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Say what you will about dopey Indiana Pacer Ron Artest, but he wasn't the one at the center of last week's NBA brawl whose career has included felony convictions, a lengthy penitentiary stay, and three drunk driving collars. That distinction goes to the Detroit fan who initially showered Artest with beer, and later hit the athlete with a few rabbit punches. Oh, and the guy also happens to be on probation and legally barred from hitting the bottle. There's no place for a seat fighting man:

http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/1123041green1.html


Now that the first megabucks lawsuits stemming from the Pacer-Piston melee have been filed, we're expecting basketball fans everywhere to begin wearing "Hit Me" signs when attending future NBA contests. Details at:

http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/1123042nba1.html


Who knew tough guy Bruce Willis was such a delicate flower? The actor is suing a Hollywood movie studio over a film set mishap that supposedly saddled him with "extreme mental, physical, and emotional pain and suffering." Which was probably similar to the condition Willis found himself in upon learning that his ex-wife had taken up with that clown Ashton Kutcher. Story at:

http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/1122042willis1.html


The New York City man won just won that $149 million lottery jackpot last month filed for bankruptcy, listing his bank balance as 78 cents. His abrupt change in fortunes would be the feel-good story of the week if his fellow Gothamites weren't blinded by hatred and jealousy:

http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/1122041lotto1.html


Poor Margaret Anderson just had a senior moment that landed the 79-year-old Floridian in the clink. Granny, get your gun out of the carry-on luggage:

http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/1123044gun1.html


For a shot at some fine booty, try your hand at our prize contest. All you have to do is tell us what was transported by the wiseguy's trucking company. Enter here:

http://www.thesmokinggun.com/contest/contest.html


Have a nice Thanksgiving,


Your pals at TSG


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