January 22: The R. Budd Dwyer Memorial Bloglist

Pennsylvania state treasurer R. Budd Dwyer prepares to pull a pistol from a brown manila envelope during a news conference in his State Capitol office in Harrisburg, Penn., Jan. 22, 1987. Dwyer inserted the pistol barrel into his mouth and pulled the trigger, committing suicide in front of newsmen. (AP Photo/Paul Vathis)
Pennsylvania state treasurer R. Budd Dwyer prepares to pull a pistol from a brown manila envelope during a news conference in his State Capitol office in Harrisburg, Penn., Jan. 22, 1987. Dwyer inserted the pistol barrel into his mouth and pulled the trigger, committing suicide in front of newsmen. (AP Photo/Paul Vathis)
“Hey, Budd! Where you going with that gun in your bag?”

Remembering R. Budd Dwyer, who left an impression on a television crew AND the wall behind him, on this day in 1987.

Onto other things…

  • Manchester City players will reimburse fans who traveled far to watch them lose a game.  If the New York Jets did this, they’d lose money every year.  [AP]
  • Lamenting the fall of music videos now that MTV stopped “officially” playing them (even though they haven’t aired one in years.)  Watch more music videos!  [AV Club]
  • Remember to live your life in such a way that the FBI gets involved in your death.  Maybe not THAT much…  [TMZ]
  • Our donation coffer is empty today.  Please consider a donation to “Splatterama 2026” so we can keep doing this.  Maybe full-time, even.

Finally, Happy Birthday Diane Lane!

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