The Passing Parade
South Korean mannequin Ain, often known as Angel Field Woman, is being prosecuted for obscene publicity following incidents from final fall, Oddity Central reported. In Seoul and Gangnam, Ain walked via the streets carrying a big cardboard field with holes for her legs and arms — plus two extra, which she invited strangers to place their arms in to grope her breasts and different physique components. Naturally, she attracted giant crowds that police have been known as to disperse. “It is freedom of expression,” she mentioned. “I simply wished to market myself. I truly noticed many optimistic reactions, with folks telling me they help me and applaud my braveness.” If discovered responsible, Ain might face a $3,800 tremendous or as much as a yr in jail.
Ohhhh-kkaaaayyyy
Pet house owners who’re exceedingly connected to their furry associates generally go to the difficulty of getting them preserved via taxidermy after they die. After her Roborovski dwarf hamster, Hammy, handed away final yr, Jess Porter-Langson, 27, who lives in Brighton within the U.Ok., sought out Bea Ostrowska, a neighborhood taxidermist, hoping to immortalize her beloved pet as a pole-dancing stripper, Metro Information reported. “This hamster was so iconic, and all my associates knew Hammy and wished to see him,” Porter-Langson mentioned. “He wanted one thing particular.” Ostrowska posed Hammy on a small platform with a pole and sewed a bit thong for him to put on, which is filled with tiny greenback payments. “He is bought this creepy little smile occurring,” Porter-Langson mentioned. “I used to be blown away. What’s extra iconic than a hamster on a stripper pole hustling for cash?” What, certainly.
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Funsuckers
The U.S. Federal Freeway Administration, in an effort to suck any remaining enjoyable from freeway commutes, has laid down the regulation: By 2026, states should ban messages on digital freeway indicators that embody references to popular culture or evoke fun. Examples: “Visiting in-laws? Decelerate, get there late” from Ohio; “Use Yah Blinkah” from Massachusetts; and “Hocus Pocus, Drive With Focus” from New Jersey. The Related Press reported that the company desires the indicators to be “easy, direct, temporary, legible and clear” as a result of intelligent messages would possibly distract or confuse drivers. One Arizona state consultant, David Cook dinner of Globe, was underwhelmed: “Prime instance that the federal authorities will not be specializing in what they must be.”
Be Cautious What You Want For
The Lexington (Kentucky) Conference and Guests Bureau seems to be determined for vacationers, the Related Press reported. It’s utilizing an infrared laser to ship messages towards probably liveable planets in a photo voltaic system 40 gentle years away, luring extraterrestrials with “lush inexperienced countryside … (and) well-known bluegrass.” Lexington native Robert Lodder, an knowledgeable in astrobiology and SETI (Seek for Extraterrestrial Intelligence), conceived the thought, and linguistics knowledgeable Dr. Andrew Byrd consulted: “We included … the molecular construction for water, bourbon and even dopamine … as a result of Lexington is enjoyable!” he mentioned. See you in 2064!
Shiny Concept
Jessica Beatty, 42, of Clearwater, Florida, thought she would possibly throw off the courtroom by submitting another person’s urine for a mandated drug check, The Smoking Gun reported. She did not select simply any outdated random donor, although — she allegedly collected urine from her aunt’s canine. Beatty was arrested on Dec. 28 for possession of drug paraphernalia and driving with a suspended license; she had priors for cocaine possession and different offenses. When she was confronted on Jan. 11 for her “fraudulent urine pattern,” she admitted that it wasn’t her pee. Her bond is prone to be revoked, sending her again to jail.
Authorities in Motion
— In Oklahoma, a proposed new invoice, HB 3084, would prohibit college students who “purport to be an imaginary animal or species” — i.e., furries — from collaborating in colleges’ curriculum or different actions, KOKH-TV reported. Rep. Justin Humphrey of Lane, Oklahoma, filed the invoice on Jan. 17; it could additionally require dad and mom to choose up their furry offspring from college or danger them being turned over to animal management. Depart the cat ears at house, children.
— You will want your dictionary for this one. In York, England, indicators have been popping up that seem to encourage residents to “train obtundity,” the BBC reported on Jan. 17. After all, nobody is aware of what that phrase means: “Understanding the police, it might be something,” mentioned one resident. Social media has come alive with hypothesis in regards to the indicators, but it surely seems that “Train Obtundity” is the identify of a coaching program involving the York Metropolis Council, North Yorkshire Hearth and Rescue Service and the Yorkshire Ambulance Service, and the indicators are merely warnings of streets that is likely to be closed in the course of the actions. Stand down.
Least Competent Legal
A person in Sulphur Springs, Texas, was arrested on Jan. 9 for stealing a Lamborghini in Houston, KLTV reported. Everett Van Jennings, 34, parked the sports activities automotive in his personal storage, police reported — together with two different automobiles he had nicked. Police mentioned collectively they have been valued at $500,000. The Lamborghini’s proprietor tracked the automotive utilizing a GPS system and set off the lights and alarms, however Jennings claimed to be out of city and unable to return house. Regulation enforcement bought a search warrant and together with the vehicles discovered supplies utilized in VIN swapping. Jennings was charged with a minimum of two felonies.
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Do not Strive This at House
OK, everybody is aware of that opening a bag of potato chips could be as difficult as breaking right into a financial institution vault, particularly in case you’re hungry. However on Jan. 3, a 75-year-old man in Dalton, Georgia, used an unorthodox — and harmful — methodology that landed him within the hospital, The Charlotte Observer reported. The person tried to make use of a lighter to get his chips open, leading to third-degree burns to about 75% of his physique and the recliner he was sitting in. Chips, with their excessive focus of fats and carbohydrates, are extremely flammable. Strive the scissors.
Information That Sounds Like a Joke
With freezing climate inflicting slippery surfaces, NHS Scotland, the nation’s well being service, is advising folks on easy methods to safely transfer in regards to the streets, STV Information reported. Specialists recommend that folk “stroll like a penguin,” with toes identified barely, knees unfastened and arms prolonged out from the edges. Walkers ought to take quick steps and preserve their heart of gravity over their toes. “Whereas it could appear foolish to stroll or waddle like a penguin, the choice could also be a nasty harm and even time in hospital,” mentioned Dr. Emilia Crighton, director for public well being at NHSGGC. “Penguins know finest.”
Positively Hitchcockian
In southwest London, patrons outdoors a Greggs bakery are being warned of assaults by hungry, hungry crows, The Solar reported on Jan. 16. Paras Singh, 23, who works close by, mentioned, “It is taking place each day. All of them swoop down in a frenzy.” Jay Baiz, 27, a barber, mentioned, “On Thursday, a girl was consuming a bacon sandwich. The crow tried to tear it out and almost scratched her head.” Locals are hoping town council will name in a falconer to scare the crows away.
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