Dave Barry's Blog

AS RECOMMENDED BY AVIATION PROFESSIONALS

Syrian rebels try to learn to fly helicopter by watching YouTube

(Thanks to Ralph)

LET'S LOOK BACK WITH FONDNESS UPON THE GREAT TAMPA SNOW SHOW OF 1958

“Even though hundreds of thousands came to the show, it resulted in 47 lawsuits, three dead deer and several sunburned seals.”

Also: “Raw sewage starts bubbling up out of the ground, all over the street, all over the lower branches of the Christmas tree,” Kite-Powell said.

(Thanks to James Flynn)

THAT WILL SHOW THEM

Man drives through front of dealership after being told he can’t return car

(Thanks to Barry Nester)

AND IN SPORTS

Racehorse ESCAPES the track and gallops through Scottish town after unseating jockey in incredible footage

(Thanks to B&C)

WE'RE IN GOOD HANDS

The Future of Earth Hinges on Sea Snot

(Thanks to Ron Wylie)

FYI

Sharks now associate scuba divers with food

ON THE PLUS SIDE, NOBODY'S GOING TO STEAL IT

Builders pour concrete over newly built bus stand and now nobody can use it

(Thanks to John Lobert, who says "Not true. Short people can still use it.")

STANDING HIS GROUND, AS IS HIS RIGHT AS A FLORIDIAN

The 72-year-old retiree who used his 9mm handgun to shoot a Walmart delivery drone hovering near his Florida home has struck a plea deal that could result in the eventual dismissal of felony and misdemeanor counts, court records show.

(Thanks to Al Barkafski)

THOUGHTFUL!

Woman arrested with 10 kg of meth wrapped as Christmas presents at New Zealand airport

(Thanks to Mezrap)