never mind...
Friday, July 29, 2005
  The brothelhood of man...
Berlin readies giant brothel for 2006 World Cup

BERLIN, July 29 (Reuters) - A German company is looking to cash in on an expected boom in the sex trade during next year's soccer World Cup with a 60-room brothel a walk away from Berlin's Olympic Stadium, German media reported on Friday.

Named after the virgin huntress of Greek mythology, the "Artemis" complex is due to open for business in September with whirlpool, sauna, cinema, buffet restaurant and a staff of 100 prostitutes, mass circulation daily Bild reported.
 
Wednesday, July 27, 2005
  A pimpin' cell phone...

As long as we're talkin' violence, dude, forget the pistols and go for the brass knucks...
 
  Practical violence continues...


Here's another gem of an adaptation. We add this to the game controller and the guitar. Oh, and don't forget this one. Go, gangstas!
 
  Where's Johnny Cochran when you need him? Oops, I forgot...
O.J. Simpson Is Ordered to Pay DirecTV in Signal-Theft Case

By Sallie Hofmeister
Times Staff Writer
Published July 27, 2005


DirecTV said "the evidence was overwhelming" against O.J. Simpson.

But the ex-football star's lawyer said he did nothing wrong.

The satellite TV giant on Tuesday was referring to its civil court victory in which a Florida judge ordered Simpson to pay $25,000 for allegedly stealing its signals.

The case stems from the recovery in 2001 of two "bootloaders" in Simpson's home that allowed viewers to tap into DirecTV signals without paying for them.

"This ruling serves as a reminder that there are consequences to signal theft, whether you're O.J. Simpson or John Q. Public," said Dan Fawcett, the company's executive vice president of legal and business affairs.

Simpson's lawyer, Yale Galanter, said his client would appeal the judge's ruling.
 
Saturday, July 23, 2005
  Kmart has its Blue Light Specials, Wal-Mart has had its Red Light Specials...
Wal-Mart Nixes 'Singles Shopping'
Jul 23, 2005 - AP
ROANOKE, Va. - Wal-Mart has ditched a program that helped single shoppers find love in the discount store's aisles. Officials at Wal-Mart headquarters in Bentonville, Ark., ordered their Roanoke store to put an end to Singles Shopping, the only program of its kind at Wal-Mart's U.S. stores.
 
  Maybe it was a chicken finger...
Inmate Sues Over Fingertip in Frozen Food
Sat Jul 23, 2005 AP

SAN FRANCISCO - A California prison inmate has sued after finding a fingertip in his frozen dinner — and this time the food company is not crying fraud. Pelican Bay State Prison inmate Felipe Rocha was eating dinner in March when he "chewed on a crunchy object" in his cornbread and discovered the fingertip, according to the lawsuit filed against GA Food Services Inc.

...or maybe it was one of these .
 
Friday, July 22, 2005
  Okay. Just one more pet post today...


This thing is called "GoDogGo," and I can't think of a more perfect gift for your dog. Listen to what this happy buyer had to say: "In two days I trained my dog to put the balls back in the bucket."

So, what you have here is a dog perpetual motion machine. You fill the machine with balls, it throws the balls, and then the dog chases the balls. If your dog happens to be as smart as the lucky buyer mentioned above, then all you have to do is stick the dog, some food and water, and this machine in the backyard, and you'll never have to see your dog again...except when you go out once a month to shovel the dog poop...
 
  And while you're at it...

...get the cute little devil one of these: "Oh La La! Bring a little French fashion into your ferret's world with this stylish beret. One size fits all." Thank God. I thought there might be hat sizes for rodents...
 
  If your ferret doesn't like your Chia Couch, get him her it one of these...

"No ferret apartment would be complete without a comfortable couch to curl up on and relax. We've combined the rich look of suede with the comfort of a real couch to provide your ferret with the ultimate cage accessory. Used in or out of the cage, you'll know where to find your ferret when it's nap time! Features a fluffy poly fill that adds support and comfort and solid bottom. Not machine washable." Neither's the ferret...
 
Thursday, July 21, 2005
  Hillbillies at it again...
This has to be a West Virginia redneck thing, riding an ATV to a funeral...

Two Hurt in ATV Accident After Funeral
July 21, 2005 - AP

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - Two mourners who rode an all-terrain vehicle to the service for a man killed in an ATV accident were injured in a similar accident as they were leaving. Jimmy Spry, 20, and Maggan Phillips were not wearing helmets Wednesday when Spry lost control of the ATV and hit a tree, said Clinton Burley of the Ceredo Volunteer Fire Department.

PS: No nasty comments from West Virginians, please. It's my native state, so I can make fun of us all I want.
 
Wednesday, July 20, 2005
  Still another Darwin Award nominee...
After Chase, Man Ends Up in Own Courtroom
Wed Jul 20, 2005 - AP

YANKTON, S.D. - An Iowa man who led officers on a highway chase that ended at the Clay County Courthouse Wednesday ran inside and tried to barricade himself in the courtroom where he was scheduled to appear, authorities said.
 
  James Taranto's Newspulper Headlines....from today's Federalist Patriot...
Diagram This Sentence: "LAPD Chief Backs Baby Shoot Cops" --CBSNews.com

"Dear Disease, We're Thinking of You. Love, Experts": "Experts to Discuss Dear Disease in Wis." --Associated Press

World Ends, Poor Hardest Hit: "Death Less Painful for the Rich" --LiveScience.com

Eminent Domain Goes Mad: "Judge Condemns Interior Department" --Associated Press

Faulty Thought Is Most Dangerous of All: "Fault May Be More Dangerous Than Thought" --Associated Press
 
Tuesday, July 19, 2005
  Caffeinated soap?

That's right, boys and girls. Can't get enough of it? Then bathe in it...
 
  Play office at the office...

How useful can something get? Far more than this. What we have here is a play office cubicle for those who are either bored or have a morbid sense of humor. Here's how the website describes this practical toy:

"Finally, the drudgery of corporate life has been captured in a play set for adults! Bob, Joe, Ted, and Ann spend eight hours a day, five days a week, at tiny desks in tiny cubicles in a giant room packed with countless similar cubicles in a giant building filled with countless similar rooms. Each set has one 2-3/4" posable plastic figure and all the necessary plastic parts to build a classic corporate cube: four walls, desk, chair, file cabinet, in/out box, phone, and computer. Comes with a sticker sheet of decor for your cube, complete with graphs, charts, screens for the computer and pithy office posters. Also includes a job title sticker sheet so you can create a convoluted and meaningless position for your employee."

The picture above shows what you can do with a complete set of these things. Looks familiar...
 
Monday, July 18, 2005
  Dogs needing head protection need look no further...

Well, while we're dealing with stupid pet products, let's have a look at another. This description from the website will allay any concerns you have.

"Does your dog have stand-up ears? Not to worry.....'The Helmet' was designed so that it does not rest flat on the head. The customizable foam pads that are included fit between the ears, not over them. This prevents 'The Helmet' from pushing the ears flat to the head. The dual adjustable chin strap lets you custom fit 'The Helmet' for almost any pet dog, cat or guinea pig."

I really wish they had a picture of the guinea pig with one of these things on...
 
  Moody Dog?

This is for real. It's a collar studded with "mood stones" so that you can tell what mood your dog is in. Maybe it's just me, but won't this also tell you that the owner is a moron? I thought this dog mood stuff was pretty easy. If a dog snarls, isn't it in a bad mood? If it wags its tail, it's in a good mood. How many moods can a dog have? Did I miss "melancollie"? Sorry.

Anyhow, this will be helpful for those with dogs suffering from mood swings. "Oh, look. Bowser is pensive. Or maybe he's too stupid to be pensive. Maybe it's some other mood. Honey, do you know where the instruction manual is?"
 
Sunday, July 17, 2005
  Another unforgettable Asian tourist attraction...
Singapore Opens Landfill to Tourists
Jul 17, 2005 - AP

SINGAPORE - The Singapore government has opened a landfill island, made entirely from garbage incinerator ash, to its citizens in a bid to share its "rich natural environment."
 
Saturday, July 16, 2005
  Latest entry in the "Most Tasteless Product Contest"...


What's the deal with this stuff? I can't believe that someone would actually buy this. Anyhow, if you want one, here's the place.
 
Friday, July 15, 2005
  Is this from The Matrix?


It's never too soon to get them an iPod...
(Thanks to The Washington Post for this one.)
 
  Forget Chia Pets. It's "Chia Couch..."


Your mom wife probably won't mind if you drink on this one...
 
Thursday, July 14, 2005
  Headed for a Darwin Award nomination...
Wanted Woman Asks Police Officer for Ride
Jul 14, 2005 - AP

SANTA FE - A woman who tried to hitch a ride from a police officer in Santa Fe got a ride to jail instead. Police say 26-year-old Melissa Chavez waived down an officer yesterday, and the officer who stopped conducted a warrant inquiry. Authorities say the inquiry showed Chavez had an outstanding warrant for failure to comply with provisions of a prior charge of criminal damage to property. The officer took her to the Santa Fe County jail, where she was booked and bond was set at $500.
 
  James Taranto's Newspulper Headlines....
From The Federalist Patriot:

You Don't Say: "Conservatives Seek Appointment of One of Their Own to Supreme Court" --(London) Guardian

What Would We Do Without Political Experts?: "Political Experts: Fight Over Nominee Possible" --Pantagraph (Bloomington, Ill.)

Once Upon a Time There Was a Memo: "CBS News Explores Storytelling" --The Los Angeles Times

Stay Away From Those Talks: "N. Korea Agrees to Nuke Talks" --The Washington Times

Better Change the Locks: "Hurricane Dennis Swipes Florida Keys" --Associated Press
 
  This must be Potty Month...


"A trip to the gents may be relieving but now it can be exciting as well. With the new Pee Goals, you can practice your aim and you might even score."
 
Wednesday, July 13, 2005
  World's dumbest bank teller...
I'm not making this up. This is absolutely the stupidest person on the planet.

Drive-through robber gets bank loot
Wed Jul 13, 2005

CHICAGO (Reuters) - That was easy. A bank robber behind the wheel of his car on Tuesday sent a note through a vacuum tube to the teller at the drive-through window at a branch of Chicago's LaSalle Bank and the teller obliged, returning an undisclosed amount of cash, police said. The exchange was completed through the bank's pneumatic tube communications system, in which canisters are passed back and forth between motorist and teller.
 
Sunday, July 10, 2005
  Stool watching? Beats most sitcoms I've seen...


Get yourself the Babywunder Deluxe: "If he has diarrhea, you will know not to let him get up right away and can tell or read him stories, play games or otherwise entertain him until he has finished tending to business."
 
Friday, July 08, 2005
  If only the Mongol hordes had thought of this...
Skateboarder Danny Way to leap Great Wall
July 9,2005 (that's right—it's a day later there) - Asia Times

SYDNEY - Quiksilver, Global Village Media Group and MegaRamp Events recently announced their sponsorship of world skateboarding champion Danny Way's attempt to jump across the Great Wall of China on Saturday in Beijing.

Numerous jumps of The Great Wall have been attempted over the years, some more successful than others including an horrific BMX accident that left one man dead in 2002, but Way will be the first to attempt the jump on a skateboard. "I am aware of the dangers but I am also excited to be achieving a life-long goal and honored to have my visions embraced by the people of China," said Way.
 
  To round out your pig product collection...

...you have to get these speakers. Maybe the football team will like them.
 
  Another useful banana product...

These banana thingies must be all the rage.
 
  But will they clamp down on guitars?


S.Lanka clamps down on illegal arms -- with bulldozers
July 8, 2005 - Reuters

COLOMBO (Reuters) - Sri Lanka wants to crush its illegal firearms trade to curb its murder rate, so on Friday it did just that -- sending two bulldozers rolling over 32,000 rusty shot guns, rifles and handguns to drive its point home.
 
  Shall we hold the peace talks in the mens' room or the ladies' room?
Tanzania declares war on poor quality toilet paper
Jul 6, 2005

DAR ES SALAAM (AFP) - Concerned for the comfort and hygiene of its citizens, the Tanzanian government is warning the toiletry trade of legal action for producing or selling sub-standard toilet paper in the east African nation.
 
Thursday, July 07, 2005
  Another tasteless adaptation...

The seller calls this a "Machine Gun Bass," indicating that at least he doesn't know anything about weapons. What is this trend to make consumer products look like weapons!!???!!
 
Wednesday, July 06, 2005
  Stupid news media at it again...
Newspulper Headlines from The Federalist Patriot....

"Ga. Justice Is State's First Black Woman" --Associated Press

"Happy Kids Make for Pleasant Road Tips" --CNN.com

"Attorney: Condemned Man Doesn't Want to Be Executed" --Associated Press

"Fireworks Injuries Rise as Fourth of July Nears" --Seattle Post-Intelligencer

"Rehnquist Could Cause Second Court Vacancy" --The Washington Post
 
  After last season, he thought he'd died and gone to heaven already...
Body of Steelers Fan Viewed in Recliner
July 6, 2005 - AP

PITTSBURGH - The body of rabid Pittsburgh Steelers fan James Henry Smith, who died Thursday, was laid out this week in what his family said was his favorite spot — a recliner with the Steelers on the television.

Smith's feet were crossed; a pack of cigarettes and a six-pack of beer were at his side. A continuous loop of Steelers highlights was playing on TV nearby, as Smith was reclined with a television remote in his hand and a Steelers blanket across his legs.
 
Tuesday, July 05, 2005
  Would you settle for any parakeet with English as a second language?
Search on for Hungarian-Speaking Parakeet
July 5, 2005 - AP
 
  Thumbs up on this one...


So here's the deal. You can either throw this into your chili at Wendy's in preparation for your lawsuit or you can have a handy but rather ugly USB storage device...
 
Monday, July 04, 2005
  Cucumber launcher finally invented...


If you're anything like me - and God help you if you actually are - you've been waiting a lifetime to see someone invent a successful cucumber launcher. This is it. Be sure to check out the video on the website for a demonstration of how well this works.

Someone has FAR too much time on his hands...
 
  Another must-have product...


"Talking TP is this year's hottest gag gift! It also comes in very handy to remind the kids to wash their hands as well as aplogising for the bad smell you have left behind.. Hilarious way to surprise your friends! The Talking TP has a recordable chip. You can record any message for the next person that uses the dunny. Toilet humour at it's very best. Ideal Christmas present or just for a laugh at the work place cubicle. The Talking TP is so funny you will have all your family and friends in stitches!"
 
  Make your own tasteless joke here...
Estonians snatch world wife-carrying title again
Jul 2, 2005 - Reuters

SONKAJARVI, Finland (Reuters) - Estonia reigned supreme once again in the wife-carrying world championship on Saturday, as Margo Uusorg sprinted home to win the Baltic country's eighth straight title in the offbeat competition.
 
  Giving a new meaning to "busted..."
Man in drag busted taking exam for sister
July 4, 2005

MOSCOW (Reuters) - A young Russian man who dressed in women's clothes to sit an exam for his sister was caught after his oversize bust gave him away, Interfax news agency reported on Monday.

The youth's "unusually prominent female features", and heavy make-up drew security guards' attention and they stopped him sitting the paper, Yasen Zasursky, dean of Moscow State University's journalism faculty, told the agency.
 
Sunday, July 03, 2005
  Maybe he won a Pi eating contest?
Man Said to Recite Pi to 83,431 Digits
Jul 2, 2005 - AP

TOKYO - A Japanese psychiatric counselor has recited pi to 83,431 decimal places from memory, breaking his own personal best of 54,000 digits and setting an unofficial world record, a media report said Saturday.
 
  It wouldn't have been appropriate to just walk..
Number of frog species jumps
July 3, 2005 - Associated Press
 
Saturday, July 02, 2005
  Termination for cause? You decide...
Human cannonball fired over his fear of flying
June 16, 2005 - The London Times
 
Don't think. Just read...

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