NPR : Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me for Jan. 7-13, 2006

Host: Peter Sagal

Official Judge and Scorekeeper: Carl Kasell

"Not My Job" Guest: Maj. Robert Bateman, columnist and author

This week Wait Wait takes looks back at the silliest moments, dumbest criminals and weirdest headlines of 2005.

Please note there is no quiz this week.

Best of Panel Questions, Part One

Favorites from the Wait-Wait Science Desk; The Great Cheerleading Scandal of 2005; Even insurgents need office help.
The 'Wait-Wait' Show Introduction Debacle

Three weeks where the opening introduction took on a life of its own.
Bluff the Listener

One of the most disgusting bluff games on record.
Not My Job

Revisiting one a favorite guest from 2005, U.S. Army Maj. Robert Bateman, stationed in Iraq.
Best of Panel Round, Part Two

Roy helps lighten the tone after Hurricane Katrina; Viagra continues to be in the headlines; "Sir, you've got something stuck in your bumper;" If you think drinking and driving is dangerous, stay away from spitting and driving.
Lightning Fill in the Blank

Paula Poundstone has a very good day.

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Not My Job Guest

Maj. Robert Bateman, columnist and author

Special Best-Of Edition:

This week, Wait Wait looks back at the silliest moments, dumbest criminals and weirdest headlines of 2005.