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EyeBall Licking On The Rise

JayCee — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:26:31 +0000

Wait, what? Eyeball licking? (To be technical: Oculolinctus). It’s the new “kissing” in Japan, popular among schoolchildren. It seems that the new trend in Japan is eyeball licking, and medical professionals are recommending “no”. According to The Telegraph, eyeball licking may lead to styes, conjunctivitis, ruptures to the cornea, ocular chlamydia and in extreme cases, [...]

My Washer And Dryer Are 'High Efficiency' I'm Not

Steve Wiley — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:01:06 +0000

. I put a load of towels in the washer Tuesday night and forgot all about them 'til Thursday night. This isn't the first such occurrence, or second, or third, or...

Veteran Wrote His Own Obit, And It's Quite Funny!

JayCee — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 19:47:10 +0000

John E. Holden wrote his own obituary, offering a glimpse into the life of a funny (and obviously proud) man. A veteran of WWII (he flew the Corsair), Mr. Holden wrote his obituary several years ago, hoping (I am sure) to not have to use it any time soon. Well, his time came, but it [...]

Cows Have Best Friends? Seems So…

JayCee — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 14:04:26 +0000

According to this story from The Guardian, it seems that cows do have best friends, and they become depressed when they are separated! In the story, some farmers describe their cows in an almost-human way, noticing a ‘pecking order’ within the herd, and calling some “gentle souls” and others “Devilish”. (Via The Guardian)

This is Real: Grumpy Cat Has Inspired a Feature Film

Damon Houx — Thu, 30 May 2013 05:50:10 +0000

To date, books, lives, records, songs, board games, video games, and coupons have served as inspirations for cinema (well, all except for the last one, that was just a 'Mr. Show' sketch). But now memes are joining that list as Grumpy Cat, the internet sensation, has been optioned as the subject for a feature film.

Louisiana Man Faces Felony Charges For Trying To Return Runaway Dog

JayCee — Wed, 29 May 2013 20:30:55 +0000

An East Feliciana man faces felony theft charges after trying to return a help a stray dog, which prompted the dog’s owner to file those charges.According to the report by NBC33, Kyle Wayne Holmes found a dog wandering on his property (26 acres), and contacted neighbors about the dog (trying to find the owner). After [...]

Man Uses Coffee Pot To Rob Eunice Casino (Video)

Brandon Comeaux — Wed, 29 May 2013 01:15:58 +0000

Of all the things that have been used to rob businesses, such as guns, knives and and other weapons, this man decided a coffee pot would work.

Wedding With 25,000 Guests Sounds Ridiculous, But It Actually Happened

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:51:21 +0000

Trimming the guest list for a wedding is never easy, so you can only imagine the problem one couple with 25,000 people in attendance faced. A wedding featured 25,000 guests on Wednesday night in Jerusalem. This was no Bridezilla demanding everyone she’s ever met be invited to witness her big moment. Rather, the nuptials were [...]

Steak 'N Shake Server Gets a Whopping 7,000% Tip

Emerald Catron — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:24:43 +0000

CeCe Bruce had been working at a Steak n’ Shake in Indiana for two years when she received the tip of a lifetime. After watching Bruce deal with some rude customers, a regular tipped $446 on her $5.96 check — that’s a 7,000 percent tip. The customer, who would rather maintain a low profile, does [...]

Why Wealthy Families Are Hiring Handicapped People When Visiting Disney

CJ — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:39:13 +0000

In an expose in the New York Post, some wealthy families are hiring handicapped people when they visit Disney parks. Disney parks are usually very happy places where families go to bond and rid themselves of everyday chores and where even adults can act like children,but there is sad news from the world of Disney. [...]

LA Filmmaker Uses Homeless To 'Rebrand' Abercrombie & Fitch

Sam Stokes — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:14:28 +0000

News of Jeffries' comments has led to enormous an amount of criticism for A & F, particularly from Greg Karber. Karber, a filmmaker from LA, expressed his disappointment in the clothing company's marketing strategy by creating a film that attempts to 'rebrand' A & F.

4-Year-Old Mayor Is the Cutest Politician You Will Ever See

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:15:35 +0000

Experience isn’t always the most important qualification for a politician. Sometimes dimples work just fine. The mayor of teeny, tiny Dorset, Minnesota (population 22) is a four-year-old boy named Robert “Bobbie” Tufts. We don’t know if his senior advisor is Rubber Duckie or if he pledged naptime for all citizens, but Bobbie won the coveted [...]

Woman Kicked Off Plane For Repeatedly Singing 'I Will Always Love You'

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:56:44 +0000

‘I Will Always Love You’ isn’t an easy song to sing. That’s why the late Whitney Houston’s flawless take on the Dolly Parton-penned tune became one of the biggest hits in music history. But a woman on an American Airlines flight between Los Angeles and New York’s version of the song wasn’t as well received. [...]

How Much Will A Woman Spend In A lifetime On Lost Makeup?

CJ — Fri, 10 May 2013 19:52:49 +0000

How much will the average woman spend in a lifetime on lost makeup? You could buy a nice car, the amount is staggering. The average woman will spend more than $20,000 in her lifetime replacing lost makeup! If that doesn’t sound like a lot, that’s close to $400 a year on cosmetics that get lost [...]

Moms Eat for Free at Hooters on Mother's Day, It's the Guilt That Will Cost You

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 09 May 2013 19:36:19 +0000

Worried about where to take your mom on Mother’s Day to show her just how much you appreciate her? Well, Hooters is here to help. The popular chain is letting moms eat for free this Mother’s Day at every one of its 355 locations throughout the US. Oh, sure, it’s only for an entrée up [...]

Louisiana Beard & Facial Hair's 'Beard, Mustache & Facial Hair Competition'

JayCee — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 14:26:32 +0000

If you are sporting anything from a ‘goatee’ to a ‘ZZ’, you might want to check out the Louisiana Beard & Facial Hair Association’s competition! The Louisiana Beard & Facial Hair Association has only been in existence for a short while, but interest in the group is growing. I attended one of their first meetings [...]

Man Buys Poodles, Discovers They're Actually Ferrets on Steroids

Emerald Catron — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 20:40:40 +0000

This is not a joke. A man at the largest outdoor bazaar in Buenos Aires bought two toy poodles from a vendor for $150 each. Only he didn't actually buy two poodles. He actually bought two ferrets that were hopped up on steroids and given fancy hairdos so they would look like poodles.

13-Year-Old Girl Has Had the Hiccups for 10 Weeks

Drew Weisholtz — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 05:39:41 +0000

Poor Emily Marsh. Her condition has left her at a loss for words. The 13-year-old girl has been suffering from the hiccups for the last 10 weeks. She first started on her way to math class one day and it hasn’t stopped since. Emily mother’s says they have reached the end of their rope: Absolutely [...]

Woman Arrested For April Fool's Day Robbery Prank

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 19:23:23 +0000

It’s becoming harder and harder to pull a good April Fool’s Day prank. We blame the internet for this, as not long after you log on you are reminded of the tricky nature of April 1 and thus put your guard up. One way to circumvent the new always-in-your-face April Fool’s reality is pull the [...]

Sea Lions Are Also Screaming Like Humans Now

Emerald Catron — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 20:28:44 +0000

If you love watching videos of animals yelling like humans, but were worried the whole goat thing was getting a little bit played out, this is the video for you. It’s the same general concept as those goats yelling like humans, but the animal is different. This time it’s sea lions. And maybe some seals? [...]