Random Questions

jym626 · February 2016

I had a question that wasn't sure it really needed its own thread, so thought it might be helpful to have a thread where we could ask random questions. My random question came up as I watched the Jimy Fallon Valentines show, and enjoyed re-watching his musical parodies. My question: Will he ever be able to play the guitar again? Watching his left hand movement, he still seems to have decreased range of motion in his pinky and he has reported continued numbness in his fourth and fifth fingers.. That would be such a shame if he cannot play guitar. There doesn't seem t be any updated info on the web. Anyone know ?? (And feel free to add your totally random question here too).

JustaMom5465 · February 2016

I can't answer your Jimmy Fallon question but I have my own random question that's been on my mind since December...

In Austraila (or other southern hemisphere countries), is there a whole other "list" of Christmas Carols/holiday songs? Obviously they wouldn't sing about Frosty the Snowman, or Dashing through the Snow, or any of that....it's the middle of summer!!

(I know, parts of the US also don't get snow...but at least it's winter according to the calendar....)

jym626 · February 2016

Good question, @JustaMom5465 . Found this: http://www.australiantimes.co.uk/top-five-aussie-christmas-carols-poll/

Still wondering about Jimmy Fallon

Momofadult · February 2016

I was in Hong Kong during the Christmas run up. Lots of familiar Santa displays, but much of the "shopping mall" music was totally unknown to me - vague things with lyrics like "Christmas is Coming." "It's Christmas, It's Christmas" sung to unfamiliar tunes. There were also familiar carols and things like Santa Claus is Coming to Town and Jingle Bell Rock, but I don't recall anything winter or snow based. (It didn't feel right to me!)

doschicos · February 2016

re: Jimmy Fallon, a family member had something similar happen about 15 years ago. He still has use of his hand, in general, but those couple of fingers don't do much besides gripping thing. Little fine motor control. Perhaps surgical options have improved, perhaps Fallon got the very best care and that will make the difference. Hand surgery is challenging from what I understand and didn't he hurt both hands in separate incidents?

jym626 · February 2016

Wasn't aware he hurt his other hand, @doschicos. He had a second procedure on is injured hand to unblock a nerve impingement, explained here https://cdanews.com/2015/12/jimmy-fallon-explains-newly-bandaged-wrist/

But watching is hand movements, he still seems to posture his hand with his pinky curled under and his injured/ring finger seems to have limited range of motion too. That is so sad. His musical imitations were fabulous.

doschicos · February 2016

http://www.etonline.com/news/174818_jimmy_fallon_talks_second_hand_injury/

hayden · February 2016

@JustaMom5465 I was in the Cayman Islands just before Christmas. It was in the 80s, the palm trees were wrapped in lights, amd they played the usual English Christmas carols.

garland · February 2016

Re Fallon--not in answer to your question, exactly, but I know a woman that happened to who eventually had most of the finger amputated; just couldn't heal it after that injury.

hayden · February 2016

The random question I've occasionally wondered about - and I hope I don't offend anyone - involves yarmulkes. Most Jewish men seem to use some type of Bobby pin to fasten the yarmulke to their heads. If a Jewish man is completely bald, how does he fasten it on?

CountingDown · February 2016

Hayden -- knit yarmulkes hold onto the scalp a little better. Using one that has a cotton lining rather than a satin or slippery lining fabric also works.

happy1 · February 2016

@jym626 From the article I saw Fallon thinks he will be able to play guitar again, but not the more complex chords. See article below.
http://www.kpopstarz.com/articles/251237/20151024/jimmy-fallon-injury-news.htm

jym626 · February 2016

Thanks, @happy1 Great news!!

jym626 · February 2016

CD- The leather kipas (yarmulkes) seems to slip off of hair, but do they possibly stay better on bald scalps?

CountingDown · February 2016

Suede stays on pretty well.

jym626 · February 2016

DH also commented that the men who are "follicularly challenged" (aka bald) tend to wear the bigger kipas or skullcaps.

jym626 · February 2016

Another random question: Anyone watching the grammys? Who was the singer (he was a favorite of mine but I am having a serious senior moment and cant recall his name) "taking it easy " tribute to the late Glen Frey. Wait--- memory flash-- it was Jackson Browne, yes??

blackeyedsusan · February 2016

^^ Yes, it was Jackson Browne

jym626 · February 2016

He looks the same! The name just went out of my aging brain.

lookingforward · February 2016

Yeah, looks amazingly the same.
But bald guys don't use sticky tape? Hollywood gals do, to hold those skimpy tops in place

jym626 · February 2016

Maybe they use sticky tape for hairpieces....

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