Everyone seems to be talking about the blue and green honey being produced by bees in parts of France. Something to do with the little blighters eating residue from Mr. Hollande’s underwear… or was it residue from an M&M factory?
Wonky World
Some of the most unusual news from around the wonky world
Prison Switch
by David Darby •
A 37-year-old Swedish man from Stockholm managed to convince a friend to serve his prison sentence for him. He even paid him for taking on the ‘convict sitting’ post.
Fishy Beauty Contest – Wonky World
by David Darby •
China has held the world’s very first beauty contest for goldfish, casting aside the need for swimsuits and high-heels, but still requiring a certain amount of even security to protect the contestants from the Sushi Bar owners.
Cat Campaign – Wonky World
by David Darby •
The Seaside Gazette has Stand-Up Stan and now Halifax in Canada has Tuxedo Stan, who is campaigning to become may of the town. Of course, this being a World Section story, Tuxedo Stan is a cat.
Butt Shot – Wonky World
by David Darby •
Following the tragic shooting incident in Colorado, USA, that left 12 people dead, needless to say that people are a little bit jumpy when it comes to shots being fired in movie theatres.
So, when police in Nevada received a call saying that shots had been heard during a showing of ‘The Bourne Legacy,’ they obviously took the matter rather seriously, dispatching several units.
Karaoke Killer – Wonky World
by David Darby •
There are quite a few people who dislike karaoke with a passion, however, that hatred of listening to awful renditions of beautiful songs does not usually run to murder, but it has been known.
Debt Crisis?
by David Darby •
In these difficult times there are a lot of people deciding to call in old debts to raise some cash. Well, a German town is trying to call in a 450-year-old debt, which could be worth trillions of euros.
The town of Mittenwalde recently discovered an IOU (debt certificate) dating back to 1562, which clearly states that the town loaned Berlin money, and if repaid, it could make this little town one of the richest in the world.
Topless Tearaway!
by David Darby •
No, we don’t mean that the vehicle was a soft top with the roof lowered. Unfortunately, Mandy Ramsey was travelling with no clothing on her upper body. We say unfortunately because she was also speeding, which caught the notice of the local, law-enforcement officers in Marion, Florida, USA. Being duty bound to keep abreast of things, they decided to pull Ms. Ramsey over and examine her docs.
Lifeguard Fired For Rescue – Wonky World August
by David Darby •
This story has been all over the internet and World news forums, but it is definitely worth a mention, if only for the ridiculous nature of management.
Trouble & Strife Race – Wonky World August
by David Darby •
We are in Finland, where they have recently held the Wife Carrying World Championships. Yes, that’s correct, there is a world championships for carrying a wife… and it looks like bloody hard work. The contestants have to tackle a 250 metro assault course, all with ‘a little’ extra weight hanging upside-down from the man’s neck.