Category Archives: News of the Weird

Fair and Balanced

Posted on May 25, 2007 by Scott

I want to give them the benefit of the doubt and say this was just a coincidence. Gene just sent me a link to the below Fox News page, that says: “Breaking News: ABC Announces Rosie O’Donnell Is Off ‘The … Continue reading →

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Exercising Poor Judgement

Posted on May 14, 2007 by sammy

I get the idea of trying to be prepared for the worst but this wasn’t a brilliant move: Teachers stage fake gunman attack on sixth-graders. MURFREESBORO, Tennessee (AP) — Staff members of an elementary school staged a fictitious gun attack … Continue reading →

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Sigh…..Another Icon Loses His Reputation

Posted on April 16, 2007 by ghubert

Apparently, a couple of teenagers managed to rob Ted Nugent’s house. They took ATVs and crossbows. No one was shot. This would have never happened at Sammy’s house. Clearly the Nuge is not Sammy. Alas, alas. Story

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Chicken-Eating Calf Makes India Farmer Famous

Posted on March 8, 2007 by sammy

I’m at a loss to add anything to this AP article: CALCUTTA, India — When his chickens started disappearing a few weeks ago, a farmer in eastern India figured dogs or jackals were to blame — until he discovered his … Continue reading →

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Infrastructure Failure

Posted on February 27, 2007 by sammy

GUATEMALA CITY (Reuters) – Three people were missing on Friday after a 200-foot-deep (61 meters) hole opened up in the middle of a Guatemalan neighbourhood, likely due to a burst sewer pipe.”It sounded like a bomb was dropping. Boom!” said … Continue reading →

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Shot Show Rules?

Posted on January 24, 2007 by sammy

I was going to make the trip down to Orlando for Shot Show this year but decided not to when I read this in the Attendee Rules: For attendee and exhibitor safety, no personal firearms and/or ammunition is allowed. Now … Continue reading →

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Guns iz Dangerous

Posted on December 29, 2006 by ghubert

Woman, an Okie, shoots herself at gun range. Story. What should we do, ban guns? No, ban women :) Update by Scott: I’ve had hot brass go down the front of my shirt before too, and it’s not pleasant! I … Continue reading →

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From The Mind Of Mencia

Posted on December 27, 2006 by sammy

Comedian Carlos Mencia does a skit on the idea of expelling illegal aliens and building a border fence in which he suggests that it is a better idea to have the illegals build the fence. It seems that The Golden … Continue reading →

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The Last Step Is A Doozy

Posted on December 27, 2006 by sammy

A skydiver in New Zealand survived a 12,000 foot fall after his primary and secondary chutes failed.

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Virgin Birth

Posted on December 20, 2006 by sammy

It seems that the endangered Komodo dragon is capable of parthenogenesis, or self fertilization. From the Article: “Komodo dragons seem to be able to switch ways of reproducing to deal with a shortage of suitable boyfriends,” said Dr. Rick Shine, … Continue reading →

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This Is Going On Your Permanent Record

Posted on December 15, 2006 by sammy

DaMarcus Blackwell received a letter from La Vega Independent School District that is worth mentioning: The Nov. 13 letter from La Vega Independent School District stated his son, who was 4 years old at the time, was involved in “inappropriate … Continue reading →

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Weapons that don’t exist but should

Posted on December 3, 2006 by ghubert

Peruse this list, if you please.  I know all of you have had some thoughts of your own.  Let’s hear them.

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The Mighty British

Posted on November 14, 2006 by sammy

Someone found a .22 Short cartridge in the doorway to a shop in England and the media are predictably hyperventilating over it. The reporter tell us that: “The bullet, of Swiss origin, was still in its brass casing, complete with … Continue reading →

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Alas, We Are Lost

Posted on November 13, 2006 by sammy

Our once stout ally in the war against the filthy tree rats has lost the will to continue. Despite the growing evidence of the terrible threat squirrels pose to our way of life, the Government today insisted it has no … Continue reading →

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The Squirrel Insurrection Continues

Posted on November 6, 2006 by sammy

In an item I missed from Oct 23rd, we find that the squirrels have adapted their tactics, making it almost inevitable that we will soon be mired in a Vietnam like quagmire. A single squirrel freedom fighter has successfully carried … Continue reading →

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