quote of the day (June 26): Skullets. Nothing but Skullets.

Sometimes in the quoting business, things just come together perfectly. Today is one of those days. Last night, the underdog Fresno State Bulldogs won the College World Series over the University of Georgia, inspired, no doubt by pitcher Kris Tomlinson's new look. Ladies and gentlemen, the Skullet!:


On ESPN's Pardon the Interruption, during their "Good Cop/Bad Cop" segment, co-host/resident cue ball Tony Kornheiser had some commentary on Tomlinson's new hairdo:

"I am the good cop, 'cause I can actually grow something like this. This is a Fresno State kid who shaved most of his head and kept that hair in the back. The person with the skullet that I like most in history is Ben Franklin. I don't know how you can argue against Ben Franklin, this kid and me at the same time. This is a great new hairstyle - one that I actually can partake in."

Kornheiser vs Ben Franklin in the Battle of the Skullet! note: Kornheiser's photo has been digitally altered by the same people who brought you Little Man

While we're on the topic of skullets, Hulk Hogan has been in the news a lot lately, for his public breakup with his wife, his son's solitary confinement, and because no weekend goes by without showing his Oscar-caliber performance in Rocky III.

However, the most-exciting Hogan-related news is that fresh off the success of the large-screen adaptation of Get Smart, Disney has decided to fast-track a movie version of the Hulkster's wildly successful action TV show, Thunder in Paradise. There is some question about Chris Lemmon's availability, though.

Just to get you in the mood, here are the show's opening credits. You'll notice that they took up 2 full minutes of a 43-minute show with this song. Always a sign of a show's quality:

Rich, if you've read this far in today's quote, we regret to inform you that we made up the news about a Thunder in Paradise movie. We would be first in line if it ever happens, though...