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Rhetorical question, right?

A naughty Dachshund was caught using an American bulldog as a canine ladder to jump over a kitchen gate. The one-year-old pup, Darcie, was caught on camera using her brother, Benson — an American Pocket Bulldog — as a step stool to get over the doggy gate put up in the kitchen by their owner. After continuously coming home and seeing Darcie in the window, Mary Warwick of Burbidge, Leicestershire, England, said she decided to put up a camera to see how the sausage dog was escaping from her kitchen confinement. “We were coming home, and she [would be sitting] in the windowsill,” she said. “Or I’d open the front door, and she’d come running out, and I was wondering how and why.” But after installing a camera, Warwick was not expecting to see what she did. In the video, Darcie can be seen jumping on Benson’s back before putting her paws on the top of the gate — and pulling herself to freedom. “She’s always been an absolute monkey since I’ve had her, and it’s only [this dog] that escapes,” said the pets’ owner. Warwick said Benson could easily snatch up Darcie, but he has the softest, sweetest personality — she called him a gentle giant. The two bystanders in the clip are Warwick’s seven-year-old brown Dachshund Mollie and four-year-old speckled Dachshund Vegas. However, Warwick said Darcie is her one dog that will always find a way to make a mess — calling her mischievous. “Darcie’s the one that if there’s a toilet roll available, she’ll go and thread it,” she said. “You can’t leave washing in the kitchen, as she’ll pull all the clothes down,” said Warwick. https://nypost.com/2022/11/04/freedom-adorable-dachshund-uses-bulldog-as-step-stool-to-make-her-escape/

samhexum Posted April 17, 2018 Are there any Boston-area posters here? Do you like my AnchorHoney Ben? I had a crush on him when he was the early morning anchor on Fox5-NYC. He's cute, has a great voice, & an even better personality. The morning news has never been the same since he left for Beantown. I always wondered how he'd get along there, since he always blasted Tom Brady & The Patriots as cheaters when he was in NY.

I was in lust with him when he co-anchored GOOD DAY WAKE UP in NYC before he left for a better time slot in Boston and more time to be with his wife and kid. Seeing him at 4:30 AM was a nice way to start the day.

DEAR ABBY: My dear friend “Rose’s” husband died five years ago, and since then she has struggled with grief and loneliness. She immersed herself in her church, friends and family. We usually talked three to five times per week and we traveled together. Rose decided to explore online dating. She met a man and her entire life changed. She has become totally involved, dependent, isolated and controlled. He wants nothing to do with any of her family, friends or church family. Rose has ceased all communication with others. In two months’ time she bought a life insurance policy, moved in with him and sold her house. No one knows her address or contact information. She has deleted her friends from Facebook and has ceased all communication with her family. If asked, I believe she would say she’s happy. Meanwhile, we are left saddened, shocked and angry. Must we simply accept her lifestyle choice and move on? — BAFFLED IN IOWA DEAR BAFFLED: Your friend appears to have become involved with a man who is more than a little controlling. That she would buy a life insurance policy, sell her house (!) and move in with him within the space of two months is, frankly, shocking. That said, however, Rose is an adult and has the right to make her own decisions, although it would have been immeasurably better had she run this scenario by an attorney or other trusted adviser before jumping in to the extent she has. If it’s any comfort to you, although you no longer have her contact information, I am sure she knows how to reach you and her family if she feels the need. START A PODCAST ABOUT THE SITUATION. DEAR ABBY: I’ve been divorced for 18 years. My sister is also divorced. Recently, she has been going out with my ex. He picks her up at our parents’ house, where she has been living. When I’m there, I have to see this. My parents don’t say anything to her about it, and I don’t know why. When I was married to him, they always told me they disliked him. So now that their other daughter associates with him, they are keeping silent? This bothers me so much I no longer speak to her. I feel she has backstabbed me and cares only about herself. How do I make it through this? It haunts me. I need your opinion. Can you help? — HURTING IN NEW JERSEY DEAR HURTING: It has been nearly two decades since you and your ex-husband parted ways. Surely your family has been aware of the reasons for it. That your sister exercises such poor judgment that she would become involved with him is sad. While I understand why you are less than thrilled by this, rest assured your sister will learn her lesson sooner or later. A way to get through this would be to spend less time at your parents’ house and schedule an appointment with a psychotherapist to help you deal with your pain. SO GET THE FUCK OVER IT.

Cristian Javier, Houston's #4 starter, started 2 combined no-hitters this year.

* Flip or Flop: The Final Flip, a one-hour special reuniting stars Christina Hall and Tarek El Moussa for one last project, will premiere Thursday, Dec. 1 at 8/7c on HGTV, Hall announced on Instagram.

* Flip or Flop: The Final Flip, a one-hour special reuniting stars Christina Hall and Tarek El Moussa for one last project, will premiere Thursday, Dec. 1 at 8/7c on HGTV, Hall announced on Instagram.

Let's talk turkey This supermarket chain is matching 2019 Thanksgiving prices Discount supermarket chain Aldi announced that it’s discounting Thanksgiving staples so that they will match 2019 prices. WAY COOL!

There are no American-born Black players this year. https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/first-world-series-in-decades-without-black-american-players/509-adf754f3-b922-4a39-a429-ea7cc9f45d4a

Was out running errands today and called the Walgreens I use from up the road and asked if I could come in in about ten minutes for a flu shot & covid booster. No problemo!

and contradictions, too, I'd bet.

The Brooklyn Nets are hiring Udoka (with Boston's blessing) to be the new coach of their dysfunctional squad, which includes anti-semite Kyrie Irving, probably the most disruptive player in the league.

https://www.adam4adam.com/profile/view/Alejandrobwl https://www.adam4adam.com/profile/view/Visttingcocvk click on his 'story' by his pic OPINIONS? I don't know if he travels, but when I win Powerball I may have to find out.

Maybe it has a bit of a curve, but I certainly wouldn't call it a hook.

For a recession and future-proofed career, consider the funeral trade When Diana Smillie, 34, became an aesthetician in 2007, she heard a colleague discussing another type of clientele: the deceased. “It sounded so interesting, so I always kept it in the back of my mind,” said the New Rochelle, NY, resident. She later discovered that licensing was required. So, in 2010, Smillie pursued an associate degree at the American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service in Times Square. She did a required residency and passed a national board exam as well as state licensing for New York — and hasn’t looked back since. Smillie was hired at Sisto & Paino funeral home in New Rochelle, where she met her husband, a funeral director. As spouses and co-workers, they find that having a supportive partner who understands the role is helpful. I wonder who'll play them in the heartwarming Hallmark Channel movie. “You have to work holidays,” said Smillie. “People die 24/7.” Smillie, who is now a funeral manager, has a diverse job with responsibilities ranging from collecting the deceased and meeting with families to embalming, restorative work, makeup and hairdressing on the deceased. She also sets up the chapel, drives the hearse and coordinates with cemeteries and places of service. makes for an interesting resume For Smillie, the role is rewarding. “It was a calling — I can’t imagine doing anything else. I enjoy making the person look good for their family and know how important that is for them to have one last moment where they can see their loved one looking peaceful.” Every day is different. “You can have a few days where you’re doing nothing. Then, all of the sudden, six people will die within two hours, and it’s insanity,” she explained. Flexibility and responsiveness are key, along with a strong disposition — funeral workers are hands-on with dead bodies and must be prepared for tragic situations. However, the field is recession-proof and offers job security and expansion. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook, the industry’s projected growth is faster than average, with an annual median salary of $74,000 for funeral home managers. Requirements encompass specialized education (typically earning an associate degree in funeral or mortuary sciences from an accredited institution), completing a residency and passing the national exam and state licensing — followed by continuing education credits to maintain licensing. Most graduates take the national board exam — it’s recognized by all states, but isn’t mandatory in every one. Robert C. Smith III is the executive director of the American Board of Funeral Service Education, the national academic accreditation agency for college and university programs in funeral service and mortuary science education, based out of Woodbury Heights, NJ. He said accredited schools must cover the appropriate curriculum including “embalming, funeral directing, funeral service law, ethics and some sociology, psychology and counseling.” Jeffrey Dahmer's dream job “When we hear from students, one of the first things we say is, ‘Have you talked to funeral directors? Have you really done your homework to find out what kind of tasks you’ll be expected to perform, or is it a perception that you have, that this is what you want to do?’” said Smith, who saw an uptick in 2021 enrollment. I wonder if that's due more to the 2021 economy, or people becoming increasingly aware of death & dying during covid. “We emphasize you have to get that understanding. It’s not an occupation or profession that’s for everybody. [It requires] people that have the right skill set, the right mindset, the ability to deal with people in an effective manner, to be compassionate, to be empathetic — that’s absolutely crucial.” Education and licensing are ultimately critical to advancing, but so are flexing empathy chops and maintaining your own wellness. It’s critical to preserve mental health both on and off the clock while keeping professionalism intact at work. Licensed clinical psychologist Yesel Yoon, Ph.D., who has a private practice on the Upper West Side, recommends funeral workers use rituals — such as taking a walk — to mark the end of each workday, so you don’t bring grief home with you, and to maintain professionalism with empathy without becoming mentally drained. “These rituals provide that sense of closure as well as affording us just a little extra bit of time between your work hours and the time you can pivot to your home life,” Yoon said. “Make sure you are not isolated and are finding supportive people who can normalize and support the work you do.” William Villanova, 52, has been president of the Frank E. Campbell Funeral Chapel since 2018. Founded in 1898, the NYC funerary institution is headquartered in a 17,000-square-foot space on the Upper East Side. According to him, funeral directors need to be willing to help, often providing a shoulder to cry on. “They understand exactly what they need to provide the family, but they don’t become a mourner,” he said. “Sometimes you think about it afterward, and you do get a little choked up. There are times when there are services for untimely deaths and you cannot help but feel that. Or maybe you go home at night, and you look at your family and say, ‘I’m so blessed.’” Villanova came into the industry more than 30 years ago through a connection with his godfather, who owned two funeral homes. Working part-time after school, weekends and other days off, he started cutting the lawns, trimming hedges and parking cars. Similar to Smillie, he pursued his mortuary science degree at McAllister and worked his way up in the industry. Ultimately, Villanova believes that prioritizing the families using your services is the key to succeeding in this high-touch role. “This is a profession that is very unique,” he said. “On our crest, the Latin underneath says ne obliviscaris — never forget. That’s the dialogue with new employees. Never forget this is our sacred obligation. This family coming through the door today has never experienced this before. We have the ability to make a difference in this family’s life today. We are devoted to the sacred obligation with dignity, honor and respect.” My apartment building has a wall like this in our lobby. https://nypost.com/2022/10/30/for-a-recession-proofed-career-consider-the-funeral-trade/

I WOULDN'T MIND GOING A COUPLE OF ROUNDS WITH HIM... Former ‘Sexiest Doctor Alive’ set to make pro boxing debut The medical community’s biggest influencer will be briefly suspending his Hippocratic Oath. Dr. Mikhail Varshavski, known commonly as Dr. Mike, is a practicing family medicine physician who has also amassed over 10 million YouTube subscribers and four million Instagram followers. Delivering easy-to-understand medical information, his videos debunk common medical misconceptions or falsehoods, and focus on promoting individual health and wellness. In 2015, he was named People Magazine’s Sexiest Doctor Alive, and during the COVID-19 pandemic he became a leading source of public information. He had multiple sit-down interviews with Anthony Fauci and the Surgeon General, and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer used Varshavski in his vaccine messaging. His work during the pandemic landed him appearances on CNN, Fox News, “Good Morning America” and more. After getting his medical degree at the New York Institute of Technology, Varshavski began his YouTube channel while doing his residency and currently works at Chatham Family Medicine practice. He’s also made news after saving a passenger’s life on board a flight in 2019. And now, his out-of-office fame has brought him to the ring. Varshavski makes his professional boxing debut against ex-UFC fighter Chris Avila Saturday night on the Jake Paul-Anderson Silva card (9 p.m., Showtime PPV) at Diamond Desert Arena in Glendale, Ariz. Usually vowing to do no harm, Varshavski will now be looking to do exactly that. “I haven’t faced [fighters of Avila’s caliber] in the ring, in terms of an exhibition match or pro match, but the people that I’m sparring with are of Chris’ caliber,” Varshavski said. “I’m fighting pro fighters, not just pro boxers but MMA fighters, kickboxers, that are not letting me off the hook. They don’t care that I’m a doctor, that I have followers, they want to embarrass me, want to prepare me for a match of this caliber. I’m most definitely ready, and of course Chris Avila is dangerous. “Life in itself is full of risks – when we drive, when we cross the street, when we make the choice to live in a complex city like New York. We’re all facing and accepting of certain risks. For me as a doctor, I’m acutely aware of those risks, the damage that can happen from repeated blows to the head, so that’s why I’m working on my defense to make sure I’m minimizing those blows to the head… I’m doing this to show that boxing is the science of hitting, but also of not getting hit. And I think there’s an interesting balance that exists there.” Born in Russia, Varshavski emigrated to Brooklyn at six-years-old and grew up there, making the move without knowing any English. “It wasn’t easy, it was a melting pot, a lot of different personalities,” Varshavski said. “Every day was a learning opportunity. Whether it was you getting picked on, or trying to protect one of your friends from the local class bully, that was Brooklyn for you. You kind of had to rise above it all. When we came to the United States we were very poor, we lived on welfare, in assisted housing. That makes you tougher. “A lot of people will say ‘Oh now you’ve got everything. You’re not as hungry as someone fighting from the streets.’ I’m just as hungry as them, if not hungrier. And not only that, I don’t really need to fight to make money. I don’t need to fight to get clout, my channel is on fire, I’m donating my entire paycheck here, so you tell me who has more fire.” SEE ALSO Instagram’s ‘hottest doctor’ saves passenger’s life on flight Dr. Mike’s $320K Lambo taken for joy ride by NYC garage attendant : cops “Growing up, I did martial arts for a period of eight years and I was really passionate about it,” Varshavski told The Post ahead of the bout. “I wanted to compete at very high levels. But unfortunately, well, fortunately, I got accepted into medical school, a seven-year program. I had to give up the training for Tae Quon Do. It was in medical school that I actually picked up boxing, when I unfortunately lost my mom to Leukemia, and I was in a really dark place, and boxing was kind of the light that got me back up moving. Got my mental health right, got my physical health right, and I was practicing it as a form of fitness for about 10 years.” Varshavski, 32, saw the recent rise and popularity of other influencers or unconventional fighters entering boxing as his opportunity to elevate the sport from a hobby to something more serious. Saturday night, he shares the card with fellow YouTuber Paul and ex-NFL star Le’Veon Bell. He’s not in it for an extra pay-day, though, as he’ll be donating his entire purse to the Boys & Girls Club of Harlem. Avila is 1-1 in his boxing career after an 8-9 UFC career. He obviously has significantly more overall fighting experience than Varshavski, who’s fought just one exhibition match – a win over YouTuber iDubbz – and has vowed to show Varshavski what true fighting is really about. https://nypost.com/2022/10/29/former-sexiest-doctor-alive-dr-mike-set-to-make-boxing-debut/

My ‘extra large’ penis is a ‘gift from God’ — I’ve slept with over 1,000 women. It’s the lord’s “magnum” opus. An Irishman with an “extra large penis” calls his jumbo johnson a blessing that’s allowed him to sleep with over 1,000 women, and become an uber-successful porn star. The “divinely endowed” former plumber spilled on his titanic tallywacker on the Channel 4 series “My Massive C–k,” in which “massive” men describe life with a plus-sized penis. “My big d – – k is a gift from God,” boasted Andy Lee, 34, whose willy measures a whopping 10.5 inches while erect — nearly double the US average of 6 inches. The Dublin native even reportedly unzipped his pants on the show to flaunt his massive phallus, which he claims is the biggest in the Emerald Isle, the Irish Mirror reported. While most on the series complain about their mammoth members, Lee claims “my size has benefited my life.” “Some men on the Channel 4 show cried about how it negatively affects their lives – but it has only brought me fame and fortune,” bragged the Dubliner, who reportedly earns £10,000 ($11,568) per week on OnlyFans. It’s been a schlong road for the self-proclaimed “most googled Irish porn star in the world,” who reportedly grew up in inner-city Dublin with “no money.” The future skin flick star moved to Australia in 2008 when he was 18, then to London at 21, where a chance encounter at the gym paved the way to porn stardom — call it divine skin-tervention. “A fella just said that I have a really big c – – k and that I should go into porn, so I did,” described Lee of his “Boogie Nights”-evoking rags to riches story. Interestingly, after filming “some solo videos,” Lee ditched porn to become a plumber, only to return after his workplace found out about his salacious side hustle, the Irish Mirror reported. In other words, he came full circle. “I’ve been doing porn full time ever since,” said the plumber-cum-pornstar, who now resides in London. Not one to discriminate, Lee makes “porn videos with men and women,” although he insists that he’s “not gay” and that “it’s just for money.” The benefits of a behemoth bulge have been more than just monetary. “I’ve been with over 1,000 women,” claimed the Irishman, who boasts over 382,000 TikTok followers. “When I launched a TikTok account, I was contacted a lot by Irishmen and women. Some wanted to get into the industry and some wanted sex with me.” Lee sums up his sex-cess like this: “I was a young Catholic boy from Sheriff Street with nothing and now I am famous for my huge c – – k,”

Will & Grace fans have Joan Collins to thank for the gift that was Beverley Leslie. In the wake of Leslie Jordan‘s sudden death this week, former Will & Grace exec producer Jeff Greenstein is revealing the surprising story behind the creation of the late actor’s signature, Emmy-winning role. “I’ve been thinking a lot about Leslie Jordan, obviously, reflecting upon his brilliance, marveling that I got to spend a few years in the company of such an extraordinary comedic talent — and realized that some of y’all may not know the story of how Beverley Leslie came to be,” Greenstein shared on Instagram late Tuesday. “We’d done an episode late in Season 2… featuring Joan Collins as Helena Barnes, a rival member of Karen’s social circle. Joan was a total delight, and we immediately began contriving ways to have her back on the show.” Cut to Season 3, “We cooked up a story in which Helena tries to steal Karen’s beloved Rosario away from her,” explained Greenstein, whose credits also include Friends and Desperate Housewives. “The episode climaxed with a high-stakes game of billiards, with the winner getting to ‘keep’ the housekeeper. Now, Helena had been abrasive before, but in writing this episode we pushed her much, much further. And when Joan read the finished script, she passed. Emphatically.” Instead of tossing out what was “a promising storyline,” Greenstein and Co. “decided to simply develop another rival for Karen,” the EP shared. “And I believe it was [series co-creator] Max Mutchnick who started talking about ‘Beverley Leslie,’ a deeply closeted gay man living off an unseen sugar-mama wife named Crystal. We took the Collins script, did a simple search-and-replace of ‘Helena’ with ‘Beverley,’ polished up a line or two, and casting director Tracy Lilienfield proceeded to work her magic. And from the moment Leslie Jordan stepped on our stage, we knew we’d found gold. Not only was Leslie a comedic genius, and his repartee with Megan Mullally delicious, but his Southernness added a flavor to the show which was irresistible. Any time he wandered into an episode, he brought us a touch of Tennessee Williams.”

I have the world’s largest penis — it’s still growing and sex is hard https://nypost.com/2022/10/26/man-with-worlds-largest-penis-says-its-still-growing/ He’s a grower — and he’s tired of showing it. A New York native with “the world’s largest penis” has spilled the tea on some of the struggles he has faced having a titanic tallywacker — which he claims is still growing. He dropped the bombshell in the upcoming Channel 4 documentary “My Massive C – – k,” in which “massive” men describe the struggles of being sexcessively endowed, Jam Press reported. “Since my testicles are also extremely large, I’m cognizant of prominent bulges,” revealed Brooklyn native Jonah Falcon, 52, whose willy measures a whopping 13.5 inches when erect — more than double the US average of 6 inches. This “battle of the bulge” has, among other things, forced Falcon to forgo wearing tight pants. “I tend to wear baggy or pleated pants to go ‘incognito,’ ” the phallically gifted man lamented of his massive member, which also measures a whopping 8 inches wide. Falcon said he first realized he wasn’t like the other boys when he was in elementary school, explaining: “I was already over 4 inches flaccid when I was 10, so I had already caught the attention of other boys in boarding school.” “Being more than twice as big when flaccid as an adult (just over 8 inches soft, more in very hot weather) gets reactions from guys,” he added. Indeed it has been a schlong road for Falcon, who claims he “was recently stopped by the LAX airport security for a giant unexplained bulge in my pants caught by a scanner.” “They frisked me and confirmed I was ‘all natural,’ ” the well-endowed fellow explained. “This is a normal occurrence with electric scanning devices though.” Unfortunately, like the Blob of science-fiction movies, Falcon’s massive manhood is apparently getting even bigger, which has paradoxically presented him with problems in the boudoir. “For some reason, it’s gotten thicker to the point I can’t receive oral sex due to the girth, and intercourse requires a very slow entry,” he said. “As a trade-off, it’s harder to get absolutely fully erect — though that’s a function of age, I think.” When Falcon does achieve liftoff, he often gets “lightheaded” — although he believes the symptom isn’t related to the size of his penis. In summation, Falcon’s penile predicament proves that bigger isn’t always better in the sack. Despite his struggles, the California resident refuses to get a penis reduction, presumably because of his johnson’s celebrity status. Falcon previously claimed he has bedded porn stars, actors and even Oscar winners — although he’s never specified who. “It wasn’t Meryl Streep — I’ll just leave it at that,” quipped Falcon, boasting “it’s a real compliment when porn actors and actresses say I’m bigger than all of the partners they’ve had.” On the flip side, the embattled man is concerned that people only like him because of his big penis, adding that he’s fed up with gawkers asking him to free the willy. “I’m sick and tired of having people wanting me to measure it in front of them,” Falcon fumed in a 2021 appearance on ITV’s “This Morning.” “I’ve done it 10,000 times — enough already!” It seems like a read a story about him every year or so. Maybe if he stopped giving interviews and going on TV shows, people wouldn't recognize him and ask to see it.

This is so sad... A star-crossed young gay couple jumped to their deaths from a bridge in Armenia after sharing a kiss in a final photo, according to a local LGBTQ group. The organization Pink Armenia reported that the two men, identified only as Arsen and Tigran, leaped from the 301-foot Davitashen Bridge in the capital of Yerevan last week. Before committing suicide together on Oct. 20, the duo put a tragic post on Instagram, writing, “Happy End. We made the decision together to share photos and take the next steps.” The couple posted pictures of themselves enjoying facials together, sharing a kiss and showing off what appear to be their wedding rings. One of the youths was said to have been 16 or 17 years old, while the other was a few years older. Local reports claimed that Tigran and Arsen’s parents did not approve of their relationship and they had received threats before their deaths. “The young men still had many years of life ahead of them, but because of intolerance towards them, they took such a tragic step,” Pink Armenia wrote. “LGBT people are very familiar with the feeling of isolation and misunderstanding of family and society. “This tragic incident proves once again that LGBT people in Armenia are not safe and not protected by society or the state.” Armenia’s gay rights organization also claimed that after the couple’s Instagram post went viral, people have flooded their page with vile homophobic comments. Homosexuality was only decriminalized in Armenia in 2003, but many members of the LGBTQ community in the former Soviet country still opt to keep their same-sex relationships secret due to widespread intolerance. Armenia ranks 47th out of 49 countries of Europe and Central Asia for LGBTQ rights, just ahead of Turkey and Azerbaijan, according the international organization ILGA-Europe that measures hostility toward gay people. I wonder how many 'christians' will share this story as something to celebrate. https://nypost.com/2022/10/26/happy-end-gay-couple-posts-tragic-photos-before-jumping-to-death-in-armenia/

Zac Efron looked nearly unrecognizable on the set of “The Iron Claw” on Monday, and fans were left stunned. Efron is taking on the role of Kevin Von Erich, a professional wrestler and member of the Von Erich wrestling family, in the film. For the part, the 35-year-old actor has gained a lot of muscle to give off the physique of the wrestler and is now rocking a bowl-cut wig and deep tan. He was spotted walking around the set showing off his new look in nothing but a blue towel. The internet was divided on the new look, with some saying he was accurately portraying Von Erich’s figure and others who think it was too much. “Zac Efron came out here looking like sexy Ned Flanders,” one wrote. “Zach Efron as Kevin Von Erich is sending me to the goddamn moon,” another said. “Growth hormone giving Zac Efron the ninja turtle belly. Cowabunga, dude,” someone joked. “Zac Efron is supposed to be Kevin Von Erich. Instead, he looks like a young Billy Jack Haynes,” one pointed out. 🤢🤮🤢🤮🤢🤮

The director of the iconic movie musical “Grease” revealed Tuesday that the production team almost cast a very different Coach Calhoun. Randal Kleiser — who directed the film at the urging of the film’s co-star John Travolta — said that they nearly hired “Deep Throat” actor Harry Reems as Rydell High’s athletics teacher, according to the Hollywood Reporter’s podcast “It happened in Hollywood.” “[Allan Carr] actually hired him,” said Kleiser referring to the film’s screenwriter. “And the studio said, ‘No no no. You can’t do that.’ And so they had to fire him.” Executives at Paramount Studios were allegedly concerned that the casting of a porn star would hinder box-office numbers. This decision led to Kleiser hiring comedic legend and TV pioneer Sid Caesar to fill the role of Coach Calhoun. In the film, Calhoun helps Danny (Travolta) in his quest to impress cheerleader Sandy (played by the late Olivia Newton-John) by attempting to put him on a sports team that ends with Danny attempting to fight members of the basketball, baseball and wrestling teams. “Allan felt so bad that he gave Harry $5,000 out of his own pocket, but the poor guy was very devastated. Because it was his moment to move from porn to the real upscale world,” said Kleiser.