Category: Bizarre

How to Stop a Dangerous Drunk Driver in Belarus: Throw Citizens and Children in His Path

Belarus police were notified recently that a drunk driver was careening down a highway. As discussed in the video below, they reacted quickly by lining up cars filled with people and children as a human shield and then got out of the way. Continue reading “How to Stop a Dangerous Drunk Driver in Belarus: Throw Citizens and Children in His Path”

American Airlines Sued in Flight Masturbation Case

A 21-year-old woman, Centava Dozier, has filed a $200,000 lawsuit against American Airlines for alleged negligence that led to another passenger masturbating on a flight next to her and ejaculating in her hair. The case will pit the higher duties of a common carrier against the concept of a superseding intervening act. Notably, this is not the first such attack of this kind — adding to the foreseeability element. Continue reading “American Airlines Sued in Flight Masturbation Case”

Mukasey Tells Joke About Sadists and the Legal Decisions They Make

With torture and detainees, Attorney General Michael Mukasey has never been viewed as much of a whoopee cushion. However, while speaking at the London School of Economics, Mukasey seemed to tell give a humorous example that seemed to put the Bush administration in the role of the sadist speaking to the al Qaeda masochist. Continue reading “Mukasey Tells Joke About Sadists and the Legal Decisions They Make”

Belated but Combat Ready: Bush Says He is Envious of Soldiers Fighting on the Front Lines

In what is surely going to be fodder for months to come, President Bush responded to a briefing on the difficulties faced in Afghanistan by saying that he is envious of those able to be on the front lines. Given the controversy of his perceived avoidance of combat in Vietnam, it seems a rather curious and belated lust for battle. Continue reading “Belated but Combat Ready: Bush Says He is Envious of Soldiers Fighting on the Front Lines”

Undercover Bust: Tehran Chief of Police Makes Spitzer Looks Positively Restrained

Eliot Spitzer can finally claim some level of restraint. Tehran’s police chief, Reza Zarei has reportedly been arrested naked in a brothel with six naked prostitutes. Before his bust, Zarei was charged with enforcing morals on the city, which he did with vigor. Continue reading “Undercover Bust: Tehran Chief of Police Makes Spitzer Looks Positively Restrained”

Dux Treat: Mother Arrested Over “Dognapping” After Son Calls Cops

It appears that the notorious dog vixon Puddles has competition from a golden retriever named Dux — a dog that has torn a family apart and led to a son calling police to arrest his mother, Margareta Doughty. The arrest came after protracted litigation over Dux and his . . . well . . . “doggie essence”. Continue reading “Dux Treat: Mother Arrested Over “Dognapping” After Son Calls Cops”

Bush Legacy: China Defends Its Use of Torture By Citing The Bush Torture Program

The Bush Administration has long been ridiculed by the international community as converting the United States from a leader in human rights to the very symbol of the violation of core principles of human rights. However, few were prepared for the utter hypocrisy of watching the Administration condemn China for its use of torture on the very same time that President Bush vetoed a ban on the use of torture in the waterboarding bill. Now China is using our torture program to defend its own abuses. Continue reading “Bush Legacy: China Defends Its Use of Torture By Citing The Bush Torture Program”

Florida Appellate Judge Accused of Helping Stripper Shield Funds

Judge Thomas E. Stringer Sr., who sits on the 2nd District Court of Appeals in Florida is facing allegations that he helped a stripper hide over $300,000 from creditors. Stringer admits a relationship but denies a direct role in the concealment of money to help Christy Yamanaka, a New York City stripper. Stringer’s controversy is not unique on the bench. Continue reading “Florida Appellate Judge Accused of Helping Stripper Shield Funds”

John Denver’s Country Roads Song Leads to Karaoke Massacre

For those who have long seen a connection between John Denver songs and the increasing homicide rate, a case in Thailand appears to offer concrete proof. The song was driving Weenus Chumkamnerd, 52, crazy as it was performed over and over again by his neighbors in karaoke parties. He finally snapped and killed all eight people. Continue reading “John Denver’s Country Roads Song Leads to Karaoke Massacre”

Spitzer Reportedly Spent $80,000 on Call Girls Over 10 Years

New York Governor Eliot Spitzer’s problems are mounting. GOP legislators are pursuing impeachment while reports have surfaced that he spent over $80,000 on prostitutes over ten years. If true, the sheer scope of his involvement with prostitution rings will almost certainly force the hand of prosecutors to bring a substantial criminal charge. Continue reading “Spitzer Reportedly Spent $80,000 on Call Girls Over 10 Years”

Shocking Video: A Saudi Woman Driving!

Saudi officials are aghast as a shocking video of a Saudi woman on the Internet. The outcry would make one believe it was a snuff film or pornographic movie. In fact it is even more salacious: it shows Wajeha Al-Huwaider driving. The video below should raise awareness of the subclass status of women in the Kingdom, including a prohibition on their driving. Continue reading “Shocking Video: A Saudi Woman Driving!”