The streets of Cincinnati are being patrolled by an Allegiance of Heroes, costumed vigilantes who carry handcuffs, pepper spray and tasers. Since they don’t actually have any superpowers. The streets of Cincinnati are being patrolled by an Allegiance of Heroes, costumed vigilantes who carry handcuffs, pepper spray and tasers. Unlike the supervillains, who carry flick-knives, […]
Month: May 2009
The American Federal Emergency Management Agency has removed a children’s colouring book from its website after complaints over pictures of the September 11 attacks. Frankly, it trivialises the memories of the dead to have the attacks reduced to outline form. Because if kids are going to be exposed to terrorist attacks, it’s best that it’s […]
A 17-year-old at an Ohio Christian school faces suspension for going to his girlfriend’s formal. In fact it wasn’t going to the formal so much as the fact that he had a girlfriend. A 17-year-old at an Ohio Christian school faces suspension for going to his girlfriend’s formal. And fair enough – you know what […]
NSW police have warned teenagers about the dangers of sending nude photos of yourself on mobile phones. Apparently, the danger is that people will be able to see photos of you naked. Not rocket science, I would’ve thought. NSW police have warned teenagers about the dangers of sending nude photos of yourself on mobile phones, […]
A school in China is helping ease students’ tensions by letting them lay into punching bags dressed up like their teachers. Except for the punching bags, it’s similar to the relaxation techniques used several years ago in Columbine High. Chinese school children are being encouraged to relieve stress by punching sandbags covered in pictures of […]
In the UK, Sikh police officers want the force to develop bullet-proof turbans so they can join gun & riot squads. Fully Sikh! It will be particularly useful for inner-city riots. It’s an urban disturbin’ turban. They also want to be armed with more destructive weaponry. They want to be able to Sikh and Destroy. […]
A former vice-president at Deutsche Bank has set up a Financial Crisis Tour of Wall Street. Unfortunately once he lost his job he found he didn’t actually have any skills of any use to anyone. A former vice-president at Deutsche Bank has set up a Financial Crisis Tour of Wall Street. It’s worth going just […]
Affairs are booming in the recession. There’s nothing more appealing than an illicit affair with someone who has no idea how much financial shit you’re in. / no idea of your real bank balance. After all, having an affair is one of the few activities left where you CAN pay with sexual favours. An American […]
American mothers are considering holding swine flu parties to infect their children with a mild strain of the virus before a more virulent strain emerges. Their kids are keen – after all, the parties last for weeks! American mothers are considering holding swine flu parties to infect their children with a mild strain of the […]
Tues, May 26 Tomorrow is National Sorry Day. Had you forgotten? Apologise! National Sorry Day is coming up again. This year, it’s the indigenous people’s turn! (They’re sorry that they ever believed Kevin’s one.) The Australian Science Festival in Canberra will unveil a bionic man that can plug into your iPod and play mp3s out […]