Boy, 4, Gets Drunk, Wears Dress

Really. Apparently, he wanted to go to jail to be with his father. How sad.

Story.

Brittany Murphy...RIP

I was a big fan of "King of the Hill", so her voicing of Luanne Platter is her most memorable role for me. It always shocks me when someone dies so young.

Story.

Sad Murder.

98 year-old accused of killing her 100 year-old roommate. Pretty obvious there's a mental health issue in this case. I also wonder about the nursing home not moving the troubled woman to her own room or a different roommate.

Story.

Surprised Kitty Video

This one has been very popular on YouTube as of late. Short and sweet. Cats are too funny.

Surprised Kitty

Tom Cruise In A Mac Ad

Well, not really, but a pretty amusing parody. Of course, I'm a bit of a computer geek, so that might be why I find it funny.

Fake Mac Ad

Real Time Management

I need to use this method. That way, I'd make sure to update this blog more often (apologies to readers for the long delay).

Cal Newton, an MIT grad, came up with a method that allowed him to become very effiecent with his time. He gets a hell of a lot accomplished in a 40-hour week.

The basic principle is to decide the time-frame you want to work (say, 8am-5pm) and make it happen. Avoid busy-work, cull obligations, and other time drainers. He calls it "fixed-schedule productivity".

Check it out here.

1959 Chevy vs 2009 Chevy

I'm glad they don't "build them like they used to".

This test was done for the "Insurance Institute for Highway Safety" 50th year anniversary.

Sad to see a nice Bel Air go, but what a video.


Video

I Just Robbed You. Want To Date?

I think we have a Darwin Award winner, folks. This idiot was part of a group that robbed a couple. The guy came back two hours later to ask the woman out. Yeah, let's hope he never reproduces.

Article here.

Pet Rapture Insurance?

I know there are plenty of people out there who believe in the Rapture. I've seen countless bumper stickers warning me, "In case of Rapture, this vehicle will be unmanned".

What has never occurred to me is to offer a "service" for the Rapture believers.

Someone has!

If you're rapture-minded and will be taken away on that great day, but are concerned about what will haappen to your beloved pets when you're gone, there's a service for you.

Check out Eternal Earth-Bound Pets.

Personally, I smell a scam.

Canabalt. Another Time-Wasting Simple Game

This one's really easy in one sense. All you have to do is jump to make your daring escape. Good luck with that!

Game.

Unicycle + Segway = EniCycle!

If you like the concept of a Segway, but find it too bulky and pricey, this Electric Unicycle may be your thing. Smaller and cheaper, it may be the true low-power urban commute device everyone's looking for.

Video clip

Stranger Slaps Child.

This one leaves me close to speechless. How can someone ever think it's okay to slap a child, much less a total stranger's???????

Article is here.

Ben & Jerry's "Hubby Hubby"

In support of gay marriage, Ben & Jerry's is renaming their popular Chubby Hubby ice cream (one of my favorites) to Hubby Hubby for September. If you're in Vermont, their scoop shops will be serving Hubby Hubby sundaes.

26 Films That Changed Visual Effects

Pretty cool set of clips over the past 100 years.

Visual Effects.

Why You Should Be Sober At A Funeral.

Sorrow has many forms. In mourning the loss of a loved one, people will do all kinds of things to feel better.

One tiny piece of advice: if you want to mourn your lost friend/relative by having a few drinks, or hits, snorts, whatever the latest term is, please do so after you've sung at their funeral. Helps prevent you from appearing on the Internet in eternal infamy.

YouTube Link.

V - The Series - Again!

Think shows of the '80's were great? Think some of those classic shows need to be remade so a new generation can enjoy what made you love them as a teenager?

Disappointed by the horrible remake jokes called Knight Rider, 90210, or any of the other re-do unoriginal crap that's come out recently?

Well, never fear! The ultimate cheesy '80's show reboot is here!

"V"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(okay, the promo actually looks decent. like they used real actors and real money to give us decent effects.)

YouTube promo link.

Cube News 1

I accidentally ran across this while looking at some other video on YouTube last night.

(okay, okay. a Wonder Woman montage done to the Flashdance theme. don't ask.)

Funniest thing I've seen in awhile. If you've ever worked in a cubicle, you can relate to these funny skits.

Cube News 1.

I Love My Pillow, But Otaku?

I remember how hard it was to let go of my attachment to stuffed animals. Those fluffy, soft, non-judgmental toys got me through some rough childhood times. Alas, adulthood came and it was time to let go.

Then, there's my pillows. Love them, too. Soft, fluffy, perfect for resting one's head. I have to have my pillows to sleep well. Normal attachment to pillows. Most of us need one or two to sleep well.

BUT, um, this New York Times article regarding the practice of otaku brings all that pillow-loving, stuffed animal, doll-type love to a whole new level.

To be clear, we're not talking the, ahem, sex dolls, some males use as an "aid". Nope, we're talking l-o-v-e, folks.

Article here.

Fun Time-Waster - Gravitee 2

Not a no-brainer as you need to think to get the golf ball around the planets (you heard me). Kind of fun, and I don't even like golf.

Gravitee 2.

Happy 400th Birthday!

Galileo's telescope was first shown to Venetian lawmakers on this day, 400 years ago. He didn't invent the first telescope, but his is the one that became known as the terrestrial telescope.

Google's home page today has a nice homage to it. Some other links below:

Wiki

Connexions

The Guardian

A Favorite Comic: xkcd

I work in the IT field, so this post felt particularly appropriate (I may know a lot, but I don't know everything about every single program out there.).

This one is even more fitting for many adult children, too (aka your parents keep calling for help).

Check out xkcd for more entertaining comics.

Want To Remotely Control Your Oven? Try Your Cellphone!

It's true. As hard to believe as it sounds, some Maytag ovens are sensitive to the interference caused by cellphones (the same reason your computer speakers might make weird noises when your cellphone is near).

The New York Times has an article and video to prove it.

Blue Lobster Saved From The Pot.

Check out this beauty. Experts estimate only one in 5 million lobsters are blue. Even rarer are bright orange ones. If you're into more than eating lobsters, this article has some cool information.

From Mental Floss: Why Shells Sound Like The Sea.

Mental Floss is becoming an educational site for me. Lots of answers to common myths and oddities we're all aware of, but rarely know the real answer to (at least, not me).

This post covers why when you hold a seashell up to your ear, it sounds like the ocean.

Health Care Reform Fact Check.

There's so much media dedicated to health care reform, I figured I'd put my tiny voice in, too. Not my opinion (like anyone would listen), but a fact check article.

NBC News has done a new poll and the results indicate some people may believe the myths out there on health care reform. Below is the poll myth results and the actual facts. It would be nice if people would research myths. 'Death panels', indeed. The full AP article is here.

"A look at each of those points:

THE POLL: 45 percent said it's likely the government will decide when to stop care for the elderly; 50 percent said it's not likely.

THE FACTS: Nothing being debated in Washington would give the government such authority. Critics have twisted a provision in a House bill that would direct Medicare to pay for counseling sessions about end-of-life care, living wills, hospices and the like if a patient wants such consultations with a doctor. They have said, incorrectly, that the elderly would be required to have these sessions.

House Republican Leader John Boehner of Ohio said such counseling "may start us down a treacherous path toward government-encouraged euthanasia."

The bill would prohibit coverage of counseling that presents suicide or assisted suicide as an option.

Republican Sen. Johnny Isakson of Georgia, who has been a proponent of coverage for end-of-life counseling under Medicare, said such sessions are a voluntary benefit, strictly between doctor and patient, and it was "nuts" to think death panels are looming or euthanasia is part of the equation.

But as fellow conservatives stepped up criticism of the provision, he backed away from his defense of it.

___

THE POLL: 55 percent expect the overhaul will give coverage to illegal immigrants; 34 percent don't.

THE FACTS: The proposals being negotiated do not provide coverage for illegal immigrants.

___

THE POLL: 54 percent said the overhaul will lead to a government takeover of health care; 39 percent disagree.

THE FACTS: Obama is not proposing a single-payer system in which the government covers everyone, like in Canada or some European countries. He says that direction is not right for the U.S. The proposals being negotiated do not go there.

At issue is a proposed "exchange" or "marketplace" in which a new government plan would be one option for people who aren't covered at work or whose job coverage is too expensive. The exchange would offer some private plans as well as the public one, all of them required to offer certain basic benefits.

That's a long way from a government takeover. But when Obama tells people they can just continue with the plans they have now if they are happy with them, that can't be taken at face value, either. Tax provisions could end up making it cheaper for some employers to pay a fee to end their health coverage, nudging some patients into a public plan with different doctors and benefits. Over time, critics fear, the public plan could squeeze private insurers out of business because they would not be able to compete with the federal government.

It's unclear now whether Obama is committed to the public option. He described it recently as "just one sliver" of health reform, suggesting it was expendable if lawmakers could agree on another way to expand affordable coverage. Now the White House is emphasizing his strong support for it.

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THE POLL: 50 percent expect taxpayer dollars will be used to pay for abortions; 37 percent don't.

THE FACTS: The House version of legislation would allow coverage for abortion in the public plan. But the procedure would be paid for with dollars from beneficiary premiums, not from federal funds. Likewise, private plans in the new insurance exchange could opt to cover abortion, but no federal subsidies would be used to pay for the procedure.

Opponents say the prohibition on federal money for the procedure is merely a bookkeeping trick and what matters is that Washington would allow abortion to be covered under government-subsidized insurance.

Obama has stated that the U.S. should continue its tradition of "not financing abortions as part of government-funded health care." Current laws prohibiting public financing of abortion would stay on the books.

Yet abortion guidelines are not yet clear for the government-supervised insurance exchange. There is strong sentiment in Congress on both sides of the issue."

Is That A Snake In Our Yard?

I hate it when the neighbors let their dogs run loose in the neighborhood. At least I don't have neighbors who keep a pet python that might escape from time to time.

Real Meaning Of Pyramid On Dollar Bill.

This article over at Mental Floss explains the Great Seal of the United States. Not really as fun an explanation as Masons or any other conspiracies, but there you go.

A Truly Insatiable Appetite.

This was on Good Morning America. This link is to an article on the same person. Don't wish Prader-Willi Syndrome on anyone.

When Lawyers Are The Crooks

This guy is "innocent until proven guilty", of course, but goes to show how a bad seed can be anywhere.

Sex = Food

Hate women? Want to have sex on a regular basis, no matter what your bitch, excuse me, wife wants? Well, just make sure your government "quietly" passes a law to support your misogynist interpretation of your religion. You know, because God wants a husband to be able to starve his wife if she refuses sex.

Or, move to Afghanistan. The law's already in place.

Truth In Advertising.

A friend caught this while at McDonald's. You know they can't wait for tomorrow's paper to show up.

How Some Wives Feel.

I wouldn't know personally about this type of husband, but I figure this picture says it all for a few. From one of my favorite comics, Non Sequitur.

Real Mature.

We've all got our pet peeves. Certainly, people parking where they shouldn't is a common one. When you're a judge, though, resorting to childish behavior over a parking spot is not the best way to deal with that pet peeve.

Don't F*ck With Nuns

This robbery suspect learned all about "Thou shalt not steal".

There Should Be An Age Limit On Tasing.

They tasered a 76-year-old? Seriously? Even the police chief admits "we probably didn't do things the best way we could have". You think?

When Otters Attack!

Actually, this does suck for the woman. She's got to get rabies shots.

The Truth Is Stranger Than Fiction.

From one of my favorite blogs, MyParentsJoinedFacbook, comes one entry that reminds all of us how wonderful it is when Granny tells those charming, uplifting stories about our birthdays.

Do Fans Need An Excuse To Drink?

Whiskey, that great cure all. Got a little swine flu? Well, whiskey will cure that!

Hockey Player's Cheap Shot.

$1.20? This hockey player got angry over $1.20 in change? I mean, the NHL is no NFL, salary-wise, but I think players can afford to tip a taxi driver $1.20. Seriously.

Article here.

What Goes Around Comes Around.

Man buys some old vinyl 45s. Turns out, they were his mother's.

Hold On To Your Eyesight!

This guy wants to steal it (if your sight comes in the form of eyeglasses). I know there are strange fetishes out there, but, yeah, didn't "see" this one coming.

Article here.

Dog and Owner Reunited After Hurricane Ike

They make movies about dogs being reunited with their family. This one was missing for 10 months. Article here.

Will These Two Murderers Make Beautiful Music Together?

Charles Manson is a huge fan of Phil Spector. Apparently, Spector's not a fan of Mason.

Article here.

I Guess He Didn't Like The Sound Of His Own Voice.

More Darwin fun. This robber ran away when the smart clerk flipped on the intercom system.

Article here.

Don't Mess With Texas

Seriously. A tough clerk and a few citizens will have you hog-tied for the police in no time.

Article here.

He Should've Had A Getaway Car

How to tell when someone's just robbed a store: When they're running down the street with the cash register in hand. Can we say Darwin Award nominee?

Article here.

Talk About Needing Gambler's Anonymous

How many children need to die before idiots, I mean, grandparents and parents, stop leaving kids in hot cars? Seriously.

This woman's luck wasn't at the casino. It's that those kids weren't kidnapped or killed.

For You Chocolate Lovers.

In order to make up for the sad story I posted earlier about a chocolate factory worker who died by falling into boiling chocolate, I've decided to promote the most interesting chocolate you've never considered eating, until NOW.

Fine camel-milk chocolates, at your service. You can thank me later.

A Couple Of Love Stories For You

This couple is thankful for renovation needs. You have to wonder how the letter fell behind the mantle, but at least it finally surfaced. Article here.

Then there's making things easy on yourself (but not on anyone else). What's in a name, indeed.

Yes, But Is It Moist And Delicious?

Check out this 150 pound record-breaking cupcake. Whenever they have these huge record-breaking food events, I want to know who eats all that food. At least this time they told us. A pig farm?

Someone's Trash Really Is Another's Treasure

It paid for this guy to be a professional mover.

Article here.

Lifetime Supply Of Hot Dogs?

Hey, honey! Let's fire up some hot dogs! Under the deck!

Sounds kind of boring that Oscar Mayer is going to have insurance take care of it. I'd want a lifetime supply of wieners. The jokes could go on for years!

Article here.

Screamingly, Blantant Self-Promotion!!!!!

Don't say I didn't warn you.

So, besides amusing myself with news, I get great, life-affirming relief from ads. All kinds. You should hear me go on about certain billboards, t.v. commercials, etc. I should've been in advertising except I don't dress well enough for that.

My mother loves, loves, to tell the story of how back when I was 3, (or was it 6? 19?) I'd be riding in the grocery cart (maybe I was 19) in the store singing the various jingles of the products we passed. I was especially a fan of Green Giant vegetables ("Ho Ho Ho! Green Giant!").

With new technology (aka the internet) comes even more advertisements. My newest ad-reading-for-no-other-reason-then-to-laugh-at-them has been on Facebook (I know some people use the site for its features, but have you seen the ads? Gold!).

So, I've created an entire blog devoted just to Facebook ads and my opinion on them. Check it out! It's got pictures! Amusing Facebook Ads.

Okay, back to your regularly scheduled What Amuses Me.

Green Giant advertisement , vintage.. great jingle ! - Click here for another funny movie.

Don't Get Lost In New Hampshire

Personally, I think this is ridiculous. Especially if you read the details on how much it cost the state this year to rescue people. That amount of money isn't even a drop in the state budget yet they want to fine a teenager $25,000 for hurting his ankle and getting lost while hiking?

Okay, some people that go hiking aren't always properly prepared, but $25,000? Could you let the kid go to college before he gets deeply in debt like the rest of us?

I hope the parents sue to get that fine reduced.

R.I.P. Walter Cronkite

There are legends, then there are legends. We lost a great one.

Read Them And Weep.

I should be reading the latest news to find inspiration for a post. It is the point of this blog, after all.

But, nope. Not in the mood.

Instead, I've been distracted in the best possible way by the following blogs. I will soon adjust (as soon as I figure out how the heck to do it) my layout and add these great blogs where you (at least two others read the blog, correct? this isn't totally pointless, right?) can easily get to them.

Until then, these wonderful bloggers who've had me crying in laughter (no hospital visit required, thank you) can be found below:

LifeJustKeepsGettingWeirder

I Need A Martini Mom

I Shoulda Been A Stripper

f8hasit

There's more, but those are my current faves, besides the recently mentioned PhotoshopDisasters and MyParentsJoinedFacebook.

Happy crying!

I Love My Boyfriend This Much.

I understand the concept of stealing someone else's boyfriend. I understand the feeling of being "in love".

But, no, I don't think I'd ever steal $11 million for my boyfriend.

Article here.

My Parents Joined Facebook

If you use Facebook, and especially if your relatives are on Facebook, you need to check out MyParentsJoinedFacebook.com.

What people will post on a website is incredible. The image above is one small sample. Humor yourself and support their entertaining work.

There's Stalking, Then There's Stalking.

I think the odds of getting his girlfriend back is still zero.

Picture here.

Saw This At Digg - Manly Soldier Name

I agree it has got to be one of the best names ever. Thank you for serving our country.

Article here.

Thankfully, They Weren't Wearing Capri's

Another reminder how far women's rights have to go in certain countries. Forty lashes over wearing pants. Shameful.

Photoshop Disasters

If you haven't checked out this site, you need to. The world of advertising, especially the poor schmucks who can't create a quality magazine cover, movie poster, etc, need your laughs to survive!

Simply put: this is one of my favorite blogs and is worth checking out daily. That's why I'm plugging it.

Photoshop Disasters

Love Chocolate? Don't Read This.

I'm a serious lover of chocolate (insert your own kinky gutter joke here).

I wouldn't want to work at a chocolate factory, though.

This horrific death is one reason why.

You Know There's Been Too Much Michael Jackson Coverage When...

People think they've seen his "ghost" during some Larry King video footage.

Watch the video for yourself here.

Maybe He'll Get Lucky!

Okay, it's not that kind of date, but July 5th was an "odd" one.

Turns out any date (as in 07/05/09) with three consecutive odd numbers only happens five times a century.

Check out Ron Gordon's website, Odd Day, for more info.

[Yes, I missed getting this post in on time.]

Finland Knows How To Carry Their Women!

They proved it this year. Check out their victory in the wife-carrying championships.

Now Where Did I Leave My Squirrel?

Ah! There it is!

You can see it here.

R.I.P. Steve McNair

36 is way too young for anyone to die, especially by a gun. I'm a fan of football and remember the 2000 Super Bowl. McNair was an excellent quarterback in his day.

CNN article here.

I Love Dating Advice Articles

Okay, not really. You can find plenty of good advice out there, but I'm not convinced this article should be included in such a grouping. Even other people give it low stars.

Is it me or is it okay to have a coffee date sometimes (I'm a fiend for coffee, so may be a bit prejudiced)? Now, #5, I can understand. By the time you go on a date, no "ex" discussion should be happening.

The article is here.

I Don't Think This Is What The Astros Meant By "Killer B's"

Looks like the Houston Astros were already going to beat the San Diego Padre's, but this group of bees thought they'd help.

Check out the picture and blog article here.

No Shoes, No Shirt, No Service

One would think we all understand the basics of flying on a plane. Keeping your clothes on, for one...

Check out the article here.

Even In Death, Michael Jackson Is Making History

There's a good chance at least one of MJ's albums will hit #1 on Billboard when results are released next week.

Here's what I saw on iTunes on 6/27/09, just a couple of days after his death.

Woman Beaten Over Asparagus Prices

I love my veggies, too, but some people are plain crazy.

Article here.

Man Calls 911 Over Messy Room

Even better, the son is an aspiring politician. Read it here.

Jesus Is In My Cheeto!

Ah, I love how as a kid I'd look up at the clouds, imagining different animals and shapes. Of course, I knew it was just my imagination.

Here's the latest person that thinks their Cheeto is shaped like Jesus.

Does This Look Like 15 Items Or Less To You?

There should be a requirement if you're going to use a grocery store. You must demonstrate the ability to read signs. Specifically the ones that say "Express Lane. 1-15 Items Only".

I've blurred the faces so the kid doesn't have to be so embarrassed by his mom. And, yes, she wrote a check, too.

ShamWow Guy Arrested

How did I miss this one? The Smoking Gun reported this in March. Seems Mr. ShamWow wanted a prostitute to "Wow" him. Instead, she bit his tongue and he hit her. Charges have been dropped against both.

Makes me wonder what kinds of fluids the ShamWow can absorb besides water and cola...

Need A Clown For Your Next Party?

Check out Ruffles!

I Can Smell The Spirit Now

If you can't be a pope, might as well smell like one.

Lose Weight With the Slim Suit!!!!!!

I almost died laughing at this commercial.

Seriously?

Let's ban women from TV! At least it's another country wanting to do it.

Motivational Speaker's Ferrari Repossessed

Maybe he's not so motivational after all.

The Ghost Of Sex Shop's Past

Seems so logical a florist shop used to be a sex shop. Especially with the steamy windows.

Padding Your Pants?

I didn't realize some men felt the need to "pad" themselves. At least women give it up in their teens (I hope).

Got To Love Preachers Of Hate

He thinks we should bring stoning back for adulterers and homosexuals.

Free Cat With Your Purchase!

Used couch: $27.

Starving cat found inside couch: priceless.

Article.

The Pope Thinks Condoms Spreads HIV

Well, he seems to think distributing condoms encourages so much sex, HIV will spread faster. Because we all know, abstinence is all the world needs to stop the spread of HIV (insert your own image of sarcastic eye roll here).

Article here.

Actress Natasha Richardson Has Left Us Early

Nothing funny. Always throws me for a loop when a celebrity dies suddenly, especially a talented one.

BBC's article.

The Greatest Golfer Ever. Sort-of.

She hits a hole-in-one on her very first shot ever. Seriously.

How Not To Calm Your Boss

Woman drugs bosses' coffee so he'll "chill out". Brilliant.

Jade Goody - Let Her Die In Peace

She's terminally ill and a crazy goes after her with a hammer?

Sad Killing In Illinois

Killed a pastor. Shame.

More F Minus

Sunday's comic amused me.

Check it all out at the F Minus site.

Gaming Has A "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Policy?

A Microsoft policy to reduce derogatory terms against gays has backfired on a lesbian gamer.

Article here.

Facebook Is Addictive

It might explain why this idiot tried to steal a laptop.

Tasty New Drink

Well, if you like urine.

Google Found Atlantis!

Well, maybe not.

Talk About A Joyride

Some men never learn.

What Not To Drop Down Toilet

Banks may not be so safe these days, but public toilets are certainly no place for your money.

Article here.

More Sportsmanship

Maybe we should all pay attention to high school coaches.

Article here.

Because The Unemployed Need This...

Banks get bailouts and then screw the unemployed.

Article here.

I'd Say This Is Cause For Concern

A nightmare waiting to happen. In a place that doesn't need anymore suffering.

Article here.

A-Roid Good Example In Science Of Lying

This article in the N.Y. Times has a doctor who studies facial expressions demonstrating how A-Rod's lying was visible in a 2007 interview.

Valentine's Day Is Dangerous

These Sudan clerics don't care for the holiday.

F Minus Comic

I don't know why, but this comic amused the hell out of me today.

If you've never read F Minus, it's worth a look. Check it out here.

Worst Husband Ever?

Some people should skip reality shows.

Man, 47, Weds 8 Year-old

I'm not kidding. Yes, it's legal in Saudi Arabia.

CNN video is here.

The Stir Over The Octuplet Mom

I admit I haven't paid much attention to the mother in California who recently gave birth to octuplets. As more information about her has come out, though, especially the fact that she has six other children, controversy has erupted over how the medical field could allow her to have so many children.

Lots of opinion articles are out there. Here's one of them.

I don't know where I stand on it all, but perhaps it is a good idea her fertility doctor is being investigated. Then again, where do you draw the line on telling someone how many children they can have?

From Funny Or Die

As the caption says, oh, the irony for Sarah Silverman.

Smells Like Bad Cops To Me

Sign over all your valuables and we won't throw you in jail on some trumped up charge.

Why Hurricanes Cost So Much

One of those things most of us don't realize has to be cleaned up after a hurricane.

Talk About A Bad Driver

Article here.

Whoops!

Perhaps the cops need a little more training on where NOT to throw a flash bang.

Article here.

Follow-up

The man who froze to death inside his home has left behind a will, apparently leaving everything to the local hospital.

Article here.

Those Darn Left 4 Dead Players!

Fun with road signs.

Article here.

Good Old Christian Values

Jesus may have been about love and acceptance, but this Christian school limits it.

Article here.

This Is A Horrible Way To Die

A man froze to death inside (yes, inside) his home because he owed money to the utility company and his electricity usage had been limited. Sad beyond words.

Article here.

Allergy Alert!!!

I saw this originally over at Weird Universe.

The Daily Mail found an egg carton with an important warning for those with no I.Q. whatsoever.

Article here.

Creepy Pastor

Hello...You can't marry a kid, no matter what your religion.

Article here.

Sad Way To Go

If I was truly callous, I'd have some sick joke to go with this one.

A man died while visiting his parents at a grave site when a tombstone fell on him.

Article here.

More Unsportsmanship In Sports

See the recent University of Houston vs. Arizona basketball game?

Check out what Houston player Aubrey Coleman did to Arizona's Chase Budinger here.

Coleman has decided to apologize here. He wasn't acting very sorry during the game, though, sharing high fives with a teammate.

Let Him Rest In Peace

I admit I'm all about science and discovery, but shouldn't we leave Galileo alone?

Article here.

Another Darwin Award Nominee

Know the address you're giving out.

Article here.

Rate A Hooker!

Guy in Ohio gets arrested for running a website to, uh, "review" prostitutes. Even better, he used to be director of the Faith-Based and Community Initiatives Office.

Article here.

Proof That Minds (Great or Not) Think Alike

Recent study on how group pressure causes someone to change their mind to the group's opinion.

Article here.

Making Your Phone Company Pay

Here's one for the little guy.

Article here.

Being Gay Is 'Wildness'

Poor former Pastor Ted Haggard. Still confused when you think about it.

Article here.

Another Darwin Nominee

He waited in line to rob a bank?

Lucky Old Lobster

It pays to be 140.

Article here.

This One Leaves Me Nearly Speechless

A Texas death row inmate has pulled his own eye out and eaten it. Sad, sick, weird, I can't even think of a good word. He's now receiving psychiatric care. Clearly, he needs the mental help.

Article here.

Funny or Die

I just can't get enough of Funny or Die.

I'm Sorry, So Sorry...

Great song, btw.

This post is my huge apology to my followers for not posting in forever. No excuses, just a plan to behave and post appropriately (i.e. often). Certainly, there's plenty out there amusing me.

I'll go get whipped by a thousand wet noodles now...

It's Official!

Congress confirmed what we all knew. Obama is our new president.

Article here.

Unrealistic Goals in...wait, not Iraq...

A new report discussing the "unrealistic goals" for the war in Afghanistan (you know, that other country we've been fighting in?).

Article here.

I'm a Sucker For These Stories

Usually, you hear about the dog or cat that saves an owner from a fire. This time, Lou the mule came to the rescue.

Article here.

Plastic Surgery Regrets

Yes, there are some celebrities who actually realize plastic surgery can be a mistake. The latest one is Lisa Rinna.

Article here.

Attack of the Biggest Loser!

Well, one of the contestants, anyway. She may actually face jail time. Uh, flour? Really?

Amuse yourself here.

Hope For Youths

This one pulls at the heartstrings for good reason:

Check out this article from Rick Reilly's "Life of Reilly" column over at ESPN. It involves the Gainesville State High School football game against the Grapevine Faith in Grapevine, Tx. Talk about the best free gift you can give some troubled youth.