The "News of the Weird" Thread

[legalskier]

Paying for hugs??

Need a hug? A Penfield woman is for hire.
Jackie Samuel started her business, ​

The Snuggery

, last month. She charges $60 an hour to snuggle. ​

“You feel more calm for days afterward,” the 29-year-old University of Rochester graduate said. “It has numerous health benefits.” ***
Full story: ​

http://www.13wham.com/news/local/story/snuggle-rochester/wrg5EpADFEqvTFKOkEJ-jA.cspx?rss=102

Hey, ya gotta admire her initiative....

 

[ScottySkis]

http://www.nj.com/bergen/index.ssf/...bbing_self_throwing_intestines_at_police.html Man throws his intestines at the police after stabbing himself.

 

[jaja111]

Paying for hugs??

Need a hug? A Penfield woman is for hire.
Jackie Samuel started her business, ​

The Snuggery

, last month. She charges $60 an hour to snuggle. ​

“You feel more calm for days afterward,” the 29-year-old University of Rochester graduate said. “It has numerous health benefits.” ***
Full story: ​

http://www.13wham.com/news/local/story/snuggle-rochester/wrg5EpADFEqvTFKOkEJ-jA.cspx?rss=102

Hey, ya gotta admire her initiative....

Its the talk of the town here. Pretty, pretty, pretty weird.

 

[legalskier]

'Goat man' spotted in mountains of northern Utah
...Phil Douglass of the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources said Friday the person is doing nothing illegal, but he worries the so-called "goat man" is unaware of the dangers. ***
Story: http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120724/NEWS7035/120729931/-1/FOSNEWS0416

Reminds me of Goat Boy-

 

[Nick]

Its the talk of the town here. Pretty, pretty, pretty weird.

I feel like this is a rape or pervert situation waiting to happen to this lady. It sounds like she has good intentions.

I guess it's a low capital business to get into. ?

 

[wa-loaf]

'Goat man' spotted in mountains of northern Utah
...Phil Douglass of the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources said Friday the person is doing nothing illegal, but he worries the so-called "goat man" is unaware of the dangers. ***
Story: http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120724/NEWS7035/120729931/-1/FOSNEWS0416

Reminds me of Goat Boy-

Mystery solved? http://usnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/07/24/12926714-mystery-of-utahs-goat-man-is-solved?lite&__utma=14933801.1231201612.1342448308.1343075798.1343147906.16&__utmb=14933801.1.10.1343147906&__utmc=14933801&__utmx=-&__utmz=14933801.1342448308.1.1.utmcsr=%28direct%29|utmccn=%28direct%29|utmcmd=%28none%29|utmcct=/&__utmv=14933801.|8=Earned%20By=msnbc|cover=1^12=Landing%20Content=Mixed=1^13=Landing%20Hostname=www.nbcnews.com=1^30=Visit%20Type%20to%20Content=Earned%20to%20Mixed=1&__utmk=140014003

 

[ctenidae]

'Goat man' spotted in mountains of northern Utah
...Phil Douglass of the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources said Friday the person is doing nothing illegal, but he worries the so-called "goat man" is unaware of the dangers. ***
Story: http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120724/NEWS7035/120729931/-1/FOSNEWS0416

"There's a saying we have among biologists — You don't go far enough, you don't
get the data. You go too far, you don't go home. The same is true with some
wildlife enthusiasts."

Who knew biologists were so bad ass?

 

[ctenidae]

http://mashable.com/2012/07/22/jack-daniels-trademark-letter/

Maybe not "weird" per se, but certainly out of the ordinary, and a cool thing.

 

[bvibert]

I feel like this is a rape or pervert situation waiting to happen to this lady.

I was thinking the same thing, unfortunately..

 

[bvibert]

http://mashable.com/2012/07/22/jack-daniels-trademark-letter/

Maybe not "weird" per se, but certainly out of the ordinary, and a cool thing.

That's pretty awesome

 

[thetrailboss]

We got an explanation. Goat man is from Southern California. Makes sense. :lol:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/natio...ing-for-hunt/2012/07/24/gJQAJq9L6W_story.html

 

[jrmagic]

Man sets head on fire for bet

I'm still amazed at how stupid some people can be...

http://www.cnn.com/video/?hpt=hp_t2#/video/us/2012/07/24/dnt-ga-man-sets-head-on-fire-wjbf.cnn

 

[ctenidae]

I'm still amazed at how stupid some people can be...

http://www.cnn.com/video/?hpt=hp_t2#/video/us/2012/07/24/dnt-ga-man-sets-head-on-fire-wjbf.cnn

And he can vote, too! Of course, now he'll probably try to file for disability insurance...

 

[ctenidae]

As a species, should we really be allowed to survive? OR should Darwin be given a free hand and a train conductor's license?

http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Latest...hone-wielding-pedestrians-stumble-into-danger

 

[Nick]

As a species, should we really be allowed to survive? OR should Darwin be given a free hand and a train conductor's license?

http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Latest...hone-wielding-pedestrians-stumble-into-danger

Iget there is a risk. I wonder how many actual deaths have resulted from texting & walking. I would gather very few. Probably many broken ankles / wrists / arms from tripping or falling though!

 

[legalskier]

As a species, should we really be allowed to survive?

 

[kickstand]

If I remember correctly, the woman in that video tried to sue the mall for letting that tape get out.

 

[legalskier]

Man Kicked Off Flight For Sagging Pants Dispute

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/...nts-asked-to-deplane-20120731,0,5124076.story

 

[noski]

http://www.wcax.com/story/19180748/man-on-tractor-crushes-vt-police-cruisers
Orleans VT police cruisers are involved in a "fender bender".... Never underestimate an angry farm tractor driver.

 

[bvibert]

http://www.wcax.com/story/19180748/man-on-tractor-crushes-vt-police-cruisers
Orleans VT police cruisers are involved in a "fender bender".... Never underestimate an angry farm tractor driver.

Pion is facing a slew of charges including gross negligent operation -- leaving the scene of an accident. Pion is scheduled to be arraigned on Friday.

:lol: What accident? Pretty sure that was intentional...