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Files this under ‘News of the Weird… Al’. The past four days, University of Chicago students ran around taking part in what is perhaps the world’s largest scavenger hunt. Among the items sought after were

• a tar gun and a feather gun [18 points]
• a voting receipt from the Democratic Party primary of Guam, Indiana, or North Carolina [4 points]
• 22818877@N06
• Have a Nobel Prize winner or “Weird Al” Yankovic witness your organ donor registration. [15 points for a Nobel laureate, 16 points for "Weird Al"]

That’s right, imagine if “Weird Al” was a Nobel laureate, too! I dunno, maybe for Physics or Most-Bean-Burritos-Eaten. He’d be worth a whopping 31 points!

News Source
Scavenger Hunt Website - with the full list of items to get
The Four Days 2008 - the Official University of Chicago Official Scavenger Hunt Official Organizing Committee’s Official Blog for the Official year of 2008

Another show has just been added to the Straight Outta Lynwood Tour:

July 4 - Louisville, KY - Iroquois Amphitheatre

Just added to the Straight Outta Lynwood Tour

July 19 - Knoxville, TN - Tennessee Theatre
July 26 - Greensburg, PA - Palace Theatre
July 28 - Springfield, MO - Ozark Empire Fair
July 29 - Sioux City, IA - Orpheum Theatre
Aug 7 - Wichita, KS - The Cotillion
Aug 8 - St. Charles, MO - The Family Arena
Aug 10 - Rockford, IL - The Metro Center
Aug 27 - Arcata, CA - The Van Duzer Theatre

Update

And there’s been a date change for Springfield, IL.  It has moved one day forward to August 9th now.

It is with deep regret that I must inform you of the passing away of one of Yank Blog’s most cherished employees… Olaf Sol. Although he spoke no English, and nobody else on the staff spoke whatever it is he spoke, we will truly miss his presence. His sometimes lewd behavior towards all lobsters and his refusal to wear pants even when the Pope visited our premises has always made work an interesting experience.

I remember the first time he walked into our office, holding a bloody toaster in one hand and a copy of Atlas Shrugged in the other, we all instantly knew he’d be perfect the position of DVD Rewinder. He was truly a master in the field.

In his 9 minutes of working here, I think we all learned a little something from Olaf. I, for one, learned how to write five novels at the same time while carving bananas into incredibly obscene shapes. And thanks to that skill, I finally have something to put on my resume. Thank you Olaf. You will be missed.

Hello faithful readers,

This isn’t really Weird Al related, but I just wanted to say that everyone should watch Wheel of Fortune this coming Wednesday (April 2nd 2008).  You might just see your favorite Yank Blog author as an actual contestant spinning the wheel and guessing letters for prizes and cash!

Uh no, your OTHER favorite Yank Blog author.

No… the OTHER one!!  Yep that’s right, me.  Tune in and see how I did! 

Hee hee hee… check out today’s episode of Real Life Comics

(Thanks Erica!)

A new tour date has been added to the tour:

July 8th, Richmond VA - The National

And don’t forget to check the official tour page for all the presale info.

Woohoo! As Richard noted in a previous post, the new video that Weird Al directed for The Presidents Of The United States Of America from their album “These Are The Good Times People” is up on YouTube on Al’s account. Enjoy the flippin’ video!

It looks like the first concert date is popping its head out in the open. Just got an email from Pollstar.com about a show on Monday July 14th, 2008 at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino in Verona, NY. Woo hoo!
[Pollstar.com]

UPDATE

Holy bejesus!  WeirdAl.com has *JUST* posted a honkin’ truckload of concert dates!  HOORAY!!!

[ WeirdAl.com - Straight Outta Lynwood 2008 Tour!!! ]

Hot dog!  Weird Al has just posted some incredible news on his MySpace blog.   First off, a reminder that Al will be appearing in a brand new episode of the Simpsons on Jan 27, THAT’S THIS SUNDAY!   Want to be spoiled a little for this episode?  Read the post!

Second, Al has apparently been keeping himself a little busy since his last concert show in October.   He’s directing yet another video for a certain music group he’s parodied before.  Which one?  Read the post!!

And third, if you missed out on seeing an Al show last year, you might just be a redneck, whoops I mean you might just get a chance to see him soon.  OMG!!! Read the post!!!