Tag Archives: silliness

New Zealand’s annual all-nude rugby tournament was interrupted by a fully-clothed streaker, who may be in this shot somewhere, not that anyone will notice. Kudos to the cameraman for his timing, not a ball in sight.

(Via – Queerty)

My neighbor Dr. Jeff tipped me off that a pink Rolls Royce Silver Spur II stretch limo was parked in front of the Jewish senior center across from my building. Maybe the old gals are heading to Hunk Mania for the early bird. Take me, take me!

“We are outro to Teddy’s so we can show off your new Jolies.” (Via JMG reader Peter)

New to Gotham, the Big Gay Ice Cream Truck. Via Serious Eats: Rainbow sprinkles might mean something a little different on a soft serve cone from The Big Gay Ice Cream Truck. Doug Quint, a New York-based bassoonist who just finished coursework for his musical arts doctorate at CUNY, is rolling out his playful new mobile dessert business as soon …

A retired NYPD lieutenant is suing Bumble Bee Tuna for $100K because he choked on a tiny bone and now, tragically, can no longer enjoy tuna. In fact, he cannot eat fish of any kind! Which has left him with “permanent emotional pain and suffering.” “I can’t even be near tuna now,” said the ex-cop. “Like a fish fillet sandwich? …

(Via JMG reader Mike T)

The guys over at The Sword (NSFW) emailed me the results of their extremely scientific compiling of Craigslist M4M ads in ten American cities. According to the stated preferences of postings in those towns, NYC comes out slightly, er, on top. Houston, not so much. A lot, not so much.

Yes, there exists a Titanic Bouncy Castle, in case you’d like to jump up and down and giggle as you recreate the deaths of 1500. Points for staging the “riding the stern down” scene. Mega points for hitting the prop. (Via – Slog)

From the French, a coin-operated dog wash. Maybe this works for those cheese-eating surrender dogs they have in France, but I think American dogs would take a very dim view of being shoved into a washing machine. (Via – By The Bayou)

..with their doobie-shaped Olympic torch. (Via – BStewart23)

Somehow I failed to get any photos of JMG reader favorite Eric Leven at either of yesterday’s rallies, so here’s a shot from Eric’s blog in which we learn that Elmo stands with us in thanking Gov. Paterson. Go to Eric’s blog for his thoughtful recounting of a trying and joyous day.

On Monday a man became the first person to streak across the diamond at the Mets new Citi Field stadium. Meh, boring, and I wasn’t even going to blog about it. But today comes news that the man faces a year in jail thanks to a 2005 law enacted by the city after a drug-addled Calvin Klein rushed the court …

The third judge gave them a yes, so they did get through to the next round. (Via JMG reader Marc)

Aretha Franklin’s famous inauguration hat is now available as a Christmas ornament. The hat that dazzled millions of people during the inauguration of President Barack Obama, is now being offered as a Christmas ornament. Aretha Franklin’s stylish big-bowed hat was the inspiration for the glittery-glass ornament. The ornament’s designer hopes it too will be a big fashion hit. Curtis Posuniak …

In Leeds, England, twin sisters and a friend have legally changed their names to salute Madonna. Their new names: -Lianne Madonna Vogue On The Cover Of A Magazine McHale Dawson-Emma Madonna Confessions On A Dance Floor McHale Dawson-Gemma Madonna True Blue Strike A Pose Carroll McHale Dawson Me Me Mitchell. Call me “Joe Donna Love To Love You Baby Summer …

After debuting on Oprah’s show on Tuesday, KFC’s free grilled chicken promotion caused their corporate site to crash and spawned near riots at Manhattan outlets. Today the company suspended the promotion because the chain was going to run out of chicken by Mother’s Day, which curiously is their busiest day of the year. Below KFC’s CEO apologizes and offer rain …

Today is National Star Wars Day. Accordingly, here’s Princess Leia singing on 1978’s Star Wars Holiday Special. After she sings, Chewbacca’s family sits down for their traditional roasted Ewok. In the clip on the right, Bea Arthur bartends for Harvey Korman in the cantina.

I love Fox News’ Angry Gorilla.