News of the Weird

[InsaneApache]

A bank has apologised to a 77-year-old woman for refusing to hand over her £3,000 savings because she was listed as dead.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/s...re/6244452.stm

A succesful 'coffindodger' then.

[Avicenna]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/6246800.stm

Pellet out of my head! Bullet causes 'severe headache'

[Marshal Murat]

Australian Drivers hit below the belt.

[Shaka_Khan]

Woman jailed for testicle attack

A woman who ripped off her ex-boyfriend's testicle with her bare hands has been sent to prison.

Amanda Monti, 24, flew into a rage when Geoffrey Jones, 37, rejected her advances at the end of a house party, Liverpool Crown Court heard.....

[InsaneApache]

Don't worry, it's OK, she spat it out and gave it back to him.

[FactionHeir]

That one was reported in here a while ago too

[Lemur]

This isn't weird news, so much as a weird movement. Who knew that beards were such a big deal?

Beards deserve more respect and appreciation. The mission of this site is to promote beards in a positive manner. At beards.org, beards are serious business. But we attempt to have fun with the topic at the same time. The site is meant to challenge preconceived notions about beards and get you to see beards in a better light.

[Andres]

Man Replaces Wife's Name on Gravestone With Picture of a Cow.

Spoiler Alert, click show to read: 

Serbia: 58-year-old Zivomir Nesic, a farmer from Markovac, has had his wife's name removed from their pre-ordered gravestone and replaced with a picture of a favourite bovine of his.

The change came after a massive fight with his spouse. "I always said my wife was a cow so, if I'm going to have a cow on my grave, I would rather it was one I actually liked," said Nesic.

[Gregoshi]

Man Replaces Wife's Name on Gravestone With Picture of a Cow.

She doesn't care, she's in hooven now.

This isn't weird news, so much as a weird movement. Who knew that beards were such a big deal?

Lemur, this belongs in a new thread entitled "News of the Beard". As for the movement, one man's cause is another man's follicle.

[Mikeus Caesar]

Rubber duck armada is heading for Britain after 15-year voyage, $100 reward for each one found.

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/new...cle1996553.ece

[InsaneApache]

If it's 'Rubber Duck', surely it would be a convoy, not an armada.

That joke is lost on anyone under 40

[Lemur]

As for the movement, one man's cause is another man's follicle.

Ow! Ow ow ow! There oughta be a law ...

In weird candidate news, Mitt Romney strapped his dog to the roof of a station wagon while making a twelve-hour road trip. In a carrier, but still, not very nice for the dog. Fortunately, the pooch got his revenge:

As the oldest son, Tagg Romney commandeered the way-back of the wagon, keeping his eyes fixed out the rear window, where he glimpsed the first sign of trouble. ''Dad!'' he yelled. ''Gross!'' A brown liquid was dripping down the back window, payback from an Irish setter who'd been riding on the roof in the wind for hours.

-edit-

A blogger comments:

Honestly, can you imagine doing this? It's a bad sign that the dog defecated in the cage. Dogs are very reluctant to shit where they live, so to speak, which is why crate training can make housebreaking a lot easier: you're taking advantage of the dog's natural inclination to avoid relieving itself in its own space. That the poor guy let go in the crate suggests fear or extreme need, either one of which makes the owner a serious . It's not the biggest issue in the world, but still, it gives me the creeps.

[Gregoshi]

If it's 'Rubber Duck', surely it would be a convoy, not an armada.

That joke is lost on anyone under 40

It sure must be a beautiful sight. I'll bet nothin's gonna get in its way...all the way to Big Ben.

As for "Mutt" Romney, I'll bet following him on the campaign trail requires watching one's step.

Edit: Regarding "Rubber Duck", here's the scoop on that reference: Convoy

[Shaka_Khan]

Women allowed to go topless in public.

I love NY.
Now all we need is to have the women get the courage to go topless. Extreme measures must be done to prevent any harrassment.

[Gregoshi]

I love NY.
Now all we need is to have the women get the courage to go topless. Extreme measures must be done to prevent any harrassment.

Yeah, and going topless will be health for them too since they will have to take the stares.

[InsaneApache]

I refuse to do Paris Hilton!

Go get her mama!

[Husar]

I refuse to do Paris Hilton!

Go get her mama!

I've seen that before, on the MSNBC website, no less. This and the fact that they apparently had a camera readily pointed at the shredder seems quite suspicious. Add to that that they behave almost like kids and (from what I heard) MSNBC is losing viewers...

[Lemur]

I don't know, I saw the clip, and I thought it looked legit. It doesn't take a genius crew to move focus on the 2 or 3 camera when an announcer says she's going to shred something. Note that it wasn't lit correctly, something that would have taken real time to set up.

In other news, Hamas' Mickey Mouse rip-off character has been beaten to death in the final episode of the childrens' show. Serves him right.

Hamas TV Kills Off Mickey Mouse Double

Jun 29 02:48 PM US/Eastern

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) - A Mickey Mouse lookalike who preached Islamic domination on a Hamas- affiliated children's television program was beaten to death in the show's final episode Friday.

In the final skit, "Farfour" was killed by an actor posing as an Israeli official trying to buy Farfour's land. At one point, the mouse called the Israeli a "terrorist."

"Farfour was martyred while defending his land," said Sara, the teen presenter. He was killed "by the killers of children," she added.

The weekly show, featuring a giant black-and-white rodent with a high- pitched voice, had attracted worldwide attention because the character urged Palestinian children to fight Israel. It was broadcast on Hamas- affiliated Al Aqsa TV.

Station officials said Friday that Farfour was taken off the air to make room for new programs. Station manager Mohammed Bilal said he did not know what would be shown instead.

Israeli officials have denounced the program, "Tomorrow's Pioneers," as incendiary and outrageous. The program was also opposed by the state-run Palestinian Broadcasting Corp., which is controlled by Fatah, Hamas' rival.

[Gregoshi]

In other news, Hamas' Mickey Mouse rip-off character has been beaten to death in the final episode of the childrens' show. Serves him right.

This one already has its own thread: The Jews killed Mickey Mouse!!!

[Lemur]

Forgive me father, for I have duped.

Who wants to buy Crotchy, the weirdest toy ever for children (I think)?

Crotchy has:

• Puffy crotch panel
• Pink button anus
• Long lady legs
• Awesome 'Mom' tattoo

[InsaneApache]

This would have been weird a decade ago, alas not after Blairs tenure....

A shopkeeper has been fined £250 and given a criminal record because he fought back when he was attacked by shoplifters.

Jacob Smyth chased three youths out of his hardware shop in Penzance, Cornwall, when he was set upon. When he was kicked in the groin by one of the hooded youths who had stolen cans of spray paint Mr Smyth hit back.

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/new...cle2008072.ece

Apparently the shopkeeper had taken the law into his own hands, despite the fact he'd rung the police several times over thieves pinching his stock, and the fact that the police had done nothing. I mean, just who does the capitalist pig think he is? He should give his stock away to the oiks.

Thanks Tony for all you have given us in the UK.

[Husar]

He should have killed the guy and buried him in the backyard, these days that's the better option.

[Crazed Rabbit]

That's a disgusting story, Apache. I don't think I want to visit Britain.

Crazed Rabbit

[KukriKhan]

Man gives CPR to Bale of Straw

Unknown whether the Straw Bale pulled through.

[Big King Sanctaphrax]

Deputies think the man had been drinking.

Hehe, understatement of the year methinks.

[Kralizec]

Man gives CPR to Bale of Straw

Unknown whether the Straw Bale pulled through.

Hmm, in a few months I'll be taking a First Aid education course, I hope they'll learn me to avoid embarassing situations like this

[InsaneApache]

I wonder if he did it the old fashioned way and delivered a thump to the sternum?

Then there is the accepted practise of mouth-to-nose, rather than mouth-to-mouth....does make you wonder what sort of women he's been ing.

I wonder if he's visited our Drunkards tThread.

[ShadesPanther]

The report says he thought Tuesday was Halloween

Well.... close enough.

[doc_bean]

Finally, I've found something weird enough !

Arrest for trying to lure teen World of Warcraft fan

[InsaneApache]

'Goddess' sacked for visiting US.....

A 10-year-old girl who is worshipped as a living goddess in Nepal has been stripped of her title for defying tradition and visiting the US.

Sajani Shakya was one of the three most-revered Kumaris, who are honoured by Hindus and Buddhists alike.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/6264014.stm

I bet she went to Disneyland.