Funny/Strange News Stories

[Touring Mars]

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/tv/2016/...make-planet-earth-3-david-attenborough-turns/

This tickled me - not because of the story, but because of the somewhat euphemistic nature of the headline - the BBC want to make a third series of Planet Earth 'before Sir David Attenborough turns 100'... yeh, sure, that's the reason...

 

[ryzno]

Man wins OK to wear goat horns in driver's license photo
http://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/224656301-story

 

[Wiegert]

Southern Rail's new roadshow piloted in South London

 

[Touring Mars]

WTH... fake plastic rice in Nigeria...

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2...-seized-in-nigeria-amid-rocketing-food-prices

officials warned it was dangerous for human consumption

 

[TenEightyOne]

Southern Rail's new roadshow piloted in South London

Proof that you just can't win

 

[JKgo]

....

Tom Yells!!!

Thank you, IMAX!!

 

[JKgo]

...Oh no. A double post!! Dang it.

WTH... fake plastic rice in Nigeria...

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2...-seized-in-nigeria-amid-rocketing-food-prices

Well, the plot thickens.

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-38414337

Nigeria denies plastic rice reports

 

[gnomefromnome]

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2016/12/24/cops-impaired-driver-nabbed-by-excavator.html

Police went on to say that during the verbal altercation “the operator observed signs of intoxication and as a result 'prevented' the driver from fleeing with the 'bucket' on the excavator.”

 

[JKgo]

...When you gotta go, you gotta go. Especially if there are 172 souls needing to go, rather urgently.

 

[Northstar]

...When you gotta go, you gotta go. Especially if there are 172 souls needing to go, rather urgently.

Re-enactment of what went on in the plane.

 

[gnomefromnome]

NORTH POLE, Alaska — Facebook reinstated Santa Claus’ account this week after suspending his access and demanding proof of identity on Christmas Day.

 

[Blitz24]

NORTH POLE, Alaska — Facebook reinstated Santa Claus’ account this week after suspending his access and demanding proof of identity on Christmas Day.

All you need to do is find someone with the first or middle name of Nick. If that doesn't work, look in the town for traces of someone pulling a sled with reindeer.

 

[prisonermonkeys]

When she's not busy making an eight-hour documentary of her personal life (which should have been called "Stuff That I Have, But You Never Will"), Mariah Carey is putting in a half-arsed performance on New Year's Eve and claiming that she was a victim of sabotage:

http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2017-...-as-technical-problems-interrupt-show/8157472

 

[prousonhairy]

I always thought sweaters for dogs was a rather silly idea. Everytime I've seen a dog in one, they look miserable and agitated. This couple found out just how much their dog disliked wearing a sweater, and oh yeah, their dog is a pitbull named Scarface.

http://usat.ly/2iWLw1C

 

[ryzno]

I always thought sweaters for dogs was a rather silly idea. Everytime I've seen a dog in one, they look miserable and agitated. This couple found out just how much their dog disliked wearing a sweater, and oh yeah, their dog is a pitbull named Scarface.

http://usat.ly/2iWLw1C

I saw that on the news and said to myself, thats why you don't put sweaters on dogs. They have fur for a reason...

 

[Northstar]

I saw that on the news and said to myself, thats why don't put sweaters on dogs. They have fur for a reason...

But he would have looked so cute!!!!!!

 

[Carbonox]

I saw that on the news and said to myself, thats why don't put sweaters on dogs. They have fur for a reason...

But he would have looked so cute!!!!!!

And it would've made for such an amazing home video that might make it to TV.

 

[Lizard]

I saw that on the news and said to myself, thats why don't put sweaters on dogs. They have fur for a reason...

People forget the reason we wear clothes. It is because if humans were no more intelligent than the average monkey we would all be living in Africa and maybe south Asia. Aka hot places.

 

[ryzno]

People forget the reason we wear clothes. It is because if humans were no more intelligent than the average monkey we would all be living in Africa and maybe south Asia. Aka hot places.

No. We would look like our furry friends today.

 

[JKgo]

...Now, that's how you should do a funeral!!

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-38528122

Spoiler: An image from the said funeral procession.

Good times.

 

[SHDante]

It must have been one amazing grilled cheese sandwich for this to escalate like it did. http://www.wbaltv.com/article/police-called-to-barricade-situation-in-dundalk/8576365

 

[JKgo]

It must have been one amazing grilled cheese sandwich for this to escalate like it did. http://www.wbaltv.com/article/police-called-to-barricade-situation-in-dundalk/8576365

...Voted, purely because your avatar features one of my all-time fav characters in the history of, like, EVER.

 

[TRGTspecialist]

Spotify have a got a new job listing...........

President of Playlists

...

Who you are:

• Have at least eight years experience running a highly-regarded nation.
• Familiar with the Spotify platform, with experience in programming playlists at a federal level. Anything from an eclectic summer playlist, to a celebratory, “I just found my birth certificate” playlist.
• Have good relationships with a wide range of artists and musicians. Ever had Kendrick Lamar play at your birthday bash? We’d love to hear about it!
• Can speak passionately about playlists at press events. Let us be clear, you should be nothing short of one of the greatest speakers of all time.
• A keen attention to detail and consistency. Able to work closely with other departments, so playlists can hold up to public scrutiny.
• Someone with good team spirit, excellent work ethic, a friendly and warm attitude, and a Nobel Peace Prize.

I suspect there's not much point in applying.

 

[DK]

Well, I guess it beats him sitting on some Wall Street directors boards.

 

[DG_Silva]

Dammit, that was me right up until the Nobel Peace Prize, mine's in chemistry...

 

[polysmut]

Well, I guess it beats him sitting on some Wall Street directors boards.

Law firm I would guess.

 

[JKgo]

...I'm guessing "Cor, blimey" is appropriate in this instance.

"Hoard of gold discovered hidden in piano" BBC.

The article doesn't say how much the haul could be, only that it's "substantial." Apparently, the discovery was made prior to Christmas. Now that's what I call a present!!

 

[Huks]

Flight 666 makes safe Friday the 13th landing in HEL

 

[catamount39]

Flight 666 makes safe Friday the 13th landing in HEL

People actually boarded that flight?

...Now, that's how you should do a funeral!!

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-38528122

Spoiler: An image from the said funeral procession.

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Good times.

*takes notes down on notepad*

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That's one way to get back at the DMV.
http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/nation...xes-With-300000-Pennies-To-DMV-410673605.html

 

[Obelisk]

Flight 666 makes safe Friday the 13th landing in HEL

That is so bizarre.