Overnight Briefing & General Reality Check - Nov 9, 2017

Animal Stories:

If you're going to smuggle a snake in your pants, best to not get into a drunken bar fight!
A nineteen-year-old in Germany was arrested after the bar brawl when neighbors called police because of the noise. Police noticed a "significant bulge in his trousers" and found he had ...a 14-inch python in there! That is not a euphemism --it was an actual a reptile, a snake. Police are investigating whether he violated animal protection laws. (Myers)

Aliens and anal probes:

If you're looking for a fun "Star Wars"-related song leading up to the release of "The Last Jedi" next month, UFO PHIL has you covered.
The self-proclaimed "professional alien abductee" has penned an unplugged "Tribute to Star Wars." In the short tune he expresses love --and confusion-- over the beloved film series. Phil says his tribute song was written and recorded in a single day and released Tuesday on iTunes. But, you can listen to it for free on YouTube, where it's already going viral.
UFO Phil is infamous for trying to build a full-sized pyramid on top of Pikes Peak. Other bizarre stunts include his 2012 run for the presidency.
FYI: A free mp3 of his "Star Wars" song is available to the media at ufophilms.com/tribute (Still)

On, off and way-off-Broadway:

The music of the BEE GEES is headed to Broadway. Deadline.com says a jukebox musical based on the songs of the legendary trio is in the works. Surviving member BARRY GIBB is an executive producer on the project. The story is being written now, and the show will feature some of those amazing hits including, "Staying Alive," "Night Fever," and, of course, "Nights On Broadway." (Marino)

Diseases and Dat Boid Flu:

Flu season is here, and experts are already concerned it may be a bad one. CNN says the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging everyone to get a flu shot because it's "our best protection" against severe illness. Last year's seasonal flu vaccine was only 42 percent effective. That low rate of protection against the flu is due to a vaccine mutation that resulted from the egg-based manufacturing process that's commonly used. Experts are concerned this year's flu vaccine could also be imperfect, leading to "a pretty bad flu season." (Bartha)