Word: tasteless
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...marches on. Highlights on last week's tabloid shows ranged from a story on "the undercover Romeo," a drug informant who allegedly lured innocent women into dope deals, to an ogling visit to a topless coffee shop. Can't something be done, critics and concerned viewers cry, about such tasteless shows? Now a campaign against TV sleaze appears to be gathering steam. But the cure may be worse than the disease...
This means paradise for hot dog lovers, their ranks decimated by all the "good health" crazes and concerns about red meat and cholesterol. But there are still some who proudly hold their hot dogs high, disdaining the trend-followers who crowd into Luscious Licks for their few globs of tasteless, technicolor frozen yogurt. "The problem with New Englanders is that they are very health-conscious, and don't eat a lot of hot dogs," says Lamberti...
...sort of careless quip for which Ronald Reagan has become infamous. But while past remarks about nuking the Soviets or lying to Congress only caused embarrassment for the President, the tasteless wisecrack Reagan delivered last week ignited a minor political storm. At a White House press conference, a reporter working for a journal published by Extremist Lyndon LaRouche asked the President about rumors that Michael Dukakis once sought psychological help. "Look," Reagan replied with a smile, "I'm not going to pick on an invalid...
...treats them and notes that a former press aide was black. But Helms has opposed civil rights legislation, busing, affirmative action, sanctions against South Africa and a federal holiday to honor Martin Luther King. He continues to insist that King associated with Communists and "was a man of tasteless immorality." "I wish he had not been shot," says Helms. "I fervently wish that, because I think he would have been exposed for what...
Cornell over Clarkson, mini-game: Lynah's too much for Golden Knights. Get barraged by flying fish. Get chickens thrown at them and other tasteless objects. Big Red returns to Boston Garden...