You're So...Wait, Who Are You?

A few years ago, I enjoyed the reveal that Deep Throat was Mark Felt, an FBI agent who was actually eventually tasked with finding Deep Throat (*snark*). It was one of the great mysterys of the 20th century and one I was happy to have solved.

This one…not so much. I could have died happily not knowing who “You’re So Vain” was about, especially since it turns out it was, um…who the hell is this guy?

Warren Beatty, you’re off the hook. The song wasn’t about you.

Singer Carly Simon, after 38 years, has apparently ended the great mystery of who she was singing about in her 1972 smash “You’re So Vain.” It was … medial mogul David Geffen, according to The Sun of London.

The 64-year-old Simon has reworked the song, and included a backwards portion that whispers Geffen’s name, according the paper. Geffen was the head of Simon’s Elektra label at the time, And she wasn’t mad about a failed romantic relationship, as Geffen is openly gay. Instead, the paper speculates she was resentful of Geffen’s promotion of rival Joni Mitchell.

Over the years, there has been speculation that Simon wrote “You’re So Vain” about ex-boyfriends Warren Beatty, Mick Jagger, Cat Stevens or Kris Krisofferson. Simon has long claimed in public that “You’re So Vain” was merely a composite of people she knew.

(The Chicago Sun-Times)

Fail.

Great White No More

You know how they say you’re more likely to (insert something really rare here) than get attacked by a shark? Well, a new study says that soon, it’ll be even more uncommon to even SEE a shark … or eat one for breakfast - and I was so enjoying my finn and coffee to start my day.

A new study by Stanford University shows that there are fewer than 3,500 great white sharks prowling in the ocean. The deadly predators, which can grow up to 20 feet in length and weigh up to 5,000 pounds, are now officially rarer than tigers. “Until recently, people thought sharks were bad and there was no urge to save great whites,” said Dr. Ronald O’Dor, a senior scientist at the Census of Marine Life who has seen the findings. “Now people are beginning to understand that they are rare and that they are a wonderful species.” The study, which was conducted by tracking sharks with radio transmitters, also found that great whites travel incredible distances, sometimes swimming 12,000 miles in nine months.

(Daily Mail)

My favorite part of this story is that some scientist had to catch a shark, tranq it and then put a radio transmitter into it’s head before letting it go … most badass scientist ever.

A Comic Life

Can you put a price tag on a hero? Aparently, yes, and if he’s in really good condition, he’s worth a solid mil.

A copy of the first comic book featuring Superman sold for $1 million on Monday, a new record for a comic book. The 1938 edition of Action Comics No. 1 was sold by a private seller to a private buyer, neither of whom disclosed their names. Previous copies of the book had sold for between $300,000 and $450,000, but this particular copy was in great condition—an 8 out of 10. According to its cover, it originally cost 10 cents.

(Associated Press)

I don’t know…if the pricetag says 10 cents, then you should only have to pay 10 cents. That’s just logic.

This Sh*t Just Got Interesting...

I wasn’t a fan of CBS turning the always hilarious “Shit My Dad Says” Twitter account into a TV series, but then again, I’m not a fan of taking anything awesome and turning it into crap. I know, I’m alone of this one, but that’s just how I feel.

But them, this:

Twitter sensation “Shit My Dad Says” is becoming a TV pilot with William Shatner set to play the larger-than-life dad at the center of it. The casting of Shatner lifts the contingency on CBS’ multicamera family comedy project based on the Twitter account, which has enlisted more than 1.16 million followers since launching in August and has made its creator, Justin Halpern, an Internet star.

The pilot, executive produced by “Will & Grace” creators David Kohan and Max Mutchnick, was originally set up at CBS with a script commitment in November. Now, with Shatner on board, it has been greenlighted to pilot.

(The Hollywood Reporter)

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