Dave Barry's Blog

IT PROBABLY BELONGS TO THE SQUIRRELS; THEY ARE MASTERS OF DISGUISE

Wildlife photographer snaps 'mystery animal' - only to realise it's someone's 'lost wig'

(Thanks to Ralph)

WE MIGHT AS WELL SHRED THE SO-CALLED 'BILL OF RIGHTS'

A 71-year-old Florida man was arrested and spent the night in jail after authorities say he illegally "lassoed" an alligator.

(Thanks to Ron Wylie)

MAN'S BEST FRIEND

Video shows dog chewing cellphone battery pack, igniting fire in Oklahoma home

(Thanks to Ron Wylie and wiredog)

Exactly what Lassie would do: Two dogs stood by as the fire and smoke filled up the home. According to the fire department, the dogs and a cat escaped uninjured through a dog door.

CANADA CONTINUES ITS TERRIFYING DOWNWARD SPIRAL INTO TOTAL ANARCHY

Ontario premier tells residents: 'Don't be pooping on the beach'

(Thanks to John Lobert, Annette and EricY)

WE'VE STAYED AT SEVERAL OF THOSE

Woman opens luxury hotel for rats

(Thanks to Al Barkafski)

SOMEBODY HAS TO DO IT, DUDE

American Marijuana Mag Hiring Weed Product Reviewer For $3K A Month

(Thanks to Ron Wylie)

NOBEL PRIZE ALERT

Motorized pants.

(Thanks to Dave Vander Ark, who says "It's not a flying car, but it's progress.")

IT WAS THE ONLY OPTION

Angry Father Shoots at Beauty Pageant Judges After Daughter Gets Only 4th Place

(Thanks to Ralph)

FLORIDA DRIVER OF THE WEEK SO FAR

A Boca Raton woman was allegedly “learning to drive” was spotted weaving on I-95 near Glades Road in Boca Raton, then — according to police — admitted to drinking multiple Margaritas before getting behind the wheel.

(Thanks to Jeff Meyerson)