Dave Barry's Blog

WE NEED TO BRING THIS TRADITION BACK

In the 1920s and 30s, it wasn’t uncommon to catch a glimpse of the giant Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons floating in the air days after the parade ended. It seems like a crazy idea now (and proved to be then), but parade balloons used to be released into the air at the end of the turkey-day festivities. 

(Thanks to Peter Metrinko)

WE HAVE ALL SEEN THIS MOVIE

Scientists Grew 'Mini Brains' From Stem Cells. Then, The Brains Sort-of Developed Eyes.

(Thanks to The Perts)

Next they will develop Florida drivers' licenses.

ALWAYS THE LAST PLACE YOU LOOK

Paris Ritz finds missing €750,000 ring in vacuum cleaner bag

(Thanks to The Perts)

IS THERE ANYTHING CLIMATE CHANGE CAN'T DO?

Now: Vampire bats.

(Thanks to Ralph)

CASE CLOSED

'Proof of time travel' as King Henry Vlll spotted with 'Greggs steak bake' in portrait

(Thanks to John Lobert)

CSI: VASTOGIRARDI

Months of Punctured Tire Incidents Revealed to Be Work of Dog Suffering from Gingivitis

(Thanks to John Lobert)

CSI: GENOA

Unusual Number of Bald, Beardless Men Going into Barbershop Leads to Drug Bust

(Thanks to Buck Nekkid)

THIS JUST IN

A prisoner who escaped from the surgical ward of Bang Lamung Hospital after undergoing surgery for a penis infection on Saturday has been recaptured, the Department of Corrections announced on Sunday.

(Thanks to Buck Nekkid)

CANADA: A NATION GRIPPED BY TERROR

One-armed baboon escapes northern Ontario home, bites local resident

(Thanks to The Perts)

DEPENDS ON WHO GOT STUNG

Should you pee on a Man-o-war sting?

(Thanks to John Lobert)

AND IN CANADIAN SPORTS

Canadian cyclist rides nearly 81 miles hands-free

(Thanks to John Lobert)

AND IN SPORTS

A poop pep talk from Cowboys QB Dak Prescott.

(Thanks to Fred Preller)

WE'RE GONNA NEED MORE LISTERINE

Chinese garlic is a national security risk, says US senator

(Thanks to Matt Filar)

JUST IN TIME FOR HOLIDAY GIFTING

Scientists have developed mini virtual reality goggles for MICE

(Thanks to Emily, Leslie and w and Ron T)

DON'T MESS WITH BROOKLYN

Rocket launcher found in a B’klyn home basement

(Thanks to Jeff Meyerson)

'HE STILL HAS LOVE FOR HER'

Hamilton man shot in testicle by ex-girlfriend

(Thanks to Buck Nekkid)

PIZZA

First tyrannosaur fossil discovered with its last meal perfectly preserved in its stomach

(Thanks to Al Barkafski)

IT DOESN'T GET ANY MORE FLORIDA

Man Arrested for Theft After Refusing to Pay for Waffle House Logo Tattoo

(Thanks tio Buck Nekkid)

THERE IS NOTHING MORE UNNATURAL THAN NATURE

Worm’s rear end develops its own head, wanders off to mate

(Thanks to Doug Shedd)

IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR

Alabama Robber Shouted, ‘Happy Holidays, I Don’t Want to Hurt Y’all,’ Then Blasted Bear Spray — so Store Owner Shot Her

(Thanks to Barry Nester)