Ann Coulter
We thought we'd seen it all. How wrong we were. This week, an unexpected dis raised eyebrows and ire, Lisa Bonet's unusual baby name rocked the Web, and a new toy that turns humans into Jedis had us one step closer to our childhood dream. Join us as we revisit these stories and more with the Buzz Log Week in Review.
The Coulter Conspiracy?
The word "controversial" does not do Ann Coulter justice. Everything she says seems to set off a firestorm. So, when her scheduled appearance on NBC's Today Show was canceled at the last minute, some, including the right wing pundit, thought there might be a conspiracy in the works. Coulter certainly wasn't shy about her suspicion. The conservative commentator took the dis as an opportunity to wonder if she'd been "banned for life." Meanwhile, the peacock network defended its decision, saying there was no conspiracy. Fortunately, there was a happy ending. Coulter was invited back to the Today show the next day and engaged in some sparring with Matt "call me glib" Lauer.
Another Day, Another Unusual Baby Name
Bizarre baby names have become a cliché. Lisa Bonet either didn't get the memo or doesn't gave a darn. The former star of "The Cosby Show" gave birth to a healthy baby boy this week and, along with her husband, Jason Momoa, named the child "Nakoa-Wolf Manakauapo Namakaeha Momoa." An article from Us Weekly explained that the unusual name is a tribute to the father's Hawaiian heritage. Nakoa means warrior and Manakauapo is a combination of mana (spirit/strength), kaua (rain), and po (dark). Considering the baby was born on a stormy night, the name actually makes a lot of sense. Searches on Ms. Bonet soared 542% this week and related lookups for "bonet baby name" and "lisa bonet pictures" also surged.
On Becoming a Jedi
This one's for all you Star Wars nerds. USA Today reported on an upcoming toy that "will let you test and hone your Jedi-like abilities." What in the name of Jabba the Hutt does that mean? Well, according to the article, the Force Trainer "comes with a headset that uses brain waves to allow players to manipulate a sphere within a clear 10-inch-tall training tower." The wireless headset will read the person's brain activity "and the circuitry translates it to physical action." It sounds like something from "The Onion," but we assure it's the real deal. This fall, you can pretend to be Yoda for about $100.
Also buzzing this week...
• Joe the Plumber has a new job and it has nothing to do with septic tanks. The man who John McCain made famous for absolutely no reason is set to become a war reporter for the U.S. conservative website pjtv.com.
• What are the new seven wonders of the world? That's what a new Internet poll is asking voters. Over a billion people are expected to choose between spectacular places like Loch Ness, Niagara Falls, Mount Everest, and many others. Voting ends July 7.
• A tragic shooting in Oakland, California led to intense protests and violent demonstrations. Searches for the victim, Oscar Grant, surged tremendously.
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