WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS...
...is often alcohol-related.
Key Quote: A fracas broke out at Hogs and
Heifers Saloon on Monday night when a little person in an Oompa Loompa
costume took offense at being called a midget.
(Thanks to Mike)
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tsk, tsk...Hogs & Heifers is usually such a classy joint. There goes the neighborhood.
(and here come the short jokes.)
Posted by: Annie Where-but-here | November 28, 2007 at 04:52 PM
First?!
Posted by: Rosie | November 28, 2007 at 04:53 PM
Dang, Annie!
Posted by: Rosie | November 28, 2007 at 04:54 PM
I disagree that Roald Dahl would be horrified. He would more likely have found it funny.
Posted by: Edgar Greenberg | November 28, 2007 at 04:55 PM
"Now, don't get short with me."
Posted by: Annie Where-but-here | November 28, 2007 at 04:57 PM
Annie, how dare you make fun of midgets! That's rather small-minded of you.
Posted by: Edgar Greenberg | November 28, 2007 at 04:59 PM
He was a little on edge, huh?
Posted by: Edgar Greenberg | November 28, 2007 at 05:00 PM
When is it OK for a gal to slap an Oompa Loompa?
Posted by: CJrun | November 28, 2007 at 05:00 PM
How come I never get invited to the fun parties?
*sulks*
Posted by: ArcticAl | November 28, 2007 at 05:00 PM
You think he sang an earworm while slugging the other guy?
Posted by: Edgar Greenberg | November 28, 2007 at 05:02 PM
The message here, said Beacher: "Don't call an Oompa Loompa a midget."
Unless the oompa loompa midget is named Wee Matt. Then have at it!
Posted by: Laurie | November 28, 2007 at 05:07 PM
When the Oompa Loompa says, "Gee, your hair smells terrific!"
Posted by: CJrun | November 28, 2007 at 05:10 PM
Rosie - sorry.
Posted by: Annie Where-but-here | November 28, 2007 at 05:19 PM
"Oompa oompa oompa-dee-do
Wee Matt's mad and he's coming for you."
Posted by: Laurie | November 28, 2007 at 05:22 PM
"They were hired as entertainment for Rattle, Rumble & Roll Night, an outing for hot rod aficionados, including the Knuckle Draggers Car Club."
So they hired midgets as their hands were already downat that level? Again, I wish I was there to see it. And at the Hogs & Heifers Saloon too!
Posted by: ArcticAl | November 28, 2007 at 05:28 PM
"Oompa oompa oompa-dee-do
Smack him in the head with yer dragon tattoo."
Posted by: Annie Where-but-here | November 28, 2007 at 05:29 PM
"Short-smackin's fine if it's once in a while,
Keeps them in line and it brightens your smile,
But it's absurd and incredibly wrong,
Dissing midgets all.. day.. long!"
Posted by: Annie Where-but-here | November 28, 2007 at 05:31 PM
It's a small's world after all.
Posted by: Annie Where-but-here | November 28, 2007 at 05:39 PM
Annie, it's not nice to laugh about people's shortcomings.
Posted by: Siouxie | November 28, 2007 at 05:40 PM
Further research reveals that Wee Matt should switch to short beer:
Oompas Invade Vegas
Wee Matt (short clip, ahem)
Beer and Bloating in Las Vegas
Key quote: "Once in the VIP area, Artie egged-on Wee Matt (a little person star in Jeff Beacher's Madhouse comedy show at the Joint) to chug his beer. Wee Matt obliged, then looked up at Artie and vomited on his leg and all over Artie's VIP table.
"Artie and the gang were laughing hysterically at the pukefest. Artie said, 'Wow, I've never seen a midget throw up before.' What happens in Vegas ... sometimes doesn't stay down."
Posted by: Mike Antonucci | November 28, 2007 at 05:43 PM
SNORK at CJ up there!
Posted by: ubetcha | November 28, 2007 at 05:50 PM
That isn't the first fight he's been in either. He sure has a short fuse!
Posted by: ellie | November 28, 2007 at 06:00 PM
I passed through vegas 6 weeks ago on my way home from Iraq, and the only exciting thing that happened to me there was that I GOT MARRIED to my definitely not height challenged 6'4" fiance. we didn't see even one single fracas (fraci?) breaking out, although we came close when some wedding chapel people started chasing us after we refused their "services." yikes.
Posted by: azred | November 28, 2007 at 06:28 PM
Welcome back azred.
Posted by: Igloo | November 28, 2007 at 06:36 PM
azred, welcome back and congrats!!!! Thank you for your service!!!
Posted by: Siouxie | November 28, 2007 at 06:38 PM
Welcome Back! And Congratulations!
Let's throw a party...I'll hire the Oompa Loompas!
Posted by: CJrun | November 28, 2007 at 06:45 PM
Wow azred, long time since we've seen you in these here parts! Congratulations!
Posted by: casey | November 28, 2007 at 06:55 PM
Azred-Glad you are home safe and congrats. Thanks for your sacrifice. I thought my ex was tall at 5-10.
Posted by: WayneHere | November 28, 2007 at 07:37 PM
Azred -- so that's where you've been! Good to see your pixels here again. And let me chime in with the others in thanking you for your service.
How cool that Dave blogs my old friend Norm Clarke's column! We sure miss Norm here in Denver -- his successor is
entirely too fond of talking about herselfnot as much fun to read. (DISCLAIMER: The columns she wrote during her successful battle with cancer are exempt from the above snarky comment.)Posted by: WriterDude | November 28, 2007 at 10:23 PM
Well, we weren't short on comments about this one, were we? And, Azred, welcome back! Your new bride sounds like she could be related to me. My nieces are both over 6'....
Posted by: Kathybear | November 28, 2007 at 10:56 PM
Welcome home, azred! Haven't met you yet, but I'm awfully appreciative of the service. Thank you. I hope you have a very smooth transition home. God bless you.
Posted by: DeskDiva | November 29, 2007 at 01:04 AM
If I recall correctly (and Wyo's blogit page helps my memory) azred is a woman of the female gender.
Welcome home and congratulations, az!
Posted by: ScottMGS | November 29, 2007 at 02:36 AM
Proud to have you back, Azred.
Posted by: Meanie the Blue | November 29, 2007 at 06:59 AM