Weekly Dose of Weird and Whacky Headlines

"Earth Is Smaller Than Thought, New Measurements Show"--headline, National Geographic, July 9

It really is a small world after all.

"France Needs to Quit Thinking and 'Get to Work' "--headline, CNNMoney.com, July 10

Maybe they are just thinking of getting to work?

"Prince William to Check Immigration Status"--headline, Washington Times, July 11

Even the Royals are not immune!

"Internet Blamed for Shanghai Teen Pregnancies"--headline, Reuters, July 10

Shades of the Omni Brain!  Computers are now impregnating people!

"Joke Comprehension May Decrease With Age"--headline, Associated Press, July 10

More likely, they have just heard them all before.

"Sun Accused of Putting Users at Risk"--headline, PC World, July 10

The real cause of Global warming discovered!  the Sun is killing us.

"Wise Teacher Pleads Guilty to Contributing to Delinquency of Minor"--headline, Bristol (Va.) Herald Courier, July 11

Stupid teachers must not know how.

"Councilman Proposes No Hanging Out on Public Square Law"--headline, WEWS-TV Web site (Cleveland), July 12

Horse theives relieved.

"US Food Companies Hit by China Ban"--headline, Financial Times, July 15

Paper plate stocks take off on the news.

"India Seen Sticking to Guns at U.S. Nuclear Talks"--headline, Reuters, July 14

"They will pry my gun from my cold dead fingers...." is now being outsourced as well.

"Grouper to Serve as Online Talent Agency"--headline, Associated Press, July 16

Guess that agency is "fishing" for talent.

"Skulls confirm we're all out of Africa" --headline, AOL July 18

Or Africa confirms we are all out of our Skulls.

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"Skulls confirm we're all out of Africa"

So I'm an African American, then? I'm applying for some scholarships.
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So I'm an African American, then? I'm applying for some scholarships.


Guess so! Guess that makes us all eligible!
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"Skulls confirm we're all out of Africa" --headline, AOL July 18


But will they ever restock?
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"India Seen Sticking to Guns at U.S. Nuclear Talks"

We only want guns, not nukes.

"Earth Is Smaller Than Thought, New Measurements Show"

The Earth lost 40 pounds on this diet, and now you can too!
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But will they ever restock?


The headhunters are sure trying.
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The Earth lost 40 pounds on this diet, and now you can too!


I wonder when some huckerster is going to come up with that one!
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The Earth lost 40 pounds on this diet, and now you can too!


I wonder when some huckerster is going to come up with that one!


Just about the time he posted it.
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"Joke Comprehension May Decrease With Age"--headline, Associated Press, July 10

More likely, they have just heard them all before.

I don't get it.
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double post
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"Joke Comprehension May Decrease With Age"--headline, Associated Press, July 10

More likely, they have just heard them all before.

I don't get it.


Too old huh?
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Reply By: uDigItTheMostPosted: Thursday, August 09, 2007
"Joke Comprehension May Decrease With Age"--headline, Associated Press, July 10

More likely, they have just heard them all before.

I don't get it.

You cant fool an old coot!  You aint that old yet!

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(I'm only smiling because I don't understand )
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You're running on all twelve cylinders, Doc. Very good!
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(I'm only smiling because I don't understand )

Well, it is like this.......

What was I going to say?

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You're running on all twelve cylinders, Doc. Very good!

Does tha make me a jag-e-waar?

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'33 Packard--right out of the old school!