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The Definition Of Unlucky

YOU know you’re unlucky when…

Posted: 14th, January 2009 | In: Photojournalism, Strange But True | Comment


When Snowmen Invade

TAKE me to your freezer…

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Posted: 14th, January 2009 | In: Photojournalism, Strange But True | Comment


Day Of The Goat

GOAT!

Posted: 14th, January 2009 | In: Photojournalism, Strange But True | Comment


Dogs Might Fly: Emily Valentine Bullock

EMILY Valentine Bullock is an artist creating dogs that can fly.

Pass the umbrella…

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Posted: 14th, January 2009 | In: Photojournalism, Strange But True | Comment (1)


Kennel Club Announces Amnesty For British Bulldog

FAREWELL the British bulldog, noble hounds with face like a British football hooligan swallowing defeat.

The Times says the bulldog embodies “defiance and pugnacity”. And it is to disappear.

New breeding standards instigated by the Kennel Club means the new Bulldog will have a “shrunken face, a sunken nose, longer legs and a leaner body”.

It’s new Bulldog for a new modern Britain.

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Posted: 14th, January 2009 | In: Photojournalism, Reviews | Comments (9)


The Barack Obama Death Cult Opens In Iran: Death To Obama

THE Barack Obama death cult announces the opening of its Iran chapter. This follow the recent inauguration of the Indonesian Chapter of the Cult that’s set to sweep the world. Says the TImes:

Dozens of people gathered in Tehran waving Palestinian flags and defacing and setting fire to images of the President-elect.

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Posted: 14th, January 2009 | In: Photojournalism, Politicians | Comment


Israel, Gaza And The Fairer Sex

ISRAEL and Gaza has been hijacked by nutters, idiots and, people with the oldest prejudice and a vested interest.

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Posted: 12th, January 2009 | In: Photojournalism, Politicians | Comment


Driving In Turkey: A Guide

THAT’S Paula Corp in her car, on a driving holiday in Turkey. 

She’s touring the southern Turkish city of Mugla.

Posted: 11th, January 2009 | In: Photojournalism, Strange But True | Comments (3)


Obamicon My Obama: Gordon Brown Wants Change

HERE you can give any picture the Obama effect. Says Gordon Brown:

“Spare £5.37 for a cup of coffee, or a euro?”

Posted: 11th, January 2009 | In: Photojournalism, Politicians | Comment


The All Purpose Tabloid Front-Page Headline

STUCK for a front-page headline? No fear. Just use this one… No thanks needed. Our plesure…

Posted: 10th, January 2009 | In: Photojournalism, Reviews | Comment (1)


The Crossword Building Of Lvov

IN the city of Lvov, Ukraine, a block of flats hosts a 100-foot (30 meters) crossword puzzle.

At night, lights are turned on and the empty puzzle is completed.

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Posted: 9th, January 2009 | In: Photojournalism, Strange But True | Comment (1)


The Beckhams Roll Back The Clock

DAY-VID and Vicky Beckham roll back the clock and remember how it was before depilation, baseball caps and airbrushing…

Posted: 9th, January 2009 | In: Celebrities, Photojournalism | Comment


The Top Ten New Crisp Flavours

PASS the Cajun squirrel-flavoured crisps.

Other crisp flavours that may soon be hitting he shelves are:

Chilli and chocolate.
Crispy duck
Onion bhaji
Fish and chips
Builder’s breakfast

Crisp firm Walkers wants crisp enthusiasts to suggest a 21st century rival to our old favourites.

Anorak has conducted its own poll and brings you the Top Ten British Crisp Flavours:

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Posted: 9th, January 2009 | In: Key Posts, Photojournalism, Strange But True | Comments (7)


Irony Defined: Jordan Uncut

KATIE Price, now rid of her gargantuan go-it-alone Jordans, is in conversatriosn with the Daily Mirror.

It’s front-page news.

And what is the headline for the woman so plastic she is sponsored by Lego?

“JORDAN UNCUT”

She’s more moulded than carved these days…

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Posted: 8th, January 2009 | In: Celebrities, Photojournalism | Comment


Welcome To Gazza: New Brown Shirts Vandalise Jewish Cemetery

AT the Jewish cemetery in Whitechapel, East London, the new brown shirts have vandalised the place.

Says the legend: “Welcome To Gazza.”

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Posted: 8th, January 2009 | In: Photojournalism, Politicians | Comment


Credit Crunch Watch: Selfridges Bites

CREDIT Crunch Watch: Anorak’s look at the credit crunch in the news: Selfridges chocolcate bites:

“Exclusive to Selfridges the ‘Credit Crunch’ has been created through collaboration between restaurateur and good writer Laura Santini and The Chocolate Society. ‘Credit Crunch’ is a more-ish marriage of the very best velvet-rich Valrhona chocolate, thickly coated over hokey pokey honeycomb pieces. It is available either in dark or milk Valrhona chocolate (£3.99 for a £150g bag).”

– Press release

Posted: 8th, January 2009 | In: Money, Photojournalism | Comment


Angelina Jolie Lives With Her Dad Brad

BRAD Pitt (lover to Angelina Jolie) and Jon Voight (father to Angelina Jolie) – compare and contrast…

Posted: 7th, January 2009 | In: Celebrities, Photojournalism | Comment (1)


The Burkina Faso Pharmacy Wall Chart

THE Burkina Faso Pharmacy for all your awkward ailments and toothbrushes.

Just point and go…

Spotter

Posted: 7th, January 2009 | In: Photojournalism, Strange But True | Comment


Pumpkins For Helmets In Nigeria And XMas Trees For Teeth

IT is now law in Nigeria to wear a helmet when riding a motorcycle. And the helmet of choice is made from pumpkin [calabash].

Right now hundreds of Nigerians are doing impressions of the Headless Horsemen, each with hollowed out pumpkin atop their heads.

Kano Federal Road Safety Commission commander Yusuf Garba is not happy:

“We are impounding their bikes and want to take them to court so they can explain why they think wearing a calabash is good enough for their safety.”

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Posted: 7th, January 2009 | In: Photojournalism, Strange But True | Comment


Dickmann’s Chocolate For All Your Communion Needs

CHOCOLATE for all the ages. Dickmann’s.

Also available in Holy Communion fun size…

Posted: 5th, January 2009 | In: Money, Photojournalism | Comments (2)


This Way For Free Baldness

FREE baldness this way…

Spotter

Posted: 5th, January 2009 | In: Photojournalism, Strange But True | Comment


Jason Vipper Is The Mugshot Of The Year

HERE’S Jason Vibber after his arrest on suspicion of burglary.

Spotter

Posted: 4th, January 2009 | In: Photojournalism, Strange But True | Comment


Colton High School: Comited Too Educashun

TO COLTON High School – Comited to High Standards…

Spotter

Posted: 3rd, January 2009 | In: Photojournalism, Strange But True | Comments (2)


Do Not Drink The Jesus Water

JESUS says don’t drink the water – I’ve washed my feet in it:

Whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.”

Stick to wine…

Posted: 2nd, January 2009 | In: Photojournalism, Strange But True | Comment (1)


Blagojevich’s Seat Is Half Price

CHICAGO Based LeatherCreations offers Blagojevich’s seat for sale – only better…

Posted: 30th, December 2008 | In: Photojournalism, Politicians | Comment (1)