Category Archives: Wacky News

Today’s review of the Fine Arts eloquently essays the state of the arts in modern American culture. Of course, decrying the dearth of appreciation for the classics is the prerogatives of crusty curmudgeons and aging academics, but when the art … Continue reading →

AUGUSTA, Maine – A lingerie shop has stopped using live models to draw attention and customers after one of its models received harassing phone calls, the store’s owner said. Spellbound drew protests _ as well as window shoppers _ when … Continue reading →

China’s ancient culture has outlasted famine, Mongol hordes, the British Empire, opium wars and Japanese militarism. So why is Beijing scared of Tinky Wink? That’s the member of U.K. kids’ favorite Teletubbies, which aroused the ire of televangelist Jerry Falwell. … Continue reading →

"I’m too ugly to get a job." — Daniel Gallagher, a Miami bank robber, after police captured him in 2003 The hapless Mr. Gallagher may have been ugly, but he was also wise. Not only are physically unattractive teenagers likely … Continue reading →

MALIBU, Calif. — Authorities are investigating the circumstances behind a spectacular crash on Pacific Coast Highway that destroyed a rare Ferrari Enzo estimated to be worth more than $1 million. The red Ferrari was going at least 100 mph when … Continue reading →

An Israeli pilot is offering to take couples on flights around Tel Aviv so that they can join the mile high club. For less than $250, pilot Tamir Harpas will take adventurous lovers on a 45 minute flight complete with … Continue reading →

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) – Iranians love Danish pastries, but when they look for the flaky dessert at the bakery they now have to ask for "Roses of the Prophet Muhammad." Bakeries across the capital were covering up their ads for … Continue reading →

  Actress Molly Sims is shown wearing a $30 million diamond bikini in this publicity photograph released February 14, 2006. The bikini, designed by Susan Rosen is made up of over 150 carats of D flawless diamonds. The bikini is … Continue reading →

We heard the news that the Vice President had shot his lobbyist friend in a hunting accident while we were in the ICU at a minor urban hospital, doped up but still in considerable pain. We have yet to hear or … Continue reading →

A 6-year-old Brockton boy’s suspension on accusations of sexual harassment startled some school officials in the region yesterday; the officials said they avoid the words ”sexual harassment" when trying to teach young children about appropriate touching. The Brockton first-grader was … Continue reading →

LONDON (Reuters) – Stuck for romantic inspiration with Valentine’s Day just a week away? Then consider llamas. A charity with the slogan "get calmer with a llama" is offering romantic country strolls for the lovelorn, leading a llama together around … Continue reading →

‘Banned’ Aphrodisiac Soda To Be Sold In Stores Makers Claim Cherry Soda Will Arouse Drinkers A new soda promising to sexually arouse the person drinking it will soon be available in stores nationwide, according to a Local 6 News report. … Continue reading →