Heidi Klum officially kicked off Oktoberfest this week with her annual tapping of the Hofbrau keg in Hollywood, where she hosted her yearly party. The event signals the start of the beer-drinking season for many fans who will spend their Saturdays watching college football with a cold one in hand.
Oktoberfest Begins in Hollywood
Klum’s keg tapping is a tradition that marks the official start of Oktoberfest celebrations. With the party in the books, it’s officially time to drink up.
College Football Picks and Predictions
As for the games themselves, one analyst is taking LSU -3 and the OVER, expecting a 35-31 finish. A last-second loss for Ole Miss could lead to some chaos in Oxford, though beer is sold at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, which might help keep things calm.
Worst Highways in the United States
Drivers are being asked to share the worst stretches of highway across the country. I-75 through Monroe, Michigan, is described as horrendous, even with ongoing construction. A new stretch nearby is also called awful and embarrassing. A recent 4.5-hour drive included a 40-mile section that prompted some verbal frustration.
Another nominee is I-71 into Louisville, which has also been called out as a particularly frustrating route.
Buffalo Folding Table Business
A new business popped up this week in Buffalo selling folding tables. The operator said his boss told him to stand at the Big Tree Inn and sell tables, anticipating that Bills fans will get drunk and want to create content by breaking tables. The idea is that money will be no object once the need arises. It’s American capitalism at its finest.
NFL's London Ambitions
Roger Goodell again hinted that the NFL really wants a team in London. This weekend, Kansas vs. Arizona State will be played in London, adding to the league’s international push. In total, London football fans will get four games this fall: today’s college game and three upcoming NFL games. The writing is on the wall, and some believe a London franchise announcement could come within three years.
Country Club Dilemma
A reader from the Pacific Northwest is weighing whether to join one of the nicest country clubs in Washington state. The course is beautiful and challenging, and it’s one of the nicest the Senior tour plays. But it’s 25 miles from home, and the weather from November to February likely limits play. The reader would need to play 10-12 times a month to justify the monthly dues. The club offered a great deal: two years to pay off the initiation with no interest, a year of free dues and cart, and a huge food credit. The reader wants to hear from those who loved or regretted joining a club.
Kinsey responded that he’s been considering a country club a mile down the road. His son wants to play golf, but it costs $100 for the two of them to play a 2.5-star course. They’d need to play five times a month to get value from a membership. He wonders if burnout would set in from playing the same course 35 times a year.
Final Thoughts
That’s it for this morning. Stay safe if you’re in Mississippi. For everyone else, stay dry, have a great weekend, and let’s finish off summer. Fall arrives next week.
