Silly/Odd News Stories from around the World

[sa547]

Originally Posted by Xellos-_^

that is a lot of zeros

which buys a lot of self respect apparently.

I don't know, except this is an equivalent of the typical has-been pop star accepting a one-time contract to appear on the cover of Playboy or Hustler.

Damn, it's inevitable, but I don't think all idols will go to that quick-rich route.

[Xellos-_^]

Originally Posted by sa547

I don't know, except this is an equivalent of the typical has-been pop star accepting a one-time contract to appear on the cover of Playboy or Hustler.

Damn, it's inevitable, but I don't think all idols will go to that quick-rich route.

those who find rich husbands don't

[Malkuth]

Originally Posted by Xellos-_^

those who find rich husbands don't

is there a real difference between the two... in both cases they have sex for money

[Xellos-_^]

Originally Posted by Malkuth

is there a real difference between the two... in both cases they have sex for money

can't think of any

[FateAnomaly]

There is. The difference is being a part timer or full timer.

[RRW]

When you think Victoria's Secret, you probably think lingerie. Makes sense! Because that's exactly what the company makes and sells. You, however, do not think Japanese animation. Right now, though, you will. That's because the famed underwear maker showed an unlikely inspiration at its recent fashion show.

On November 7, Victoria's Secret had its models hit the catwalk in New York City, showing off an array of colorful (and skimpy!) outfits. Much of the underwear was inspired by things like butterflies, fairy tales, and Victorian lingerie—the kinds of things you'd imagine would inspire the designers at Victoria's Secret.

http://kotaku.com/5959109/victorias-...me-inspiration

[ganbaru]

Originally Posted by Xellos-_^

can't think of any

One is more accepted than the other.

[Xellos-_^]

Originally Posted by ganbaru

One is more accepted than the other.

you sure

when people talk about trophy wives behind their back, the words usually included whore and slut and in the 90s, plastic.

[Malkuth]

Originally Posted by FateAnomaly

There is. The difference is being a part timer or full timer.

Originally Posted by ganbaru

One is more accepted than the other.

Funny though how the full-time is more acceptable than the part-time

[Lord of Fire]

Originally Posted by FateAnomaly

There is. The difference is being a part timer or full timer.

Also, the part timer gets filmed during the deed. The full timer can probably keep it behind closed curtains.

[willx]

Originally Posted by Lord of Fire

Also, the part timer gets filmed during the deed. The full timer can probably keep it behind closed curtains.

..And the full timer probably ends up with higher lifetime earnings..

Yes – definitely

[Xellos-_^]

Originally Posted by willx

..And the full timer probably ends up with higher lifetime earnings..

Yes – definitely

don't know about how Japan does it but in the West there are all sorts of prenups when the Rich OLD dude married the trophy wife. In the event of a divorce she basically get nothing. Most don't leave to their trophy wives when they died.

The Part Timer gets more upfront money. How that works out depend on what they do with it.

[ganbaru]

Pentagon moves to silence SEALs about missions
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories...11-09-16-38-30

[kyp275]

Originally Posted by ganbaru

Pentagon moves to silence SEALs about missions
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories...11-09-16-38-30

Yup, saw that earlier.

Expected more common sense from senior enlisted tbh, esp. ones that are in special forces, it's basic OPSEC.

[Kotohono]

I am not sure this counts as silly, but I find it pretty odd
15 States including Texas have filed a petition to secede from the United States

I am not sure what they're really hoping this would accomplish, not to mention even if it got enough petitioners, it would require a special election vote, and would pretty unlikely to pass in most states.

[Vexx]

Originally Posted by Konakaga

I am not sure this counts as silly, but I find it pretty odd
15 States including Texas have filed a petition to secede from the United States

I am not sure what they're really hoping this would accomplish, not to mention even if it got enough petitioners, it would require a special election vote, and would pretty unlikely to pass in most states.

Its called having a temper tantrum .... also being discussed as part of the 2012 elections (post-election fallout).
Any idiot can start a petition. Getting the signatures is the second step ... and then at some point the general population is involved.

[RRW]

The puppeteer who provides the voice of Elmo is on a leave of absence from Sesame Street after denying he had an inappropriate relationship with a teenage boy.

Sesame Street Workshop says it found the allegation against Kevin Clash "unsubstantiated," and granted him leave as he takes "actions to protect his reputation."

http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2012/11/12...hip-with-teen/

[alluka]

A farmer unearthed a daikon that had swinging hands and legs. He decided to photograph it in different situations



(My favourite XD)

Spoiler for Larger photos:

http://www.spoon-tamago.com/2012/11/...daikon-radish/

[Ichuki]

Originally Posted by RRW

http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2012/11/12...hip-with-teen/

This makes me wonder if the victim is telling the truth or wanting 10 minutes of fame.

[Vexx]

Originally Posted by RRW

http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2012/11/12...hip-with-teen/

This has me squinting a bit. The "teenage boy" in question was 16 at the time the relationship started. That is age of consent in most states (some as low as 14). Elmo's puppeteer was 23 at the time.

Yeah, it showed some poor decisions giving his professional position (*cough* Petraeus *cough*) but can our media not stop calling late teens "children"? This creeping trend of "soccer mom tries to keep them kids forever" just irritates me.

Reading the comments is just facepalming -- so few people know the actual law and yet speak with unfounded "authority" about definitions. Idiots.