blame China for this one too...or thank them. Get to Wal*Mart quick, while supplies last.