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Entries Tagged as 'Lulz'

Sweet start to the day

April 28th, 2008 · Comments Off · Lulz

This is definitely my top pick for headline of the day. From the New York Times, it appeals to me because of its Charlie and the Chocolate Factory connotations. I’m not so sure the story itself is nearly as interesting, but we can dream for a little while: Candy Maker Reported Near Deal for Chewing [...]

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The farce was with them

April 23rd, 2008 · Comments Off · Bizarre news, Lulz

Bloody hell, this one takes some beating. Note particularly the remark of the judge when faced with an apparent no-show by the defendant.

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Crimes against the English language – and Anglican bishops

April 19th, 2008 · Comments Off · Bizarre news, Lulz

Here’s an interesting report from BBC News for everyone thoroughly sick of getting fake lottery notifications in their email inbox, involving the arrest of no less than 87 Nigerians.

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I iz not a morning person neither…

March 30th, 2008 · Comments Off · A nice cup of tea, Lulz

Get him a nice cup of tea…

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A cutting and incisive opening post

March 21st, 2008 · Comments Off · Lulz

Because this is the standard of intellectual debate that you can expect here…

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