Dave Barry's Blog

TOTALLY JUSTIFIED

Christina Salinas Allegedly Bit Husband's Penis After He Made Her Leave Rodeo Early

(Thanks to Mot the Hoople)

THIS IS THE KIND OF THING THAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU ALLOW CHEESE-ROLLING

Police stop cyclist near Bristol for 'not wearing Lycra'

(Thanks to Claire Martin)

SCOTLAND: FASHION CAPITAL OF THE PLANET

Edinburgh student makes handbag from cow stomach

(Thanks to Ralph)

BECAUSE THE NEXT STEP AFTER CHEESE-ROLLING IS A TOTAL BREAKDOWN OF HUMAN SOCIETY

Police are warning an 86-year-old cheesemaker she may face legal action if she supplies Gloucester's famous annual cheese-rolling event.

(Thanks to Jeff Meyerson, via nursecindy; also thanks to Jan in Grimsby)

SEND THEM TO WASHINGTON

Exorcist squad hired to fight Satan in Madrid

(Thanks to Joe in Japan)

HOW TO MAKE BASEBALL INTERESTING

Go straight to the postgame interviews.

(Thanks to Andrew Hoenig)

AIRLINE OF THE WEEK

Unfortunately our strict policy prohibits us from presenting the Airline of the Week.

(Thanks to Unholy Slacker)

'OPERATION SWILL'

Scores of TGI Fridays in New Jersey 'busted for selling caramel-colored rubbing alcohol as top-shelf scotch'

GOAL CELEBRATION OF THE WEEK

...so far.

SURRENDER IS IMMINENT

French ex-leader Giscard d'Estaing reveals panda attack

(Thanks to Joe in Japan)

THIS IS EXACTLY WHY WE HAVE THE DEATH PENALTY

Mom has son arrested for stealing her Pop-Tarts

(Thanks to nursecindy)

AND PEOPLE SAY AMERICANS DON'T CARE ABOUT THE ISSUES

A couple face charges after police in York County say they stabbed each other during an argument over which contestant should win ‘American Idol.’

(Thanks to DaninTustin)

NEW YORK STATE TACKLES A KEY ISSUE

Bowling-shoe safety.

(Thanks to Chris Elzi)

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FRANCE ON HIGH ALERT

Justin Bieber’s monkey officially claimed by Germany

(Thanks to Mag Last)

COURAGEOUS

Volunteers Drink to Help Police Recruits With Field Sobriety Test Training

(Thanks to Jon Harris)

THANKS, SCIENTISTS!

Scientists find more than 100 types of fungi living on our feet

(Thanks to Jenny Kellner)

BETTER KEEP IT AWAY FROM CASSIUS THE CROCODILE

A Chinese businessman has paid a world record 310,000 euros ($398,500) for a Belgian pigeon, highlighting Asia's huge and growing interest in racing birds.

(Thanks to Ron G.)

PERHAPS THEY WERE INTENDED AS PRESENTS FOR CASSIUS THE CROCODILE

Dead monkey, elephant meat and reptile purses seized at LAX

(Thanks to Jay Brandes)

FESTIVE

Cassius the crocodile's 110th birthday marked with 20kg cake made of dead chickens

(Thanks to Jeff Meyerson)