Tim Phillips Show, 4/24/26

Nationwide has just crowned the winners of their 2026 Wacky Pet Names contest.

Every year, their pet insurance team recognizes the most bold and unforgettable names from its list of newly enrolled pets.
The top 10 most imaginative and unexpected dog, cat, and exotic pet names are then voted on by pet lovers across the country.
This year, more than 200-thousand votes were counted and the winners are definitely wacky.
The top dog name is Internet Browser, which belongs to a Plott hound in Texas.
For cats, Cheddar Big Booty Cheeseburger, a longhair from Arkansas, is the winner.
And Space Cowboy, a bearded dragon in North Carolina, wins for top exotic pet name.
Finalists for Wackiest Dog Names Include:

Dinonugget
Babyshark
Aries Amethyst World Eater
Danger JR
Howl Capone
General Chaos
Marshmallow Panda
Mini Moose the Goose
Kookiest Cat Name Finalists Include:

Bad Kitty 5000
Brave Little Toaster
Catatouille
Goofus McDoof Business Horse
Munchie McPurry Toes
Miso Tunacanopolis The First
Orange Julius Caesar Salad
Statistically Significant
Nominees For Wackiest Exotic Pet Name Include:

Auntie Tuna, a ferret
Luna Dovegood, a white homing pigeon
Mochi The Captain Of Chaos, a green cheeked conure bird
Obi-Wan Cornobi, a corn snake
Quillie Nelson, a hedgehog
Penelopeanut, a guinea pig
Source: Nationwide

Brush first, sip second ... Does your morning routine involve brushing your teeth and drinking a cup of coffee? If so, which do you do first? You may not have given it much thought, but dentists say timing your toothbrushing matters more than you think. Experts recommend brushing your teeth before you drink coffee — not after. Brushing first removes plaque that builds up overnight and makes it harder for coffee to stain your teeth. If you brush right after coffee, you can actually damage your enamel, because coffee’s acidity temporarily softens it. If you forget to brush before your first sip, dentists say wait about 30 minutes before brushing, giving your enamel time to recover. In the meantime, rinsing with water or chewing sugar‑free gum can help protect your teeth.

Friday Flashback - I KNEW YOU WERE WAITING -   GEORGE MICHAEL AND ARETHA FRANKLIN    1987

DON'T DREAM IT'S OVER    CROWDED HOUSE
LOOKING FOR A NEW LOVE    JODY WATLEY
(I JUST) DIED IN YOUR ARMS    CUTTING CREW

The first “The Simpsons” cartoon short is shown on The Tracey Ullman Show during April.
The popular television sitcom, “Full House,” debuts on ABC
Baby "M" Case The First Case in an American court ruling on the validity of Surrogacy
Mathias Rust, a West German citizen, flew a small Cessna airplane into Moscow, landing in Red Square.
A cross-channel ferry capsizes outside the harbour off Zeebrugge, Belgium killing 193 passengers and crew
United States President Ronald Reagan delivered his famous speech at the Berlin Wall in West Berlin
Great Southern British Storm of 1987
The Disney corporation and France agree to create an amusement park.
Terry Waite, the special envoy of the Archbishop of Canterbury in Lebanon, is kidnapped in Beirut
US Stock Market Crashes on Monday, October 19th , 1987 with a 508 point drop or 22.6%
alking Alf, the Storytelling Alien
1987 Leather Multi-Position Lounger
Popular Films
Three Men and a Baby
Fatal Attraction
Beverly Hills Cop II
Good Morning, Vietnam
The Untouchables
Stakeout
Lethal Weapon
The Witches of Eastwick
The Last Emperor
Wall Street
Dirty Dancing
RoboCop
Moonstruck
Popular TV Programs
The Cosby Show
Magnum, P.I.
Dynasty
Falcon Crest
Hill Street Blues
Cagney and Lacey
Cheers
Fame
Family Ties
Remington Steele
The A-Team
Highway to Heaven
Murder, She Wrote
Growing Pains
Neighbours
The Twilight Zone

It’s not surprising that seven in 10 respondents feel like being an adult is less fun than they thought it would be.

Before becoming a grown-up, 68% say they were excited about the opportunities they’d have as an adult, like living on their own (50%), driving (47%) and having more free time (43%).

But the reality is, beyond work and sleep, half of those polled estimate they only have about four hours of personal time a day, and 31% say they have even less.

More than half of respondents say the small amount of downtime is quickly taken up by chores that leave them feeling drained.
It turns out, the average American only spends 18% of the year on “free time.”

That’s because they’re spending so many hours cleaning, especially the most time-consuming chores of laundry (37%), cleaning the bathroom (36%), mopping (22%) and doing the dishes (18%).⠀
Source: Talker

Tim's News You Can't Use 

It's no secret that ultra-processed junk food is bad for you — we hear it all the time from health experts. But perhaps the biggest indictment of this is now coming from monkeys. Researchers studying Barbary macaque monkeys in Gibraltar found that monkeys have been eating dirt, especially after being fed junk food by tourists. The animals are regularly fed things like chips, ice cream, cookies, and chocolate by tourists. Scientists believe the dirt acts like a natural stomach medicine, helping soothe digestive problems caused by sugary, salty, and dairy‑heavy snack food. The behavior, known as geophagy, appears to be learned socially and is most common in areas with heavy tourist traffic. To put it simply, junk food is so bad that monkeys have learned to eat dirt to counter the physical effects of it. 
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The NY Post says JetBlue is now offering a ‘’Buy Now Pay Later’’ plan for vacations. Customers can pay for trips with monthly installments.
The Economic Times says Diet Coke is disappearing from some store shelves across the world. A global shortage of aluminum cans, exacerbated by the Iran war, is raising costs for beer and other drinks. Retailers are reporting acute stock-outs as demand for cold drinks surges.
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Supercar Blondie says a Cordova, California man got so tired of paying high gas prices that he turned his 1966 Ford Mustang into an electric car with Tesla Autopilot. Yaro Shcherbanyuk added Tesla parts from a Cybertruck to the car. The project cost him $40,000. Everything under the hood of a Tesla Model 3 can now be found under the hood of this Mustang. Yaro even placed a Tesla screen on the dash 
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WMTW says a vacationing Massachusetts man and his son recently reeled in a 10-foot great white shark near Fort Lauderdale. Donovan and Justin Smith said it took forever to reel the shark in because it fought tooth and nail. Because great white sharks are protected, the men and charter boat crew released the shark after bringing it to the boat. Donovan and Justin say their arms were tired and like spaghetti after the fight 
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BreakingNews.ie says a Dublin, Ireland man missed his daughter's wedding after making a joke about a bomb at the Dublin, Ireland Airport.  Jamal Hamid said he had a bomb in  his carry-on luggage. This led to a bomb scare, flight cancellations and disrupted travel for his family.  Jamal was arrested and pleaded guilty. He will be sentenced in July.
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The Daily Star says a monkey has been breaking into homes in Campinas, Brazil. The monkey, named Claiton, was opening cupboards in many homes. Firefighters tried to catch him, but were unsuccessful.  Claiton was finally snagged from a roof by his owner
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An animal rights activist in England tried to "rescue" what she thought was a doomed lobster -- only to discover it was a beloved pet. Emma Smart took a lobster from a tank at a seafood restaurant in Dorset, England and threw it into the nearby harbor, believing it was about to be cooked. But the restaurant owner later explained the lobster was one of two long‑term pets kept for children to learn about marine life. Used to warm tank water, the lobster likely died from the cold after being released, and its companion died soon after from stress. Smart later admitted in court to causing criminal damage and was given a three‑year restraining order banning her from the restaurant.
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A California man is in custody after police say he pulled off a strange retail scam involving LEGO sets and pasta. Investigators say 28‑year‑old Jarrelle Augustine bought pricey LEGO sets from Target stores, took out the real pieces, filled the boxes with dried pasta to mimic the weight, and then returned them to Target for refunds. Authorities believe he pulled this off about 70 times across the country, costing stores roughly $34,000. The scheme fell apart when multiple stores noticed suspicious returns. Detectives connected the dots, launched surveillance, and arrested Augustine on grand theft charges. Police even had some fun with the announcement, calling it a "pasta‑tively terrible plan." For now, Augustine remains in custody as investigators look into whether more charges could follow.