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Dude, I've got some really bad news
Boston Herald ^ | December 22,2002 | Mike Pingree

Posted on 12/22/2002 3:13:36 AM PST by billorites

Two teenagers stole a car and went joyriding around Buffalo Grove, Ill., while recording their excellent adventure on a video camera.

They ultimately abandoned the vehicle but forgot to take the camera with them. Police solved this one easily.

But a girl has to look her best

When the law is looking for you, it's best to maintain a low profile.

Police nabbed a woman for trying to put on her makeup as she was driving down I-94 in Fergus Falls, Minn.

A routine check revealed she was wanted in North Dakota because she skipped out on a subpoena to testify at her former boyfriend's murder trial.

It made the bride's day so special

Police showed up at a wedding in Cache County, Utah, and arrested the groom for having sex with two 14-year-old girls.

Hey, where'd he go!? VAROOOOM!

A burglary suspect being pursued by an Indiana policeman left his car and ran behind a nearby church.

The cop pulled over and ran after him. The suspect circled around the building, went back to the road and stole the police cruiser. He was arrested a few days later.

The thing is this: Nobody likes you

A 105-year-old woman who resides at the Grimtunet nursing home in Kristiansand, Norway, constantly complained about the food. Sometime she would begin even before she tasted it.

Officials said she was upsetting other residents and ruining their appetites. So they barred her from the dining room and ordered her to take all her meals in her room. They relented when the episode became public.

PUFF! Will this race never end!?

Two middle-aged men went on a 50-mile road race through the countryside in Nottinghamshire, England, but forgot their glasses. They fell far behind the other runners and then were unable to read their map or the route signposts to catch up.

They wound up going around in circles, and ran an extra 20 miles before getting to the finish line 18 hours after they started.

Now you've gone too far, missy!

A maid in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, had been stealing from her employer for years - cash and jewelry totaling tens of thousands of dollars.

The thefts went unnoticed until she took the expensive slippers belonging to her boss, who searched the maid's room and found the loot.

Airliner to tower, come in, please

Air traffic controllers at the airport in Milan, Italy, are accused of regularly leaving their posts to go outside and play soccer while they were supposed to be on duty.

The defense attorney for some of the 67 defendants said they were guilty only of ``bad habits.''

But Mummy, I'm in love with him

A 14-year-old British schoolgirl, vacationing with her family last spring in the Black Sea resort town of Marmaris, was smitten with a Turkish bartender 10 years older than she.

Despite the fact that she is too young, she returned earlier this month to marry him. The parents alerted Interpol, and the man was arrested.

Read a second Looking Glass column on the Internet at www.pingreeslookingglass.com. E-mail: mpingree@bostonherald.com


TOPICS: Miscellaneous; News/Current Events; Political Humor/Cartoons
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1 posted on 12/22/2002 3:13:36 AM PST by billorites
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To: billorites
Darwin and County Jail Alert!!!
2 posted on 12/22/2002 3:15:25 AM PST by Nitro
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To: billorites
A 14-year-old British schoolgirl, vacationing with her family last spring in the Black Sea resort town of Marmaris, was smitten with a Turkish bartender 10 years older than she.

Hey, I posted that one here:

Girl, 14, flies to Turkey to wed barman

3 posted on 12/22/2002 3:50:39 AM PST by Prodigal Son
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To: Prodigal Son
So what!!

Where you the first person to pick their nose too??

What is the BFD if someone finds and posts a story a week and a half after you??

Not everyone lives here, some people just stop by and browse, they need extra posts of interesting article's!!

4 posted on 12/22/2002 3:54:52 AM PST by Nitro
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To: Nitro
Hey -- all he's doing is giving a link to a thread where there's a lot more detail than what's presented here, and a bunch of comments to boot. Why don't you go back to bed?
5 posted on 12/22/2002 3:59:01 AM PST by BlessedBeGod
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To: BlessedBeGod
I don't think that was the presentation...

he/she said "hey, I was first"

it was about propriety and I challenge that...

as I said, not everyone spends 20 hours a day here, some stop by and look for interesting articles...

in this particular case it was posted 9 days after the original, and hardly impacts on his/her internet skills!!

6 posted on 12/22/2002 4:04:01 AM PST by Nitro
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To: Nitro
Medication wearing off?

Don't be so series.

7 posted on 12/22/2002 4:17:43 AM PST by listenhillary
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To: listenhillary
My "meds" are fine...

read #5!!

I just responded to a challenge, as any good Navy man would!!

8 posted on 12/22/2002 4:21:35 AM PST by Nitro
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To: billorites
Has anybody seen my pajama bottoms...it's chilly..
9 posted on 12/22/2002 9:09:21 AM PST by exmoor
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To: Nitro
Dude, what's your problem. I posted that in a very good natured way in case anybody wanted to read more about it. Why do you have to be so abusive? Honestly, that was a very well meant post and it's posters like you that make me want to quit this site.

I'm generally a very positive, very good natured person. I hate the thread police. I thought this was a nice post (this thread- not mine), it was very amusing and I try to leave a comment that might help other people find out more and what do I get for my trouble...

But cheers at any rate, thanks for your comments and have a nice day! (seriously) ;-)

10 posted on 12/22/2002 10:51:40 AM PST by Prodigal Son
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To: exmoor
I once shot an elephant in my pajamas - how he got there, I'll never know....
11 posted on 12/22/2002 10:55:35 AM PST by M. Peach
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To: Prodigal Son
No need to get your pajamas in a twist - ;-) One of the best things about FR is all the types of characters you'll meet here. It doesn't mean that you have to agree or like them all - just see it as entertainment and variety.
12 posted on 12/22/2002 10:57:34 AM PST by M. Peach
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To: billorites; Miss Marple

I LOVE Indiana..

ROFL!!

It's like living in the wild west..

13 posted on 12/22/2002 11:00:12 AM PST by Jhoffa_
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To: Nitro
I think he was making a joke. If you're in the Navy PLEASE tell me your job does not involve the need for rational, cool headed thinking.
14 posted on 12/22/2002 11:04:55 AM PST by HoustonCurmudgeon
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To: Prodigal Son
Hey, I understood what you meant, if that's any consolation. :)
15 posted on 12/22/2002 11:20:12 AM PST by muggs
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To: Nitro

I don't think that was the presentation...

he/she said "hey, I was first"

You are wrong. First about the presentation and second about what Prodigal Son posted.

The correct quote was: "Hey, I posted that one here:"
Not "hey, I was first".

Get your facts straight or admit that you were wrong and replied before considering every angle.

16 posted on 12/22/2002 11:26:49 AM PST by Bloody Sam Roberts
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To: M. Peach
I once shot an elephant in my pajamas - how he got there, I'll never know....

"And when we tried to remove his tusks, they wouldn't budge. So we took him to Alabama...where the Tuscaloosa."

17 posted on 12/22/2002 11:29:17 AM PST by Bloody Sam Roberts
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To: Nitro; Prodigal Son
Allow me to intercede; WHO GIVES A RAT'S A$$
18 posted on 12/22/2002 11:39:50 AM PST by Old Professer
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To: billorites; WhyisaTexasgirlinPA
Some of this stuff is good enough to make John Boy and Billy's Dumb Crook News
19 posted on 12/22/2002 11:58:41 AM PST by SeeRushToldU_So
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To: SeeRushToldU_So; Cagey; ricpic; Shooter 2.5; Argh; maxwell; xsmommy; hobbes1; TexasCowboy; ...
Oh those are great! Y'all have to read the link on #19!
20 posted on 12/22/2002 12:19:02 PM PST by WhyisaTexasgirlinPA
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