WTF Stories of the Week - Page 173

Alex · 08-05-2009, 10:30 AM

Didn't ABC recently air a documentary about efforts to prevent that (note: haven't seen your video link since I can't from work)?

Ghoulish Delight · 08-05-2009, 11:18 AM

It's an Onion story, so I think you've successfully guessed the tone.

Snowflake · 08-05-2009, 11:12 PM

Squeaky Fromme is getting paroled?

SzczerbiakManiac · 09-08-2009, 10:59 AM

World Gravy Wrestling Championships

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Gemini Cricket · 09-10-2009, 12:16 PM

This is not so much of a WTF story but a WALG* story.

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Officials for the U.S. Open have increased security measures at the Grand Slam tennis tournament in New York City after a man rushed the court to congratulate and kiss star player Rafael Nadal following his fourth-round victory early Wednesday morning.

Noam U. Aorta ran on to the court to hug and kiss Nadal, which officials interpreted as a serious breach of security, according to Newsday.

Source

*What A Lucky Guy

Moonliner · 09-10-2009, 12:22 PM

Scientists have now levitated mice using magnetic fields.

Best quote:

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"It actually kicked around and started to spin, and without friction, it could spin faster and faster, and we think that made it even more disoriented," said researcher Yuanming Liu, a physicist at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif.

Ya think?

Gemini Cricket · 09-10-2009, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

This is not so much of a WTF story but a WALG* story.

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*What A Lucky Guy

Hee hee. The guy's name is Aorta. You could say he's all heart. All heart for Alex's gal pal, Monica Seles.

SzczerbiakManiac · 09-11-2009, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

This is not so much of a WTF story but a WALG* story.
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I hope it was worth it. From OutSports:

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Following his arrest at Arthur Ashe Stadium during the U.S. Open, kisser Noam U. Aorta is being hit with charges of third-degree criminal trespass and interfering with a professional sporting event. If he’s convicted, the judge can hammer him with the max of one year in jail and a $1500 fine.

Gemini Cricket · 09-15-2009, 03:14 PM

This is more of a HTF* story.

Eddie Izzard Runs 43 Marathons in 7 Weeks

* How the Fu ck?

I mean, I was in awe of Lani after she finished one marathon, for crying out loud.

Alex · 08-06-2009, 06:14 AM

I thought she already had been but that was Sara Jane Moore.

08-05-2009, 10:30 AM	#1
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Didn't ABC recently air a documentary about efforts to prevent that (note: haven't seen your video link since I can't from work)?
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	It's an Onion story, so I think you've successfully guessed the tone. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	Squeaky Fromme is getting paroled?
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SzczerbiakManiac "ZER-bee-ak" Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,409	World Gravy Wrestling Championships More Pix Video __________________
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09-15-2009, 03:14 PM	#9
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	This is more of a HTF* story. Eddie Izzard Runs 43 Marathons in 7 Weeks * How the Fu ck? I mean, I was in awe of Lani after she finished one marathon, for crying out loud.
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08-06-2009, 06:14 AM	#10
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	I thought she already had been but that was Sara Jane Moore.
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