Dave Barry's Blog

BUILDING CHARACTER

A New York high school soccer coach has come under fire for taking his team to Hooters.

(Thanks to pharmaross)

'SHOULD'VE STOLEN A BELT'

Bumbling thief loses his pants 

(Thanks to John Lobert)

OTHER THAN THAT, IT WAS A LOVELY SERVICE

Wild chaos turned to applause inside a Pasadena church Thursday evening as a police chase disrupted a Christmas service before the suspect was hit with a music stand and tackled by officers.

(Thanks to Steve K.)

IS THERE A PROBLEM, OFFICER?

Stolen car had homemade license plate written in crayon

(Thanks to Hayseed Tom and pharmaross)

WHAT'S THAT MUSTY SMELL?

141-year-old fruitcake is a Michigan family's heirloom

(Thanks to pharmaross)

WAIT, WHAT?

NJ construction head stole millions from firms, bought donkeys with cash

(Thanks to pharmaross)

MAYBE IT WAS A (HAR!) BALLOON PAYMENT

KTVT-TV reports that when Dallas resident Ruth Balloon checked her bank account earlier this week, it had some extra money in it: an extra $37 million to be exact.

(Thanks to pharmaross)

DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME

Dirt Biker Rides Over Bridge Arch Instead Of Bridge

(Thanks to John Lobert)

YOU BETTER WATCH OUT

Mall Santas in Russia get into fight in front of kids, allegedly over 'mafia-style territorial dispute'

(Thanks to Kevin Smith)

NOOOOO

The state agency charged with distributing and selling alcohol in Utah has disposed of thousands of gallons of drinkable beer worth almost $18,000.

(Thanks to pharmaross, Matt Filar, EricY and Bill Hudgins, who says "It was too weak to defend itself.")

WHEW

Horse manure still OK on Texas city’s beaches

(Thanks to pharmaross)

MEANWHILE ON WHATEVER PLANET GQ INHABITS

Why the Codpiece Remains One of Menswear’s Most Essential Accessories

(Thanks to Roberto and John Gregg)

HO HO HOLY CRAP IS THIS STUFF BAD

It's time for the annual Holiday Gift Guide.

WE CANNOT WAIT FOR THE TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE FRISCO BOWL

Ranking college football's 40 bowl games

(Thanks to Mr. Joel Achenbach)

PRESUMABLY HE WORE A SKI MASK UNDER HIS PANTS

Man puts underwear on head to rob Moberly convenience store

(Thanks to pharmaross)

SOUNDS LIKE... FUN?

The Kensington Community Children's Co-operative has reportedly ditched Santa for its end of year party, dubbed a 'Celebration Picnic', and instead opted to bring in a 'Sustainability Pirate' for all the kids and their parents.

Key Parental Quote: "If anyone has any clues about the sustainability pirate and what drugs they were taking when they came up with that, I would like to know."

(Thanks to pharmaross)

THE AGENDA SAID 'LUNCH WITH CULTURAL PRESENTATION'

The director of King County’s coordinating agency for homelessness is on paid leave following a dancer’s strip show at the agency’s annual conference on Monday.

(Thanks to Roberto)

IN WASHINGTON, WOULD ANYONE EVEN NOTICE?

Georgian parliament's meeting disrupted amid smell of faeces

(Thanks to Unholy Slacker)

WE'RE WITH THE BARS AND CLUBS

Man claims he's not allowed in bars and clubs 'because of his mullet'

(Thanks to Roberto)

ART UPDDATE

Dearborn's Arab American National Museum displays shawarma taped to wall

(Thanks to Ralph)