Daily Dose of Weird and Whacky Headlines

"NRA Endorses Cannon in Re-Election"--headline, Daily Herald (Provo, Utah), June 13

That's bringing out the big guns!

"New Urban Designs Sought in Obesity Fight"--headline, Associated Press, June 16

Square people instead of round ones?

"Erotic Images Elicit Strong Response From Brain"--headline, ScienceDaily.com, June 13

Pinky is scandalized.

"Gary Glitter Loses Appeal"--headline, United Press International, June 15

He no longer glitters?

"Study Warns of Eminent California Quake"--Headline, Foxnews, June 22

A famous earthquake?  All are renowned, but I would not think residents would call them eminent.

"Water Board Lacks Democrats"--headline, Rochester (N.Y.) Democrat and Chronicle, June 19

Torture for republicans only.

"Track Star Hooker Leaves Texas to Turn Pro"--headline, Austin American-Statesman, June 19

You know, there is nothing worse than an amature prostitute!

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"Track Star Hooker Leaves Texas to Turn Pro"--headline, Austin American-Statesman, June 19

You know, there is nothing worse than an amature prostitute!

 

I am trying to see her plying her trade while running. nope. cannot do it.

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I am trying to see her plying her trade while running. nope. cannot do it.

It would be one wild ride!

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Reply By: foreverserenity

Good to see you recovering from yesterday.  Hope the laugh helps.

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"Study Warns of Eminent California Quake"--Headline, Foxnews, June 22

And these schmucks make their living with words?
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#5 by MasonM
Thu, June 22, 2006 8:08 PM

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And these schmucks make their living with words?

If they have not been fired.  I noticed that about noon, they changed it.  But I first saw it about 7:30 am, and it was up for hours!

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Reply By: island_gurl12

Mason does have a flair for words.

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Pinky was framed I tell you. All part of Brain's quest to take over the world!
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Pinky was framed I tell you. All part of Brain's quest to take over the world!

I was unsure of that one as I did not know if people would get the reference.  Thanks for being "in" on it!

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"Track Star Hooker Leaves Texas to Turn Pro"--headline, Austin American-Statesman, June 19

You know, there is nothing worse than an amature prostitute!
What I want to know is did she turn Pro track star or to a Pro Hooker??
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I LOVED Pinky and the Brain. Couldn't stand the other one's but did like that one. So brain what are we going to do tomorrow night?
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What I want to know is did she turn Pro track star or to a Pro Hooker??

Inquiring minds want to know!

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I LOVED Pinky and the Brain. Couldn't stand the other one's but did like that one. So brain what are we going to do tomorrow night?

I liked it somewhat.  A campy cartoon as I grew up with Looney Tunes and Warner Brothers, so I dont like many of the new ones.

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You're just jealous that tomorrow night I am going to take over the WORLD.
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I think most folks would be familiar with Pinky and the Brain if just in title if nothing else.
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You're just jealous that tomorrow night I am going to take over the WORLD.

Hey!  You are pinky, I AM the Brain!

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I think most folks would be familiar with Pinky and the Brain if just in title if nothing else.

I was not for a long time.  Until my youngest daughter bought me a Brain doll.

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You're funny!

Thank you,  We aim to please.

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Another great round up, Doc. I particularly liked:

"Gary Glitter Loses Appeal"--headline, United Press International, June 15

He no longer glitters?


Did he ever?

Study Warns of Eminent California Quake"--Headline, Foxnews, June 22

A famous earthquake? All are renowned, but I would not think residents would call them eminent.


Fox should be ashamed of themselves.



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Fox should be ashamed of themselves.

Or invest in a good dictionary.