Saturday, July 9, 2016

Today in Headlines - Saturday July 9, 2016

Last week police in Oakland found themselves engaged in a mild pursuit of an adult sized go-kart after the driver refused to yield to deputies during a traffic stop on Interstate 880.  Onlookers reportedly cheered the man as he zoomed by at moderate speeds, at times reaching upwards of 45 MPH.  It was later discovered that the driver was actually wearing a brand new Oculus VR headset and had been deeply immersed inside the pulse-pounding virtual environment of Grand Theft Auto at the time of the chase.


Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders has so far refused to endorse the presumptive nominee Hillary Clinton despite her considerable lead among party delegates throughout the country.  Sanders, in his usual crusty, stalwart fashion, made it perfectly clear that he and his supporters would be preparing for a fight at the upcoming Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia.  Campaign staffers were reportedly spotted organizing slightly threatening dance routines and practicing their perfectly synchronized walking maneuvers.


While addressing a crowd of supporters in London last Thursday, British conservative figurehead and fervent Brexit backer Boris Johnson suddenly broke into an impromptu impersonation of American presidential candidate Donald Trump.  Boris, who was demonstrably drunk throughout most of the speaking event, began sporadically flicking boogers into the audience and then issued several vulgar catcalls to various female attendees.


In the wake of Marvel Entertainment's worldwide release of Captain America: Civil War, Russian movie goers have begun demonstrating an inexplicable revulsion to franchise newcomer Tom Holland's youthful and somewhat more chipper portrayal of Spider-Man, specifically with respect to the sound of his voice.  Last week a petition was launched calling for Marvel to replace Holland with a much more affable personality to be determined later by a panel of movie critics and select members of the Russian criminal underworld.  

Amazingly, similar petitions have gained strength in recent months, some of which have already led to widespread revisions in private and state media.  For instance, the voice of Seinfeld's Jason Alexander was inevitably traded out for the silky smooth sound of Jude Law, whereas Donald Trump was quickly replaced by Youtube's Annoying Orange, and the entire cast of Real Housewives of Atlanta was completely overdubbed by the sound of angry bees.


During a recent interview with the Nashville Chronicler, INXS guitar player Andrew Farriss discussed the strenuous days of the band's early history, fondly recounting a time he and late singer/songwriter Michael Hutchence had worked arduously through the night to produce what would later become their No. 1 hit song, "What You Need."  Farriss went on to describe how front-man Hutchence had become so exhausted that he was literally carted off to bed for some much needed rest and relaxation.


Democratic congresswoman Corrine Brown is now facing accusations that she secretly maintained a multi-million dollar "slush fund" while serving as state representative to 5th congressional district of Florida.  It is still unclear at this time exactly how many Slushies were purchased with taxpayer monies, but the investigation is believed to be ongoing.

Oversight committee members speaking on the condition of anonymity expressed no doubt as to Ms. Brown's overall guilt after they themselves had scolded her several times for habitually leaving behind her discarded Slushie containers in the congressional hearing rooms.

When reached for comment, the beleaguered stateswoman retorted pointedly at her accusers, exclaiming "What? Bitches can't get they drink on?"

According to industry insiders, the upcoming Lego Movie sequel may be far less upbeat than the original installment and as a consequence, everything may not be so awesome.  To adequately reflect the impending paradigm shift, producers at Warner Bros. have commissioned a new title song called "Everything is Dipped in Shit and All Fucked Up." The track is expected to be a collaborative piece written and recorded by resurrected Pantera guitar player Dimebag Darrell alongside noted rap legend Nas. Nas was recently the subject of some controversy after making his very matter-of-fact pronouncement that the genre of hip hop is officially dead.


The last of the surviving 9/11 search dogs was put to rest in New York State last week after receiving a fond farewell party hosted by local firefighters and other civic leaders.  The golden retriever known as Bretagne was described as a hero who sadly fell victim to deadly cancer brought on by toxic exposure at site of ground zero.  Unfortunately, as a result of ongoing denialism toward the unprecedented cancer rates among 9/11 first responders, Bretagne's medical file has been deemed highly classified and any mentioning of cancerous malignant growths will be meticulously crossed out and replaced with the much more agreeable terminology "freedom tumors."

In response to the possible deployment of THAAD anti-missile systems in South Korea, the Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi issued a sharp rebuke of what he called a policy of "dangerous interventionism" being demonstrated by the United States, claiming that the move would only further destabilize an already volatile region.  

When reached for comment, Thad himself explained that he was in no real position to help anybody in South Korea but actually needed to find a place to stay for a while after being kicked out of his mother's house for selling all of her Cirque du Soleil CD's so that he could pay for head-shots at the mall.  In Thad's defense, they were, quote, "really nice head-shots, the kind for modeling."

The Los Angeles Police Department recently made available to the public a trove of investigative files memorializing the 2003 search of Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch.  The reports portray the former pop-star as a flagrant deviant who stockpiled pornography and had a penchant for the macabre.  At one point during the raid, officers stumbled upon a hidden closet accessible from Jackson's bedroom which was said to contain much of the more disturbing material found in the home.  

Among the items recovered were several provocative photos of actress Cloris Leachman, as well as a small collection of crude snapshots depicting Cher's original nose.  

Obviously, Mr. Jackson had his problems.



  


Friday, October 9, 2015

Today in Headlines - Friday, October 9, 2015

Since the announcement by current House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) that he will be leaving his post effective October 30, Congressional Republicans have been racing to shore up party leadership by selecting what they thought to be a sure-fire candidate to assume the helm and, god willing, assist in bringing forth a much needed victory in the 2016 presidential election.  All indicators had initially pointed to Kevin McCarthy as the most likely successor, but after losing support from the ultra-conservative House Freedom Caucus, McCarthy abruptly withdrew his name from consideration.  The unexpected falling out has left House Republicans in total disarray, with one representative calling the situation "utter chaos" -prompting the Joker to comment, stating:


In the midst of a devastating state wide drought, California water officials have released their list of top offenders in the area of water waste.  While many companies were issued marks for their excessive industrial run off, one Beverly Hills resident was cited for using over 1,300 gallons of water per hour, all day, seven days a week.  The ridiculously entitled water hog is none other than Francis Buxton, heir to the famous Buxton staples fortune.  

"Have you been wasting water Francis?!?!"

Martin Milner, star of the popular 1970's police drama Adam-12, died of heart failure last month at the age of 89.  For years, Milner portrayed the rugged all-American beat cop known as Pete Malloy, a figure who would stand out as an inspiration to an entire generation of young would-be officers.  To commemorate his passing, the LAPD held a dignified homage to the late actor, allowing family members as well as officers to read statements of praise and remembrance.


A Similar ceremony was held for actor Michael Chiklis after he retired from a certain 1990's ABC comedy drama known as the The Commish'.  Several NYPD officers were said to have gotten up in the middle of the night to fix themselves a hoagie sandwich in memory of the lovable yet no-nonsense Commissioner.


Leading up to their scheduled debate on NBC's Meet the Press this Saturday evening, Republican Congressmen Dave Brat of Virginia, and Charlie Dent of Pennsylvania have traded jabs at one another seemingly every chance they get.  In their latest sparring bout, Representative Brat accused Dent of waffling on the issues and lacking the essential conservative mindset.  Dent, who has been described as a moderate, has been routinely bashed by the far-right for his overt willingness to reach across the aisle -which they see as duplicitous and double-dealing.  Many attribute this pronounced bi-partisan attitude to the influence of his younger brother, Gotham District Attorney, Harvey Dent.


This week in entertainment, actor Shia LaBeouf was arrested yet again for public intoxication after becoming unruly outside a small dive bar in metropolitan Austin, Texas.  Unfortunately, this and a long stream of similar incidences have thoroughly tainted Shia's public image, making work in the film industry relatively scarce.  As a consequence, The Beouf is said to be considering less than desirable employment alternatives; particularly, a run for the Florida State Senate.


Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Today in Headlines - Wednesday, October 7, 2015

On Tuesday, officials speaking on behalf of the Vatican were tight-lipped while addressing rumors that the Pope did not actually know he would be meeting with conservative activist Kim Davis.  Davis was reportedly paid a secret visit by the pontiff, during which time he offered words of comfort, encouraging her to, quote, "stay strong."  Davis' camp has gone on to promote the event as a powerful endorsement of her cause.  However, new information indicates that the Pope was, in actuality, "rat-fucked" into meeting with Davis, thinking instead that he would be greeted by his supposed No. 1 Fan, a Miss Annie Wilkes of Colorado.


Doctors Without Borders is appealing to the U.N. Security Council following the ill-fated U.S. missile strike that killed scores inside an MSF hospital in Kunduz, Afghanistan.  American forces were said to be in the area assisting Afghan forces in taking back the region for a group of upstart Taliban soldiers who descended upon  the city last week.  Borders president Joanne Liu is calling for an independent probe, expressing concerns over a possible cover-up, a suggestion to which the Americans responded bluntly, stating:

"We'll probe ourselves, thank you very much."

The Heritage Foundation released an eye opening report on Wednesday, detailing the expected far-right voter turnout for the upcoming 2016 presidential election.  The study found that while able to attract relentless media attention, most fringe groups, particularly those associated with the notorious Tea Party, will have minimal impact on a nationwide basis, but may effectively sway small districts throughout southern states and certain parts of the Upper Midwest.  

To promote basic comprehension of the study among the affected voter base, researchers released their findings in the form of an easy to read children's book, entitled:  The Stupids Step-Out.


Police in Ausintown, Ohio, were stunned last Friday after responding to a call from a not-too-bright citizen who claimed to be "too high."  When police finally located the caller's residence, they entered the property to find a thoroughly inebriated 22-year-old college student surrounded entirely by Doritos and Goldfish.

"I've never been better."

Last week the national press got a taste of the new social studies curriculum cooked up the notoriously conservative Texas Board of Education.  The new material, which will be available for distribution in 2016, is described by critics as a total "whitewash" of history.  They charge that the new text consistently plays down the shear brutality of slavery in the Americas, while totally minimizing the significance of those who opposed it.  One critic went so far as to label the historical accounting as "farcical," also noting that some of the accompanying graphics were just plain offensive.


Monday, October 5, 2015

Today in Headlines - Monday, October 5, 2015

The political wizards behind the lackluster presidential campaign waged by former Hewlett Packard CEO, Carly Fiorina, are probably kicking themselves in the balls tonight after the candidate was pressured yet again on her questionable comments regarding the now infamous "brain harvesting' video allegedly documented inside an unidentified Planned Parenthood location.  Fiorina continues to insist the video exists and that she herself has personally seen it.  However, no major news organization has yet been able to obtain a copy.  Campaign representatives have so far been dubious about their supposed source, but continue to insist on it's authenticity.  They claim to have discovered the scandalous video alongside Obama's original Ugandan birth certificate, Saddam's WMDs, Reagan's credibility and Kennedy's brain.


Augustus Sol Invictus, a Libertarian party candidate who is currently seeking election to the Florida State Senate, has admitted to sacrificing a goat and then drinking its blood during a pagan ritual back in 2013.  While Libertarian establishment candidates have decried Sol's actions, he has been able to pick up considerable support from well known P.A.G.A.N. spiritual leader, Reverend Whirley, formerly of Los Angeles.


Several of Oregon's Rogue Community College locations were closed due to a bomb threat received early Monday morning.  The effected campuses were eventually re-opened after authorities were able to verify that no bombs had been located on the premises.  Evacuation efforts were said to have gone off without a hitch, thanks in large part to the college's own super-powered namesake Rogue, who assisted in getting out the disabled and the elderly.


Over the weekend a Rhode Island state police officer suffered a major meltdown after a renegade Dunkin' Donuts barista sneakily scrawled "BlackLivesMatter" across the side of his double late.  The recipient, one Lt. Roger Asinall, immediately flew into a violent rage, shouting expletives and eventually hurling his piping hot coffee at the snarky attendant's face.  Asinall is not expected to face any charges.  

Some might remember a similar display of anti-cop sentiment at the service counter, where one Taco Bell employee took to writing offensive epithets on drive-thru orders placed by local law enforcement.


Last week representatives with the U.S. Military announced that a new, state-of-the-art body armor would be arriving in combat zones as early as 2018.  Described as a "real life Iron Man" style suit, the TALOS (Tactical Assault Light Operator Suit) system would not only render it's bearer impervious to gunfire, but would also provide full spectrum optics, as well as a snazzy douchebag goatee.


Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Today in Headlines - Wednesday, September 16, 2015 - THE TRUMP-DOWN SPECIAL

White House officials believe the impending visit by Pope Francis may produce the single most extensive security undertaking in the nation's history.  Given the highly controversial stances taken by the papacy, Secret Service agents have enlisted the help of Central Intelligence and the FBI to assist in guarding his holiness.  The multi-agency effort will be dubbed Operation Bubble Boy.  


And in a related story, following his ascension to the Republican presidential front runner, mattress salesman Donald Trump has been issued his own Secret Service security detail along with a personal cryptonym to shield his identity from eavesdroppers.  From now until the upcoming election, candidate Trump will be known to Secret Service personnel as Codename: Turd Ferguson.


Two British tourists sailing off the coast of Central California were unexpectedly pummeled last week when a Humpback landed directly on top of them.  The pair were thrown from their boat but are otherwise unharmed.  According to witnesses on the scene, the massive seafaring mammal thrown into the water by a semi-popular anti-hero/drifter known commonly as Hancock.  Environmental activists and boating enthusiasts are reportedly calling for his prosecution.  


Immediately following the incident, Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump spoke out via Twitter, stating:


A cycling enthusiast writing for LAWeekly was left sorely disappointed after trekking across the entire length of the Los Angeles River biking trail.  His harrowing account tells of inconvenient detours through unsavory neighborhoods, and awkward encounters with the bathing homeless.  At one point, the rider meanders off coarse, eventually finding himself lost in a subterranean nest of ill-tempered morlocks.  The morlocks have been particularly testy these days following the inflammatory remarks of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, who callously stated "When those Morlocks send their people to the surface, they aren't sending their best."


Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was recently described by Matthew Pressman of The Atlantic as, quote, "Reagan's Heir."  Many have equated Mr. Trump's overly simplistic worldview and total lack of candor to that of our 40th president, Mr. Ronald Wilson Reagan.  In addition to adopting Reagan's own person campaign slogan "Let's Make America Great Again," Trump also intends to craft his future policy initiatives in a form that is true to The Ronald.  Consequently, a potential Trump administration might be expected to take such action as:

      1.  Engage in illegal weapons transfers to the Iranians.

      2.  Topple the foreign governments of Brown people around the world.

      3. Fall asleep during vitally important National Security Council meetings.

      4.  Take a dump on the economy.

      5.  Relinquish the wife to Frank Sinatra. 

      6.  Reclassify ketchup as a vegetable.

And finally, the man speaks for himself.

"It's all right here, black and white, plain as the nose on my face.  Official, incontrovertible evidence...I am an idiot!"

Monday, September 14, 2015

Today in Headlines - Monday, September 14, 2015

Ranchers in Morgan Hill, California, made a shocking discovery after shooting an intrusive wild boar roaming their property.  Upon skinning the beast, an unidentified party, described by one Reddit user as "the in-laws," found that the animal's fat and muscle tissue exhibited an unnaturally bright hue of blue and red.  Further analysis concluded that the beast was made almost entirely out of Now and Laters taffy.  EPA officials are reportedly investigating prominent candy tycoon Willy Wonka for his possible involvement in what is being described as gross manipulation of the natural order.


Following the catastrophic data leak of what is essentially all Ashley Madison user information, reports have surfaced indicating that the website may have perpetrated an elaborate fraud upon it's predominantly male customer base.  As it turns out, nearly 90% of Madison's supposed female user accounts are actually sophisticated AI "bots" which are programmed to engage in light, often flirtatious conversation with married men who are eagerly seeking willing adulteresses.  Some male users began to sense that something was amiss when their steamy conversations took a peculiar turn:


After reaping untold millions from his record-setting Youtube following, video star Felix “Pewdiepie” Kjellberg has fulfilled a life-long dream by having two adorable puppies surgically attached to his upper torso.  The dogs have been grafted into his blood stream and will reportedly live on a similar diet of microwave burritos and fun-dip.  


Lauded independent film icon Quentin Tarantino has recently released his initial casting wishlist for several cornerstone productions such as Pulp Fiction, Reservoir Dogs and Jackie Brown.  Actors that made the would-be roster included:


While taking part in a recent PGA of America panel discussion, Republican presidential front runner Donald Trump shocked attendees by shamelessly defecating on himself during the initial Q&A.  At first, many thought that Trump was simply thinking very hard, but unfortunately for those in attendance that was not the case. 


A small cadre of middle eastern feminists held an impromptu counter-protest during a conservative Muslim speaking event in Pontoise last Saturday.  The women stormed the stage bare-chested, chanting slogans such as "No One Subjugates Me" and "I Am My Own Prophet."  The activists, known internationally as FEMEN, have drawn considerable ire from Islamic hardliners for their open challenge to the longstanding patriarchal archetypes that persist throughout the greater Muslim community.  Ironically, the topless FEMEN activists have received substantial support from a Chicago area group of pro-masculinity advocates identified as No Ma'am.


Firefighters battling dueling fires across areas of Central California described the aftermath of the blazes as "total destruction...like an apocalyptic wasteland."  Naturally, Hollywood film makers seized upon the widespread devastation, immediately pulling permits for the upcoming production of Borderlands: The Movie.


Gamers the world over are celebrating the 30th birthday of longtime video game mega-franchise, Super Mario Bros.  Mario is said to have marked the occasion with a low key get-together comprising only of close personal friends of similar age.  The group reportedly spent the evening playing Yahtzee and drinking Zima.  After which they had a round-table discussion on the importance of life insurance and the benefits of eating more fiber.

Friday, September 11, 2015

Today in Headlines - Friday, September 11, 2015


As part of an outrageously felonious rite de passage, 54-year-old Kent resident Nicola Austen purchased approximately a dozen bags of high-grade cocaine to be given out during her own daughter's 18th birthday party.  Authorities were said to be utterly stunned by the incredible lapse in parental judgement.  However, in her defense, Ms. Austen claims she was inspired by the best-selling self-help publication, Hard Narcotics for the Teenage Soul.

The judge eventually sentenced Nicola Austen to 90 days of hard labor.  All reports indicate that the immoral mother will serve out her time driving a hefty pickaxe through the petrified cocaine deposits lodged in Phil Spector's nostrils. 









A Florida woman became enraged with a Palm Beach area Sheriffs Deputy after receiving a costly citations for speeding.  As the officer headed back to his cruiser, the recently ticketed motorist shouted to him angrily, "No wonder you people get shot!"  To which the deputy responded, "Same to you lady, same to you."


During a panel discussion on the further exploration of Mars, renowned entrepreneur Elon Musk raised a startling proposition as to how the human race might successfully terraform the currently inhospitable surface, readying it for future human colonization. Specifically, Musk suggested dropping thermo-nuclear weapons over the red planet's seasonally icy poles.  Musk claimed that successive fusion blasts would release vast amounts of CO2 into the normally arid atmosphere, eventually resulting in a warming of the entire planet. 


Voicing of his bizarre scheme has unfortunately brought Musk plenty of criticism, not to mention mockery; inevitably earning him a hefty ribbing from top-dog funny-man Stephen Colbert, who suggested that Musk may be, in fact, some kind of international super-villain.  The multi-billionaire and private space agency guru spoke out firmly in his defense, proclaiming:

"This plan was thoroughly reviewed and approved by our notorious...ahem, I mean prestigious, board of directors."

A lot of white guys...I'm just sayin'.

National Geographic staff writer and Captain of the White Tower, Boromir, issued additional criticism of the plan, 
so eloquently pointing out:


In sports, Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown unveiled an outrageous new hairstyle this week, much to the shock of loyal fans and sportscasters alike.  In fact, the peculiar cut may have led to some confusion during a recent ESPN interview, where in which Brown was asked point-blankly, "What exactly is your affiliation with New Jack City drug lord Nino Brown?"

Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Today in Headlines - Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis is in jail this evening after defying a federal judge who on Friday demanded that she comply with Federal and State laws by providing valid marriage certificates to same-sex couples.  Kim's case has drawn national attention as the embattled clerk sought every conceivable avenue to shirk her civic duty to uphold the law.  A small band of local gay marriage supports rallied outside the county jail, praising the judges decision to jail Davis, periodically chanting "Neener Neener Neener!"


Following a recent bankruptcy court settlement, lauded rapper/film star 50 Cent addressed mounting rumors of total financial ruin by showcasing his spacious new mansion which is said to be located in an undisclosed part of central Africa.  Cent, who's real name is Curtis James Jackson III, cheerfully proclaimed "my crib in Africa is almost done!"  Though, despite his cavalier attitude, court record's show that Jackson's once plentiful coffers may be close to running dry.  Although seemingly elegant, the new African estate was said to have cost the rapper little more than a herd of goats and a shoe-box full of Shalamar CDs.


Mexican national Roberto Esquivel Cabrera may go down in history as the bearer of the largest penis in modern history.  Weighing in at 2 lbs. 8 oz., the 19-inch member was first spotted in an obscure video posted by a then unknown user.  After gaining substantial notoriety for his monstrous appendage, Cabrera received solicitations from American porn companies such as popular industry mainstay Vivid, Inc.  Talks were reportedly stalled due to Mr. Cabrera's supposed outrageous demands, which agency reps claim:

"Far exceed reality."

A gold coast resident found herself in the hospital with broken bones and serious abrasions after a disgruntles Uber driver threw her out of a vehicle while traveling southbound on Rio Vista Boulevard in downtown Broadbeach.  The still unidentified driver became agitated when his passenger, 24-year-old Sascha Pengallo, failed to give him accurate directions.  

According to Ms. Pengallo, the driver angrily booted her out of the still moving vehicle, subsequently running over her leg, breaking it in two places.  The driver, who was introduced only as "Paul," was described as being particularly short, emaciated, and wreaking of high-grade marijuana.  



Internet truth-sayer Crooks and Liars has voiced caustic criticism of the supposed reform party conservatives who are presently standing at the forefront of Republican presidential hopefuls.  Staff writer Stephanie Bedo addresses the apparent moral disparity found within the far-right's quasi-populist message, promoting the unconditional shedding of vestments from the "establishment" party apparatus, while conveniently declining to drive out the consistently anti-reform Plutocrats whom are collectively bankrolling their entire political movement.  Party leader Pluto could not be reached for comment as he is a dog and does not talk.


As waves of migrants make their way through the Mediterranean, many on their way to Germany and Spain, small nation-states are struggling to handle the ever increasing traffic.  Officials on the Greek isle of Lesbos have called out neighboring countries for closing their borders to the migrating hordes, effectively causing a standstill in migrant traffic.  The migrants say they would like to move on from Lesbos, and will leave as soon as passage is ready.  Apparently, they are tired of playing softball, listening to the Indigo Girls and watching Nurse Jackie while stroking their fur babies.