Spanning the Web

Taking you around the internet for your afternoon enjoyment.

The McCain/Romney flirtation continues: Former Governor Mitt Romney says he hasn’t discussed the possibility of being John McCain’s running mate with the Arizona senator. Yawn. [Herald]

Isn’t it strawberry rhubarb season? Two of America’s top competitive eaters faced off in a pie eating competition in Cambridge last week. Amherst’s Tom Gilbert won by eating 4.66 pounds of pumpkin pie in five minutes. [Cambridge Chronicle]

Wow, the bandwagon is getting full: There were long lines outside the Garden as Celtics fans lined up in the hopes of getting tickets to the NBA Finals. [WBZ]

We’re never traveling with this lady: A tourist walked along the Great Wall of China, encouraging people to wear a Red Sox hat while screaming “Go Red Sox.” It’s humiliating for us all. [Deadspin]

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Blowout! We learn how to make our hair stylist-smooth at home thanks to Salon Capri.

Things are looking just rosé: Eastern Standard leads the charge on by-the-glass rosés.