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July 25, 2016
July 24, 2016
ADVISORY FROM PHILADELPHIA
(*Sorry)
July 23, 2016
HMMM
Science Explains Why Narcissistic Jerks are More Likely to Be Successful
(Thanks to The Perts)
WE THOUGHT THIS DAY WOULD NEVER COME
First poo-themed dessert cafe set to open in Canada
(Thanks to John Wheat)
THEY'RE HERE
MEANWHILE IN FLATHEAD COUNTY
TURF WAR!
ADVISORY
Beware of seagulls tripping on acid from flying ants
(Thanks to Ralph)
July 22, 2016
MEANWHILE, NOT FAR FROM THIS BLOG'S NEIGHBORHOOD...
WHAT'S THAT... EWWW
Strong smell of cooked urine prompts apartment evacuation
(Thanks to Poker)
THIS IS NOT GOOD, FOR THE WORLD
Hi Dave --
I teach English online with folks in South Korea, so I'm often checking the Korea Herald to see what's in the news there. You'll be happy to know that you're helping to shape the world's view of our political conventions.
-- Jim Kenaston
DUDE, I'M GOING TO HUGO
Evidence of THC found in Colorado town's water supply
(Thanks to Rick Day, coscolo and Allen at Division)
Autoplay.
WE SAW THEM OPEN FOR ONE-LEGGED SEAGULL
Oblivious Bear Wanders for Days With Cheese Ball Jar Stuck on Its Head
(Thanks to Mr. Ridley Pearson, who has a new book out.)
WE SAW THEM OPEN FOR EACH OTHER
Sandwich-hauling squirrel steals spotlight from one-legged seagull
(Thanks to Bob Brogan and John Mayson)
SUAVE
Aberdeen man Reported Defecating in Driveway, Fornicating With Garbage Can
(Thanks to John Mayson)
RIBBIT
Turns out, a small frog had been hiding in the calabrese.
(Thanks to Ralph)
COLORADO TRAFFIC (burppp) REPORT
Beer rains onto I-25 after semi-truck overturns
(Thanks to Ralph)
July 21, 2016
OBJECTION
Attorney Accused Of Hurling Coffee At Opposing Counsel During Tense Deposition
(Thanks to Kevin Smith)
THOSE TERRORIST BASTARDS
Wild boar runs out of Baltic Sea to terrorize sunbathers at Polish beach
(Thanks to Dave N.)
SURPRISE!
ADVISORY: Bad word.
(Thanks to funny man)
AND STILL THE SO-CALLED 'UNITED NATIONS' DOES NOTHING
Woman trying to catch Pokemon in cemetery gets stuck in tree
(Thanks to Le Petomane
'Pokémon Go' players in Bosnia are wandering into minefields
(Thanks to W. von Papineau)
Incredibly dangerous' Pokemon Go stunt draws ire of TTC
(Thanks to The Perts)
SOON WE WILL HAVE NO BASIC AMERICAN RIGHTS LEFT
(Thanks to Todd Lawson and Andrew Mendez)
MIAMI: OUR WILDLIFE IS NOT LIKE YOUR WILDLIFE
Loose Lemur Attacks Woman Outside Her Home
(Thanks to Bob Brogan and Ralph, who thought Loose Lemur wrote Western novels)
TOTALLY JUSTIFIED
(Thanks to Le Petomane, Jeff Schneider and Chris Elzi)
July 20, 2016
FINAL UPDATE FROM CLEVELAND
Here's presidential candidate Zoltan Istvan:
Here's the Transhumanist Party campaign in action:
July 19, 2016
UPDATE FROM CLEVELAND
TIL DEATH DO US PART
(Thanks to Jon Harris)
YOU CAN'T BEAT BACON
Bacon-wielding woman, 86, fights off robber in Iceland
(Thanks to Jan in Grimsby)
July 18, 2016
UPDATE FROM CLEVELAND
July 17, 2016
UPDATE FROM CLEVELAND
ADVISORY
I'm off to Cleveland today to begin my Summer of Fun coverage of both political conventions and the Olympics. I plan to keep blogging, but it might be random and sporadic. As opposed to the normal procedure, which is random and sporadic.
CLASSY
TALK ABOUT CLEANSING
Teen student EATS a whole tub of Surf washing powder every week
(Thanks to DaninDallas)
AND FREDDY HAD A VALID FLORIDA DRIVER'S LICENSE
(Thanks to Patty Villnova)
Yes, we posted this item already. But the Brit headline is (as usual) so much better.
JOURNALISM
Daily Mail Investigates: How to make a pasta rocket engine
(Thanks to Patty Villanova)
NAME THAT STATE!
Man shot at teens playing 'Pokemon Go'
Key Fact: Officials talked with the teens who said they were sitting in the car hunting two Pokemon—a Marowak and Tauros.
(Thanks to Charles Cates and Peter Metrinko)
In Other Pokemon News:
Auschwitz reminds people its ‘disrespectful’ to play Pokemon Go at a former Nazi death camp
Pair of Pokemon Go players arrested at Toledo Zoo
‘Get a life and stay out of my yard’
(Thanks to Jeff Meyerson)
July 16, 2016
THE NEWS FROM ABROAD
This has been The News From Abroad.
(Thanks to Ralph)
'THE POO CAUGHT US BY SURPRISE'
Emoji toy popular at Calgary Stampede
(Thanks to The Perts)
AND THE SO-CALLED 'UNITED NATIONS' DOES NOTHING
Great Yorkshire Show ban following cow tampering
(Thanks to Steve Thompson, who says "I just want to note that Nigel Pulling is the chief executive of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society. Also: Udder Gate.")
IN THAT CASE, SIR, WOULD YOU LIKE FRIES AS WELL?
Man says God gave him authority to buy burger with a watch
Guess the state.
(Thanks to Jeff Meyerson)
FLORIDA: STATE OF ROMANCE
PLEASE MAKE IT STOP
Pokémon GO gets x-rated as players post naked selfies and pornographic images featuring characters
Want to catch them all? Pokémon Go chauffeurs for hire
Can climate affect the Pokémon you catch?
Shawnee man uses dog poop to stop Pokemon Go players from trespassing on his property
Pokemon Go Players Find Naked Woman Vandalizing Church
(Thanks to Ralph, The Perts and Unholy Slacker)
July 15, 2016
WELL?
Do YOU suffer from Lactaboobiephobia?
(Thanks to Geoff)
SOUNDS LIKE A NATIONAL RECALL IS IN ORDER
Boa constrictor pulled from beneath SUV in Pennsylvania
(Thanks to Jay Brandes)
BRILLIANT, DUDE
Police say man used brain preserving fluid to soak marijuana
(Thanks to RussellMc)
WE MIGHT AS WELL SHRED THE DAMN CONSTITUTION
Joplin Man & Woman Arrested For Riding Nude On A Lawnmower
(Thanks to Ralph)