Sharks Have Genes for Fingers and Toes
Sara Goudarzi
for National Geographic News
August 15, 2007
The basic process for developing fingers and toes in land animals may have existed for more than 500 million years in shark genes, according to a new study.
Researchers identified genetic activity in spotted catsharks embryos that signal the creation of digits.
If you liked this, you’ll LOVE Having Fun With Elvis on Stage, an exploitation album from Colonel Parker, the man who made it possible for an artist of Elvis’s stature to never make an international tour.
Oh, PZ, you don’t know how much I needed this. :-(
Thanks.
Sven DiMilosays
That did make me smile. I really like how the wailing backup singer steps up with some extra-cool wailing to fill in for the hilarity-handicapped King (“sing it, baby,” he sez).
Bad Albertsays
I remember hearing something about the story behind this. Apparently the laughing started when one of the band members shot an elastic band and hit Elvis in the back of the head.
Chuck Csays
Sharks Have Genes for Fingers and Toes Sara Goudarzi for National Geographic News August 15, 2007
The basic process for developing fingers and toes in land animals may have existed for more than 500 million years in shark genes, according to a new study.
Great. Luskin and Egnor are probably already writing their posts on how this proves genetic frontloading.
Dansays
Here’s the perfect accompaniment to that video:
spondeesays
“…do you gaze at your bald head, and wish you had hair…”
I’m pretty sure that’s not the original line. Guessing that’s what set him off.
The backup singer is amazing to keep her composure.
Willo the Wispsays
Top backing-singer action there – I guess if Elvis screws up it’s fine, but if she did the same she’d probably get the sack. What a professional! And what an infectious laugh the King had…
Arnosium Upinarumsays
Tukla: “The backup singer is amazing to keep her composure.”
Hmmm. I’m thinking her wailing was a significant factor in sustaining his crack up after the baldy joke. “Sing it, baby” indeed.
Carliesays
I remember seeing video along with that particular version of the song – it looked like he stared at a bald guy in the front row a little too long. I’m not sure if he did the line on purpose for a joke, though, or if it just slipped out.
Yes, it does seem as if the bald head line is the reason for the laugh, but it isn’t that funny. One suspects that happy pills or happy juice was helping the laughter.
This is pretty cool.
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If you liked this, you’ll LOVE Having Fun With Elvis on Stage, an exploitation album from Colonel Parker, the man who made it possible for an artist of Elvis’s stature to never make an international tour.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Having_Fun_with_Elvis_on_Stage
Oh, PZ, you don’t know how much I needed this. :-(
Thanks.
That did make me smile. I really like how the wailing backup singer steps up with some extra-cool wailing to fill in for the hilarity-handicapped King (“sing it, baby,” he sez).
I remember hearing something about the story behind this. Apparently the laughing started when one of the band members shot an elastic band and hit Elvis in the back of the head.
Great. Luskin and Egnor are probably already writing their posts on how this proves genetic frontloading.
Here’s the perfect accompaniment to that video:
“…do you gaze at your bald head, and wish you had hair…”
I’m pretty sure that’s not the original line. Guessing that’s what set him off.
I needed this tonight…
:-)
Thanks!
I’ll have what he’s having…
The backup singer is amazing to keep her composure.
Top backing-singer action there – I guess if Elvis screws up it’s fine, but if she did the same she’d probably get the sack. What a professional! And what an infectious laugh the King had…
Tukla: “The backup singer is amazing to keep her composure.”
Hmmm. I’m thinking her wailing was a significant factor in sustaining his crack up after the baldy joke. “Sing it, baby” indeed.
I remember seeing video along with that particular version of the song – it looked like he stared at a bald guy in the front row a little too long. I’m not sure if he did the line on purpose for a joke, though, or if it just slipped out.
Yes, it does seem as if the bald head line is the reason for the laugh, but it isn’t that funny. One suspects that happy pills or happy juice was helping the laughter.
As Penn Gillette would say, “Elvis never did no drugs.”
..but it isn’t that funny. One suspects that happy pills or happy juice was helping the laughter.
I guess you’ve never seen bloopers, Carl.
It’s a silly line. I think you missed the point in order to educate others to your self-importance. Carl you sound like a bitter man.
i wish elvis was still alive