Dave Barry's Blog

AUSTRALIAAAAAAA

A reptile park is calling for residents of Sydney and surrounds to catch funnel web spiders found in their homes to be milked for their precious antivenom amid a donation shortage.

(Thanks to pharmaross)

CRIME ON THE RISE

Elevator door stolen from Shoreline apartment building

(Thanks to pharmaross)

TOUCHING

Prince Midnight made his “Skelecaster” using both the remains of a leftover Fender Telecaster and the bones of his dearly departed Uncle Filip, the man who introduced him to the rock genre back in the 1990s.

(Thanks to Doug Ogg)

WELL IT *IS* NAKED

'Overtly sexual' cow blocked as Facebook ad

(Thanks to Ralph)

Update: Link fixed. Judi fired.

THAW BEFORE WEARING

Chicago man freezes pants to reserve parking spots

(Thanks to Bob Brogan, pharmaross, Allen at Division and Ralph)

THIS IS WHY YOU WANT THE ROAMING PLAN

The Soryu submarine suffered damage to its antenna mast along with its communication equipment forcing the crew to use a mobile phone to report the incident.

(Thanks to Steve Bradford, who says "At least they didn't have to break into a Coke machine for change.")

YOU KNOW WHO ORGANIZED THIS

Droppings from thousands of roosting ravens cause power outages near Roundup

(Thanks to Unholy Slacker)

We saw them open for Counting Crows.

AN INCENTIVE TO START GOING OUT AGAIN

A COAT HOOK THAT POURS A SHOT WHEN YOU GET HOME

(Thanks to John Lobert)