Ridiculous News of the Day

[TomSea]

China: The bus that will drive over cars
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-36390419

Video at webpage.

And they are going to try it out real time.

[Cyber Liberty]

China: The bus that will drive over cars
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-36390419

Video at webpage.

And they are going to try it out real time.

What could possibly go wrong?

[geronl]

PPV event of the century!

 

[Smokin Joe]

PPV event of the century!

 

Only if the three guys are in the corner (MST3K)

[Wingnut]

[TomSea]

To cut to the chase here, the teen's own football team "dogpiled" on him in enthusiasm; this wasn't from anger from the rival school.  Odd case, I guess it belongs in "ridiculous news".  I guess someone has to be sued.

Teen in chicken suit mobbed at pep rally gets $10.5M from California school district

A California school district agreed Wednesday to pay $10.5 million to a former student who suffered brain damage when he was mobbed while wearing a chicken costume at a pep rally.

Kern County High School agreed to settle a negligence lawsuit brought by Mitch Carter. Jurors on Monday held the school district entirely liable for his injuries. The phase of trial where jurors consider what damages to award was underway when the settlement was announced, said Ralph Wegis, an attorney for Carter.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/weird/ct-chicken-suit-attack-settlement-20160629-story.html

[TomSea]

Folks might have vaguely heard about this story, now the details roll in of the gent who was riding a horse in NYC. 

ABC News Coverage:

Police: Cowboy Who Rode Across Bridge Abused His 2 Horses

 An 80-year-old man who has been riding around the country on horseback, saying he was trying to call attention to starving children, was arrested Thursday on animal cruelty charges after investigators concluded his horses were malnourished.

In his white hat, Tod "Doc" Mishler had gained national fame galloping into communities, a God-loving cowboy whose home was a horse.

He was arrested three days after riding over the Outerbridge Crossing linking the city's Staten Island borough with New Jersey. Veterinarians who examined his two horses said they suffered from malnourishment, dehydration and open sores.

On Monday, Mishler stalled bridge traffic as motorists stopped to stare. He was issued court summonses for blocking traffic and trespassing.

More At: http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/cowboy-horse-snarled-traffic-ny-bridge-arrested-40250986

[geronl]

http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/offbeat/thieves-at-large-with-20000-pounds-of-cheese-in-wisconsin/ar-AAhRoJi?ocid=ansmsnnews11

Thieves at large with 20,000 pounds of cheese in Wisconsin

excerpt

OAK CREEK, Wis. — It's a caper of grand proportion in a state that loves its cheddar.

Police in southeastern Wisconsin say 20,000 pounds of cheese has vanished. The cheese, produced by U.S. Foods, was in a semitrailer parked at a business in the Milwaukee suburb of Oak Creek when it went missing Thursday.

[geronl]

Maybe it was stolen by the criminal duo Sister and Moose....

[TomSea]

I heard about that theft; amazing.  How does one sell 20,000 pounds of cheese? Where does one put it?

[Free Vulcan]

I heard about that theft; amazing.  How does one sell 20,000 pounds of cheese? Where does one put it?

At a Packers home game of course.

[TomSea]

Youths do some crazy things, I did. But nothing like this. I know it can get some cute remarks, "survival of the fittest" or whatever.

She was only going to start her freshmen year in high school; so really young. I remember one time seeing in the early morning rush hour, these young kids were getting in the way of traffic.

I don't think this story merits being posted as a real news story but it is curious all the same.

You get a few kids together and they might do something they'd never do alone.

Girl, 15, dies 'playing chicken' with an oncoming train in Arizona in front of her daredevil friends

 Mariah Contreras, 15, who was about to be a freshman at Willcox High School, died after failing to get out of the way of a train in time after playing 'chicken' with a group of teens. Each child would take a turn attempting to get as close as possible to the train and then dash out of the way before it hit them, according to Rios. Contreras wasn't able to get out of the way and was struck by the outer part of the train, Tuscon Now reported. The other teens she was with were unharmed and are 'doing OK', according to Willcox Police Chief Jose Rios.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3705972/Girl-15-dies-playing-chicken-oncoming-train-Arizona-unable-locomotive-s-way-time.html

Anyone who has ever driven well-inebriated has done something risky.

I never drank anything beyond beer in college, then, afterwards and living alone, was the first time I drank hard liquor, and the first time I ever drove after hard liquor; I learned pretty quickly to only drink it at home or if I wasn't driving.

[Cyber Liberty]

Youths do some crazy things, I did. But nothing like this. I know it can get some cute remarks, "survival of the fittest" or whatever.

She was only going to start her freshmen year in high school; so really young. I remember one time seeing in the early morning rush hour, these young kids were getting in the way of traffic.

I don't think this story merits being posted as a real news story but it is curious all the same.

You get a few kids together and they might do something they'd never do alone.

What a dreadful story!  This will hit the town pretty hard because Willcox is tiny and in the middle of nowhere.  It's between Tucson and the New Mexico border just off I-10, and the largest industry is a mega-truck stop.

[Smokin Joe]

What a dreadful story!  This will hit the town pretty hard because Willcox is tiny and in the middle of nowhere.  It's between Tucson and the New Mexico border just off I-10, and the largest industry is a mega-truck stop.

Bored kids come up with stupid kicks. It's sad, and a terrible waste.

Prayers up for the friends and family.

[TomSea]

Girl dies after elephant throws stone in Morocco zoo

A seven-year-old girl has died after being hit by a stone thrown by an elephant from its enclosure at Rabat Zoo in Morocco.

The stone got past the elephant's fence and a ditch separating the animal and visitors, the zoo said in a statement.

The girl was taken to hospital and died within a few hours, the zoo added.

The zoo statement said the enclosure met international standards and said "this kind of accident is rare, unpredictable and unusual".

Continued: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-36914884

Odd, that! And I'm sorry for the little girl.

[TomSea]

Parrot meows with 3 cats: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3732898/That-s-replicat-Talking-parrot-masters-perfect-meow-leaves-three-cats-utterly-baffled.html

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Shocking video shows a lion attacking a BABY on live TV while its handlers desperately try to prise its jaws open

    Two handlers featured on Mexican TV show alongside mother and baby
    They brought a lion cub into studio, which appeared to be calm at first
    Suddenly baby started to whine, prompting the predator to lunge at her
    Lion bit her leg as handlers tried to stop it attacking the screaming child

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3733354/Shocking-video-shows-lion-attacking-BABY-live-TV-handlers-desperately-try-prise-jaws-open.html#ixzz4GxyOlf00
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Kind of funny in a way, the baby apparently was not hurt.

[geronl]

Parrot meows with 3 cats: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3732898/That-s-replicat-Talking-parrot-masters-perfect-meow-leaves-three-cats-utterly-baffled.html

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Kind of funny in a way, the baby apparently was not hurt.

The kid will be plagued by dreams of teddy bears attacking her.

[TomSea]

Unusual Pink Dolphin Spotted in Louisiana River



http://www.newsweek.com/unusual-pink-dolphin-spotted-louisiana-river-369882

[Elderberry]

http://abc13.com/news/woman-spotted-chasing-cat-on-sam-houston-tollway/1485496/

Woman spotted chasing cat on Sam Houston Tollway

 Friday, August 26, 2016 07:58AM
HOUSTON (KTRK) --
A feline on the freeway caused quite a frenzy and tollroad officials say it's an example of what not to do if you see an animal in traffic.

The Harris County Toll Road Authority (HCTRA) released video of the cat chase from Tuesday as a safety warning. It shows an unidentified woman out of her car and trying to trap the animal on the Sam Houston Tollway at Westview, seemingly unaware of the danger around her.

By the look of her hand gesture, drivers weren't happy.

A HCTRA Incident Response team and a deputy constable responded. With their help, the woman was able to rescue the cat safely.

[TomSea]

Truly sad but fits into being "ridiculous news"; lightning strike killed over 300 deer in Norway.

http://www.newsday.com/news/world/norway-lightning-strike-kills-more-than-300-deer-1.12237845

http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/08/29/491818444/323-reindeer-killed-in-lightning-storm-in-norway

Many stories on this. Incredible. I guess it could happen to human. Pictures of it exist too.

The things we learn with the internet.

One bolt?

[Smokin Joe]

Truly sad but fits into being "ridiculous news"; lightning strike killed over 300 deer in Norway.

http://www.newsday.com/news/world/norway-lightning-strike-kills-more-than-300-deer-1.12237845

http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/08/29/491818444/323-reindeer-killed-in-lightning-storm-in-norway

Many stories on this. Incredible. I guess it could happen to human. Pictures of it exist too.

The things we learn with the internet.

One bolt?

Were JR, the harpies or the viking kitties seen in the area?

Sad, what a waste of meat...

[geronl]

http://abc13.com/news/woman-spotted-chasing-cat-on-sam-houston-tollway/1485496/

Woman spotted chasing cat on Sam Houston Tollway

at least it wasn't a Pokemon

[Maj. Bill Martin]

Here's a good one - the Syrian Department of Tourism is still putting out videos inviting tourists to visit their lovely beaches and visit all the historic sites!

http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/09/05/492720985/syria-tourism-ministry-come-for-sunny-beaches-dont-mind-the-civil-war

[bigheadfred]

Here's a good one - the Syrian Department of Tourism is still putting out videos inviting tourists to visit their lovely beaches and visit all the historic sites!

I'll mark it down as the last item on my bucket list.

[TomSea]

http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/offbeat/real-life-angry-birds-town-tries-to-rein-in-rowdy-turkeys/ar-AAjtFEP?OCID=ansmsnnews11


California town needs to rein in turkeys,  harassing people on the street.

[bigheadfred]

http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/offbeat/real-life-angry-birds-town-tries-to-rein-in-rowdy-turkeys/ar-AAjtFEP?OCID=ansmsnnews11


California town needs to rein in turkeys,  harassing people on the street.

Swans. Swans are vicious creatures.

Just arm the citizens with hatchets.

[Idaho_Cowboy]

Woman badly burned after farting during surgery
http://nypost.com/2016/11/01/woman-badly-burned-after-farting-during-surgery/

[bigheadfred]

Woman badly burned after farting during surgery
http://nypost.com/2016/11/01/woman-badly-burned-after-farting-during-surgery/

 ...the fart ignited a laser...

That is one hot gas to ignite a laser.

[Idaho_Cowboy]

...the fart ignited a laser...

That is one hot gas to ignite a laser.

Nobody proofreads anything anymore do they. Either that or this needs to be a cautionary tale about chili. 

[Wingnut]

So, It was silent..... but deadly?

[Cyber Liberty]

So, It was silent..... but deadly?

I doubt it was silent.  I'm imagining a loud "Whooof."

[Wingnut]

I doubt it was silent.  I'm imagining a loud "Whooof."

Backdraft!

[uglybiker]

Goodness, gracious! Great Buns o' Fire!

[EasyAce]

Bloomington, Indiana's mayor gets the a-ha! about naughty holidays . . .

http://www.heraldtimesonline.com/news/local/mayor-cites-cultural-sensitivity-in-changing-names-of-two-city/article_82c50bb7-961c-5855-a527-221098977e1e.html

The mayor decides Columbus Day is "Fall Holiday" and Good Friday is "Spring Holiday."

We are terrifically proud of our diverse workforce at the city,” Hamilton wrote. “That diversity makes us
stronger and more representative of the public we proudly serve. These updated names for two days of well-merited
time off is another way we can demonstrate our commitment to inclusivity.---Bloomington mayor John
Hamilton.

What's next, gang?

Groundhog Day to National Weather Day---Why the hell should the groundhogs get their own day? Are we
biased against other rodents?

Arbor Day to Flora Day---Who gave trees supremacy? What did the shrubs, the grass, the flowers, and the
herbs ever do to p@ss anyone off?

The Fourth of July to National Fireworks Day---Isn't this discrimination against British Americans? (If British Americans really do get P.O.ed at
the Fourth of July, no wonder they needed American help to win World War II . . .)

Veterans Day---What? The rookies don't deserve respect?

Presidents' Day---Wasn't the presidency supposed to be a co-equal branch? C'mon, the Constitution didn't get around
to the presidency until Article 2. Where's Congress Day? Or Supreme Court Day?

[bigheadfred]

Bloomington, Indiana's mayor gets the a-ha! about naughty holidays . . .

http://www.heraldtimesonline.com/news/local/mayor-cites-cultural-sensitivity-in-changing-names-of-two-city/article_82c50bb7-961c-5855-a527-221098977e1e.html

The mayor decides Columbus Day is "Fall Holiday" and Good Friday is "Spring Holiday."

What's next, gang?

Groundhog Day to National Weather Day---Why the hell should the groundhogs get their own day? Are we
biased against other rodents?

Arbor Day to Flora Day---Who gave trees supremacy? What did the shrubs, the grass, the flowers, and the
herbs ever do to p@ss anyone off?

The Fourth of July to National Fireworks Day---Isn't this discrimination against British Americans? (If British Americans really do get P.O.ed at
the Fourth of July, no wonder they needed American help to win World War II . . .)

Veterans Day---What? The rookies don't deserve respect?

Presidents' Day---Wasn't the presidency supposed to be a co-equal branch? C'mon, the Constitution didn't get around
to the presidency until Article 2. Where's Congress Day? Or Supreme Court Day?

They will never change birthday to conception day because too many people don't get the concept.

[Idaho_Cowboy]

They will never change birthday to conception day because too many people don't get the concept.

An idea that will sadly remain in its infancy.

[EasyAce]

An idea that will sadly remain in its infancy.

If not suffering crib death.

[Gefn]

A story I can get behind,

Eating ice cream for breakfast makes you smarter, Japanese scientist claims.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/11/23/ice-cream-breakfast-makes-smarter-japanese-scientist-claims/

Ping- every female on this site!!!!

Yay!!!!

[bigheadfred]

A story I can get behind,

Eating ice cream for breakfast makes you smarter, Japanese scientist claims.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/11/23/ice-cream-breakfast-makes-smarter-japanese-scientist-claims/

Ping- every female on this site!!!!

Yay!!!!

I'm a bit skeptical. How is eating ice cream for breakfast going to help a woman lighten up? It seems like a paradox.

[Gefn]

Happy wife, happy life?.

[EC]

It's a six year old article - but it's up there in terms of weird:

Here isn't the news: April 11, 1954... the most boring day of the 20th century

[bigheadfred]

It's a six year old article - but it's up there in terms of weird:

Here isn't the news: April 11, 1954... the most boring day of the 20th century

Ow! Thanks. That story put me to sleep so quick I banged my head on the kitchen table.

[Cyber Liberty]

Ow! Thanks. That story put me to sleep so quick I banged my head on the kitchen table.

Oh, I dunno.  I admire the tenaciousness required to put that story together.  To isolate a day where nobody of note was born, nor died and nothing of note happened anywhere...I admire the writer.  That was a tall accomplishment.

Works better than Xanax.

[doghouse]

the false news of the left is working overtime right now.  The claim is that our security services have proven that the russians caused trump to win the election and they are now calling for an armed response against our government.

Lock and load and pick out your targets.  Maybe we can take care of many birds with the same stones.

[Smokin Joe]

the false news of the left is working overtime right now.  The claim is that our security services have proven that the russians caused trump to win the election and they are now calling for an armed response against our government.

Lock and load and pick out your targets.  Maybe we can take care of many birds with the same stones.

How about some links to that stuff?

[bigheadfred]

How about some links to that stuff?

I didn't see anything about an armed response against our government, but WTH. Beats watching the NFL today.   

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiO68OPrOzQAhUNyGMKHV7ECwAQFggiMAE&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.independent.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fworld%2Famericas%2Fdonald-trump-russia-helped-hackers-us-election-2016-a7466926.html&usg=AFQjCNGL8zREkER6epgLIdnzsdLpye1dPQ&sig2=65XutYbeF-su68BO-qRiSQ

[Smokin Joe]

I didn't see anything about an armed response against our government, but WTH. Beats watching the NFL today.   

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiO68OPrOzQAhUNyGMKHV7ECwAQFggiMAE&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.independent.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fworld%2Famericas%2Fdonald-trump-russia-helped-hackers-us-election-2016-a7466926.html&usg=AFQjCNGL8zREkER6epgLIdnzsdLpye1dPQ&sig2=65XutYbeF-su68BO-qRiSQ

Thanks, Fred!

The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has determined that Russia did in fact try to help Donald Trump win the US presidency rather than work to simply interfere with the election, according to a secret report conducted by the agency.

If the report is secret, what is this doing out in a foreign news source?
When has the Russian Government not tried to influence American elections, at least since WWII?

[Bigun]

Thanks, Fred!

If the report is secret, what is this doing out in a foreign news source?
When has the Russian Government not tried to influence American elections, at least since WWII?

Where was the uproar back in 2004 when the Iranian Mullahs were buying the presidency for their man?

[bigheadfred]

Thanks, Fred!

If the report is secret, what is this doing out in a foreign news source?
When has the Russian Government not tried to influence American elections, at least since WWII?

Every since news of hillary's public private server became public  'we' found it easier to hand over our secrets to foreign news sources for publishing. I am really, really grateful, too. It has saved me from countless hours poring over hundreds of millions of e-mails. 

Leif Erikson's voyage to America was a secret communist plot to lay down some groundwork for Russian post WWII American presidential elections meddling. So the damn Russians have been at it for a thousand years. And people worried about Hitler's Thousand Year Reich. sheesh

[corbe]

After $85 million in family travel, Obama looks forward to 'decent vacation'

By Philip Wegmann • 12/13/16 5:13 PM


While moving out of the White House, President Obama will also be packing his suitcase for a holiday. The outgoing executive told Comedy Central's Trevor Noah that after eight difficult years he's looking forward to "a decent vacation."
 
No doubt Obama deserves one — of course, on his own dime this time. While in office, he's explored the Roman Coliseum, walked the Great Wall of China and snorkeled in Maui. Now during retirement, picking a decent destination will be truly difficult.
 
Dubbed "the ultimate tourist," by The New York Times, Obama seldom let a trip overseas go to waste. Diplomatic business trips doubled as Obama family vacations, like that time the president stopped in balmy Buenos Aires after swinging through tropical Havana, Cuba.
 
The 44th president has in fact visited every continent except Antarctica. Obama has told his aides that he wants to gaze on the frozen tundra, the New York Times reports. Unfortunately, duty has kept him from visiting. Often he's had to settle for a few rounds of golf and frequent weekend trips to Martha's Vineyard.

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http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/after-85-million-in-family-travel-obama-looks-forward-to-decent-vacation/article/2609567?custom_click=rss#!