The Weekly Scanner - enough pop culture and bizarre news to smuggle in a speeding lobster boat.

Remember - if you've got weird news, websites, events or anything funky you catch online, send it my way it'll get in the Scanner.

We got a lot to get through today, first off, I think I look ripe for a guest spot on the Simpsons:

This is courtesy of the website for the Simpsons movie, which allows you to make your own Simpsons character.
You can also head over The Simpsonizer, which transformers you into a Simpsons character based on a photo.
(Hat tip: Pop Candy)

Speaking of Transformers (I know, I know, I’ll get tired of it soon.) looks like Optimus Prime has a lot of explaining to do to his insurance agent.

The Emmy’s were announced today, and not that I’m big on award shows (unless of course I’ve been asked to be a presenter. ZING!), but the Emmy’s always seem to be a good way to start a lively fight. Who do you think deserved it this year, who got snubbed?
Personally I think "Friday Night Lights" got jobbed, as did "The Shield." And has "The Wire" been recognized?

Then there's shows that never will get awards like "The State." The comedy troupe and 90s sketch show of the same name sprung shows like "Reno 911," "Stella," "Viva Variety," and so many more. (Also movies like "Wet Hot American Summer" and "The Ten")
Great news for State fans, the show is finally being released on DVD. The show had already been released on iTunes, but now we'll get the whole thing, plus commentaries.

But more importantly, what about my ‘stache? I am of course referring to the Mustache, a proud status symbol and mark of virility. If it were not for the American Mustache Institute, where would we learn about ‘staches of the past? The AMI: Making America Great.

If it’s called Baconator then you know I’ll be there. A reviewer for the Houston Chronicle offers up his experience with Wendy’s new sandwich:
"Now, with the Baconator, Wendy's has outdone itself. When you get six strips of bacon, you can't say, 'Hey, there's not enough bacon on my bacon cheeseburger.'"

The iPhone was predicted to be our savior or is it the destroyer of worlds? Ok, maybe not the destroyer of worlds, but iPhones seem to be having their way with the WiFi network at Duke University.
Start your University of North Carolina conspiracy theories…now.

While on the subject of colleges, college football season is approaching oh, so fast. Football season means many things, tailgating, blood rivalries, and insane fan behavior. Witness this proud Buckeye from The Ohio State University, who took redecorating to a whole new level. I love Mizzou football, but don’t know if I could go that far.

What would a discussion of odd behavior be without mentioning common-sense challenged criminals? Yes, that’s right, in our own backyard, two young women tried to rob a tattoo parlor but apparently thought it was the vault at the Bellagio.

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