Kinky Friedman, known for his satirical and often provocative style, has passed away at 79. A post on his social media announced, “Kinky Friedman stepped on a rainbow at his beloved Echo Hill surrounded by family & friends. Kinkster endured tremendous pain & unthinkable loss in recent years but he never lost his fighting spirit and quick wit. Kinky will live on as his books are read and his songs are sung.”
Richard Samet “Kinky” Friedman earned a cult following for his unique take on country and Western music. He released numerous albums, starting with “Sold American” in 1973, a record that laid the foundation for his career. Known as the “governor of the heart of Texas,” he even toured with Bob Dylan during the “Rolling Thunder Revue” and made history as the “first full-blooded Jew” to perform at the Grand Ole Opry.
Apart from his musical endeavors, Friedman was a prolific writer. He wrote detective novels and contributed as a columnist for Texas Monthly. He also ventured into politics, running for Governor of Texas in 2006 with the campaign slogan “My Governor is a Jewish Cowboy,” securing 12.6 percent of the votes among six candidates.
Born in Chicago and raised in Texas, Friedman studied psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. His passion for music led him to form King Arthur & the Carrots and later Kinky Friedman and the Texas Jewboys. He described the latter as a “country band with a social conscience, a demented love child of Lenny Bruce and Bob Wills.”
Reflecting on his life, Friedman once wrote, “Somewhere in heaven, I’m sure there’s a quiet corner with a big easy chair, a bright floor lamp, a big stack of biographical books, and a few old dogs wagging their tails to the faint smell of cigar smoke.”
Neighbor finds ‘alien’ object in their backyard that has the internet stumped
Internet users were left puzzled by a strange finding in a woman’s garden. The object had a peculiar shape, with a long skull, a slim body, and arm and leg-like extensions. It looked like something from a science fiction story.
At first, the confused person thought it was a mushroom. They asked their friends for help, but couldn’t find any answers. So, they decided to ask for assistance on Reddit. Even though they posted in forums specifically for mushroom lovers and alien events, nobody could figure out what the object really was.Many people were speculating, warning others to avoid direct contact and mentioning “The X-Files.” Discussions about the object’s physical features, like small breasts, sparked interest and arguments among internet detectives.Speculations arose regarding the artificial origins, but the original poster confirmed it was not an AI-generated image. Some suggested it might be a prop from a nearby shop, yet doubts remained.
In the end, the real identity of the object stayed unknown, keeping online users curious and confused. The enigma around it still triggers conversations and theories on the internet.
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