Dave Barry's Blog

THE ESCALATING EPIDEMIC OF GOBSMACKEDNESS CONTINUES TO ESCALATE

One woman was left gobsmacked after coming across a huge carrot while shopping in Devon

(Thanks to John Lobert)

Imagine being the Daily Mirror staffer who had to write this story. You go into journalism thinking you're going to change the world. You wind up with an editor telling you, "Freddie, a woman on the Internet bought a large carrot!"  

THERE’S A LOT OF THAT GOING ON

Danish man sentenced for illegal sperm distribution

(Thanks to pharmaross)

TODAY’S TIP FOR SHOPLIFTERS:

Be subtle.

(Thanks to pharmaross)

MEANWHILE IN FLATHEAD COUNTY

11:57 a.m. A caller told dispatch her phone book had been taken away and 911 was the only number she could remember. 

(Thanks to pharmaross)

WE PREFER TO BE MYSTIFIED, THANKS

Ancalle, a mechanical engineering student at Georgia Tech who researches fluid dynamics, is currently working to demystify the acoustics of urination, flatulence, and diarrhea.

(Thanks to pharmaross)

RIBBIT

An album of frog calls is hoping to overtake Taylor Swift and clinch the top spot in Australia's music charts.

(Thanks to Ralph)

THEY ALL PRODUCED ETC.

6 emus found after going loose in Kalamazoo County

(Thanks to Allen at Division)

BECAUSE YOU DON’T HAVE ENOUGH TO WORRY ABOUT

How POO could be lurking on self-service scanners

(Thanks to Emily, Leslie and w)