MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What species is Yoda? And is he considered a Muppet?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What species is Yoda? And is he considered a Muppet?

Happy Star Wars Day! As you’ve probably seen plastered all over your social feeds by now… it’s May 4th. Get it? “May the 4th be with you”.

So I figured we would make today’s Mundane Mystery Star Wars related. What species is Yoda and is he considered a Muppet?

That first part about what species he is has actually never been explained in any of the movies. As Yoda would say… “A mystery, it is”

As for the second question I’ve heard this a lot. People thinking that Yoda falls under the Muppet category because Frank Oz who was a legendary Muppeteer voiced Yoda. Despite Jim Henson overseeing the creation of the character he never actually had any involvement in building Yoda. That was all George Lucas and his staff at Lucasfilm. Therefore, Yoda… technically not a Muppet.

 

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Chef Plum From The Food Network Teaches You How To Make The Perfect Margarita!

Chef Plum From The Food Network Teaches You How To Make The Perfect Margarita!

Cinco De Mayo is this Wednesday, and it’s time to starting preparing for a South Western Feast! Food Network’s Chef Plum talks to Anna and Raven about how to make the perfect margarita! First things first, don’t use a store bought mix. Making your own mix is easier than you think, and Plum is gonna show you how!

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Tuesday May 4, 2021:  Teacher Appreciation Day; Today’s Big Decision; May The Fourth Be With You

Tuesday May 4, 2021: Teacher Appreciation Day; Today’s Big Decision; May The Fourth Be With You

It’s National Star Wars Day, May the 4th be with you!  Anna isn’t much of a Star Wars fan, but Raven and Producer Jon are obsessed, so Anna is giving them 1 minute to talk about it.  Just. One. Minute. (:30)

When Jeff Bezos and Mackenzie Scott got divorced, it was the most expensive break-up of all time!  But Anna and Raven just heard about another separation happening that could beat it, and the amount of money involved is staggering!  (2:46)

If a friend helps you move, it’s polite to buy them food and drinks afterwards, but if that friend shows up to help you move and they’re already half in the bag, that’s all I need to know about them!  (5:31)

Happy National Teacher Appreciation Day!  Our teachers have a lot to deal with on a daily basis, SO Anna and Raven are giving them a chance to vent.  Teachers are calling in their craziest interactions with parents, and you won’t believe what they have to deal with!  One teacher even got challenged to a fist fight in the parking lot, and the only thing that stopped it was the student remembering one small detail!  (9:11)

Cinco De Mayo is this Wednesday, and it’s time to starting preparing for a Mexican Feast!  Food Network’s Chef Plum talks to Anna and Raven about how to make the perfect margarita!  First things first, don’t use a store bought mix.  Making your own mix is easier than you think, and Plum is gonna show you how!  (22:58)

Do you have a big decision to make today?  Honestly, it doesn’t have to be that big.  Anna’s trying to figure out if she should go to a friend’s parent’s wake, or just send flowers.  Raven is trying to find a good crib for his dog while the little guy recovers from leg surgery!  One caller is trying to figure out whether they should even bother going in to work today, and Anna and Raven are eager to share their thoughts on this!  (26:28)

Couples Court: Steve’s parents are very strict and have a dress code for whenever their children/grandchildren go to visit them. Steve and his wife, Joanna’s, sons hate going to their grandparent’s house because of it. Steve’s father insists that the children wear dress slacks, dress shoes, and button-down shirts for Sunday dinners at their home. Joanna is she sick of fighting with the kids every week, she wants Steve to talk to his parents about getting rid of this ridiculous dress or they stop going. He says that his parents have financially supported them for years, the kids must suck it up. It’s respect. Whose side are you on?  (33:46)

Raven had a surprise loss yesterday and the jackpot is back to $100.  Can Linda beat him today and start his first ever LOSING streak!?  (41:53)

Things to Know Tuesday May 4th

Things to Know Tuesday May 4th

CT first in nation to fully vaccinate half of adults CT Post

Milford to hold four Memorial Day events, no parade CT Post

Bridgeport schools won’t offer remote learning this fall CT Post

CT’s biggest lottery prize in April was $200K; here’s a list of the big winners CT Post

Children as young as 12 could soon get Pfizer’s COVID vaccine WFSB

MORNING BUSINESS REPORT: Chlorine shortage, GameStop boost, Clorox sales WFSB

The Beach Boys to perform at new Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater in Bridgeport in August The Hour

Judge will not declare Jennifer Dulos dead The Hour

Stamford clinic vaccinates beach-goers at Cove Island Park Stamford Advocate

Broken puppy promises: How to avoid scams when trying to adopt a pet online WTNH

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TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Nurses Help Woman Who Went Into Labor Mid-Flight

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Nurses Help Woman Who Went Into Labor Mid-Flight

You’ve probably heard stories about babies being born in cars, elevators, even at people’s homes, but how about an airplane?!

A pregnant woman who was on a flight to Hawaii last Wednesday went into labor in the airplane bathroom mid-flight. Luckily everything went fine because it turns out there were three nurses, a physician assistant, and a doctor all on board the plane! Talk about being in the right place at the right time. I feel like they should take their kid to Hawaii on family vacations forever now.

 

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why do we call traditional pizza “Margherita”?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why do we call traditional pizza “Margherita”?

Today’s mystery is pizza related. Why do we call the traditional style a “Margherita” pizza? There’s no tequila in it or anything, so why that term?

It started back in the birthplace of pizza in the 1800s, Italy! The chef who invented a dish called ”Pizza Margherita,” did it to honor the Queen of Italy, The Margharita of Savoy.

Another fun fact about it is that he made the toppings tomato(red), mozzarella (white) and basil (green), to represent all the colors of its national flag. How cool is that?!

 

 

Producer Sean Tries To Trick Anna & Raven

Producer Sean Tries To Trick Anna & Raven

Producer Sean has been watching a fair amount of Tik Tok videos lately, and decided to have Anna & Raven try one that he seen, that would only work to the advantage of himself and Producer Jon. Would you say it’s a fair game?🤣

Michael’s Victory Against Raven!

Michael’s Victory Against Raven!

Michael beat Raven this morning to win himself the $400 jackpot! Congratulations Michael, you certainly deserve the cash and bragging rights! The jackpot resets to $100 tomorrow morning. Who will be our next big winner!?