The Stupidity Parade Marches On

Somebody, for reasons that I hope involve severe mental retardation, haspaid more than $1500for a piece of concrete with an oil stain on it that looks a little bit like the face of Jesus Christ. Speaking of Jesus Christ, that’s exactly what I said to myself when I watchedthis videoabout a Chinese grocery store that …

Film At 11…Almost

This is the stupidest thing I’ve read today by a wide margin. Actual headline:Live Newscast Nearly Interrupted By Police Chase Crash SANFORD, Fla. — A car involved in a police pursuit went flying down a street and slammed into another car Thursday morning, right in front of a Channel 9 news crew. The police pursuit …

The Balance Might Be Fake, But The Stupidity Is Real

Some things just scream bad idea, and this is definitely one of them. If you gohere,you can buy either a one month or one year supply of fake ATM receipts. If you’re wondering why you would ever want to do such a thing, the site helpfully explains. Tired of being used as a drink-dispenser? Maybe …

Man Vs. Machine

The city of Guelph recently passed a bylaw stating that all cabs must have their sign lights turned off when they are carrying passengers. That sounds pretty mundane I know, but wait until you hear why. According to Guelph Police Services Board lawyer Harry Perets, the law is designed to eliminate the confusion and safety …

Now We Know Why They Named It That

A 45-year-old man from New Westminster, British Columbia lost control of the van he was driving Friday night, crashing through a concrete median and going over an embankment before coming to rest at the edge of a cliff about 30 metres above get this,Wreck Beach. I know it’s not the name of a person like …

I Just Called To Say I’m Thirsty

I think we’re getting into SMS tea kettle territory with this one. A group of postgraduate students from New York University has developed a service [presumably for people who are too stupid to figure things like this out on their own] that will enable plants that are either too wet or too dry to phone …