BIG UPS AND DOWNS

John McCain. Thank you, Senator McCain, for showcasing your true hardcore conservative colors. By embracing Jerry Falwell and switching policy positions that have veered your "Straight Talk Express" to the hard right, you have eviscerated my fear that leftists and moderates might vote you into the White House.

DJ Star (a.k.a. Troi Torain). Power 105's morning DJ threatened, on-air, to rape and pee into the mouth of rival DJ Envy's (of Hot 97) four year-old daughter, offered $500 to any listener who provided him the name of the school she attends, and referred to DJ Envy's half-Asian wife as "a slanty eye whore wife," "half a lo mein eater," and a "gook". He was fired and later arrested. Who would have predicted that Hot 97 would be the victim of racial hatred? (Credit: hiphopmusic)

Grey's Anatomy. Already boasting one of the most diverse casts on television, Grey's Anatomy continues to utilize a Benetton squad for its secondary characters and cameo appearances. With extra ranging from Natalie Cole to John Cho, this show does good reflecting all Americans. However ...

John Cho. I support you all the way, John, and you know that. But your role on last week's Grey's Anatomy was as a hard-working Asian American medical student who is also a bad driver. You're not breaking down any stereotypes, my brother! (Credit: DH)

Arthur McClure a.k.a. The Easter Bunny. When a frustrated woman at a Florida mall complained about the early closing of Easter Bunny photo sessions, Mr. McClure -- who was in costume as the Easter Bunny -- punched the woman in the face. I don't see anything praiseworthy in Mr. McClure's violence or his pugilist interpretation of Jesus Christ's resurrection rabbit. However, I do appreciate that he told the local police that his occupation is "Easter Bunny."

Paris Hilton. Because she still only has one facial expression ...

--Junichi