Bird Poops in Reporter’s Mouth (The Big Lead)

Feist was on Letterman on Monday night with an all-star indie rock chorus backing her up. Members of the chorus include AC Newman of New Pornographers fame and members of Mates of State, The National, Grizzly Bear and Broken Social Scene!

So, we’re in the beautiful Pewaukee home of Kay’s “aunt” and “uncle” prior to Kay and Chris’ wedding. Conversation turns to eating contests, and specifically the legend that it is impossible to eat six Saltine crackers in one minute.

Erin was nice enough to raid her parents cupboards for some crackers and the challenge was on.

Tim went first and failed. I also failed — in capturing his attempt on video using my phone.

Brian went next, and you can watch his attempt here:

After Brian, it was the ladies’ turn as Kelley, Nicki and Kay’s cousin Claire took on the crackers:

Finally, Chris, his brother Mark and Garrett made a run of it:

This is one of my favorite jokes from The Office: