Headline Fun III

Yay! Headline Fun™!

Australia: Terrorists to target Hilton hotel in Indonesia
“Luckily we’re not Indonesia, eh Bruce?” Australians say.
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Study: US lags behind other countries in math and science
Dumb, rich, and powerful – that’s the America I love.
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Alleged Paula Zahn Stalker Arrested
Bill O’Reilly stalker shouted down.
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Iraq Asks Some of Saddam’s Soldiers to Return to Work
“So whose gonads are we shocking first?” they ask.
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Hamas Cancels Annual Rally, Fearing Israeli Strike
Terrorist picnic canceled after weather forecast showed a 60% chance of crusie missiles.
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Bomb Said to Kill 7 at Iraqi Shrine
But bombs say lots of things when they’re drunk.
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Speier to try again for law on teens’ use of steroids
Law will only let teens use steroids if they pull their damn pants up.
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UC police kill man who fired at them
Activists now sue for guns to have warning labels reading, “May be lethal if pointed at cops.”

Here are some even funnier ones from my readers from yesterdays’s post (basil seems to be the star so far):


from Wash. Times
‘Frivolous lawsuit’ irks Pentagon: Leftists target Rumsfeld
Rumsfeld targets reporters. Pentagon Chief proves to be better shot. Firefight over in seconds.
Posted by: Plea Deal on December 14, 2004 01:55 PM


From FoxNews:
“Mars Rovers See Water-Linked Material”
Scientists name it “mud.”
Posted by: basil on December 14, 2004 01:57 PM


CNN: Peterson’s lack of emotion doomed him.
Using his wife as an anchor probably didn’t help.
Posted by: Confederate Yankee on December 14, 2004 01:58 PM


MSNBC: France opens worlds tallest bridge
Invading German armies can now see white flags hanging from 50% further away than on old bridges.
Posted by: Confederate Yankee on December 14, 2004 02:06 PM


From Washington Post:
“Worlds Tallest Bridge Inaugurated”
… despite DNC demands for recount.
Posted by: basil on December 14, 2004 02:06 PM


From the Washington Post:
“Muslim Scholar Gives Up Notre Dame Post”
Just the latest setback in school’s attempt to hire a football coach.
Posted by: basil on December 14, 2004 02:09 PM


From NY Times: United and Pilots Reach Tentative Labor Deal:
“You fly de plane = We pay you de money.”
(After we find de money.)
Posted by: Mr. Bubble on December 14, 2004 02:22 PM


Another deadly bomb hits Green Zone
Soldiers Reminisce On Days of Safe Bombs
Posted by: Junglejake on December 14, 2004 02:29 PM


From USA Today:
“Python accidentally shipped”
John Cleese re-packed in peanuts, returned.
Posted by: basil on December 14, 2004 02:37 PM


Pam Gets a Sitcom
Mazola recieves three picture deal.
Posted by: Josh on December 14, 2004 02:38 PM


From: ConfederateYankee.blogspot.com: Happy Armed Jews Week!
Unhappy Headless Hamas Week yet to be scheduled.
Posted by: Mr. Bubble on December 14, 2004 02:41 PM


From USA Today:
“Diet-Parkinson’s may be linked”
Evidence of hyphen confirmed.
Posted by: basil on December 14, 2004 02:42 PM


Google to Scan Rare Books
why don’t they just read the Cliffs Notes?
Posted by: sarahk on December 14, 2004 02:49 PM


Blockbuster Ending Late Fees
leg-breaking will replace it as the on-time returns incentive.
Posted by: gaskar on December 14, 2004 02:54 PM


From The Milwaukee Channel:
“Missing Wisconsin Man Finds Self”
Seeks reward.
Posted by: basil on December 14, 2004 03:01 PM


From CNNmoney:
“Fed raises another quarter”
Budget deficit now stands at $115,199,999,999.75
Posted by: basil on December 14, 2004 03:25 PM


From the New York Times:
“Democrats Say They’ll Assume Watchdog Role”
Previous role as special interests lapdog yet to be filled.
Posted by: basil on December 14, 2004 03:31 PM


“BBC viewing figures fall to all-time low”…
Scientists stymied as to how viewership can fall below zero.
Posted by: Nobody Move! on December 14, 2004 03:37 PM


France Blocks Hezbollah TV
Hezbollah kicks France’s ass then continues watching.
Posted by: gaskar on December 14, 2004 03:38 PM


Bush Awards Freedom Medal
congratulates freedom on being “really cool.”
Posted by: sarahk on December 14, 2004 04:00 PM


From MSN/PCWorld:
“Tracking Spam to Its Source”
The Hormel Company is finally located.
Posted by: basil on December 14, 2004 04:34 PM


FOX News
“La. Judge Suspended for Wearing Blackface”
Charges were dropped when it was discovered he really was black.
Posted by: Moe on December 14, 2004 04:38 PM


Wife regrets husband’s $314M lottery windfall
Wife’s Chief Complaint, Nothing Left To Complain About.
Posted by: spacemonkey on December 14, 2004 05:00 PM


UN Calls for Immediate End to Congo Fighting
Fighting stops, Combatants Laugh, Fighting Resumes.
Posted by: spacemonkey on December 14, 2004 05:07


Report: Fewer executions in 2004
— Texas vows to pick up the pace
Posted by: Stephen on December 14, 2004 08:12 PM


Iraq trials on tap
Guinness and Budweiser dismiss new “Iraq Trials” as cheap Muslim beer.
Posted by: Army NCO Guy on December 14, 2004 08:18 PM


Fed raises another quarter
State ups them a dime. County calls, shows straight flush
Posted by: Army NCO Guy on December 14, 2004 08:32 PM


Joker in Bin Laden Mask Shot
Riddler in Arafat mask and Penguin in Saddam mask escaped the scene on foot.
Posted by: Army NCO Guy on December 14, 2004 08:44 PM


U.S. Makes Immigrants Fat
New INS strategy not working very well as starving people continue to arrive.
Ukraine Opposition Expands
They were recent immigrants to the U.S.
Posted by: Army NCO Guy on December 14, 2004 08:50 PM


Hundreds of U.N. Troops Storm Haiti Slum
Unilateral invasion condemned by U.S.
Posted by: Army NCO Guy on December 14, 2004 08:56 PM


Palestinian militants set off bomb as a warning
Israeli soldiers blow up thirty Hamas training camps. “We got your message”
Posted by: Army NCO Guy on December 14, 2004 08:59 PM


From ABC News:
“Is American Elementary Education Good Enough?”
86% of public school teachers surveyed say yes, 48% say no.
Posted by: Nobody Move! on December 14, 2004 10:24 PM


Now get to doing more in the comments!
(Also, keep on the lookout for second to last book giveaway.)

171 Comments

  1. From CNN:
    U.S. raps Cambodia over sex trade
    Dear Cambodia, I wrote but you still ain’t callin
    I left my cell, my pager, and my home phone at the bottom
    I sent two letters back in autumn, you must not-a got ’em
    There probably was a problem at the post office or somethin
    Sometimes I scribble addresses too sloppy when I jot ’em
    but anyways; f*** it, what’s been up? Oh, yeah, about your whorin’…

  2. WAPO: Several Factors Contributed to ‘Lost’ Voters in Ohio
    1 – 7 X 3 X 2, 11 X 3, and 13 X 7 X 2 each gave loose change to help them get home but suspect the money was spent on drugs.
    2 – Losers’ inability to find own butt with both hands listed as greatest factor.

  3. Nicolas Cage Measured About Marriage

    Came up with 8 inches

    Iceberg Threatens Penguins

    Penguins press charges, court date November 11th, 2005. Watch it here on FOX News!

    DOJ Asked to Probe Spy Leak

    Spy insists it’s a normal biological function and asks for probe to be removed.

    Retiree Tussles With Foul-Mouthed Man Half His Age

    Man insists he’s getting dental work done next week

    Condi Rice More Than Sum of Her Parts

    Readers everywhere confused as to what this means

    E-mail worm disguised as holiday greeting

    E-mail Tequila disguised as egg nog

  4. WashTimes: NHL’s proposal rejected by union
    “It was so embarrassing!” said the union, “We had never even talked about this”
    “I guess I’ll try and get my money back for the ring.” stated the NHL.

  5. “Judge’s Ten Commandments Robe Sparks Debate
    sparks ignite bush. Moses summoned.”
    That was good, SarahK! I was trying to think of something along those lines and drew a complete blank! Rock, rock on, Frank J is a lucky guy!

  6. Australia: Terrorists to target Hilton hotel in Indonesia
    Paris reportedly in Indonesia promoting newest sex tape.
    Iglesias and Kournikova Finalize Love Match?
    Report: Enrique double faults in bedroom.
    Illinois disputes bioterror grade
    School board suggests perfect attendance should merit at least a B.
    Test results mixed for students in US
    “Find your own test” teacher says before leaving the papers jumbled on her desk.

  7. Navy bringing troubled sub home
    Confides, “they always go for a dom in uniform”
    New research wrestles with spinal cord injury
    Plans to try boxing with broken arms
    ‘Human Cargo’ wins big at Gemini Awards
    Judges thought they were voting for Michael Moore
    Jackson prosecutors eye old allegations
    Jackson himself eyes younger ones
    Prosecution wants to probe Jackson’s sexual past
    Assumes Jackson’s sexual past is “easy”
    Blood service drops upper age limit for donors
    Restrictions tightened and/or removed.
    Ontario proposes sweeping anti-smoking law
    Wants it to look nice for guests
    Spring coming earlier than it used to
    Summer credits new tongue piercing
    Students warned against stabbing rumours
    Rumours extremely dangerous when wounded
    Swank makes comeback worthy of Ali
    Suggests Juan Cole try picking on Liechtenstein.

  8. Seattle Post Intelligencer, WA
    “King County elections head: 561 ballots wrongly rejected”
    -Quoted as saying: “These so-called ‘rules’ are just another means by which these hypocritical neocons struggle to retain power against the will of the people, and as such these ‘rules’ should be ignored when convenient.”

  9. “Bonds didn’t know he used steroids”
    British secret agent claims retarded French bartender misunderstood “shaken,not stirred” with “shake me with steroids”.M and Q are still investigating the matter.

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