Happy Int'l Hot and Spicy Food Day

International Hot and Spicy Food Day

Is "American Chinese food" Chinese food?

• VIDEO: Vui's Kitchen on Hot and Spicy Food Day 2026

Favorite: green curry over rice

There is a world of Buddhist vegetarian cuisine. What is so good about vegan and vegetarian Thai and Indian foods, Chinese and Korean? Curry? No, it's that they are spicy and flavorful. But even Chinese food has a hot source call Szechuan. Mexican food (like sauteed fajitas) is the most popular cuisine in the USA. Why? It might have something to do with the spicy, freshness, crispy crunch, and health benefits -- greens, chiles, lemon, peppers, beans, and whole grains (at least in the original indigenous form). Many Buddhist countries, which are renowned for their calm, cool, and collectedness -- sure do offer a lot of spice. It is the characteristic of hot place, particularly tropical ones like Theravada Sri Lanka.

• INTERNATIONAL HOT AND SPICY FOOD DAY - January 16, 2026 (National Today)

Better than meat? Plant-based proteins

Chef Gordon Ramsay makes spicy cauliflower vegan dish

• 5 regions known for ultra-spicy dishes and countries where the heat is much milder (MSN)
• CC Liu, Crystal Q., Imogen, Dhr. Seven, Ashley Wells, VEGAN TEST KITCHEN

B-day: Trump turns 78. Here are his parents

Anyone who says Trump isn't hideous under caked makeup and hairspray hasn't seen parents

I'm not ugly...for an Oompa Loompa with a flat top in makeup, hair dye, and hairspray.

I'm not fat...for a heifer after my hour-long makeup and hair coverup routine. Ozempic time?

Trump turns 78-years-old, parasites kiss his ass in D.C., ruining a finals game for a Celtics' fan

Turkey neck but no time for deep pore facial?

(Jimmy Kimmel Live) June 14, 2024: Tonight was Game #4 of the NBA Finals between the Celtics and Mavericks, Pres. Biden (or a body-double) was in Italy for the G7 Summit, where he spent time with Pope Francis, today was a bigly day in MAGAots as Old Trump celebrated his 78th birthday, Trump was on Capitol Hill yesterday, where he got a fawning reception from some ass-kissing Republican parasites in honor of his birthday, so in celebration here are JKL's Top 78 Trump nicknames of all time, son Eric Trump tries to prove his love for Daddy, and a Celtics sports fan in the 4th quarter of a finals game at TD Garden having every ounce of his patience tested. #Kimmel

Trump visits Republicans in D.C., sells fake and cheap Bibles, and Mitch McConnell has no spine

(Jimmy Kimmel Live) June 13, 2024: Tonight was Game #3 of the Stanley Cup Finals between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers and fans are going crazy, at some point between now and September we will witness a once-in-a-lifetime celestial event known as a “Nova,” Trump was in Washington visiting with House Republicans on Capitol Hill, Mitch McConnell proves that he is as spineless as ever, the Trump campaign is preparing for the possibility of him not being present at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Kevin McCarthy is out telling stories about Joe Biden, Donald is selling bibles that are fake and cheap, Logan Paul interviewed him for a podcast, and Knicks center Isaiah Hartenstein has a lucrative commercial endorsement deal for a local business right here in Los Angeles. #Kimmel

It's my birthday, just one more romp! - No way,
Dad. You stink. Jared and I have our own money

Incontinent, decrepit, bum-bling Lord Trump, God's gift to the USofA, turns 78 today. Is he too fried to look at? Let's just say, No one wants to see what makeup can't hide.

This bull in adult diapers is nearly 82, assuming he reaches the end of a second term, which would make him the oldest and most feebleminded person ever to represent the nation from the Oval Office, unless Atrocity Biden somehow survives.

Body-double looks pensive: Does anyone notice?

Genocide Joe looks his age, like his embalmer is sleeping on the job, with his various body-doubles looking no better.

Both candidates support Zionist Israel and never met a war they were not willing to fund if the powers-that-be say US-support has already been decided.

Old Man Joe vs. Old Man Don

But 78 is an achievement for a wealthy and entitled white male to reach in this country, after years of cocaine and sexual abuse and all the snorting of Adderall he's been doing ever since, according to close Trump family associate Joel Casler.

This leads to the suggestion that there's something about Gingers, like former royal Harry Windsor-Markle, husband of former American Princess Meghan.

Genocide Joe send DoJo Turdly a big birthday gift: his own senility

• Attorney Mike Cohen calls Trump 'Von Shits-in-Pants'
• Jimmy Kimmel Live, June 13, 2024; Ashley Wells, Pfc. Sandoval, Seth Auberon, Wisdom Quarterly

Kathy Griffin's disastrous face work (cartoon)

Entertainment Tonight, Aug. 29, 2023; Eds., Wisdom Quarterly COMMENTARY

Kathy Griffin shares SHOCKING results of getting lips tattooed after getting cancelled for Trump stunt

(Entertainment Tonight) Kathy Griffin undergoes another cosmetic procedure on top of other plastic surgery that has not gone so well. In a YouTube video, the comedian documents the process of getting her lips tattooed and shares the offensive results.

Plastic Surgery Disasters (Dead Kennedys)

Early on ginger stand up Kathy Griffin played herself on Seinfeld. It was funny because Larry David must have told her, "Just be yourself." So she begins by doting on unfunny Jerry, which offends him. When he asks her to knock it off, she turns on him to hilarious effect. She goes on an Ant-Jerry Comedy Campaign, which ends up being a hit. (I started to understand the show about then, realizing there was no way Jerry Seinfeld was writing it. George Costanza is the funniest because he's the most neurotic, Cosmo Kramer is comic relief because he's a nut, and even Newman is deviously subversive, and who knows what to say about the Catholic character Elaine).

Our favorite ginger, a Lyrian-human hybrid.

One got a real glimpse at the motormouthing horror that is Ginger Griffin, but she was pleasant enough appearance-wise, like a commercial model for kitchen wax or some such. Most TV models are redheads though they represent only a fraction of the human population. But without makeup, Griffin can hardly be counted among the humans. What planet are those genes from? And those lips, those hips, aarrgh, holy Molly Malone, they're all as nothing compared to the gob. Good gosh, we thought she was cancelled for insulting fellow freak Trump. Guess our society is less forgiving to women.

Taylor Swift in LA or Danny Elfman in OC? (8/5)

Danny Elfman (dannyelfman.com); KTLA 5, 8/3/23; Eds., Wisdom Quarterly

I know you're all here for my talent. I write my own songs. I do it all myself. I'm TS Inc.

Elfman's best song came right at the beginning, "I'm Afraid," with the Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo. He had a great role in his twin Ginger brother's movie Forbidden Zone, a rare cult classic.

• VIDEO: Taylor "Toxic" Swift causes amnesia

Oingo Boingo/The Mystic Knights 1979

(Oingo Boingo Tapes) "I'm Afraid" is the first ever song released under the name Oingo Boingo, although it was mostly likely recorded as the Mystic Knights just before the change. It was played at Mystic Knights shows in 1979 and kept through Oingo Boingo shows until early 1980. It’s probably the only Mystic Knights song that went unchanged as Oingo Boingo, while others were given a new wave twist. This was released later that year on a compilation album of upcoming LA New Wave bands, by which time the Mystic Knights had reformed as Oingo Boingo.

Irvine, Orange County, California: FROM BOINGO TO BATMAN TO BIG MESS AND BEYOND!

This live show will feature Danny Elfman backed by an all-star rock band and the same orchestra and choir he played with during his set at Coachella in 2022 and the Halloween weekend shows at the Hollywood Bowl.

They will perform songs from Oingo Boingo; his solo career, including his 2021 album Big Mess; a plethora of his film scores and television themes from Alice in Wonderland, Batman, Edward Scissorhands, The Nightmare Before Christmas, The Simpsons, and more.

Fans flock to SoFi Stadium for Taylor Swift's "Eras[e Your Memory] Tour" kicking off in Los Angeles

I don't know why they call me Taylor "Nazi Barbie" Swift.

(KTLA 5) Aug. 3, 2023 "Swift Mania" is officially taking over Los Angeles as Taylor "Nazi Barbie" Swift's “The Eras[e] Tour” kicks off at Sofi Stadium this week. Diehard fans, dubbed “Swifties” [rather than the “Elfies,” who are flocking to OC to see Danny] will be enjoying the 33-year-old singer’s sold-out six-night stay at the Inglewood venue -- formerly The Forum -- starting Thursday, Aug. 3rd. Swift is in LA for the final stop of the U.S. leg of her 2023 "Eras[e] Tour" and will perform six sold-out shows at Sofi Stadium on Aug. 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, and 9. KTLA's Shelby Nelson reports on Aug. 3, 2023. Details

The audience will be transported into Elfman’s vision and the magical world of his haunting compositions brought to life on stage and enhanced by visuals on a big screen.

I can't help it if you're losing your memory.

This limited run of Southern California concerts will provide full-length versions of his past highly acclaimed performances.

Band members include Stu Brooks on bass (Dub Trio, Lady Gaga), Nili Brosh on guitar (Dethklok), Robin Finck on guitar (Nine Inch Nails, Guns N’ Roses), and Ilan Rubin on drums (Nine Inch Nails, Angels & Airwaves). More

• TICKET INFO FOR ELFMAN
• Saturday, August 5, 2023
• 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM 
• Danny Elfman at FivePoint Amphitheatre, Irvine, Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023 – Songkick

(Bloomberg Television) To get into the Swift show, knock off a bank or beg

your parents and meet a shady scalper in the parking lot (or on LA Craigslist)

How Taylor Swift's Eras Tour has changed the world (Bloomberg Television, July 21, 2023): Artist Group International Founder Dennis Arfa breaks down how Taylor Swift's billion dollar "Eras" tour has changed the game. He calls the live space the "golden goose" of recorded music [because of merch and ticket sales since few make money from music sales or residuals].

Strange facts about redheads (video)

Facts.net; Pat Macpherson, Dhr. Seven (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly

Go vegan, redheads. 72 trace minerals keep hair red. Or buy this stuff (Vegamour).

Who's the strangest one? Ginger.

Humanity has long had a fear of and fixation on the unknown. Because of how rarely they occur in nature, redheads have faced much stigma throughout history. For centuries, many cultures have had mixed opinions when it comes to red hair. While not many understand why redheads are so rare, they have been associated with magic and the supernatural. How much of it is true? How many magicians are carrot tops? Find out more about the world’s rarest hair color with these redhead facts.

QUICK FACTS - ESSENTIAL FACTS - INTERESTING FACTS

1. Redheads make up approximately 1-2% of the human population on the planet.
2. There are around 6 to 18 million redheads in the United States.
3. The term redhead has been used since 1510.
4. A hair color study in 1956 found that redheads are more common in Scottish territories. 
5. Ireland has the highest number of redheads per capita in the world at 10%. More