CHATTER AWAY: Overnight Open Thread

Slate reports:



On The Daily Show, Desi Lydic reminded us of some real-life headlines from the Sunshine State: Florida Man Has Sex With Tree and Calls Himself Thor. Florida Man Disguised in Bull Costume Tries to Burn Down House With Spaghetti Sauce. Florida Man Bites Dog to Establish Dominance. Florida Man Practices Karate on Swans. You get the idea. So many weird things happen in Florida that uttering the phrase “Florida Man” already feels suspect. So why do so many bizarre and violent things happen in the state and who is “Florida Man”?