Dave Barry's Blog

THEN THEY QUALIFY FOR FLORIDA DRIVERS' LICENSES

What If Plants Have Personalities?

(Thanks to Mad Hatter)

CLOWN OVERBOARD

"They will erect an entire professional bull riding arena on the bough of the flight deck," Steve Banta, executive director of USS Lexington Museum said.

(Thanks to Mickgo)

JUST A BEER FOR US, THANKS

Japan gifts the world with First Essence Tagame Gin made from a giant water bug

(Thanks to Ralph)

THESE ARE ALL CONSENTING SPIDERS

Some male spiders tie up females to avoid being eaten

(Thanks to Ralph)

A FLORIDA ETC. IS ETC.

Motorist crashes into West Yorkshire house and drives off with front door lodged in windscreen

(Thanks to DaninDallas, who says "What door, officer?")

MAYBE A NICE PYTHON PIE

A species of snake has become so invasive that officials in Florida are considering issuing an advisory on how to eat them, despite the fact they're loaded with mercury.

(Thanks to pharmaross)

THIS JUST IN

The Belgian city of Oudenburg’s holiday display has made international headlines for the wrong reasons.

(Thanks to tembo samadi and pharmaross)

The New York Times is covering this, people!

EXCITING! (IN THE SENSE OF: STUPID!)

Colorado residents waited up to 14 hours to get their hands on In-N-Out burgers and fries after the California chain opened two locations in the state Friday.

(Thanks to Le Petomane)

WE SAW THEM OPEN FOR THE TROGGS

Truffle munching wallabies shed new light on forest conservation

(Thanks to Ralph)

2020 NEEDS TO STOP

Tofurkys are selling like hotcakes

(Thanks to Le Petomne, who says "I'll settle for the hotcakes, please.")

WHEN HAS SKILL EVER BEEN A REQUIREMENT?

This $99 gadget helps you make music, no skill required

(Thanks to Rick Stevenson, who says "I've not heard the Rock Bottom Remainders so I am not sure if this would come in handy or not.")

(To which the Remainder reply: Get back to us when this thing has written a book.)

IT'S GETTING WORSE, PEOPLE

Thai man in Surin greeted by crocodile in his toilet

(Thanks to Phil McAvity)

OTHER THAN THAT IT WENT WELL

Biker with meth falls during race, accidentally shoots himself before getting hit by car

(Thanks to Unholy Slacker and pharmaross)