Wednesday, October 29, 2014

The Story of Christopher Columbus

Last night, my daughter was watching a video on her iPod, and laughing.

"What's so funny?"  I asked.

"You have to see this," she said.  "You're never going to believe it!"

What she had pulled up was the Story of Christopher Columbus, according to the fine folks who happened to be wandering down Hollywood Boulevard.

Here's what they say happened:  Christopher Columbus, who was from England, arrived in a kayak called the Pina Colada (or maybe it was a jet - we're not sure) in 1942.  At that time, he discovered the East and the West coast, and enjoyed the first Thanksgiving dinner.

What?  You don't believe me?  Here.  See it for yourself.


(Now I think I'll go find that Pina Colada, because my mind is completely blown away. Anybody want to join me?)
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31 comments:

  1. Alex J. CavanaughOctober 29, 2014 at 2:31 PM

    I love it when Kimmel does that! The ignorance of some people is frightening...

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  2. ariverflowsbyOctober 29, 2014 at 2:43 PM

    OMG!

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    1. Sherry EllisOctober 30, 2014 at 11:40 AM

      I couldn't believe it, either. Are people really this stupid?

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  3. Janie JunebugOctober 29, 2014 at 3:27 PM

    May I have a margarita? Frozen, strawberry, with a sugar rim, please. Deliver it ASAP.

    Love,
    Janie

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  4. Pat HattOctober 29, 2014 at 4:04 PM

    lol a canoe? 1942, lol wow some people. He landed in Canada huh? haha

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    1. Sherry EllisOctober 30, 2014 at 11:41 AM

      Apparently the guy who gave the date was a little dyslexic!

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  5. Stephanie FarisOctober 29, 2014 at 5:51 PM

    At least your daughter knew the truth! I've started to wonder if people do that on purpose. They know they'll be more likely to get on the show if they make up something outlandish. Although having walked down Hollywood Blvd. myself not so long ago, I can say there are some strange, strange people there, so it wouldn't surprise me if they were oblivious to real history!

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  6. Holy Ghost WriterOctober 29, 2014 at 10:08 PM

    School system at work

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  7. RachelOctober 29, 2014 at 11:40 PM

    ...I don't really drink but I'll join you because my mind is blown. I don't understand that. I suddenly feel as if I should homeschool my future children.

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    1. Sherry EllisOctober 30, 2014 at 11:42 AM

      How could people be so confused about Christopher Columbus? I mean, you learn this stuff in second grade!

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  8. Heather R. HoldenOctober 30, 2014 at 3:45 AM

    Those answers in that vid...wow. o_O

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  9. Optimistic ExistentialistOctober 30, 2014 at 7:35 AM

    LOL!!! Wait, that's not how it happened??

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    1. Sherry EllisOctober 30, 2014 at 11:42 AM

      Haha! Maybe all the grade school teachers got it wrong.

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  10. sageOctober 30, 2014 at 7:53 AM

    Glad she knew enough of the truth, but it is funny

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  11. AnonymousOctober 30, 2014 at 8:33 AM

    A canoe? A kayak? By plane? I think I'll join you in a pina colada.

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  12. Ava QuinnOctober 30, 2014 at 12:26 PM

    Man, that Chris really gets around! lol!

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    1. Sherry EllisOctober 30, 2014 at 2:24 PM

      Pretty impressive for a guy who was around before the invention of airplanes!

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  13. Christine RainsOctober 30, 2014 at 12:59 PM

    Christopher was one super duper kayaker!

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  14. Sherry EllisOctober 30, 2014 at 2:25 PM

    You may be right. Here in the States, we've kind of forgotten about that.

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  15. Loni TownsendOctober 30, 2014 at 4:12 PM

    *facepalm* LOL

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  16. AnonymousOctober 30, 2014 at 11:28 PM

    Too funny, and scary. I know people forget history lessons with age, but I didn't think this much.

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