Matt and the Jerboa

Shannon Christine, NL Iowa — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 15:09:10 GMT

Ann said this I believe in a very endearing manner.
Many times the people we spend most of our day with does remind us of a cute and loveable animal.

I don't think Matt's ears are big like the jerboa. I have never thought Matt's ears are big. So I can see where Matt and others do not see the resemblance. Now if Matt starts jumping around the studio like a jerboa you may need to address this matter again!

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Robert Bray — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 15:23:46 GMT

No, I don't see the resemblance. Re: becoming 50. I will be 68 in Jan. and currently compete in softball 3 times a week, golf twice a week and I bowl once a week, plus competing once a month in tournament softball (4 games on a weekend). I am not an exception as we have hundreds of seniors playing softball in 4 divisions divided by skill levels(At 67 I am still in the top) and thousands playing golf on our 20 executive courses and 10 championship courses. Turning 50 and wanting to compete is really quite funny.

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Marilyn Myers, Albany OR — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 15:58:15 GMT

Happy Birthday Matt. You are not the only one turning 50 this year. I also will be 50 on Dec.25. I have 3 children, 23,21,17. My wish for my birthday is that all my children were here to celebrate with me. They won't be as I have 1 son living in Hawaii (he is US Army and just finished his 1st tour in Iraq) The other 2 live here with us.I can't believe that I have reached this mile stone. One of my friends, also close to my age, commented that we may wish to do the things that we did at 30, but our body's won't let us anymore. At least I am still able to go to work part time and do some volunteer work.. Happy Birthday.... from a long time veiwer, Marilyn

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George, Eugene, OR — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 16:15:15 GMT

Yo Matt,

First and foremost happy 50!!Having past 58 in October 2007, I can tell you fret for naught...Two thoughts come to mind, 1)Satchel Paige said that age is mind over matter, "If you don't mind, it don't matter." 2)I volunteer at a senior center with the Lunch Bunch which combine s a meal with bingo. as I was pouring coffee ˆheard this voice say "forget the Decaf give the good stuff. you must be the new coffee boy." My response was to ask how many birthdays she had. She said,"96 a month ago."I asked what her secret was and she smiled with, "don't die!!". We laughed a lot. So Matt enjoy the the continued trip and briefly consider the alternative. I don't fear death, it's just I don't like hours....Batter up!

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Carolyn, Akron, Ohio — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 16:57:22 GMT

No resemblence except that they're both so cute!

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Erica, Greensboro, NC — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 17:04:06 GMT

Well, for starters, their eyes are both like small black marbles and they both have wide foreheads, indicating larger than average brains. Conclusion: Matt and the (Marithé François) Jerboa ARE TWINS and Miss Ann Curry is a genius.

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Yasmin Majeed-Burch — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 18:08:18 GMT

Happy, Happy Birthday Matt. I think Ann was just kidding around, I think Ann is very fond of you and enjoys working with you. She is a very kind person and her gesture is of good nature. So you have finally reach the milestone, you do not look it at all.
I hope you would have a great day with your family. So you are a Saggittarius too ha. Very kind hearted people. I just turn 52. I do not think you even slightly look like the jerboa.
Enjoy your day. Happy Birthday. Birthday is a day to reflect on your birth. For my Birthday I always remember my Mom and am very thankful to her. She is one of the most loving Mom.

Yasmin Majeed-Burch Silver Spring MD

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Beverly Johnson — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 18:28:15 GMT

Matt and jerboa are both cute, but Matt is so sexy.
Happy Birthday and many more.

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Cedric, Greensboro, NC — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 19:20:44 GMT

INDEED SHE WAS! Miss Ann is as serious as they get when it comes to news gathering and reporting. And allthough this was not a important as the tongue lashing that she gave Bhutto a comple months ago in Afghanistan, I like to think that it carries the same TRUTH that we have learned to grow and love from our beloved Today Show-Stopper!

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Brenda Pamplin Front Royal, VA — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 20:11:19 GMT

Like the rest I want to wish you a HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY- You should not be worried about 50 at all you are much more handsome and sexier than you were 10 years ago-and your personality is the reason I watch Today every morning-Ann is so cute and I know she meant that you were a cutie too when she was talking about the jerboa this morning-my love, you have nothing to worry about!!! Brenda

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DEBBIE - SALEM, VIRGINIA — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 21:32:15 GMT

HELLO EVERYONE!!
I WATCH EVERY MORNING AND I HAD TO LAUGH (OUT LOUD) WHEN ANN SAID WHAT SHE DID. YOU ALL CRACK ME UP!!

P.S. TO MATT: THE JERBOA IS CUTE, BUT YOU ARE ADORABLE AND YOU HAVE MUCH NICER TEETH!!

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Joanne Deutch — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 22:08:46 GMT

Yes, Maybe Matt and the mouse look alike. Both are very cute.

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Maria S — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 01:00:03 GMT

Hi Matt,
Happy Birthday! in advance. I will turn 46 next year, and getting closer to the big 5 and know how you feel about it, believe me you are not alone.

That was so funny when Ann said the little criture remind her of someone, I thought she was going to tease Al about it, but not you...

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Rose — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 03:04:32 GMT

Maybe it's the buttoned eyes...

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Cortes, Philadelphia, PA — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 03:45:36 GMT

Happy Birthday, Matt!!!

I love watching all of you. I'm 27 years old, married, work ft, attend college part-time, have a 4 mth. old puppy and a cat. The Today Show is awesome. I always hear great life & money tips, see new and exciting recipes and wish I were traveling to your exotic destinations. Your show makes me laugh and that's a good thing right before a long awaiting day of work and college. You are all a wonderful team to watch. Thank you for all the laughs.

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Arlene Peterson Hanahan, SC — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 01:14:01 GMT

I just want to tell Matt that age is just a number. I didn't get upset about any birthday until my 70th. I thought I was too young for that number. If you act young, think young then being 50 shouldn't bother you. It didn't me.