Dave Barry's Blog, page 3851
October 20, 2009
CULINARY UPDATE
We think we blogged this already, but just in case... (Thanks to Frances Willard)
FOR ONE THING, IT'S FILLING THEM UP WITH EXPIRED PASSWORDS
UCLA Study: The Internet Is Altering Our Brains (Thanks to Siouxie)
INCREDIBLY, ALCOHOL MAY HAVE ETC.
Man Stabs Son with Corkscrew over Toilet Dispute (Thanks to Allen at Division) We saw Toilet Dispute open for the Troggs.
FUN DUDE
A man has spent 15 years and 5,000 pounds building a model of a North Sea oil rig out of four million matchsticks. Key Quote from Man: "It's good fun and keeps the grey matter working." Key Quote from Wife:...
SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE
Crime-Fighting Leech (Thanks to Jeff Meyerson and Guin)
IF HE DID THIS FOR STARBUCKS, THE DISTANCE WOULD BE 17 FEET
An artist has identified the "McFarthest Spot" -- the place in the continental U.S. that is farthest away from a McDonald's. (Thanks to Ralph)
MAYBE HE MEANT IT IN AN AFFECTIONATE WAY
A WOMAN is seeking a divorce after she found out that her husband had nicknamed her "Guantanamo" on his mobile phone. (Thanks to Ralph)
HEY, THOSE RENTAL SHOES DON'T JUST PUT THEMSELVES AWAY
A judge has ruled that working in a bowling alley is not community service. (Thanks to Ralph)
HE HAD BETTER TAKE THE EXTENDED WARRANTY
A man who took a car out for a test drive has been arrested in Wisconsin - after he allegedly kidnapped the car salesman and drove for over 1,000 miles. (Thanks to Jeff Meyerson)
EARTH IS DOOMED
Somebody stole a life-size fiberglass cow highlighting climate change. (Thanks to Allen at Division)
