Dave Barry's Blog

THE WORD IS ‘HERO’

Portable Restroom Operator Answers Canada’s Demand for Flushing Toilets

THE COMMENTS

They appear to be working again. We thank Jen at TypePad support for fixing it and trying to figure out why it keeps happening. We also thank judi, although in accordance with our policies we have also fired her. We thank all of you for your patience. Finally we thank the Beach Boys, because they made a lot of great records. 

CSI: COBB COUNTY, GA.

Irate sheriff calls for backup after Burger King messes up his order, as squad cars show up with sirens blaring

(Thanks to pharmaross)

THIS CHECKS OUT

King Charles was once behind the wheel of a UFO that zipped across the skies of a tiny coastal community in Nova Scotia, Canada, in 1975. At least, he did if you take the word of a Canadian diver featured in a new documentary exploring the British royal family’s ties with aliens.

(Thanks to John Lobert)

AND IN SPORTS

Annual wife-carrying championship attracts competitive couples to Maine

(Thanks to Ralph and Emily, Leslie and w)

WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG?

Alligator-Catfish Hybrids Are Being Spawned in an Alabama Lab

(Thanks to MOTW, who says "Allicator?")